Lycée Jean d'Alembert

The Lycée Jean d'Alembert is located at Avenida Las Perdices 450, Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Chile. It serves Viña del Mar in the Valparaíso Region. Access is via local urban and intercity buses and taxis; the Consulate of France is located in Viña del Mar nearby.

Maternelle (TPS-GS); Élémentaire (CP-CM2); Secondaire. It provides education from early childhood through the lycée.

French international school affiliated with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).

France

The school offers education from Maternelle through Terminale (high school) in Viña del Mar, Chile with a French-language program aligned to AEFE standards. The mastery of French is a priority; French is used in all communications and instruction across disciplines to support homologation and school life. A linguistic progression from primary to secondary includes Spanish and English development with LLCER English, DNL in History-Geography, the EMILE program in primary, and a Model United Nations option, with CECRL-aligned assessment and regular teacher training. Itineraries structure learning across the school: a citizenship itinerary, a health-education itinerary, and an arts-and-culture education itinerary (PEAC), along with a future-oriented pathway for careers. Higher education progression is prepared through the French Baccalaureate (Bachillerato) or PDT, with guidance on continuing studies in France and abroad (Parcoursup) and an active alumni network.

Graduates have pathways to higher education in France and internationally, with preparation through the French Baccalaureate or PDT and guidance on admissions via Parcoursup; the school supports continued studies in France and abroad and maintains alumni networks.

Enrichment and talent development are provided through a linguistic progression program (Spanish and English) with DNL in History-Geography, EMILE in primary, and the LLCER English track, plus a Model United Nations option. Cambridge language certifications are available, along with reading rallies, mathematics challenges, theatre and film activities, and cultural exchanges.

Orientation and formation include civic and vocational experiences for students in 3ème and 2nde. The program connects internship experiences to career guidance, requiring observation and experiential learning in enterprise or academic settings. A psychologist supports students in the secondary level. The Le Centre des élèves provides capsules about daily life and school activities, and there are ongoing student-life updates and events that involve students and families to foster wellbeing. Convivencia Escolar is organized with a Plan de Gestión Convivencia Escolar and a CESCE committee to support a positive school climate.

The school teaches in two languages, French and Spanish, reflecting a bilingual learning environment. This bilingual approach means students learn in two languages and celebrate two cultures. The site presents a bilingual, cross-cultural education as a core aspect of the lycée.

A school psychologist supports student well-being, particularly within the orientation and formation program for secondary students. Orientation activities include guidance and development processes aimed at supporting students' mental and emotional health.

The school has a Plan Integral de Seguridad Escolar (PISE), a comprehensive school safety plan. The plan is published with a PPMS document to outline safety procedures and related measures.

Admission Process. Call for admission: The Lycée publishes vacancies for the different levels of education. This process takes place in April of the current school year, and depending on the results a second call may be held in September. The calls occur in May (open houses) and September (if vacancies remain after the first call).

Selection: The selection period runs from June 1 to August 31 for the first selection; the second selection runs from September 1 to October 31. After the selection period, results are communicated by email or telephone. Enrollment is completed with the Admissions Officer at the Lycée Secretariat.

Educational and Evaluation Steps: Prospective students and their parents are invited to participate in an activity at the Lycée. Applicants attend the Lycée in groups for about two hours, depending on the level they are applying to; this opportunity allows observation of their linguistic, mathematical and psychomotor abilities appropriate to the level. This activity is conducted by an interdisciplinary team of teachers, educators, a psychologist and a psychopedagogue. Documents presented include: Institutional Educational Project; AEFE; the French instruction provided by the Lycée; the structure and services of the Lycée; the admission conditions; submission of documents to the Admissions Officer; Birth certificate; last six pay slips or income tax return (self-employed); Certificate of no debt (from the previous kindergarten or school); Study and personality report (maternelle, elementary). If required by the Admissions Committee, there may be an additional interview with the parents.

Delivery of results: For the first selection, results are communicated by email or telephone between June 17 and August 30 of the current year. For the second selection, from October 1 to November 30. Enrollment is communicated by telephone or email; acceptance is subject to the availability of places.

Enrollment: Enrollment periods: first period from June 17 to August 31; second period from October 17 to December 31 of the current year. Enrollment is done at the Lycée Secretariat, Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:00 and 15:00–16:30.