LFIA named best school for IGCSE ESL, celebrates 100% baccalaureate pass rate
The Lycée Français International Jacques Prévert d’Accra (LFIA) has earned top honours at the 2024 British Council Partner Schools Awards, where it was named Best School for IGCSE English as a Second Language (ESL), reaffirming its place among Ghana’s leading international schools.
The award, presented during a ceremony held in Accra, recognises LFIA’s sustained academic excellence and its commitment to delivering high-quality, globally benchmarked education. Two of its students, Dayila Alexis and Emma Deytieux, were also celebrated individually for their outstanding performances in the 2024 IGCSE ESL examinations.
“These accolades affirm the effectiveness of LFIA’s pedagogical approach and the dedication of its teachers,” a school spokesperson said. The ESL teaching team, led by Dr (Mrs) Patricia Amarteifio, was particularly commended for its role in driving student achievement.
The recognition by the British Council comes on the heels of another academic milestone, a 100% pass rate in the 2025 French Baccalauréat (BAC) examinations. This places LFIA among a select group of schools in the West and Central African region to achieve such a feat, underlining the school’s academic rigour and its ability to deliver excellence across both French and international curricula.
“We are immensely proud of our students and staff whose hard work and determination have brought these moments of pride and honour to our school,” said Mrs Catherine Dauer, Principal of LFIA. “This recognition by the British Council and our BAC results are testaments to the global-standard education we offer at LFIA.”
Founded in 1963, LFIA enrols students of all nationalities from age 3 to 18. The school offers a bilingual, internationally focused academic environment, with programmes designed to prepare students for universities around the world.
As part of its efforts to enhance inclusivity and integration, LFIA recently launched a Linguistic Transition Class, designed to support English-speaking students transitioning into the French education system — even up to Grade 7.
