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Taught languages French, German, English, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
LFVH is a direct-managed French international school in Frankfurt am Main, part of the AEFE network, serving age 3 through 18. It teaches the French national curriculum from early years to Terminale, with two middle-school pathways: a Dual-Language Program offering German and English as second languages, and an International Program based on the Hessen curriculum with German as the first language. In collège, students complete about 29 to 30 hours of compulsory lessons per week, with the Diplôme National du Brevet awarded on completion; the school welcomes students with special educational needs. In lycée, three Baccalauréat tracks emphasize languages, with counseling for courses and careers, and the ADN-AEFE Study Abroad Program enabling international exchanges; Abibac is available. Examinations for the Baccalauréat and Abibac take place on site. LFVH has modern facilities, including a renewing computer and media center and two information centers, a gym, outdoor field, canteen, and infirmary. The school hosts arts initiatives, author visits, and cross-border exchanges, including a Web Radio produced by students.
Gontardstraße 11, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
The Essentials
Lycée Français Victor Hugo has instruction in French, German, English.
Location
The school is located at Gontardstr. 11, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is the Lycée Français International Victor Hugo in Frankfurt am Main. Contact: contact@lfvh.net; +49 (0)69 74 74 98 0.
Stages
The school serves Maternelle (preschool), Élémentaire (primary), Collège (lower secondary) and Lycée (upper secondary). It provides education from preschool through high school.
Type
The school is a French international school in Frankfurt am Main and is part of the AEFE network.
Additional learning support
LFVH has an EBEP unit to support students with educational needs from kindergarten through lycée. The EBEP team includes the school director and primary teachers at the primary level, and deputy principals, lead teachers, and parent representatives at the secondary level; each pupil has at least one annual meeting with parents and the staff. The EBEP team develops plans such as PAP and PPS in collaboration with families and therapists to facilitate learning.
Country affiliation
France via the AEFE network.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée Français Victor Hugo ranges from EUR 4,233 to EUR 9,472 for 2026/27.
Annual tuition by school level (academic year 2025–2026) - Maternelle (Vorschule): EUR 4,380 per year. - Élémentaire (Grundschule): EUR 4,510 per year. - Collège (Sekundarstufe I): EUR 5,490 per year. - Lycée (Sekundarstufe II): EUR 5,690 per year. (Annual tuition covers classroom teaching, pedagogical follow‑up, certain manuals and equipment up to 3e, certifications DSD/DELF when organised by the school, and exam administration costs where specified; catering, optional after‑school activities and some language certification registrations are not included in tuition.)
Per‑term / invoice breakdown (how the school issues invoices and how annual tuition maps to each invoice period) - The school issues three school‑year invoices for tuition: 1) first invoice covering September–December (4 months), 2) second invoice covering January–March (3 months), and 3) third invoice covering April–June (3 months). - The school's published annual tuition is thus effectively apportioned over a 10‑month academic period (September–June). The table below gives the annual fee and the corresponding invoice amounts computed from the school's defined invoice periods (first invoice = 4/10 of the annual fee; second = 3/10; third = 3/10). These per‑invoice figures are calculated from the published annual tariffs and are presented as the invoice‑period amounts parents will be billed under the school's stated billing schedule.
- Maternelle (EUR 4,380/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec, 4 months): EUR 1,752. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar, 3 months): EUR 1,314. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun, 3 months): EUR 1,314.
- Élémentaire (EUR 4,510/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 1,804. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,353. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,353.
- Collège (EUR 5,490/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 2,196. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,647. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,647.
- Lycée (EUR 5,690/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 2,276. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,707. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,707.
(Notes on these invoice amounts: they are the straightforward allocation of the published annual tuition across the invoice periods defined by the school; the school issues the invoices for the periods above. Parents choosing the monthly direct‑debit option will have monthly instalments scheduled according to the school's SEPA schedule.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Quarterly / invoice payments by bank transfer or online payment: invoices are issued for Sept–Dec (first invoice), Jan–Mar (second), and Apr–Jun (third); payment is due on receipt of each invoice. - Monthly automatic SEPA direct debit option: monthly debits are taken on the 15th of each month from October through June (nine direct debits); families must complete the school SEPA mandate to enrol in this option. If a SEPA debit is returned, the school may cancel the direct‑debit mandate and restrict the family to quarterly bank transfer or online payment. The SEPA mandate confirms the right to request a bank reimbursement within eight weeks of a debit where applicable under the banking rules. - The school's stated rule is that any month started is due in full ("Tout mois commencé est dû intégralement"). Annual fees are fixed for the school year.
Boarding / internat - Boarding is not listed among the school's charged services in the published tariff schedule for the 2025–2026 tuition year; no boarding fees are published for this campus. Therefore no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and regular additional fees - School lunch / Lunchbox service: annual flat fee EUR 180 (service enrollment; non‑proratisable). The school's cafeteria service is operated by an external provider and catering costs are not included in the published tuition. - Exam fees (charged in addition to tuition where applicable): • Diplôme national du brevet (3e candidates registered at the school): EUR 36 (school candidate). • Épreuves anticipées du baccalauréat (1re candidates): EUR 130 (school candidate). • Baccalauréat (terminale candidates): EUR 259 (school candidate). (Exam fees for external candidates or candidates from other AEFE‑network schools are higher as indicated on the tariff sheet.) - Sibling discount: a fixed annual reduction is applied for the 3rd child and subsequent children of the same family in the 2025–2026 schedule: • 3rd child: EUR 180 reduction. • 4th child: EUR 360 reduction. • 5th child: EUR 540 reduction. - School supplies, some textbooks and equipment: certain manuals and equipment are included (manuals up to 3e and selected digital resources), but parents are responsible for other supplies and for participation costs for trips, optional after‑school activities, private language certification registrations (Cambridge, HSK, etc.) and association/club fees where applicable. The school's tariff schedule specifies which services are not included in tuition and will be invoiced separately. - Uniform / sportswear: a school teamshop is available with branded sportswear and accessories; example item prices from the official team shop include polo shirts from about EUR 28–32, T‑shirts from about EUR 21–26, sweatshirts from about EUR 38–50 and jackets in the EUR 44–60 range (prices vary by model and size). These shop purchases are paid separately by families.
Refund and cancellation notes (financial rules relevant to refunds) - First‑registration fees are explicitly non‑refundable. Any month begun is due in full under the school's tariff rules. The school sets tuition amounts for the school year and invoices according to the published billing periods; the SEPA mandate describes the banking right to request a reimbursement from the bank within the standard eight‑week window for authorised direct debits.
Payment methods accepted - SEPA direct debit (automatic monthly collection; families complete the school SEPA mandate). - Bank transfer (virement) — the invoice provides the bank account details and parents must indicate the invoice number when transferring. - Online card payment via the school's Payline payment option ("payer via Payline" on the parent portal). (The school's invoicing and payment tutorial explains how to access invoices on the parent portal and select the payment method.)
Academics
Lycée Français Victor Hugo teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
LFVH follows the French national curriculum for all levels. In middle school (6e to 3e), there are two pathways: a Dual-Language Program with German and English as second languages, and an International Program based on the Hessen curriculum with German as the first language; German-language instruction is complemented by History, Geography and Civics in German. Middle school students complete about 29 to 30 hours of compulsory lessons per week, with optional subjects available. The final middle school examination is the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). The school also welcomes students with special educational needs. In high school (Seconde, Première and Terminale), three Baccalauréat programs follow the French national curriculum with emphasis on languages, and students choose specialized subjects; educational counseling supports course and career planning, and the ADN-AEFE Study Abroad Program offers international exchanges; a Baccalauréat and Abibac (Diploma) pathway is available.
Exam Results
LFVH reports a 100% pass rate in the Baccalauréat, with around 90% of graduates earning honors.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Vie scolaire team led by the Conseiller Principal d'Éducation (CPE) and an assistant, plus several education assistants who support students in collège and lycée. The Vie scolaire is the first point of contact for parents regarding their children's schooling at the middle and high school levels, and is the main contact for students outside class hours. Its main missions include monitoring absences and delays, supervising students inside and outside the building, ensuring student safety and enforcing the internal rules, and supporting students both in groups and individually in collaboration with the teaching staff. The Vie scolaire engages in ongoing dialogue with parents to support students' learning and well‑being. The school day runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Contacts for Vie scolaire are Christophe Lopes (CPE) and Cécile Ramos (Assistant CPE) with their email addresses.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school meets the educational needs of students with special educational needs from kindergarten through lycée. An EBEP unit coordinates support at both levels, with the school principal and senior staff at the primary level and vice principals and lead teachers at the secondary level, together with parent representatives. Each student has at least one yearly meeting with parents and the involved teaching team. The EBEP and teaching staff inform and guide families, detect difficulties, and facilitate contact with medical professionals to identify underlying causes of persistent learning challenges. The school fosters a trustful link between teachers, families and therapists, and develops personalized compensation plans such as PAP (Plan d'accompagnement personnalisé) and PPS (Projet personnel de scolarisation) in coordination with teachers, families and therapists. Families of pupils with special educational needs receive ongoing support, and there is a collaboration with Dys à Francfort for additional family assistance.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches French, German, English, Spanish, Chinese and Latin. Language learning is adapted to meet students' needs and to leverage their linguistic abilities, supported by cultural outings, study trips abroad, exchanges with local schools, and the AEFE network. Certifications include Deutsches Sprachdiplom for German and Cambridge English Assessments for English, as well as DELF Prim and DELF Scolaire for French as a foreign language. For non‑francophone students, FLESCO (Français Langue de scolarisation) is offered, along with DELF Prim in CM1/CM2 (A2) and DELF Scolaire in 3e (B1). From 5e, students choose between Spanish and Mandarin (Chinese), and Latin is optional from 5e. In the lycée, students can pursue Abibac and the LCA track (Lettres et Civilisations Allemandes) as part of advanced language preparation.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Vie scolaire framework, which accompanies students in both collège and lycée and provides guidance and support beyond class time. The CPE and assistants work with students on group and individual matters, addressing personal concerns and behavior as part of daily school life. The Vie scolaire maintains ongoing dialogue with families and works with teachers to support students' personal and academic wellbeing. The Foyer Socio‑Éducatif (FSE) promotes social development and community involvement through projects, events, and cultural activities, contributing to a sense of belonging. Extracurricular clubs and workshops, including robotics and science events, provide opportunities for social engagement and personal growth across the school community.
Safeguarding
Safety is a priority, with Vie scolaire responsible for absence and lateness checks, student supervision inside and outside school hours, and ensuring adherence to the internal rules. The team acts as the principal point of contact for students and parents regarding safeguarding concerns and coordinates with the teaching staff as needed. The internal rules are formalized in the Reglement intérieur du Collège‑Lycée, which can be downloaded. Contacts for safeguarding and welfare include Christophe Lopes (CPE) and Cécile Ramos (Assistant CPE) with their provided emails. The school is part of AEFE and maintains partnerships with the Consulat General de France and the Hessen Ministry of Education, and it upholds a data protection policy to safeguard personal information.
Admissions
Admissions
Campaign 2026-2027 runs from January 19, 2026 to March 15, 2026 for pre-registration of new students. All children aged three or more may be enrolled in the LFVH; for entry into maternelle (preschool), the child must be three years old before December 31 of the enrollment year. Children who have begun schooling in another education system must take a test to assess their level of French; depending on the results, a trial period may be considered. Procedure: 1. Online pre-registration is the first step and applies only to new students not already enrolled at LFVH for the current school year. For questions, contact: Mrs. 2. After confirmation of the pre-registration, you have 15 days to pay the first registration fees. 3. The registration becomes definitive after payment of the first registration fees. Your pre-registration request will be processed on receipt of documents that include the “dossier de préinscription” signed by the student's legal guardians. You must read and accept the financial regulations and tariffs as part of the process. Access to the online pre-registration is available via the LFVH portal.
Scholarships
AEFE scholarships are available for children of French nationality residing in Germany who are enrolled at LFVH. Families must file their scholarship application with the Consulate General of France in Frankfurt, without waiting for enrollment confirmation, otherwise they will not be eligible for the scholarship for the school year. Eligibility criteria include being French nationals, registered with the Consulate as French abroad, residing in the consular district with their family, and being enrolled at LFVH (from kindergarten through lycée) and at least 3 years old in the calendar year of the start of the school year. Applications are submitted through the Scolaide portal (scolaide.aefe.gouv.fr). The scholarship must be renewed each year. The LFVH calendar notes that a first meeting of the Scholarships Committee (CCB) takes place in spring to review renewals and first-time applications, and a second consular meeting in autumn reviews late-arriving families and those whose financial situation has worsened during the year. For difficulties or additional information, contact consular services; documents may be downloadable from the consulate site.
FAQs
What ages does Lycée Français Victor Hugo serve?
Lycée Français Victor Hugo serves students aged 3 to 18.
What curriculum does Lycée Français Victor Hugo follow?
LFVH follows the French national curriculum for all levels. In middle school (6e to 3e), there are two pathways: a Dual-Language Program with German and English as second languages, and an International Program based on the Hessen curriculum with.
Where is Lycée Français Victor Hugo located?
The school is located at Gontardstr. 11, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is the Lycée Français International Victor Hugo in Frankfurt am Main. Contact: contact@lfvh.net; +49 (0)69 74 74 98 0.
How many students attend Lycée Français Victor Hugo?
The school has approximately 1000 students.
What languages are taught?
French is used as the language of schooling with FLESCO (français langue de scolarisation) support for non-francophone students. English is taught as a core language, and 3e students exceeded level B1+ on Evalangues (98%). German is part of the.
How does the admissions process work?
Campaign 2026-2027 runs from January 19, 2026 to March 15, 2026 for pre-registration of new students. All children aged three or more may be enrolled in the LFVH; for entry into maternelle (preschool), the child must be three years old before.
What facilities does the school have?
LFVH has modern learning environments and a range of facilities. The computer and media center is continually renewed, and two information and documentation centers with books and multimedia resources are available to all students. The offering is.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Six languages are taught at LFVH. Language learning lies at the heart of LFVH's educational approach. All programs are fully accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and by the state of Hessen. Examinations for the Baccalauréat and.
