École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert vs Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres

	É École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert London, United Kingdom	L Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres London, United Kingdom
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Fees / year	Fees / year £8,798 - 10,965	Fees / year £8,413 - 17,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 260	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1974	Opened 1915
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in the Brook Green neighbourhood of London. The address is 59 Brook Green, London, W6 7BE. It is a small primary school serving around 285 children from nursery through Year 6. It is an AEFE-affiliated French school, homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and open to English language and culture and to the use of digital technology.	Location 35 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2DG. The main site is located in South Kensington. The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle operates from the main site with three annex primary campuses: André Malraux, Marie d'Orliac and Wix. It is governed by AEFE and owned by the French government.
Stages	Stages The school covers early years and primary education, from the petite section of maternelle through CM2 (Year 6). It is a small primary school with around 285 pupils.	Stages Nursery & Primary; Collège (Year 7/10); Lycée (Year 11/13); British Section
School type	School type French international school, homologated by the French Ministry of Education and affiliated with the AEFE.	School type French international school governed by AEFE; owned by the French government; offers French, bilingual and British curricula.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has a dedicated EBEP coordinator for Elèves à Besoins Éducatifs Particuliers. The EBEP referent is Emilie GINGAUD; refEBEP@ecoleprevert.org.uk.	Additional learning support On-site medical and wellbeing service; SEN support includes Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) and Programme d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP); some pupils have Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) funded by the local authority; exam accommodations available; safeguarding and psychological support are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AEFE-affiliated French international school in the United Kingdom.	Country affiliation Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration deposit - A non‑refundable registration deposit is required to confirm a place. Amounts: Nursery (PS) £3,550; Reception / Year 1 (MS‑GS) £2,922; Primary classes (CP‑CM) £2,534. The deposit is taken at registration and is refundable only when the child leaves the school provided the school is notified by 31 March preceding the intended end of attendance; the deposit will not be refunded in the event of cancellation before the start of the school year. Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2025–2026) — totals and term breakdown - Annual totals (per pupil): - Nursery (Maternelle PS): £12,010.45 per year. - Maternelle MS/GS: £11,931.65 per year. - Primary (Élémentaire, CP–CM): £10,664.45 per year. - These annual totals include school fees, compulsory lunch (canteen), administration charge and personal accident insurance. - Annual component breakdown (per pupil): - School fees (annual, excluding VAT): Nursery £10,778.00; MS/GS £8,895.00; Primary £7,839.00. - Annual lunch (canteen, VAT exempt): £1,097.00 for all year groups. - Annual administration fee (excluding VAT): £126.00 for all year groups. - Personal accident insurance (annual): £9.45 for all year groups. - VAT is applied to certain school‑fee components for specific year groups as published. - Per‑term totals and components (per pupil): - First term total: Nursery £4,962.45; MS/GS £4,961.65; Primary £4,534.45. Components for First term include: school fees (excluding VAT) Nursery £4,388.00; MS/GS £3,635.00; Primary £3,279.00; lunch fees First term £439.00; administration £126.00; personal accident insurance charged on the Autumn term invoice £9.45. VAT on school fees and administration is shown where applicable. - Second term total: Nursery £3,524.00; MS/GS £3,485.00; Primary £3,065.00. Components include school fees (excluding VAT) Nursery £3,195.00; MS/GS £2,630.00; Primary £2,280.00; lunch fees Second term £329.00. VAT on school fees is shown where applicable. - Third term total: Nursery £3,524.00; MS/GS £3,485.00; Primary £3,065.00. Components mirror the Second term figures (school fees (excluding VAT), lunch fees £329.00, and VAT where applicable). - The canteen (lunch) is compulsory and its fees correspond to four lunches per week (Wednesdays excluded). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees are charged for the full school year and are split into three termly invoices. Each term's fees must be paid no later than one week before the first day of the new term. School fees are due for the whole term even if a pupil attends only part of that term. If a pupil is to leave before the end of the school year, one month's written notice before the start of the next term will make the next term's fees not due; however, the registration deposit will not be refunded in that case. Specific departure and refund timelines are set out in the school's departure policy. Boarding - The school is a small primary day school (maternelle to CM2); no boarding provision is offered. Other compulsory costs and recurring charges - Canteen (lunch): compulsory; included as a separate line in the annual and term totals (see amounts above). - Annual administration fee: £126.00 per pupil. - Personal accident insurance: charged annually on the Autumn term invoice; annual cost £9.45. - The published fee schedule indicates that the school fees cover administration, the half‑board (canteen), school supplies and hiring of sports facilities; any additional optional activities or extra‑curricular charges (if applicable) are not included in the standard term totals shown. Refund information and departure conditions - The registration deposit is refundable only when the child leaves the school and provided written notice is given by 31 March preceding the year‑end; the deposit is not refunded if the family withdraws the child before the start of the school year. - School fees are due for the whole term even if attendance is partial. If a child leaves during the school year and written notice of departure is given at least one month before the start of the next term, the next term's fees will not be due, but the deposit will not be refunded. No deposit refund will be processed if outstanding fees are not fully settled according to the school's terms and conditions. Fee payment options - The published fee information specifies the invoicing schedule and deadlines but does not list the specific accepted payment methods (credit/debit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) within the public fee schedule. Payment arrangements and the school's bursarial procedures are managed by the school's finance/bursar function. For the termly invoicing and payment timetable, refer to the billing schedule above. Additional notes on extra costs - The published annual figures include standard school supplies and sports‑hall hiring as part of the stated fees. Optional activities, trips, special projects or extra‑curricular services may incur additional charges that are not included in the standard annual/term totals. The annual and term figures above reflect mandatory charges (tuition, compulsory lunch, administration and insurance) as published for the 2025–2026 academic year.	Fee details Application fees - Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription) per pupil: - Nursery (Petite section): GBP 1,500 (no VAT). - Pre-primary (MS & GS), Primary, Collège (equivalent Y7–Y10), Lycée (Y11–Y13) and British Section: GBP 1,500 excl. VAT; VAT where applicable at 20% increases the total to GBP 1,800 for the categories where VAT applies. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) — academic year 2025–2026 - Nursery (Petite section, South Kensington / André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac): - Annual tuition: GBP 13,220 (VAT not applicable). - Per-term: First term GBP 5,288; Second term GBP 3,966; Third term GBP 3,966. - Pre-primary MS & GS — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,956 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,191.20; Total incl. VAT GBP 13,147.20. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,382 excl. VAT (GBP 5,258.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT). - Pre-primary MS & GS — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 12,630 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,526; Total incl. VAT GBP 15,156. - Per-term: First term GBP 5,052 excl. VAT (GBP 6,062.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 8,413 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 1,682.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 10,095.60 (commonly rounded to GBP 10,095 in published summaries). - Per-term: First term GBP 3,365 excl. VAT (GBP 4,038 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary (Classes secondaires): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary SI–BFI (SI–BFI stream): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,513 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,102.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,615.60. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,205 excl. VAT (GBP 5,046 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT). - British Section: - Annual tuition: GBP 17,600 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 3,520; Total incl. VAT GBP 21,120. - Per-term: First term GBP 7,040 excl. VAT (GBP 8,448 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is billed and payable in three accounting trimesters: - Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months), Term 3 (April–June, 3 months). - Per-term amounts are specified for each year group (see items above). - Any term once started is payable in full ("Tout trimestre commence9 est dfb"). - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are payable to secure a place and are non-refundable; these fees are not deductible from tuition. - Invoicing and payment practicalities: payments are carried out by bank transfer; the schoole28099s bank details are shown on each invoice and must be quoted with the invoice reference when making the transfer. The school also lists ParentPay among its payment platforms for school services. Boarding fees - The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle is a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are charged. Other costs and mandatory/optional charges - School meals (Droits de demi-pension) — annual and per-term amounts (VAT-exempt): - Annual: amounts vary by campus / year group; examples (annual): Wix pack-lunch supervision and other site-specific rates shown in the published fees document (example figures in 2025–2026 schedule: Wix/primary/Andre9 Malraux/Marie d'Orliac meal fees per category range; total annual meal fees shown from GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 depending on campus and level). - Per-term meal charges are shown in the fees schedule (examples: First term GBP 559 / GBP 313 / GBP 385 depending on level; Second and Third term GBP 419 / GBP 235 / GBP 289). Meals are VAT-exempt. - Examination enrollment fees (VAT-exempt): examples (secondary): - DNB: GBP 20; Epreuves anticipe9es: GBP 70; Baccalaure9at: GBP 135. - British external exam costs are charged at cost plus 10%, rounded up to the nearest pound. - US university application support (Common App and related services): - Common Application (service fee example): GBP 800 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 160; Total incl. VAT GBP 960. Additional outside-standard-procedure tariffs apply per application (e.g., GBP 100 excl. VAT + 20% VAT). - Before/after-care and supervision, per-term examples: - Wix pack-lunch supervision: First term GBP 134 (and term breakdowns GBP 54 / GBP 40 / GBP 40). - South Kensington (SK) morning care (garderie du matin): First term GBP 289 (then GBP 115 / GBP 87 / GBP 87 per term in the schedule). - Small administrative replacements and incidentals (examples): replacement meal card GBP 5; replacement pupil liaison book GBP 5; replacement key GBP 9 excl. VAT (GBP 10.80 incl. VAT where VAT applies). These modest fees are listed individually in the fees schedule. Refund information - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are non-refundable in case of withdrawal and are not deductible from tuition fees. - Any term once started is payable in full; that rule governs refunds for mid-term departures. - Specific exceptional cases (for example transfer for professional reasons within agreed deadlines) are handled according to the schoole28099s administrative rules; the schoole28099s published admissions and catering pages set out precise procedural notes and deadlines. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is the required payment method for tuition invoices; bank account details are shown on each invoice and the invoice reference must be quoted. - The school lists ParentPay among its platforms for certain payments (meals, clubs, etc.), and other online payment platforms are referenced in the schoole28099s administrative information. - Invoices show whether VAT is applied and the VAT-inclusive total.
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Curriculum details	Curriculum details Provide a French education with enhanced English language instruction. The primary school is accredited by the Ministry of National Education and contracted with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE); instruction follows the French national programs while aligning with British requirements through strong English teaching at all levels. The national core knowledge and skills framework is taught, focused on five domains: languages for thinking and communication; methods and tools for learning; formation of the person and the citizen; natural and technical systems; representations of the world and human activity. Programs are organized by cycles: Cycle 1 (PS–MS–GS) for early learning; Cycle 2 (CP–CE1–CE2) for fundamental learning; Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2) for consolidation; the 6ème of secondary education (6ème) is part of Cycle 3 to ease transition to secondary education. English has a privileged place: 4.5–5.5 hours per week from nursery; phonics taught from CP to CE2; English reading and writing from CE1; by CM1 students can write to persuade and inform; some sciences are taught in English; many bilingual projects and activities in English complement the regular curriculum, including in PE and other subjects. The school aims to prepare students for secondary education in French and English after CM2 and works with the AEFE inspector in London to ensure curriculum conformity.	Curriculum details The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres offers a French Curriculum aligned with the French Ministry of Education, including a British Section and two specialized tracks: the Plurilingual Section and the International Section. The plurilingual section is a curriculum allowing students to learn a wide variety of languages: German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Arabic; at the end of 2nde, a plurilingual student with a very good level of English can take the IGCSE English Language. The international section is a curriculum focused on strengthening the teaching of the English language and culture; continuing in Seconde leads to two IGCSE exams (English Language and English Literature), and continuing in Première and Terminale leads to the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). The British Section follows the English curriculum for GCSEs and A-Levels, with French as a compulsory subject at both levels. All lycée pupils receive at least three reports per year.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. She is your point of contact throughout the registration and can guide you through the required steps. 2. The school opens an admissions campaign each year for Petite Section (30 places) and CP (14 places). For other year groups, places may be offered depending on vacancies. The campaigns are aimed at families planning to move to London for the September intake. 3. The next visit is scheduled for December 18 at 14:00; visits are limited to two adults and babies must be carried. 4. This positions the file on the waiting list. 5. Applications are processed by arrival date and by six priority groups: 1. children of staff; 2) siblings; 3) pupils from AEFE London network schools for CP; 4) pupils whose parents have previously attended; 5) pupils from French schools or AEFE network or CNED for CP; 6) other applicants by date of submission. For CP admissions, a CP admissions commission is held each year with all AEFE London network schools. 6. If a dossier is accepted, you will be notified by email and asked to pay a deposit within seven days. Paying the deposit confirms enrollment and enrollment at another AEFE London school is not possible. 7. Tuition is paid quarterly, with the annual totals published by program for 2026-2027; quarterly payments are due at least one week before the start of the new term. 8. Enrollment is for a full year; the payment and refund terms of the deposit are described in the departures regulations. 9. If no place is offered, the child is moved to the waiting list for the next year; CP typically has 14 new places each year; if you have accepted another offer, please inform the school to update waiting lists. 10. Visites de l'école are available for families with a current application for the 2026 intake; the next visit is scheduled for 18 December at 14:00 and is limited to two adults. 11.	Admissions 1. Enrollment/Inscription: Before you start, read the attached guide to avoid common mistakes. The guide presents step-by-step the pre-registration procedure, the required supporting documents, how the enrolment commissions operate, and an overview of the school from primary to high school. Pre-registration is free; the Initial Registration Fee is payable only after a place is accepted. Online platform: Pre-registration for the 2026/2027 academic year must be submitted via Skolengo. Create an account in your own name and select 'First enrolment in this school'. If you already have children enrolled, sign in and proceed through the Registrations steps. When the file is complete, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with the child's file number (PT-). Admission priority: All applications are reviewed by the enrolment committee; the order in which applications were received is not taken into account. Eligibility depends on the number of places available and the priority criteria detailed in the Admission Priority Criteria. Calendar: The calendar shows deadlines for submitting applications and the period within which decisions from the enrolment committees will be communicated. 2. Re-registration: Each year families must re-register for the following year and pay the re-registration fees. The re-registration campaign takes place in February and is announced by email to parents or legal guardians. 3. Leaving: Families leaving the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle during the school year must inform the Admissions department by email and fill out a leaving form. The primary school secretariats must also be informed of the departure. Exeat certificates are available from the last day of classes. To obtain it, Primary pupils must return all library books and settle any administrative/financial obligations; Secondary pupils must return all library books, hand back the catering and library cards, and settle any administrative/financial obligations. 4. General Rules: Payments are by bank transfer. Initial Registration Fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. The school year is divided into three terms: September–December (4 months), January–March (3 months), and April–June (3 months). Fees are due for each term attended. The dining package chosen at the start of the school year remains valid for the entire year and cannot be changed mid-year. 5. The Scholarship: La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the Consulate; it covers all children from nursery to terminale. The scholarship application for a school year is processed starting in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London's site (Conditions d'attributions) for eligibility. 6. French Government Grant: A means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate. Applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the French Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships are available to families where one parent is French. Applications are processed through the Consulat Général de France and are subject to conditions. To apply, the candidate must be French national, be registered on the register of French nationals abroad, and reside with the family in the country where the school is located. Scholarships are awarded based on resources. For dates, procedures and conditions, consult the Consulat Général de France site uk.ambafrance.org.	Scholarships La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the French Consulate; it covers all children from maternelle to terminale, and the scholarship campaign for a school year begins in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London (Conditions dattribitions) for eligibility. The French Government Grant is a means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate; applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
Waitlist	Waitlist Applications are placed on the waiting list based on date of receipt and six priority groups: staff children, siblings, pupils from AEFE London network schools for CP, pupils whose parents have previously attended, pupils from French schools or AEFE network or CNED for CP, and other applicants by date of submission. For CP admissions, an annual admissions commission is held with all AEFE London network schools. If a place is not available, the child remains on the waiting list and consideration is given as places become vacant. Families are asked to inform the school if they accept another offer so waiting lists can be updated.	Waitlist —
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