At Lycée Français International de Reus, French is not just a language — it is a way of living and learning.
As a French school, the entire educational environment revolves around the French language: from classroom teaching to cultural and social activities, offering our students full immersion in a language that opens doors worldwide. Being part of a Lycée means joining an internationally recognised educational network, known for its academic excellence and for preparing students for a globalised future.
Would you like to know why French is essential and how it is lived from the inside at LFI Reus?
Here we explain the 10 reasons why this language is a key to the world.
1. INTERNATIONAL
- Fifth most spoken language in the world.
- The only official language in 13 countries.
- An official language in 16 countries.
- A co-official language in 29 countries.
- A non-official but widely spoken language in 7 countries by 20% of their population.
2. POLITICS
- Official language of major international organisations.
- One of the official languages of the European Union.
- Language of deliberation of the Court of Justice of the European Communities.
- The primary legal language of the European Union.
3. EASY TO LEARN
- French, Spanish and Catalan share Latin roots.
- They have similarities in vocabulary and grammar, making learning easier.
4. NEW EXPERIENCES
- Being part of a French Lycée anywhere in the world, in 139 countries, means joining the largest school network in the world, allowing studies to continue in the USA, Canada, Switzerland and beyond.
5. CAREER ADVANTAGE
- France is the fifth largest economy in the world and the third destination for foreign investment.
- In Spain, many companies maintain direct business relations with France.
- Spain is France’s leading customer worldwide.
6. LEADING IN BUSINESS AND CULTURE
- Strong and influential presence in fashion, oil, diplomacy, theatre, visual arts, dance, gastronomy, aviation, automobile manufacturing, video games, literature and architecture.
- France was also a global reference for hosting the 2024 Olympic Games.
7. FRANCOPHONIE
- Promotes the French language and cultural and linguistic diversity.
- Encourages peace, democracy and human rights.
- Supports education, training, higher education and research.
- Develops economic cooperation for sustainable growth.
8. HISTORY AND CULTURE
- France is rich in history and renowned for its vibrant culture.
- It has stood out internationally in literature, gastronomy and the visual arts.
9. UNIQUE VALUES
- French education is known for emphasising critical thinking and debate.
- This is not only an educational skill, but a unique way of reasoning that allows ideas to be analysed from multiple perspectives and encourages constructive discussion to address challenges in all areas of life.
10. A GROWING LANGUAGE
- More than 300 million people speak French worldwide, making it one of the most spoken and taught languages.
- This number is expected to continue growing, reaching an estimated 700 million speakers by 2050.
