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LFVH is a direct-managed school within the AEFE network in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a complete education from the Petite Section to Terminale with the French Baccalauréat or the Abibac double diploma. From modest beginnings in the facilities of the Institut Français, the school's buildings were inaugurated in 2002 and have since been enlarged. The programs are homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and by the state of Hesse; Ersatzschule status has applied since 2004 for the primary bilingual stream and since 2012 for the Sekundarstufe I (college), with Ausbildungsschule status since 2014. It belongs to ZECO, a network of 34 establishments in 14 countries, reflecting its international orientation.
Language learning is at the heart of the educational project, with multiple languages taught and exchanges, culture trips, and AEFE network connections supporting this aim. LFVH welcomes students of all nationalities, francophones or those wishing to become, and encourages contact and exchanges with students from German and international schools. On occasions of meetings, concerts, trips, conferences and sports competitions organized with its partners, the school promotes openness, sharing and exchange.
The Foyer socio-éducatif (FSE) is a non-profit association created over 20 years ago with its headquarters at LFVH and run by members of the school community. Each year the FSE co-finances educational trips and outings, provides playground equipment, financially supports performances, and finances the purchase of books for the BCD. The FSE has its own budget, funded by the school festival profits, class photo sales, ad sales in the Yearbook, and the organization of cultural or sporting events within the school. It enables students to develop their sense of responsibility and collaborative action through projects and activities, with the involvement of teachers. The leadership includes President Lopes (CPE), Secretary Westerburg (teacher), and Treasurer Appel (parent).
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.
