Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz vs Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo

	L Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz Buenos Aires, Argentina	S Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo Buenos Aires, Argentina
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ARS 700,000 - 12,585,496	Fees / year ARS 9,100,000 - 12,700,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 17 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,346	Pupils 1,200
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Instruction language	Instruction language French, Spanish	Instruction language Italian, Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1969	Opened 1952
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ramsay 2131, CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.	Location Ramsay 2251, Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary	Stages Initial (early years); Primary; Secondary (1st year); Secondary (2nd year).
School type	School type French international school (AEFE network) offering both the Argentine Bachillerato and the French Baccalaureate with an optional European English section.	School type Italian paritarian, bicultural and bilingual school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Open to students of all nationalities; approximately 90% of students are Argentine.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Study support and remediation; assistance for learning difficulties with personalized didactic plans (PDP) and, where applicable, individualized educational plans (PEI or PPI).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France (AEFE network)	Country affiliation Italian school abroad; recognized by Argentina and Italy.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Secular orientation.
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 Optional after-school English classes extend the day twice weekly.
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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 Application / matrícula (inscripción / reinscripción) - Derecho de inscripción / matrícula anual por nivel (opciones y vencimientos): - Pago anticipado hasta 20/11/2025 (1 pago o en 4 cuotas según adhesión): - ARS 910,000 — Nivel Inicial. - ARS 1,036,000 — Primaria 1º grado. - ARS 1,125,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado. - ARS 1,190,000 — Media. - ARS 1,270,000 — Liceo. - Pago único con vencimiento 22/12/2025: - ARS 982,800 — Inicial. - ARS 1,119,000 — Primaria 1º grado. - ARS 1,215,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado. - ARS 1,285,000 — Media. - ARS 1,372,000 — Liceo. - Pago único posterior al 22/12/2025: - ARS 1,047,000 — Inicial. - ARS 1,192,000 — Primaria 1º grado. - ARS 1,294,000 — Primaria 2º a 5º grado. - ARS 1,369,000 — Media. - ARS 1,460,000 — Liceo. - Modalidades de pago de la matrícula: - Pago en 1 (un) pago. - Pago en 4 (cuatro) cuotas (solo si la familia está adherida a débito directo en cuenta bancaria o a débito automático de tarjeta de crédito). Vencimientos previstos para las 4 cuotas: 20/11/2025 – 22/12/2025 – 05/01/2026 – 05/02/2026. Tuición / aranceles mensuales y anual por nivel (modelo 2026) - El arancel se cobra en 10 cuotas mensuales consecutivas (marzo a diciembre). El importe mensual anunciado para marzo 2026 aplica al modelo de 10 cuotas; el total anual corresponde a 10 veces la cuota mensual. - Cuota mensual (1er vencimiento de marzo 2026) y total anual (10 cuotas): - Inicial: ARS 910,000 por mes — ARS 9,100,000 por año. - Primaria 1º grado: ARS 1,036,000 por month — ARS 10,360,000 por año. - Primaria 2º a 5º grado: ARS 1,125,000 por month — ARS 11,250,000 por año. - Media: ARS 1,190,000 por month — ARS 11,900,000 por año. - Liceo: ARS 1,270,000 por month — ARS 12,700,000 por año. - Los aranceles anunciados son únicos e indivisibles e incluyen el plan de estudios y las actividades extraprogramáticas obligatorias; no incluyen actividades optativas o servicios adicionales que se facturan aparte. Fechas de facturación y vencimientos (2026) - Modelo de vencimientos mensuales (cada factura contiene dos fechas indicadas): - Marzo: 1º vencimiento 10/03 — 2º vencimiento 20/03. - Abril: 1º vencimiento 10/04 — 2º vencimiento 20/04. - Mayo: 1º vencimiento 11/05 — 2º vencimiento 20/05. - Junio: 1º vencimiento 10/06 — 2º vencimiento 22/06. - Julio: 1º vencimiento 10/07 — 2º vencimiento 20/07. - Agosto: 1º vencimiento 10/08 — 2º vencimiento 20/08. - Septiembre: 1º vencimiento 10/09 — 2º vencimiento 21/09. - Octubre: 1º vencimiento 13/10 — 2º vencimiento 20/10. - Noviembre: 1º vencimiento 10/11 — 2º vencimiento 23/11. - Diciembre: 1º vencimiento 10/12 — 2º vencimiento 21/12. - Mora y recargos: cuotas pagadas fuera de vencimiento sufrirán recargo según la tasa de interés resarcitoria establecida por AFIP (art. 37 Ley N° 11.683 y modificatorias), más un 1% por gastos administrativos sobre el total adeudado. El incumplimiento grave (por ejemplo, tres cuotas consecutivas impagas tras intimación) puede facultar a la Asociación a gestionar la continuidad o solicitud de vacantes ante la autoridad educativa correspondiente. Bonificaciones y condiciones especiales - Bonificaciones por cantidad de hijos (aplican sobre los aranceles escolares pero no sobre la matrícula ni actividades optativas): - 1er hijo: sin bonificación. - 2do hijo: 10% de bonificación. - 3er hijo: 25% de bonificación. - 4to hijo y siguientes: 40% de bonificación. - Bonificaciones aplicables a ex-alumnos para matrícula de nuevos inscriptos según condiciones especiales anunciadas por la institución. Actividades, comedores, uniformes y otros costos adicionales - Actividades optativas y servicios no incluidos en la cuota: natación, actividades extraprogramáticas optativas (a partir de ciertos niveles), campamentos, salidas educativas y materiales; estos servicios se facturan aparte y sus valores se informan y facturan en comunicaciones específicas. - Comedor: existe servicio de comedor escolar gestionado por proveedor externo (Cooks S.R.L.); su menú y organización se comunican y la contratación/uso del servicio implica costos adicionales fuera del arancel escolar. - Uniforme: el uniforme es de uso obligatorio según el nivel; se han anunciado cambios y opciones deportivas para varios niveles. Los artículos del uniforme se adquieren en proveedores autorizados (La Boutique, Juvenilia u otros proveedores informados). El costo del uniforme es variable según los artículos adquiridos y se abona por separado. Boarding / pensión - Boarding / servicios de internado: no aplicable. La escuela no presenta oferta de internado/convivencia residencial dentro de su estructura de servicios facturados en el arancel. Política de devoluciones y revocación - Derecho de revocación: la aceptación del contrato puede ser revocada sin cargo dentro de los 10 días posteriores a su aceptación, con devolución del importe según lo previsto. - Devolución de la matrícula: el plazo para solicitar devolución de la matrícula y reintegro del monto abonado a valores históricos finaliza el 19/12/2025 para el ciclo 2026; a partir de esa fecha no se aceptan solicitudes ni se realizarán devoluciones, salvo que el desistimiento sea decidida por la institución (en cuyo caso se reintegra la totalidad). Medios de pago aceptados y restricciones - Medios aceptados: - Débito en cuenta (caja de ahorro o cuenta corriente) mediante adhesión. - Débito automático de tarjeta de crédito (Visa y Mastercard) mediante adhesión. - Pagomiscuentas (rubricado en IEDV — nombre en el sistema: "Scuola Cristof Colombo" — al ingresar el número de familia colocar 00 delante, p. ej. 001111). - Pago por ventanilla en Banco Galicia (informando número de familia). - Pago por ventanilla en Banco BBVA Francés con factura. - No se aceptan pagos en efectivo en la escuela ni transferencias bancarias directas al establecimiento. Las familias que no utilicen medios automáticos deben cargar el comprobante en el sistema indicado por la administración para agilizar la conciliación de pagos.
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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 Cristoforo Colombo school develops an integrated Italian-Argentine curriculum across all levels, with instruction in two languages and English introduced early as a third language. English begins in Infanzia and continues through Primary and Secondary, with English-language history and literature studied in the Liceo and preparation for Cambridge exams. The Secondary level offers three Liceo tracks: Scientific, Human Sciences with an Economic-Social option, and Artistic with Architecture–Environment. Diplomas awarded include the Diploma di Stato Italiano at the end of the secondary cycle and the Bachiller bilingue, both recognized in Italy and Argentina for university admission. The school emphasizes citizenship competencies and intercultural understanding, and supplements core learning with laboratories and programming/robotics, digital literacy, and a broad set of enrichment activities.
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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.	Exam results Cambridge international examinations are offered; the school is recognized as a Premium School by the Buenos Aires Open Center for high standards and strong academic results.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 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 Graduates receive the Diploma di Stato Italiano at the end of the secondary cycle and, at the end of the II cycle, the Esame di Stato, enabling admission to Italian or other European universities; the Bachiller bilingue is also awarded, enabling admission to universities in Argentina and Italy; the Liceo tracks prepare students for university study, and Cambridge English certifications and related opportunities further support access to higher education.
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 Enrichment opportunities include theatre courses, astronomical observations, English for international certifications, biology/physics/chemistry laboratories, and laboratories for art, digital education, programming, robotics, and other advanced topics throughout the school years.
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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 process: Families and/or guardians interested must complete the contact form to schedule an informational interview with the admissions coordinator. Prospective students and their families will have an in-person meeting with the Guidance Team and the Directors. Documentation must be presented. A place for prospective students is reserved. Enrollment is formalized for the new school year and proceeds to matriculation.
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 MAECI contributions include scholarships for meritorious or needy students. In 2024, €1,309.35 was allocated for scholarships for meritorious or needy students. The MAECI contributions detail the distribution and destination: 2024 — €58,807.02 for ordinary maintenance; €33,933.38 as final contribution; €7,907.39 for hiring teachers with Italian credentials; €1,309.35 for student scholarships; €465.71 for support of students with disabilities; €17,250.94 for building improvements; €7,000.00 for an incentive quota based on Article 3.b of D.M. 1212/22; total €92,740.00. Additional allocations include €2,187.00 for Italian language courses for school staff and €3,508.00 for a new pedagogical project.
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