School and family
School calendar and French-curriculum schools. This guide will be expanded (English-speaking and bilingual schools, enrolment, equivalences).
Some points in this guide concern ties with France (social security, taxes, pensions, French schools) and are labelled as such. If another country's system applies to you, ask your own bodies (social security, pension fund, tax authority) and your country's embassy whether an agreement exists with this destination and what it provides.
2026-2027 school calendar
According to the joint order of the Ministries of Basic Education and Secondary Education published on 14 August 2026: pupils return on 7 September 2026 and the year ends on 30 July 2027, in three terms.
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26Medium confidenceJournal du Cameroun, « le gouvernement publie le calendrier de l'année scolaire 2026/2027 »Christmas holidays from 18 December 2026 to 4 January 2027; Easter holidays from 25 March to 12 April 2027.
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26Medium confidenceJournal du Cameroun, « le gouvernement publie le calendrier de l'année scolaire 2026/2027 »Official secondary school exams from 19 April to 30 July 2027; basic education exams from 10 May to 30 July 2027.
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26Medium confidenceJournal du Cameroun, « le gouvernement publie le calendrier de l'année scolaire 2026/2027 »
French-curriculum schools
Schools under agreement with the AEFE: Lycée français Dominique Savio in Douala and Lycée Fustel-de-Coulanges in Yaoundé.
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26High confidenceRéseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire CamerounPartner schools: École Le Tinguelin in Garoua, École Les Boukarous in Maroua and École internationale Le Flamboyant in Yaoundé.
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26High confidenceRéseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire Cameroun- Passport: France
The French Consulate General in Douala publishes school grant campaigns for French families (second period 2026-2027 announced in August 2026).
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26Medium confidenceLa France au Cameroun, Consulat général de France à Douala
Children's health
Children's vaccinations should be up to date before departure; some vaccines (tuberculosis, rabies) may be indicated for children depending on the stay. Discuss it with a paediatrician or an international vaccination centre.
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Cameroon, healthDuring meningitis season (November to June), avoid the East, Adamawa, North and Far North with young children.
Verified factVerified on 10/1/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Cameroon, health
International schools and universities listed
International schools
- École Publique Internationale le BaobabBafoussam
- Saint Francis International SchoolBuea
- Saint Theresa International SchoolBuea
- Divine International College of WisdomDouala
- Russia International schoolDouala
- Loumars international schoolKribi
- New horizon international schoolLimbe
- Greener Pastures International SchoolYaoundé
- Messie International SchoolYaoundé
- Queensway International CollegeYaoundé
- The vine international schoolYaoundé
- United Nations International SchoolYaoundé · Rue 5.766
- École Internationale le FlamboyantYaoundé · Rue 1.788
From OpenStreetMap, a collaborative map: these schools have "international" in their name. The name does not guarantee the curriculum, the language of instruction or any accreditation: check with each school.
Universities and institutes
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Consulate General of France in Douala
Passport: FranceConsulate: register of French nationals abroad, civil status, school grants.
Rue des Cocotiers, BP 869, DoualaWebsiteFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Cameroon, entry and residenceLa France au Cameroun, Consulat général de France à Douala· Oct 1, 2026
Lycée français Dominique Savio
School under agreement with the AEFE, French curriculum.
Réseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire Cameroun· Oct 1, 2026
Lycée Fustel-de-Coulanges
School under agreement with the AEFE, French curriculum.
Réseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire Cameroun· Oct 1, 2026
École internationale Le Flamboyant
AEFE partner school.
Réseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire Cameroun· Oct 1, 2026
École Le Tinguelin
AEFE partner school in Garoua.
Réseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire Cameroun· Oct 1, 2026
École Les Boukarous
AEFE partner school in Maroua.
+237 99 89 00 18responsablecnedboukarous@yahoo.frRéseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire Cameroun· Oct 1, 2026
Sources for this guide
- Journal du Cameroun, « le gouvernement publie le calendrier de l'année scolaire 2026/2027 » · Checked on October 1, 2026
- Réseau des écoles d'enseignement français d'Afrique centrale (AEFE), annuaire Cameroun · Checked on October 1, 2026
- La France au Cameroun, Consulat général de France à Douala · Checked on October 1, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Cameroon, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 1, 2026
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