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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Lycée Charles de Gaulle is a French international school in Concepción, Chile, within the AEFE network, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. It follows the French national curriculum and prepares students for the French Baccalaureate, with BAC-PAES pathways available for Chilean options. The school educates about 1,182 students across 15 levels from Petite Section to Terminale, with CNED support integrated into the structure. The 80 Years Module adds new classrooms (in use since early 2025), modern administrative offices and spaces designed for wellbeing and collaborative work. Facilities include two gyms: Gimnasio Pierre de Coubertin and Gimnasio Viejo. The language program offers DELF and DALF diplomas, and the ADN-AEFE program brings international students to the school. Parcoursup guidance for higher education in France, plus France Excellence‑Major scholarships for top bacheliers, support students' futures. Extracurriculars include the Carmen choir, theatre, Audiolivres, TropiConce webradio and Café Littéraire, with AEFE exchanges and community projects.
Tuition (colegiatura) — by year group (per installment and annual) - Primero (youngest year listed): CLP 492,244 per installment; CLP 4,922,440 per year (10 installments). - Segundo: CLP 474,523 per installment; CLP 4,745,230 per year (10 installments). - Tercero: CLP 445,370 per installment; CLP 4,453,700 per year (10 installments). - Cuarto (oldest year listed): CLP 350,867 per installment; CLP 3,508,670 per year (10 installments).
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school accepts payment in installments using a 10-cheque/10-installment scheme for the academic year; families commonly provide the year's cheques or use the available electronic payment channels. - Discounts for full payment at enrollment: 5% discount for payment by transfer, cash or cheque; 4% discount for payment by credit or debit card. A 2% surcharge applies to late enrollment payments outside the stated enrollment window. - Required documentation and conditions: families with outstanding fees must regularize their debt at enrollment and may be required to sign a notarised promissory note and deliver the year's cheques as a condition of completing enrollment. Non-payment can block enrollment and access to certain benefits.
Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. The Lycée Charles de Gaulle operates as a day school; no boarding (internado) fee schedule is listed.
Other costs and mandatory ancillary charges - Parents' association fee (Cuota Centro General de Padres y Apoderados): CLP 50,000 per family. - School meals (cafeteria / comedor): examples of current meal prices published for the school's catering provider: - Almuerzo básico (soup + bread + main): CLP 4,200. - Menú completo (soup + bread + juice + salad + main + dessert): CLP 4,400. - Menú hipocalórico: CLP 4,000. Tickets and daily menus are managed through the school's catering provider. - Optional extracurricular activities, workshops or trips may carry separate fees; those activities are invoiced or charged in addition to the tuition according to each activity's rules (charges and refund conditions vary by activity).
Refund and withdrawal rules - Enrollment and payment rules are strict: outstanding debt must be regularized to complete enrollment, and payments made under the enrollment process are subject to the school's financial regulations (withdrawal, refund or partial refund conditions are governed by the school's enrollment circular and internal regulations). A surcharge can apply for late enrollment.
Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment channels: bank transfer to the school's account, WebPay, SchoolNet and card payments (credit/debit). The school publishes Bank of Chile account details for transfers and requests that transfer receipts be sent to the enrollment contact emails.
Notes on siblings / family billing - The school's published schedules show per-student tuition and also present aggregated family totals when more than one child is enrolled; family billing and any multi-child reductions or combined invoicing are reflected in the circular and enrollment simulator.
If you will place these entries into a database: present the amounts in Chilean pesos (CLP) exactly as shown above for registration (matrícula), per-installment tuition and annual totals. The school's enrollment circulars and the 2026 enrollment simulator provide the exact billing mechanics, discounts and the bank details used for transfers.
Academics
Lycée Charles de Gaulle teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Lyce9e Charles de Gaulle follows the French national curriculum as part of the AEFE network. It serves 1,182 students across 15 levels of instruction from Petite Section through Terminale, with CNED support indicated in the structure. The curriculum is organized to prepare students for the French Baccalaureate (BAC) and for Chilean PAES through BAC-PAES pathways. The school participates in AEFE guidance on student orientation from 6e to terminale, and provides Parcoursup guidance for higher education in France along with France Excellence-Major scholarships for top bacheliers. The language program includes DELF and DALF language diplomas as part of its offerings. The ADN-AEFE program brings international students to the Lyce9e Charles de Gaulle.
Exam Results
BAC: 100% pass rate; PAES: 100% pass rate; DELF: 100% pass rate; DALF: 100% pass rate. In 2026, ten graduates achieved maximum PAES scores.
Higher Education Progression
AEFE supports a structured guidance pathway from 6th grade to terminale and manages higher-education applications via Parcoursup for France. The network also offers France Excellence-Major scholarships for top bacheliers. The guidance is overseen by the establishment through its orientation resources (BPEO/PRIO).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a School Coexistence Management Plan 2025 (Interactive).
Safeguarding
Protocol for detecting situations of rights violations; Protocol for acting to address cases of school violence; School Coexistence Management Plan 2025 (Interactive).
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enrollment is completed online through the SchoolNet/Colegium platform. The platform is accessible 24 hours a day and the enrollment window closes on January 7, 2026 at 23:59. 2. Transfer data for payment: a Bank of Chile account is provided for tuition payments: Account number 60-78-824182; Account name De Soc. Educacional Francesa de Concepción SA; RUT 91.716.000-7. The amounts payable can be reviewed in the enrollment circular. 3. Discounts and payment methods: Paying by transfer, cash, or cheque yields a 5% discount; paying by credit or debit card yields a 4% discount. A payment calculator is available to compute the discounted total. There are no current banking agreements for enrollment. 4. Enrollment system notifications and next steps: If the system shows 'No hay alumnos disponibles para matricular', contact WhatsApp +56 9 5338 5047 to verify. If the system shows 'El proceso de matrícula finalizó para el estudiante', complete the process via WebPay or electronic transfer. If there is no SchoolNet user or password, contact WhatsApp to obtain credentials.
Scholarships
The school offers the B.E.F.I scholarship. A BEFI document is downloadable on the BEFI page for details. This scholarship is listed as a school scholarship program. Eligibility and criteria are described in the BEFI documentation.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycée Charles de Gaulle follow?
The school delivers the French national curriculum in Chile for students aged 3 to 18, preparing students for the French Baccalauréat within the AEFE network.
What age range does the school serve?
Lycée Charles de Gaulle serves students aged 3 to 18, from Maternelle through Terminale.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, the school is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is the school located?
Lycée Charles de Gaulle is located in Concepción, Chile.
