Mexico, Mexico City
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Lycée Franco-Mexicano (LFM) in Mexico City offers a French curriculum for ages 3 to 18 across two campuses, Polanco and Coyoacán. The school is affiliated with France's Bordeaux academy for the baccalaureate, and the bac sits within the French national framework; the years are recognized by the Mexican SEP. The general track presents a wide range of specialties, including History-Geography-Geopolitics, Humanities, Literature and Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Physics-Chemistry, Life and Earth Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Economics and Social Sciences; a unique STI2D track covers Energies and Environment and Innovation Technology and Eco-design. In both tracks, a substantial core is followed, with three specialties chosen in Première and two in Terminale; optional subjects include theatre, visual arts, Italian and German. Exceptional facilities include libraries (Marmothèque, BCD, CDI), a digital cafeteria (SmartLunch), movement rooms, a gym and a swimming site. After the bac, most students study in Mexico, with options in France.
Av. Homero 1521, Polanco, Polanco II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Lycée Franco-Mexicain has 3,299 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French.
Two campuses in Mexico City: Polanco and Coyoacán. The Polanco campus is located at Av. Homero 1521, Col. Polanco, Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX 11560. The Coyoacán campus is located at Calle Xico 24, Col. Oxtopulco Universidad, Alcaldía Coyoacán, CDMX 04310.
High school (lycée) level, with campuses in Polanco and Coyoacán.
French international school offering the general baccalaureate and STI2D tracks; the lycée is affiliated with France's Bordeaux academy for the baccalaureate.
France (affiliated with the académie de Bordeaux for the baccalauréat).
Transport scolaire is available with zone-based tables for Polanco and Coyoacán.
Annual tuition at Lycée Franco-Mexicain ranges from MXN 142,830 to MXN 247,000 for 2026/27.
Lycée Franco-Mexicain teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
The Lycée Franco-Mexicano offers the general track with a wide range of specialties: History-Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science; Humanities, Literature and Philosophy; Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures (English); Mathematics; Physics-Chemistry; Life and Earth Sciences; Engineering Sciences; and Economics and Social Sciences. A unique STI2D track is offered, with Energies and Environment and Innovation Technology and Eco-design. In the general and technological streams, a substantial common core is followed, with mandatory specialty subjects chosen in Première (three) and Terminale (two). Optional courses include theatre, visual arts, Italian and German. Baccalaureate assessment combines continuous assessment (40% final grade, including 10% on in-class results and 30% on common assessments) with terminal examinations (60%). The lycée is attached to the Académie de Bordeaux for the baccalaureate; after the bac, students may pursue studies in France or elsewhere, and the majority study in Mexico after a UNAM entrance exam or at private universities with scholarships; the years are recognized by the Mexican SEP, and students with an average of at least 8/20 and attendance above 80% obtain the Mexican secondary certificate.
After the bac, graduates may continue their studies in a French higher education institution or elsewhere. Approximately 30% pursue higher education in France; the majority study in Mexico, entering UNAM or private universities with scholarships.
GAED (Group for Students in Difficulty) comprises School Psychologists who intervene from kindergarten through terminal year. They work with teachers, CPEs, prefects and school leaders to propose strategies to support learners facing difficulties or displaying challenging behaviors. They respond to families' questions about their child's development and work in a team to prevent bullying. They can refer families of students in difficulty to specialized professionals to support academic success.
GAED provides targeted support for students with learning difficulties or behavioral challenges. The team collaborates with staff from early years onward to implement appropriate strategies and can direct families to external specialists to help ensure student progress.
The general and specialized curriculum includes English as a language specialty (Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures: English). Italian and German are offered as optional languages.
The Health and Social Pole addresses prevention, health education and citizenship, including information on healthy living, sexuality, addictions, and social norms. It engages with classes from CM2 through lycée and provides counseling and personalized support to students, teachers, and parents through individual interviews. It collaborates with CPEs and student-life staff in middle and high school, with projects such as intergenerational activities, educational videos, and peer mediation initiatives.
GAED and the Health-Social Pole work to prevent bullying and ensure student safety. They provide counseling and personalized support for students, teachers, and parents, and collaborate with CPEs and life-coordination staff to promote a safe and inclusive school environment.
The school welcomes students from many countries and largely follows official French programs offered through the network of French schools abroad, under AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). Any student from another AEFE school is admitted with priority, subject to available places. The school fully follows the French national programs, and Spanish is taught as a second language. Admissions are possible at any time during the year, especially during the official enrollment campaign for the next school year. Once the admission decision is made by the appropriate educational direction, admission fees (one-time) and registration fees for each new school year must be paid. For every enrolled student, families sign the contract for educational services, signed by both parents. Tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments, due no later than the 15th of the month to avoid late penalties. To apply, complete the online form for a new admission. For more information, contact the secretariat of the appropriate direction: LFM Polanco Maternelle: 55 91388080 Ext. LFM Coyoacán Maternelle: 55 5339 0370 Ext. Admissions 25-26 Tariffs. New admission form. Av. Homero 1521, Polanco; Calle Xico 24, Coyoacán.