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The Lyce9e Charles de Gaulle was founded in early 1944 by the Local Committee of Free France. This event is moving, recalling one of the most difficult moments in the history of France and the world. Its members helped liberate France by sending young volunteers, delivering parcels with clothing for resistance soldiers, and raising money through fairs, collections, and voluntary donations. They also wanted to leave in Chile something concrete and lasting that would demonstrate confidence in France's future. In March 1944, while France was occupied by Nazi troops, the school opened its doors at Colo Colo 131. Eighty-two children arrived on March 13, 1944 to meet a group of teachers from Martinique who arrived eagerly to bring this dream to life. The first principal was Monsieur Charles Mercent (1944-1946), who, together with a prominent Chilean collaborator, Mrs. Olga de Corsi, saw this idea take shape with active participation. Two people stood out for their drive and tenacity in creating the school: Mr. Jean Esquerre9, then French Consul, who led the fundraising campaign to raise funds and acquire the first building, and Mr. Jean Genestier, who propelled the establishment
as the First President of the Board of Directors. (Today, descendants of these founders sit on the Board of Directors of the French Educational Society of Concepcif3n.)
The CGPyA of Lyce9e Charles de Gaulle promotes active parental participation in the education of their children at this bilingual school. Its purpose is to strengthen communication and trust between the school community and parents. It oversees commissions including Convivencia Escolar, Comunicacif3n, Seguridad e Infraestructura, and Deporte to organize activities and address concerns. Our team is composed of parents and guardians.
The Centro General de Padres y Apoderados (CGPyA) is the parent association for Lyce9e Charles de Gaulle in Concepcif3n, Chile. Its objective is to promote active parental participation in their childrenb4s education at this bilingual school. The CGPyA runs commissions such as Convivencia Escolar, Comunicacif3n, Seguridad e Infraestructura, and Deporte to support school life and address safety and well-being. News and events are published on the CGPyA site, and parents can join by contacting the CGPyA via the provided channels. The CGPyA leadership includes a president, vice-president, treasurer, pro-treasurer, secretary, and pro-secretary who guide its activities.
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.
