About Lycée Guebre Mariam

Lycée Guebre-Mariam (LGM), established in 1947 in Addis Ababa, is one of Ethiopia's most renowned French-language educational institutions. Founded through a collaboration between Ethiopia and France, the school was initially created to serve the children of French expatriates, Ethiopian aristocracy, and diplomatic families. It was named in honor of Ras Guebre-Mariam, a distinguished nobleman and governor during Emperor Menelik II's reign, reflecting Ethiopia's historical ties with French education.

Education in Lycée Guebre Mariam (LGM)

Operating under the French secular education system, LGM follows the French national curriculum while incorporating bilingual (French-Amharic) instruction.

Lycée Guebre Mariam (LGM) offers a comprehensive educational structure that includes:

  • Kindergarten
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School (Collège)
  • High School

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