The "French School" of Pondichery comes under the purview of (EFMA), the Agency for French Teaching Abroad (French Agency of Education Abroad).

The "French School of Pondichery", the oldest English school in Asia offers a comprehensive education from Pre-Primary school to the final year of Secondary school with general, technical and professional options are all the subjects taught in French and a great deal of importance is placed on English and Tamil, the regional language. The racing held at the "French School" are strictly in accordance to the current academic program set by the French Ministry of Education.

A regular turnover of students who successfully pass the exams have the choice of continuing their studies either in France or in India.