L'École Trilingue vs Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne

	L L'École Trilingue Lisbon, Portugal	L Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne Lisbon, Portugal
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,000 - 9,500	Fees / year €6,098 - 8,286
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 2,000
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French, Portuguese	Instruction language French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1907
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Lisbon, Portugal, in the Restelo district at Rua Dom Loureno de Almeida, 21, 1400-314 Lisboa.	Location The Lycée Français Charles Lepierre is located at Avenida Duarte Pacheco, 32, 1070-112 Lisbon, Portugal.
Stages	Stages First cycle including CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3).	Stages Maternal (preschool), elementary, middle school (collège), and high school (lycée).
School type	School type International school offering trilingual immersion (English, French and Portuguese).	School type French international school, affiliated with the AEFE network.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from all backgrounds and nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The LFCL implements an inclusion policy for pupils with special educational needs. In the primary level, there are plans (PPS and/or PAP) tailored to student needs; pupils with medical requirements must be reported to the primary secretariat. For more information on secondary provision, please contact Mme Duarte (secretariat.dir.examens@lfcl.pt).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France and Portugal	Country affiliation Affiliated with France through the AEFE network.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Days are split into two half-days with a lunch break. Classes are taught half the day in English and half the day in French. Portuguese is taught for 30-45 minutes per day.	School day structure The lycée day runs from 7:55 entry for students, with classes from 8:00 to 18:00. There is a lunch break from 12:55 to 14:05 and a mid‑afternoon break from 16:00 to 16:15. Administrative offices are open 8:00–17:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8:00–13:00 on Wednesdays.
Bus service details	Bus service details Transportation includes tram lines 15E and 18E, bus lines 79B, 201, 714, 723, 728, 729, 732, and 751, and suburban train Linha de Cascais.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application / first-registration fee - Droit de première inscription : EUR 2,500. - À partir du deuxième enfant : droit de première inscription réduit à EUR 1,800 (abattement de EUR 700). - Ce droit est exigible avant toute entrée dans l'établissement et n'est pas remboursable, sauf décision exceptionnelle de la direction en cas de force majeure. Tuition fees (per school level) — amounts shown by term and annual total (EUR) - Classes maternelles (petite section à grande section) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE: - 1er trimestre (sept.–déc.) : EUR 2,439.38 - 2ème trimestre (janv.–mars) : EUR 1,829.54 - 3ème trimestre (avr.–juin) : EUR 1,829.54 - Total annuel : EUR 6,098.46 - Étrangers hors UE : - 1er trimestre : EUR 2,710.27 - 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.70 - 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.70 - Total annuel : EUR 6,775.67 - Classes élémentaires (CP au CM2) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE: - 1er trimestre : EUR 2,553.60 - 2ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.20 - 3ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.20 - Total annuel : EUR 6,384.00 - Étrangers hors UE : - 1er trimestre : EUR 2,710.40 - 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.80 - 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.80 - Total annuel : EUR 6,776.00 - Collège (6ème à 3ème) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE: - 1er trimestre : EUR 2,553.76 - 2ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.32 - 3ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.32 - Total annuel : EUR 6,384.39 - Étrangers hors UE : - 1er trimestre : EUR 2,824.64 - 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,118.48 - 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,118.48 - Total annuel : EUR 7,061.60 - Lycée (Seconde à Terminale) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE: - 1er trimestre : EUR 3,043.66 - 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,282.75 - 3ème trimester : EUR 2,282.75 - Total annuel : EUR 7,609.16 - Étrangers hors UE : - 1er trimestre : EUR 3,314.55 - 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,485.91 - 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,485.91 - Total annuel : EUR 8,286.37 Sibling discounts - Remise appliquée sur les seuls droits de scolarité (non applicable à la demi-pension ni aux autres frais) : - 2ème enfant : 10% - 3ème enfant : 20% - Enfants suivants : 30% Billing schedule and payment terms - Les droits annuels de scolarité sont fixés annuellement et sont exigibles dès le premier jour de la rentrée scolaire, payables par trimestre à réception de facture. - Trimestres facturés : 1er (sept.–déc.), 2ème (janv.–mars), 3ème (avr.–juin). - Les modalités particulières pour arrivée/départ en cours d'année : la famille acquitte les droits de scolarité du trimestre à compter du premier jour du mois d'arrivée ; en cas de départ en cours d'année, la famille acquitte la scolarité jusqu'à la fin du mois concerné (tout mois commencé est dû). - Les droits d'examen sont facturés sur la facture du 1er trimestre (ou 2ème trimestre pour certains examens) et ne sont pas remboursables dès lors que l'inscription aux examens est réalisée. Mandatory annual and exam-related fees (examples billed on first or indicated trimester) - Frais du service de santé scolaire et assurance (tous niveaux) : EUR 105.00 (un montant additionnel de EUR 70.00 apparaît dans la grille selon catégorie). - Diplôme National du Brevet (classe de Troisième) : EUR 30.00 / EUR 80.00 (facturation au 1er trimestre, selon catégorie). - Baccalauréat (classe de Terminale) / examen local avec reconnaissance nationale : EUR 150.00 / EUR 20.00 (facturation au 2ème trimestre, selon catégorie). Optional / ancillary fees and other recurring costs - Demi‑pension (restauration scolaire) — forfaits annuels (exemples) : - Forfait 3 jours/semaine : EUR 773.00 - Forfait 4 jours/semaine : EUR 1,014.00 - Forfait 5 jours/semaine : EUR 1,213.00 - Repas unitaire (élève demi‑pensionnaire, jours hors forfait) : EUR 9.00 - Badge de restauration : EUR 5.00 (1er badge gratuit pour les demi‑pensionnaires) - Études surveillées (élémentaire 16:00–17:00) — exemples de forfaits annuels : - Forfait 2 jours/semaine : EUR 411.00 - Forfait 3 jours/semaine : EUR 549.00 - Forfait 4 jours/semaine : EUR 653.00 - Garderie, accueil du matin et tickets : - Accueil du matin pour maternelle (sur inscription, places limitées) : gratuit (sur inscription) - Garderie au ticket (1 jour) : EUR 10.00 - Tarifs de garderie par trimestre selon formule (montants variables selon forfait choisi) - Activités extra‑scolaires internes (par trimestre ou forfaits) : montant variable ; activités externes : montant fixé par le prestataire (paiement direct au prestataire). - Caisse de solidarité (contribution facultative) : EUR 20.00 par famille (paiement sur la facture du 1er trimestre). - Remplacement carnet de correspondance : EUR 10.00. - Remplacement badge d'accès (primaire) : EUR 3.00. - Dommages volontaires / perte ou non‑restitution de matériel : facturation au prix coûtant selon nature du sinistre. Boarding / internat - Aucune mention de frais d'internat ou d'offre d'hébergement interne n'apparaît dans la grille tarifaire ; l'internat n'est pas applicable. Refunds and exceptional remissions - Le droit de première inscription est en principe non remboursable, sauf décision exceptionnelle de la direction en cas de force majeure. - En cas d'arrêt en cours de trimestre pour force majeure ou absence prolongée exceptionnelle, une exonération ou remise peut être accordée pour le trimestre non terminé sur demande écrite motivée adressée à la direction avant la fin du trimestre. - La demi‑pension est facturée forfaitairement ; aucun remboursement n'est effectué pour absences ponctuelles sauf situations exceptionnelles (voyage scolaire de plusieurs jours, stages obligatoires ou maladie prolongée — sur certificat médical et demande écrite). - Les droits d'examen ne sont pas remboursables dès lors que l'inscription aux examens a été effectuée. Fee payment options and administrative conditions - Moyens de paiement proposés : prélèvement bancaire (prioritaire), paiement en ligne par carte bancaire (CB), ou virement bancaire sur un des comptes indiqués sur la facture. - Les paiements en numéraire (espèces) ne sont pas autorisés. - Pour le prélèvement automatique, le RIB doit être renseigné sur le portail prévu ; en cas de rejet, la famille devra effectuer un virement bancaire. Après deux rejets dans la même année scolaire, l'adhésion au prélèvement est suspendue automatiquement. - Les paiements doivent reprendre la référence indiquée sur la facture ; aucun frais bancaire ne peut être imputé à l'établissement. - Un échéancier de paiement peut être accordé sur demande écrite adressée à l'agent comptable. Notes pratiques (facturation) - Les factures sont émises en euros et adressées au nom des responsables légaux. - Le paiement total ou partiel par un tiers (employeur, organisme) n'exonère pas la responsabilité des responsables légaux vis‑à‑vis de l'établissement en cas d'impayé. (Grille tarifaire et règlement financier appliqués pour l'année scolaire en cours.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Early years foundation stage teaching is based on the French curriculum. The five areas of learning are: 1) Using and experiencing language in all its forms; 2) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through physical activity; 3) Doing, expressing oneself and understanding through artistic activity; 4) Acquiring the tools for thinking and learning; 5) Exploring the world. Play promotes social skills, confidence and respect for others. The school provides trilingual immersion in English, French and Portuguese, with Portuguese taught for 30–45 minutes per day. The school day is split into two half-days, with half the day taught in English and the other half in French.	Curriculum details The LFCL offers only the general track. From Seconde to Terminale, it follows the French national education program. The mission is to ensure the success of each pupil and prepare them for higher education. The Seconde year aims to keep the widest range of choices, providing a common general culture while allowing exploration of literary, economic, scientific, or technological fields. It combines common teachings (80% of the timetable) with optional exploratory teachings; among them one is compulsory in economics. From Seconde onward, students may choose the general section, the international section (BFI) French/Portuguese/English, and the European section English/Mathematics. The Portuguese International Section begins in Seconde and provides a preferred pathway to entry into BFI. In Portuguese: 4 hours of Portuguese (4h in the general section plus 2h specific to SiP); 4 hours of History-Geography (adaptation of the French program, 2h in French and 2h in Portuguese). In English: the number of hours remains unchanged (3h), but foundations of methodology and literary analysis are taught in preparation for Première. In the BFI track (from Première to Terminale): two new subjects are introduced: Connaissances Du Monde (CDM) in Portuguese and Accompagnement Culturel et Linguistique (ACL) in English; History-Geography is taught in French (2h) and Portuguese (2h).
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The school prepares students for higher education.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Registrations are now open for CP (Y2) and CE1 (Y3).	Admissions Enrollment 2026-2027 – Admissions process. Applications are for new students only; current LFCL students enroll via the regular process. The process comprises nine steps: 1. Create your account by clicking lfcl-lisbonne.eduka.school; 2) Choose the option that matches your situation; 3) Click the activation link you will receive by email (only for new accounts); 4) Sign in and click Admissions; 5) Create a new dossier for 2026/27; 6) Fill in the information about your child; 7) Complete the process by clicking Submit an enrollment request and attach the requested documents; 8) After submission you will receive a confirmation email; 9) An admissions committee will meet soon and send the decision by email. For preschool intake, the classes are Petite section for children born in 2023, Moyenne section for children born in 2022, Grande section for children born in 2021. Admission is based on vacancies. As an AEFE direct-management establishment LFCL guarantees priority to French children living outside France, and admission criteria will be based on this mission. The procedure has two phases: 1. admission request; 2) final enrollment for admitted students by paying the first registration fee. 1/ Admission request: four outcomes are possible: acceptance of the admission request; request for additional information and/or scheduling of a meeting; placement on a waiting list; or refusal of admission. 2/ Final enrollment: families whose children were admitted must complete enrollment within seven days of notification; if not, the vacancy may be offered to another child. Prices and financial regulations: see the financial regulations page; if withdrawal occurs, the first registration fee is non-refundable.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships AEFE Scholarship: Scholarships are available to students of French nationality living abroad, generally enrolled in a ministry approved school, and registered in the World Register of French nationals living outside France. Awards are based on financial resources and are not cumulative with CAF family allowances; the application is typically filed through the consular post and reviewed by the consular scholarship council; the scholarship applies for the current school year and must be renewed annually, independently of the school enrollment. AESH support may be provided for students with disabilities; the LFCL AESH program is funded by the family; the process follows AEFE circulars. LFCL Solidarity Fund provides financial assistance to families in hardship; funds come from voluntary family contributions and donations; eligibility is based on socio-economic criteria including movable and real estate assets, and can cover tuition, semi-intern status, health services, travel, textbooks, clothing, equipment, etc; under AEFE directives, aid cannot cover the difference for those already receiving state scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting list is a possible outcome during the admissions process; the nine step procedure includes placement on a waiting list as one of the responses to an admission request.
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