Post-LFITM Guidance
LFITM supports each student in building their future path through:
Harvard Young Leaders Program
The Lycée Français International Théodore Monod (LFITM) offers its students the unique opportunity to take part in the Harvard Young Leaders Program, a prestigious initiative developed in partnership with Harvard University.
Through interactive conferences and workshops led by experts, students develop essential skills in leadership, public speaking, project management, and critical thinking, while working on real-life case studies inspired by Harvard Business School teaching methods.
This program of excellence serves as a true academic and professional springboard, allowing students to stand out in their educational journey, gain access to an international network, and strengthen their applications to top universities.
An exceptional opportunity to prepare the leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing world.
Alumni Network
Our graduates pursue their studies at some of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Through the LFITM Alumni Network, they share their experiences and support new generations in shaping their academic and career paths.
Parcours d’élèves
“It all started at LFITM.”
In 10th grade, I discovered the preparatory classes for France’s top universities (CPGE) thanks to a student who came to share his experience. That moment was a turning point: I began researching, exploring different academic paths online… and I immediately felt that CPGE was the right fit for me.
In my final year, I applied through Parcoursup to several high schools in France. In May 2024, to my great surprise, I was accepted into the prestigious Lycée du Parc in Lyon, in the MPSI program! That’s where an exciting and demanding adventure began — filled with science, new encounters, and discoveries.
The beginning was intense — new rhythm, new environment, everything changed very quickly. But I was fortunate to be surrounded by motivated students, which pushed me to give my best. Through consistent effort, I achieved excellent results in the second semester, allowing me to join the classe étoile (advanced section) in the PSI stream for my second year.
Today, I am preparing for the competitive entrance exams to France’s top engineering schools, hoping to be admitted to École des Ponts or École des Mines.
It all started at LFITM — from a simple testimony. Sometimes, all it takes is a spark to ignite a vocation.
After graduating from LFITM, I began studying Computer Science at the University of Geneva.
Two years later, I decided to shift my focus to Information Systems and Service Science — a more practical and engaging field that truly fascinates me.
I then continued with a Master’s degree in Digital Systems and Services at UNIGE.
During my studies, I had the opportunity to work on many exciting projects: website redesign, movie recommendation algorithm, corporate internship, hackathon participation…
But the project that left the biggest mark on me was my Bachelor’s thesis: an ethical AI chatbot that raises awareness through storytelling and allows users to visualize the story created (comic strip, Instagram post, etc.).
If I had one piece of advice, it would be to learn as much as possible about the city you’ll be living in and how your future university works (grading system, program structure) — it really makes a difference!
My name is Natalie Messiha, I am Egyptian and a 2022 graduate of LFITM.
After the Baccalaureate, I joined the Undergraduate College of Sciences Po Paris on the Menton campus, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Government with a minor in Law, focusing on the Mediterranean and Middle East region.
My third year took place abroad, at City University of Hong Kong — an experience that was both academically and personally enriching.
Since September 2025, I have been pursuing a Master’s in Public Affairs at Sciences Po Paris, continuing my commitment to international public policy.
LFITM played a key role in my journey. It was there that I developed my intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and a deep multicultural awareness — essential qualities that continue to guide me in my studies and projects today.
Bonjour à toutes et à tous! Je m’appelle Perla Haddad, je suis diplômée du LFITM et je fais partie de la Promo 2024. Je suis aujourd’hui en deuxième année de classe préparatoire intégrée à Polytech Sorbonne, l’école d’ingénieurs de Sorbonne Université à Paris, aussi connue sous le nom UPMC ou Paris VI (là où Marie Curie a fait ses études!). Certes, les cours sont intenses, mais si vous aimez les sciences et l’ingénierie, ça en vaut vraiment la peine.
Ma formation dure cinq ans pour un diplôme équivalent à un master, et concernant mon choix de spécialisation pour l’année prochaine, j’hésite encore entre la chimie des matériaux ou les maths appliquées à l’informatique.
Une expérience particulièrement marquante pour moi a été de vivre dans un nouveau pays, et notamment en région parisienne. Même si ce n’est pas toujours facile, c’est incroyablement formateur: on gagne en autonomie, en ouverture d’esprit, et ça donne une longueur d’avance et une vraie motivation pour l’avenir.
Bon courage pour cette dernière année, et n’hésitez pas à me contacter sur les réseaux si vous avez la moindre question!
