Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres vs Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill are both in London, about 10 km apart. Both schools offer French programmes, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill also offers IB and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are £8,413 - 17,600 at Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres and £11,460 - 29,251 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, which puts Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill roughly 57% higher. Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill from 3 to 18.
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.
French international school governed by AEFE; owned by the French government; offers French, bilingual and British curricula.
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
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.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
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.
Fee details
Application, registration and deposit
- Application fee (per student): GBP 180. - Registration fee (per family): First child GBP 1,680; Second child GBP 1,440; Third and subsequent children GBP 1,200. CFBL students registering into 2nde or Year 11: GBP 1,200. - Refundable deposit (per student): GBP 1,100. The deposit is returned once the final account is settled. In cases of cancellation, the deposit is treated under the school's terms and conditions (deposit non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given).
Tuition and lunch fees — academic year 2025–2026 (annual totals by year group)
- Pre‑Reception / Petite Section (EYFS): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total (incl. VAT where applicable) GBP 19,320. - Reception / Moyenne Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; VAT on tuition GBP 3,596; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 22,916. - Year 1 / Grande Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - Primary (CP – CM2): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Collège (6ème–3ème, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - International track (EIP / IBDP — Years 7–13): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 23,258; VAT on tuition GBP 4,652; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 29,251.
Per‑term equivalents for 2025–2026 (annual total divided by three; shown as per‑term equivalent)
- Pre‑Reception / PS: GBP 6,440.00 per term (GBP 19,320 ÷ 3). - Reception / MS: GBP 7,638.67 per term (GBP 22,916 ÷ 3). - Year 1 / GS: GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - Primary (CP–CM2): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Collège (6ème–3ème): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Lycée (2nde–Terminale): GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - International track (EIP / IBDP Y7–13): GBP 9,750.33 per term (GBP 29,251 ÷ 3).
Termly / installment billing schedule and payment terms
- For the 2025–2026 academic year, unless otherwise agreed with the school, fees are offered to be split into twelve monthly instalments, payable from 15 May. The school has previously published alternative instalment arrangements for earlier years (for example, ten monthly instalments starting 15 June for 2024–2025). Families are invoiced under the agreed schedule.
Boarding
- The school is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.
Other costs and routine extras
- Lunch: an annual lunch charge of GBP 1,341 is included in the totals above for each year group as shown. VAT treatment of lunch is stated separately by the school. - After‑school care (Garderie): After‑school day care for EYFS and Primary (3:30pm–6:00pm on weekdays) is available for an additional charge. - Exam fees: - IBDP Y13 exam fee: GBP 100 per paper. - Brevet (3e) exam fee: GBP 60. - Bac 1ère exam fee: GBP 130. - Bac Terminale exam fee: GBP 250. - IGCSE exam fees (per subject) are published by the exam provider and may vary; charges are invoiced to parents where applicable. - Classroom supplies and devices: EYFS and Primary classroom supplies (textbooks, notebooks, writing materials) are included in the school fees for those phases. In Secondary the school provides an individual school‑owned tablet with required apps and digital textbooks; families may be asked to buy some physical textbooks or stationery as required. - Uniform: The school operates a uniform/dress code; families are responsible for purchasing required uniform items (uniform is available through school suppliers). Costs for uniform items are borne by families and will vary by supplier and item. - Trips, extracurricular activities and specific programme charges: These are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and will be invoiced separately.
Refunds and cancellations (summary)
- Deposit: Refundable deposit (GBP 1,100) is returned when the pupil's final account is settled; cancellation and postponement rules are governed by the school's terms and conditions. The school's admissions FAQ notes that, in the case of postponement, the first registration fee can be frozen for one or two years; in the case of cancellation the deposit is normally non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given.
Fee payment arrangements and schemes
- Instalment option: For 2025–2026 the school publishes a twelve‑month instalment option (monthly from 15 May) as the standard instalment schedule unless another arrangement is agreed. - Tax‑Free Childcare: Families eligible for the UK Government's Tax Free Childcare scheme may use that allowance to help pay EYFS and Primary tuition fees up to the first term after a child's 5th birthday.
What is included in the published school fees
- The published tuition figures include the items the school specifies for each phase (EYFS/Primary classroom supplies; Secondary tablet and digital resources). Additional payable items include after‑school care, trips, some exam fees, certain external examination charges and optional extracurricular costs.
Contacts for billing queries
- The school publishes a central admissions and finance contact for invoices and billing queries; families should use the school's published admissions and finance contacts for invoicing and payment arrangements.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
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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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.
Admissions
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Scholarships
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.
