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More than 150 years of teaching. Our founder, Ferdinand de Lesseps, dedicated his efforts to promoting communication among peoples across the world. He was the consul of Barcelona and maintained a strong connection with the city. His commitment to multiculturalism, critical thinking, and his attachment to Barcelona are the pillars of our school. We are proud to continue training future generations.
We are a French school in Barcelona with a dynamic, evolving approach based on language immersion and a humanist, secular and inclusive project. Students receive multilingual instruction in French, English, Spanish and Catalan, reflecting a diverse and international community. The education emphasizes respect for others' opinions and beliefs, developing critical thinking while valuing cultural diversity. The pedagogy promotes the pleasure of learning through active methods, with a strong emphasis on reading, culture, sport and the arts, including athletics, circus, climbing, swimming and theatre.
APEELB is the association of families. It represents parents of students. It participates in educational projects and makes proposals. It is involved in building projects. It organizes conferences and educational colloquia. A membership form is available for those who wish to join.
École Française Ferdinand de Lesseps is a French international school in Barcelona that serves children from ages 3 to 10. It participates in the AEFE network, linking its curriculum to French educational standards while reflecting Barcelona's multilingual culture. The school teaches in French and supports English, Spanish and Catalan from Moyenne Section, with targeted help for students who are non-French speakers. Its educational project rests on three axes: building practical foundations for learning, multilingual instruction and language support, and fostering cooperation and responsible citizenship. A dynamic, interactive pedagogy emphasizes project-based learning (ABP), coding and digital literacy, sport, music and language development. The library houses more than 15,000 references across four languages and hosts a yearly youth literature festival. Facilities include a comprehensive digital program, an on-site kitchen serving healthy, locally sourced meals, and sport facilities. With 150 years of teaching, the school embodies continuity, innovation, and inclusive education for all.
