Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz vs Pestalozzi Schule
Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz and Pestalozzi Schule are both in Buenos Aires, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes. Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz also offers French, and Pestalozzi Schule also offers IB and German. Published annual fees are ARS 700,000 - 12,585,496 at Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz and ARS 6,494,070 - 12,436,490 at Pestalozzi Schule, which puts Pestalozzi Schule roughly 42% higher. Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz takes pupils from 2 to 17, and Pestalozzi Schule from 2 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 1,346 and 1,200 pupils.
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ramsay 2131, CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Location
Freire 1882, C1428CYB Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Pestalozzi-Schule is a German international school located in Buenos Aires. It serves Kindergarten through Secondary education within a bicultural context. It is part of the network of German Auslandsschulen supported by the Federal Republic of Germany.
French international school (AEFE network) offering both the Argentine Bachillerato and the French Baccalaureate with an optional European English section.
School type
The school is a bilingual, bicultural, non-denominational German international school offering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary education.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
France (AEFE network)
Country affiliation
Germany; supported under the Auslandsschulgesetz and part of the network of German overseas schools.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Non-denominational; not affiliated with any religion.
School day structure
School day structure
Typical day runs from 8:30 to 15:30, with arrival and welcome 8:30–10:45, morning classes 11:00–12:00, lunch and recess 12:00–13:15, afternoon classes 13:15–14:15, afternoon recess 14:15–14:30, and final classes 14:30–15:30. The day includes courses in French, Spanish, English, physical education, art and music; there is a bicultural, multilingual timetable with schedules adapted to primary levels; optional canteen service.
School day structure
Primary and Secondary education are full-day.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
No school bus service provided by the school; third-party providers; families apply directly to bus providers; the school verifies compliance with norms and collects required documents.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application (registration) fees
- Maternelle (preschool/TPS-PS): ARS 700,000 (one-time, payable at first admission). - Primary (Primaria/CP–CM2): ARS 890,000 (one-time, payable at first admission). - Collège (Ciclo medio/6ème–3ème): ARS 890,000 (one-time, payable at first admission). - Lycée (Ciclo de especialización/1ère–Terminale): ARS 890,000 (one-time, payable at first admission). - The registration fee is not refundable.
Tuition fees (school fees) — monthly and annual by year group
Tuition is invoiced in 10 monthly installments (February to November). Monthly amounts differ for the initial months of the year (February–April) and for May–November; the annual sum below corresponds to the total billed for the 10-month cycle.
- Maternelle TPS/PS (age 2–3): - Monthly (Feb–Apr): ARS 751,438 - Monthly (May–Nov): ARS 834,931 - Annual total (10 months): ARS 8,098,831
- Maternelle MS/GS (age 4–5): - Monthly (Feb–Apr): ARS 940,049 - Monthly (May–Nov): ARS 1,044,499 - Annual total (10 months): ARS 10,131,640
- Primary (CP–CM2): - Monthly (Feb–Apr): ARS 997,375 - Monthly (May–Nov): ARS 1,108,195 - Annual total (10 months): ARS 10,749,490
- Collège (6ème–3ème): - Monthly (Feb–Apr): ARS 1,060,545 - Monthly (May–Nov): ARS 1,178,383 - Annual total (10 months): ARS 11,430,316
- Lycée (1ère–Terminale): - Monthly (Feb–Apr): ARS 1,167,726 - Monthly (May–Nov): ARS 1,297,474 - Annual total (10 months): ARS 12,585,496
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in 10 monthly instalments, payable from February through November. Invoices show the precise due dates for each month. - Example invoice due dates for 2026 (invoices specify exact deadlines; amounts must be paid by the first listed due date to avoid penalties): - February: due 23 - March: due 10 and 17 - April: due 10 and 17 - May: due 11 and 18 - June: due 10 and 17 - July: due 10 - August: due 10 and 18 - September: due 10 and 17 - October: due 9 and 16 - November: due 11 - Late-payment policy: a 3% surcharge is applied if payment is not made by the first due date; if the second due date is also missed the invoice is carried to the following month and an additional 2% penalty is applied. Continued non-payment may lead to legal action; collection and legal costs are charged to the family. - Any month (or portion of a month) started is chargeable. - Where a family pays in advance for a monthly instalment that falls after a pupil's definitive departure, that excess payment is refundable to the responsible person's bank account in Argentina. - Re-enrolment is not charged separately; re-enrolment is only accepted when family accounts are settled.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school only.
Other costs and recurring charges
- School meals (demi‑pension / lunch) — per day rates from February 2026: - Maternelle (2–4 years): ARS 10,275 per lunch per day. - Primary (CP–CM2): ARS 13,358 per lunch per day. - Collège & Lycée (6ème–Terminale): ARS 14,070 per lunch per day. - The school's lunch service is mandatory for maternelle pupils; meal refunds are made only for absences of two or more consecutive days with a medical certificate.
- Garderie / after‑school care (annual registration; charged monthly to families): - ARS 30,000 per registered day. - ARS 125,000 for a full week.
- Extracurricular activities (Club Mermoz and collège activities) — billed over 10 monthly payments (April–November; March and April billed together in April): - First activity: ARS 58,000 per month. - Second activity: ARS 32,000 per month. - Third activity: ARS 20,000 per month. - Fourth activity: ARS 12,000 per month.
- Exam/assessment fees (charged in July): - Brevet (classe de 3ème / M4): ARS 60,000. - Epreuves anticipées BAC (Première / E2): ARS 120,000. - Épreuves terminales BAC (Terminale / E3): ARS 190,000.
- School trips, pedagogical outings, digital textbooks and other occasional costs are invoiced separately when scheduled and must be paid under the same terms as tuition.
- Sibling discounts (when three or more children from the same family are enrolled): - 25% discount for the 3rd enrolled child. - 40% discount for the 4th enrolled child. - 50% discount for the 5th child and subsequent children.
Refund and withdrawal procedures
- The one-time registration fee is non‑refundable. - Billing stops at the end of the month in which a formal written notice of departure (signed by the legal guardian) is submitted; the final billing will cover the month of notification. - Refunds of any advance payments corresponding to months after the pupil's definitive departure are made to the responsible financial person's bank account in Argentina. - Meal refunds are allowed only for absences of two or more consecutive days on presentation of a medical certificate.
Accepted currencies and payment methods
- All payments must be made in Argentine pesos (ARS). - Accepted payment methods: - Automatic debit (direct debit) from bank accounts held in Argentina (families must request activation of this option and set it up with the billing service; the cutoff to choose this option for a month is the 15th of that month). - Online payment via the school's payment platform (internet/telephone payments through PagoMisCuentas; payments via PagoMisCuentas are generally possible 48 hours after invoice issuance). - Cash payments at Banco Supervielle branches (use the invoice barcode). - Local bank cheques in ARS deposited at Banco Supervielle agencies (cheques must be deposited at least 48 hours before the invoice due date; cheques drawn on agencies more than 100 km from Buenos Aires are not accepted). - Prohibited / non‑recommended methods: deposits in bank ATMs, DEBIN transfers, and payments made to the bank without the invoice barcode; using non‑authorised payment channels may incur an administrative recovery fee. - The school is exempt from VAT and accepts payments only in ARS; acceptance of debit cards is governed by local tax regulations and is not guaranteed as an obligation.
Contact for billing matters
- The school's billing service handles invoices, payment setup and questions related to accounts and payment modalities (facturacion@mermoz.edu.ar).
Fee details
Schulgeld (Übersicht)
- Kindergarten (2–5 Jahre): Monatsrate ARS 590,370. Die Zahlung erfolgt in 11 Raten pro Jahr (Februar bis Dezember).
- Zusätzlicher Nachmittagsunterricht (optional, monatlich): 4‑Jährige (an 2 Nachmittagen): ARS 147,610 zusätzlich pro Monat. 5‑Jährige (an 4 Nachmittagen): ARS 295,220 zusätzlich pro Monat. Diese Zusatzbeträge werden ebenfalls in den monatlichen Raten abgerechnet.
- Primarstufe (1.–6. Klasse): Monatsrate ARS 949,100. Zahlung in 11 Raten pro Jahr (Februar bis Dezember).
- Sekundarstufe (7.–12. Klasse): Monatsrate ARS 1,130,590. Zahlung in 11 Raten pro Jahr (Februar bis Dezember). Für das optionale International Baccalaureate-Programm wird zusätzlich eine Programmpauschale von USD 2,106 für die Gesamtdauer des Programms (zwei Jahre) erhoben.
- Jahresbeträge (berechnet aus den angegebenen Monatsraten × 11): - Kindergarten: ARS 6,494,070 pro Jahr (590,370 × 11). - Primarstufe: ARS 10,440,100 pro Jahr (949,100 × 11). - Sekundarstufe: ARS 12,436,490 pro Jahr (1,130,590 × 11). - Zusatz-Nachmittagsunterricht Jahreskosten (wenn angewendet): 4‑Jährige ARS 1,623,710 (147,610 × 11); 5‑Jährige ARS 3,247,420 (295,220 × 11).
Anmeldegebühr (Reserva de Vacante)
- Für neue Schüler: eine Monatsrate des geltenden Schulgeldes zuzüglich einer halben Monatsrate als Verwaltungsgebühr (Summe = 1,5 Monatsraten).
- Für derzeitige Schüler, Geschwister von Schülern oder Kinder von Alumni: eine Monatsrate (keine Geschwisterermäßigung auf diese Gebühr).
Rückerstattung der Anmeldegebühr
- Werden formelle oder pädagogische Voraussetzungen nicht erfüllt, stehen gezahlte Anmeldegebühren den Eltern ab dem ersten Werktag im März des betreffenden Schuljahres zur Verfügung, sofern keine Schulschulden bestehen; die Verwaltungsgebühr ist nicht rückerstattungsfähig.
- Bei Rücktritt nach Zahlung der Anmeldegebühr: Schüler der Schule erhalten Rückerstattung innerhalb von zehn (10) Tagen nach schriftlicher Mitteilung, wenn diese Mitteilung vor dem 30. November des Vorjahres erfolgt; neue Schüler erhalten keine Rückerstattung.
Rechnungs- und Zahlungsplan / Zahlungsbedingungen
- Das Jahresschulgeld wird in 11 aufeinanderfolgenden Monatsraten von Februar bis Dezember bezahlt. Zahlungen sind nach Rechnungsstellung fällig.
- Akzeptierte Zahlungsarten und Verfahren: - ICBC (Einzahlung am Bankschalter mit Barcode der Rechnung; Banküberweisung; Bargeldeinzahlung; Scheck; E‑Scheck). Eltern müssen Zahlungsnachweis unter Angabe der Familien- oder Rechnungsnummer an administration@pestalozzi.edu.ar oder an den Benutzer Administración in Phidias senden. - Bank Galicia (integrierter Inkassoservice über Selbstbedienungskassen / Filialkassen mit Angabe der Familiennummer; Bargeld und Schecks werden akzeptiert; Schecks werden erst nach Gutschrift als schuldbefreiend anerkannt). - Bankeinzug von einem argentinischen Giro- oder Sparkonto (Lastschrift) ist möglich; die Belastung erfolgt ab der nächsten Abrechnungsperiode am Fälligkeitstag der Rechnung. Antrag beim Verwaltungsbüro erforderlich. - Überweisungen aus dem Ausland: Deutsche Bank Hamburg mit Angabe von Kontodaten und IBAN/BIC (spezifische Angaben sind für Auslandsüberweisungen vorgesehen). Aus Sicherheitsgründen werden in der Schulverwaltung keine Barzahlungen angenommen.
Skonto / Nachlässe
- Skonto bei pünktlicher Zahlung wird auf die Anmeldegebühr für das folgende Schuljahr angerechnet; die Höhe richtet sich nach der pünktlichen Zahlung der Rechnungen. Im Kindergarten bis zu 55% Skonto; in Primar- und Sekundarstufe bis zu 100% möglich. Der Skonto wird vorbehaltlich fristgerechter Vorlage des Schulvertrags für das Folgejahr gewährt.
- Geschwisternachlässe (gültig für Familien mit mehr als einem Kind): 2. Kind 15% Nachlass; 3. Kind 50% Nachlass; 4. Kind 80% Nachlass; 5. Kind 95% Nachlass. Kein Nachlass auf die Anmeldegebühr.
Zusätzliche und optionale Kosten
- Nicht im Schulgeld inbegriffen (können separat berechnet werden): Klassenfahrten, Zeltlager, Ausflüge, Prüfungsanmeldungen (z. B. Cambridge English: FCE / CAE), Schüleraustauschprogramme (z. B. mit Deutschland), Gebühren für das IB‑Diplomprogramm (Programmpauschale in USD wie oben genannt) sowie Dienstleistungen Dritter wie Schulkantine, Schulbus und weiterer Fremdanbieter.
- Im Schulgeld inbegriffen sind: sportliche Tätigkeiten (Training, Wettbewerbe), Versicherungsschutz zur Fortsetzung der schulischen Laufbahn und Materialien im Kindergarten. Es werden grundsätzlich keine zusätzlichen obligatorischen Schulgebühren erhoben, außer den genannten optionalen Aktivitäten und Diensten Dritter.
- Schuluniform: eine Beschreibung der benötigten Uniformteile ist vorgegeben; Uniformen sind über zugelassene Verkaufsstellen (z. B. Orca Colegial, Juvenilia) erhältlich (Preise werden von den Verkaufsstellen festgelegt).
Boarding
- Boarding wird nicht angeboten; es sind keine Wohnheimplätze oder Boardinggebühren ausgewiesen.
Kurzfassung der wichtigsten Zahlungsdaten (faktisch)
- Monatsraten: Kindergarten ARS 590,370; Primarstufe ARS 949,100; Sekundarstufe ARS 1,130,590. - Jahreszahlung: in 11 monatlichen Raten (Februar–Dezember). - Anmeldegebühr: Neue Schüler 1,5 Monatsraten; interne Schüler/Geschwister/Alumni-Kinder 1 Monatsrate; Rückerstattungsregeln wie oben beschrieben. - Zahlungsarten: lokale Bankeinzahlung/Überweisung/Lastschrift, Scheck, ausländische Überweisung über Deutsche Bank (IBAN/BIC).
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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 school offers bicultural and humanist education culminating in the Argentine Bachillerato and the French Baccalauréat, with an optional English European section. It belongs to the AEFE network of French schools abroad, serving around 400,000 students in 138 countries. The curriculum is multilingual, with three language pathways: the Spanish-language international section (Section Internationale de Langue Espagnole) for early years up to CM2; ELCE (European Language and Cultural Education) for 6th through 3rd; and SELO (European or Oriental Language Section) from 2nd to Terminale. A continuous language-learning pathway extends to the Baccalauréat, supporting intercultural understanding through multilingual education.
Curriculum details
The Primarstufe Lehrplan conforms to the Buenos Aires City Education Authority requirements and is supplemented by intensive German and English instruction and additional subjects. Duration is six years. Stages: First Stage (grades 1–3); Second Stage (grades 4–6). Foreign languages: German (with German-language instruction from the second stage) and English (from the third grade). Cross-curricular projects include holistic sex education, education for peaceful coexistence, autonomy development, and environmental education.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Approximately 6.9 students per teacher (1170 students and 170 teachers reported in the Schulprogramm).
Exam results
Exam results
Official French and Argentine examinations are offered. In 3ème, students take the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB); in 1ère and Terminale, students take the French Baccalauréat exams, with preparatory practice provided throughout the year. The Argentine Bachillerato has its own evaluation modalities to obtain the diploma.
Higher education guidance is provided through resources such as Padlet Orientation, and information on studying in France after the Baccalauréat. The 2023 AEFE-Campus France co-edited guide is available to assist students planning to study in France.
Higher education progression
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) bilingual in Spanish and German, optional in the final two years of secondary education. The IB Diploma is designed to balance breadth and depth and is recognized for university admissions in Germany and internationally where IB is accepted. IB Diploma results show strong outcomes: 2024 – 28 participants, 28 passed (100%); 2023 – 27 participants, 24 passed (89%); 2022 – 21 participants, 21 passed (100%); 2021 – 30 participants, 29 passed (97%). The six IB subjects include Spanish A: Literature, German B, English B, Biology (German), History (German), and Mathematics (Spanish).
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The school runs linguistic excellence pathways: the Spanish-language international section, ELCE, and SELO, to deepen English, Spanish, and French proficiency and to foster intercultural understanding. A language-pathway synthesis table is available horizon 2026.
Gifted and talented
The school provides individualized promotion with targeted support for diverse learning needs, including special adaptations for high-ability students. An interdisciplinary School Counseling Team (EOE) and tutors support students, and provisions exist for Seiteneinsteiger entrants and for international examinations; Hochbegabte Schüler erhalten besondere Anpassungen as part of the school's Förderkonzept.
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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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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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
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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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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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz offers a single education pathway that combines two cultures and confers two diplomas: the Argentine Bachillerato and the French Baccalauréat, with an optional English European Section. The school is part of AEFE, the Agency for French Education Abroad, a worldwide network of more than 500 establishments in 139 countries. From preschool to the final year, the lycée is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. This pathway enables students to obtain two baccalaureates, Argentine and French, with the possible mention “English European Section.” From kindergarten to terminale, the school provides an integrated path, with Preschool (TPS to GS), Primary (CP to CM2), and Secondary (6th to Terminale). How to apply for first-time enrollment: complete the enrollment form; we will contact you to participate in the information session; plan your visit. For the 2026-2027 year, registrations emphasize a bilingual, bicultural education and two diplomas, with the school promising to form engaged world citizens capable of building a more just and sustainable world. The school belongs to AEFE and guarantees an international education where language barriers do not exist. Contact information is provided for Ramsay 2131, Buenos Aires.
Admissions
Admission for Kindergarten and Primary School for the 2027 school year begins with the submission of the preliminary registration form within the registration window (15.02.2026 – 30.04.2026). A German-language reading aid is available in Downloads. The school confirms receipt by email. In May each year, meetings for parents of preliminarily registered students are held to present the pedagogical project and the characteristics of the school sponsor. The Kindergarten is open one hour before each meeting to allow interested families to participate in a school tour. After the preliminary registration deadline, the available places are allocated according to a fixed priority order (see Zugangsprioritäten). After this first placement, the remaining places are drawn by lot among the other families. Participation in the lottery requires attending the meeting introducing our pedagogical project. The draw is conducted per family (not per child). Families can view the order of the draw on our site. Families allocated a place receive an email to begin the final registration procedure; the receipt of the email is confirmed by phone. The contact data used are those of the submitted registration form. After receiving the email with the school place confirmation, the family must confirm acceptance within 48 hours; if there is no response, the place is deemed declined. To complete the registration and finalize the place reservation, the following are required: submission of the corresponding documents (see Anmeldeunterlagen) and payment of the registration fee by the due date; this fee is non-refundable if the registration is withdrawn. After the admission process, families are invited to a meeting with the sub-heads of the grade level for which they registered. Beginning of the registration period for 2026: 15.02.2025; End: 30.04.2025.
Scholarships
Scholarships
School scholarships and Foundation aid: The Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz, in collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Buenos Aires and the Jean Mermoz Foundation, helps families in difficult times. There are two types of aid: school scholarships and financial aid from the Jean Mermoz Foundation. 1) French state scholarships: The Lycée is a French school abroad authorized by AEFE; French families residing in Argentina, whose children are enrolled, can benefit from French government scholarships. Applications for these scholarships can be made directly on the Consulate General of France in Buenos Aires website; the Consulate's social service holds two consular council meetings each year to review these applications. FAQ: Which students can benefit from a French state scholarship? To be eligible for AEFE scholarships, students must be French nationals and enrolled, or in the process of enrollment, with the consulate; attend a recognized French education center and reside with their family in the country where the center is located. What expenses do school scholarships cover? They cover total or partial tuition and related expenses; depending on the school and family circumstances and documentation, these scholarships may cover costs such as half-board, transportation, insurance, living costs, and exam registration. How and where to apply? Visit the Consulate General of France in Buenos Aires website for the scholarship information and form. The 2025 campaign runs from July 1 to August 9, with appointments required for in-person interviews. 2) Jean Mermoz Foundation financial aid: The Jean Mermoz Foundation provides financial aid to non-French students on an exceptional basis. Interested families should request the financial aid application form by email to the Jean Mermoz Foundation Financial Aid; consult the Official Regulations of the Foundation's aid. FAQ: Financial aid decisions are based on demonstrated need, and no aid is granted during the first year of schooling.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
Secondary school admissions offer two modalities. Standard registration (for students with German language knowledge) begins with submitting an inquiry via the contact form; the school confirms receipt by email and contacts families to inform whether there are available places. Side-entry program (PAI) is for students with very good academic performance who are language-talented but do not have German language knowledge and wish to continue their schooling in the 8th grade; further information is available there. If there are available places, each case is evaluated by the pedagogical authorities. Remaining places are allocated by lottery if applicable, with results communicated by email and/or phone; the lottery is conducted per family (not per student), and the order of the draw is published.