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Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Lycée Français de Bilbao is a private French international school in Zamudio near Bilbao, serving ages 2 to 18. The curriculum is French with plurilingual education in French, Spanish, English and Basque. It offers the Baccalauréat Français International in two pathways, trilanguage and quadrilingual, with language targets B2 in two languages for trilanguage and B1/B2 in C for quadrilingual. The European English program, launched in 2023, provides history-geography and mathematics in English from 6e to 2nde, with PARLE recognition. An official dual diploma in French and Spanish supports university access worldwide, alongside active pedagogy and modern facilities. The campus includes libraries, laboratories, technology spaces, dedicated dining rooms, a gym and outdoor play areas. Extracurriculars cover sports, arts and creative activities, and technology clubs, with partnerships through the Association des familles d'élèves. The school promotes citizenship and intercultural understanding, and provides age-group libraries and a nutritionist to support dietary needs today.
Lycée Français de Bilbao has 833 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, Spanish, English.
Location
Barrio de Galbarriatu, 10, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain. Zamudio is part of the Bilbao metropolitan area in the Basque Country. The Lycée Français de Bilbao operates a bus network with 11 routes across the Greater Bilbao area, including Getxo, Gorliz, and Castro.
Stages
Maternelle (nursery/preschool, including TPS for age 2) and maternelle up to 6, Primary (6–11), Collège (11–15), Lycée (15–18).
Type
French international school affiliated with the AEFE network (France) in Zamudio near Bilbao.
Additional learning support
A multidisciplinary wellbeing team supports students, including a Conseillère principale d'éducation (CPE), a school psychologist, and a nurse.
Country affiliation
AEFE network (France).
School day structure
School day hours are 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
Bus service
Bus service with 11 routes across the Greater Bilbao area (from Getxo to Gorliz and Castro), with two daily schedules: one serving secondary students and morning care, the other serving nursery/primary students and after-school activities; service overseen by a Transport Committee and provided by a transport company.
Academics
Lycée Français de Bilbao teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The Lycée Français de Bilbao provides a plurilingual education in French, Spanish, English and Basque. It offers the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The BFI is available in two programs, trilingual and quadrilingual, to strengthen language skills and broaden the students' international perspective. Access to the BFI requires language level targets: B2 in language A and B for the trililingual pathway, and B1/B2 in language C for the quadrilingual pathway. The European English program, launched in September 2023, provides history-geography and mathematics taught in English from 6e to 2nde, and AEFE has awarded the PARLE distinction to this program, enabling the European English section mention on the final diploma. The school emphasizes active pedagogy and offers a official dual diploma in French and Spanish, with the aim of ensuring access to top universities worldwide.
Higher Education Progression
Access to top universities worldwide.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Welcome to the Lyce9e Frane7ais de Bilbao admissions area. Please complete all fields in the enrollment form so our team can start the enrollment process. If you have any questions or inquiries during the process, we can assist you by telephone, email, or WhatsApp. We are here to help.
2. The school is located at Barrio de Galbarriatu, 10, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia. Office hours are 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. You can reach us during these hours for assistance.
3. Family links are available: Eduka, Pronote, AFA, the French international School portal, e-sidoc, AEFE, and the school calendar. These resources are listed under Enlaces para las familias in the admissions area. They provide access to key information and communications related to the school.
Scholarships
The Lyce9e Frane7ais de Bilbao has a solidarity fund to provide temporary assistance to families in need. In addition, students with French nationality may apply for a scholarship from the Government of France. All information regarding eligibility, calendar, procedures to follow, creation and submission of the application is available at the Consulate General of France in Madrid. The Consulate handles scholarship applications which are awarded by AEFE.
FAQs
What does Lycée Français de Bilbao offer?
Lycée Français de Bilbao is a private French international school in Zamudio near Bilbao, serving ages 2 to 18. The curriculum is French with plurilingual education in French, Spanish, English and Basque. It offers the Baccalauréat Français Internati.
What age range?
Ages 2-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 6,328 to EUR 6,794.
How many students?
Approximately 833 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Lycée Français de Bilbao is a private French international school in Zamudio near Bilbao, serving ages 2 to 18. The curriculum is French with plurilin.
