Lycée Franco-Nicaraguayen Victor Hugo

Nicaragua, Managua

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, Spanish

Fees $3,280 - 4,580

Ages Not listed

Opened 1971

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum

Taught languages French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Mandarin

Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Situated west of Managua, the Lycée Franco-Nicaraguayen Victor Hugo is a private school administered by a Board of Directors and affiliated with AEFE, the Agency for French Education Abroad. The school teaches the French curriculum from kindergarten through the baccalaureate, with a strong emphasis on multilingual education. Students study five languages—French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese—supporting broad communication skills and cultural understanding. Established in 1971, the lycée joined the AEFE network by convention with a local parents' association, and its ties to AEFE extend to 139 countries and about 580 establishments worldwide. The campus supports active learning beyond the classroom, including participation in the DALE Debate Competition and a marine wildlife protection workshop. Outdoor education is encouraged, with field trips such as a visit to Cerro Negro active volcano. The school emphasizes openness to Nicaragua and the wider world, fostering international mindedness while rooted in the local community and heritage.

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Managua, Nicaragua, on the western side of the city in a green area.

Stages

From preschool through Terminale; it is accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

Type

Private school; it is administered by a Board of Directors and is part of the AEFE network.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school hosts 210 students of multiple nationalities from the Petite Section to Terminale.

Country affiliation

France (AEFE-affiliated)

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Fees

Application / first‑time registration fees
- Primera inscripción (droit d'entrée payé au moment de l'entrée dans l'établissement) : USD 192 (préscolaire PS–GS); USD 521 (primaire CP–CM2); USD 521 (collège–lycée 6ème–Terminale).

Annual enrollment (matrícula) and payment timing
- Frais de réinscription / matrícula : montants facturés en juillet (les montants varient par niveau; voir la grille de frais publiée). Les paiements de la scolarité sont exigés suivant le calendrier annuel de l'établissement. Le règlement peut être échelonné sur 10 mois ou, sur accord avec la comptabilité, sur 12 mensualités.

Tuition (colegiatura) — montants par mois et par année scolaire
- Préscolaire (PS–GS) : USD 328 par mois (mensualidades de septiembre a junio) — USD 3,280 pour l'année scolaire (10 mois).
- Primaire (CP–CM2) : USD 418 par mois — USD 4,180 pour l'année scolaire (10 months).
- Secondaire (6ème–Terminale) : USD 458 par mois — USD 4,580 pour l'année scolaire (10 months).

Other mandatory annual / one‑off school charges
- Matériel scolaire (fournitures et manuels) : Préscolaire USD 50; Primaire USD 105; Secondaire USD 140 (payable en début d'année scolaire / août).
- Assurance scolaire (si souscrite via l'établissement) : USD 30 par élève (payable en début d'année).
- Les tarifs indiqués comprennent l'adhésion à l'Association Éducative et Culturelle locale, les frais d'inscription, la scolarité, les matériels et les frais d'examen pour les élèves concernés. Des frais supplémentaires ponctuels peuvent s'ajouter (activités, voyages, ateliers).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fréquence : mensualités de septembre à juin (10 mois) ; paiement possible en 12 mensualités sur arrangement avec la comptabilité.
- Modalités : les paiements en espèces ne sont pas acceptés pour des raisons de sécurité ; toutes les commissions liées aux virements sont à la charge des parents. Les paiements peuvent être effectués en dollars US ; il est également possible d'effectuer des paiements en euros en contactant la comptabilité.

Boarding / internat
- Le lycée n'applique pas de tarif d'hébergement : il fonctionne sans prestation d'internat, il n'y a donc pas de frais de pension/boarding à prévoir.

Other costs borne by families
- Uniformes : les coûts des uniformes sont à la charge des familles (aucun barème de prix standardisé publié dans la grille tarifaire).
- Activités extra‑scolaires, sorties et voyages pédagogiques : peuvent générer des frais additionnels facturés ponctuellement selon l'activité. Ces coûts sont indiqués au moment de l'inscription aux activités et apparaissent sur l'état de compte.

Refunds and withdrawal
- Les conditions de retrait et de remboursement sont formellement définies dans le règlement financier de l'établissement ; le contrat d'inscription et le règlement financier doivent être signés par les responsables légaux et précisent les modalités applicables en cas de départ en cours d'année. Pour connaître les modalités précises de remboursement ou de proratisation en cas de retrait, s'adresser au service comptabilité.

Fee payment options and banking instructions
- Moyens courants : virement bancaire / dépôt sur comptes indiqués par la comptabilité (comptes en dollars et en cordobas indiqués dans les documents financiers), possibilité de virements en euros (modalités via la comptabilité). Les coordonnées bancaires et les modalités de virement figurent dans le règlement financier et les instructions de la comptabilité. Les commissions bancaires restent à la charge des parents.

Contacts pour facturation et proforma
- Service recouvrement / comptabilité : contact indiqué par l'établissement pour demandes de proforma et informations financières (coordonnées publiées dans la rubrique des tarifs).

Notes de méthode (brève) : la grille tarifaire la plus détaillée disponible publiquement contient la ventilation ci‑dessus (frais fixes d'entrée, mensualités, matériel et assurance) et précise les modalités de paiement en 10 ou 12 mois, l'absence d'encaissement en espèces et la prise en charge par les parents des commissions de virement. Pour tout paiement, respecter les références demandées par la comptabilité afin d'imputer correctement le versement au dossier élève.

Academics

Curriculum

From kindergarten to the baccalaureate, students have the opportunity to study five languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.

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FAQs

Where is Lycée Franco-Nicaraguayen Victor Hugo located, and what ages does it admit?

The school is located in Managua, Nicaragua, on the western side of the city in a green area. It offers education from preschool through Terminale, covering roughly ages 3 to late teens.

What curriculum and languages does the school offer?

LVH Victor Hugo provides a French-style education and is AEFE-affiliated. Students can study five languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. The curriculum is recognized by the French Ministry of Education and MINED.

How is the school governed?

It is a private French international school in Managua affiliated with AEFE. It is governed by the Board of Directors of the Victor Hugo Nicaraguan-French Educational and Cultural Association, elected by the parents, and by a principal appointed by AEFE.

What are the tuition costs and how are they billed?

Tuition is USD 328/month for preschool, USD 418/month for primary, and USD 458/month for secondary (10 months per year). The annual amounts are USD 3,280; USD 4,180; and USD 4,580 respectively. In addition, there are mandatory annual charges for materials and, optionally, school insurance.

What are the entry and re-enrollment fees?

Entry fees vary by level: Preschool USD 192; Primary USD 521; Secondary USD 521. Re-enrollment/matriculation fees are billed in July, and tuition can be paid over 10 months or 12 months with agreement.

What other costs should families expect and what payment methods are accepted?

Other costs can include school materials (PS 50, Primary 105, Secondary 140) and potential uniform costs. Extra activities and trips may incur additional charges. Payments are by bank transfer in USD or euros; cash is not accepted; the payer covers bank fees.

Does the school offer languages beyond French, and how is language learning integrated?

The school teaches five languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. Language learning is integrated with a French-language education within the AEFE network, emphasizing mastery of languages.

Is LVH Victor Hugo accredited by French authorities?

Yes. It is AEFE-affiliated and its curriculum is recognized by the French Ministry of Education and MINED.

What is the grade range served at LVH Victor Hugo?

The school serves from kindergarten (Petite Section) through Terminale, offering the French baccalaureate at the end of secondary. This follows the French national curriculum within the AEFE framework.

What extracurricular activities does the school offer?

Extracurricular activities include participation in the DALE Debate Competition for secondary students, a marine wildlife protection workshop, and field trips such as to the Cerro Negro active volcano. Additional activities may incur charges.

What is the student body like?

The school hosts around 210 students of multiple nationalities from Petite Section to Terminale. This diversity supports a global learning environment.

What are some notable school traditions or community events?

Notable events include Carnival 2024-2025 with a theme 'Art in the Francophone World' and educational excursions such as the marine wildlife workshop. The school also arranges related cultural and community activities.

When was the school established and what milestones has it celebrated?

Lycée Victor Hugo was established in 1971 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. It remains part of the AEFE network, providing a long-standing French international education in Managua.

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