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Chile, Concepcion
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The language of instruction is French, within a bicultural, trilingual context. Students study the French programs in French, as they would at any school in France. The school's AEFE affiliation ensures education follows the French curriculum and its objectives, with certifications recognized by the French Ministry of Education. Chilean teachers, largely Francophone, coordinate pedagogy, and French experts provide ongoing training in each discipline.
The school provides bicultural, trilingual, and secular education. French programs are studied in French, as in France. The school is part of the AEFE network, with instruction aligned to the French curriculum and certifications recognized by the French Ministry of Education. It is led by two French officials (Rector and Director of Primary Education) and employs many French teachers sent from the French Ministry of Education to Chile to implement the French programs. Chilean teachers, most of whom are Francophone, coordinate pedagogy to ensure quality education. The school serves students aged 3 to 18.
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.
