Monaco Schools

Lycée Albert Ier

- Public state lycée.

- Offers both the general Baccalauréat and the technological Baccalauréat (e.g. management, health & social sciences, lab sciences).

- Traditional academic route, well-established in Monaco.

Lycée Rainier III (formerly Lycée Technique et Hôtelier de Monaco)

- Public vocational and technical lycée.

- Specialises in hospitality, catering, and vocational training.

- Also offers post-secondary diplomas such as BTS and DCG.

Institution François d’Assise – Nicolas Barré (FANB)

- Private Catholic school under contract with the French state.

- Runs from primary up through lycée.

- Offers only the general Baccalauréat.

International School of Monaco (ISM)

- Private, English-language international school.

- Offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at the high school level.

- Popular with Monaco’s large international community.

- Excellent new school premises.

British School of Monaco

- Private, English-language school.

- Follows the British curriculum, with IGCSEs and A-levels for secondary students.

- Focused on university preparation in the UK and beyond.

Applying to Schools in Monaco

In the public system, the school in which the student will be going depends on the geographical area they live in. An exemption can be requested to the authorities in order to attend a school that is not in the residency’s geographical area. Residency in Monaco is required and those who wish to enrol need to attest of that. There is a priority given to Monegasque children or those with at least one Monegasque parent.

Even though they have less priority, children of Monaco employees resident outside can also request from the authorities an authorisation to school their children in Monaco.

The application form and list of required documents can be found on the website of the Department of Education, Youth and Sport.