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Lycée Français de Valence

Spain, Valencia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees €4,474 - 5,847
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1959
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish, German, Latin
Typical class size 23
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

LFVAL is a private French international school in Valencia, serving about 2,000 students from ages 3 to 18 on one campus. It is affiliated to AEFE and delivers the French curriculum through primary, middle and high school, including the French International Baccalaureate. The school offers up to five languages with five certifications awarded at graduation, and provides deepening language study through a trilingual track (+4 hours) or a quadrilingual track (+7 hours). An Optional Excellence Programme offers language certifications such as DELF/DALF, IELTS, SIELE, plus certificates like JQCV, LENGUA Y SOCIALES, ELCE, SELO and IG. In Première (and possibly into Terminale) NSI (Numérique et Sciences Informatiques) explores autonomous work and programming, with a Grand Oral in the final baccalaureate. Facilities include an auditorium, a restaurant, a gym, a CDI and BCD, plus sports grounds. Extracurriculars span journalism and comics, theatre, eco initiatives, and a range of sport and cultural activities.

Carrer Orenga, 48-2, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain

The Essentials

Lycée Français de Valence has 1,959 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in French.

Location
Calle Orenga 20, Apartado de correos 119, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain

Stages
15 levels of education from Preschool through Terminale (final year of lycée).

Type
Private French international school offering primary, middle school, and high school.

Country affiliation
France (affiliated to the AEFE network)

School day structure
Monday to Friday. Arrivals start at 8:30; classes begin at 8:55. End times: Preschool and Primary finish at 16:35 (buses depart 15–20 minutes after); College finishes at 17:00 (buses depart 5–10 minutes after); Lycée finishes at 18:00 (buses depart 10–15 minutes after).

Bus service
School transport is available with two routes: HUERTA NORTE – LFVAL and ROCAFORT – LFVAL.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a school restaurant whose mission is to feed students in good conditions of hygiene and nutrition. Meals are prepared by our provider Colevisa and are adapted to the age of the children, dietary restrictions, allergies, and celiac disease. Every day a complete and balanced meal, comprising the five essential elements, is offered to students from kindergarten to secondary.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the AEFE network. It is part of the Iberian Network of French Education Establishments.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français de Valence ranges from EUR 4,474 to EUR 5,847 for 2026/27.

Droits d'inscription (frais d'entrée)

- Droits de première inscription (payable une seule fois, à la première inscription) : EUR 1,000.00.

Frais de scolarité annuels (par niveau)

- Petite section (PS) à CM2 (école primaire) : EUR 5,329.00 par an.
- 6ème à 3ème (collège) : EUR 5,847.00 par an.
- 2de à Terminale (lycée) : EUR 6,586.00 par an.

Montants par trimestre (frais de scolarité)

La facturation de la scolarité se base sur trois trimestres : Trimestre 1 = 4/10 de l'année ; Trimestres 2 et 3 = chacun 3/10 de l'année. Les montants par trimestre sont donc :

- PS à CM2 (annual EUR 5,329.00) :
- Trimestre 1 (4/10) : EUR 2,131.60.
- Trimestre 2 (3/10) : EUR 1,598.70.
- Trimestre 3 (3/10) : EUR 1,598.70.

- 6ème à 3ème (annual EUR 5,847.00) :
- Trimestre 1 (4/10) : EUR 2,338.80.
- Trimestre 2 (3/10) : EUR 1,754.10.
- Trimestre 3 (3/10) : EUR 1,754.10.

- 2de à Terminale (annual EUR 6,586.00) :
- Trimestre 1 (4/10) : EUR 2,634.40.
- Trimestre 2 (3/10) : EUR 1,975.80.
- Trimestre 3 (3/10) : EUR 1,975.80.

Demi‑pension (restauration scolaire)

- Forfait annuel pour 4 repas hebdomadaires : EUR 872.00 (facturation mensuelle).
- Forfait annuel pour 5 repas hebdomadaires : EUR 1,090.00 (facturation mensuelle).
- L'inscription à la demi‑pension est prise pour un trimestre et la facturation se fait mensuellement ; aucun retrait n'est possible en cours de trimestre. Les changements doivent être demandés par écrit au moins 15 jours avant la fin du trimestre.

Autres frais et coûts récurrents

- Contribution volontaire à la « caisse de solidarité » (fonds social) : options de contribution signalées lors de l'inscription, par exemple EUR 16, EUR 25 ou montant supérieur (prélèvement en février).
- Inscriptions aux examens (3ème, 1ère, Terminale) : montant facturé au 2e trimestre; droits d'examen non remboursables après inscription.
- Voyages et sorties scolaires : participation demandée aux familles ; facturation au plus tard 2 mois avant le départ ; frais non remboursables sauf raison médicale justifiée et après déduction des dépenses déjà engagées.
- Carnets de bord et accessoires : carnet de bord (6ème/3ème) = EUR 7.00 ; carnet de bord (2de à Terminale) = EUR 5.00. Carte d'accès au self (Turboself) = EUR 5.00.
- Des frais peuvent être facturés en cas de dégradations volontaires par l'élève.

Abattements et remises familiales

- Réduction pour familles nombreuses (appliquée à partir du 3e enfant, en partant du plus jeune) : 10% sur le 3e enfant, 20% sur le 4e, 50% sur le 5e, 60% sur le 6e, 70% sur le 7e. L'exonération totale des droits de première inscription peut être appliquée à l'entrée du 3e enfant sous conditions.

Facturation et calendrier de paiement

- Base de facturation de la scolarité : trimestrielle (Trimestre 1 = 4/10 des droits annuels ; Trimestres 2 et 3 = 3/10 chacun). Les factures sont payables à réception et doivent être réglées dans un délai maximal de 7 jours.
- Un paiement par prélèvement automatique (domiciliation bancaire) peut être mis en place ; la domiciliation est demandée au moment de l'inscription ou de la réinscription. Le lycée peut aussi établir un calendrier de prélèvements mensuels sur demande des familles.
- Paiements possibles : virement bancaire sur les comptes indiqués sur la facture, paiement en ligne par carte bancaire via le portail de paiement, ou prélèvement automatique. Les paiements en espèces ne sont pas autorisés.
- Tout mois commencé est dû ; dans le cas d'une arrivée en cours de trimestre, les frais peuvent être calculés au prorata temporis. Les familles peuvent régler les frais de scolarité par anticipation si elles le souhaitent.

Modalités de remboursement et remises

- Les droits de première inscription sont définitivement acquis et ne sont pas remboursables. Ils restent valables 3 ans à compter du paiement ; en cas d'augmentation durant cette période, la différence pourra être demandée.
- Les frais d'examen ne sont pas remboursables après inscription.
- Pour la demi‑pension, une remise d'ordre peut être accordée pour absence pour raison médicale d'au moins 2 semaines consécutives dûment justifiée.
- Pour les frais de scolarité, une remise d'ordre peut être accordée si l'enfant est absent des cours plus de 30 jours consécutifs pour raisons médicales et sur présentation de justificatifs. Des remises exceptionnelles peuvent être accordées par le chef d'établissement en cas de force majeure. Les voyages et sorties scolaires ne sont pas remboursables sauf raison médicale justifiée, déduction faite des dépenses engagées.

Internat / internado

- Aucune formule de pension complète ou internat n'apparaît dans la liste des services et tarifs ; les services de restauration scolaire (demi‑pension) et de transport sont proposés, mais il n'existe pas de frais d'internat répertoriés.

Notes pratiques sur le paiement

- Toutes les factures sont émises au nom des responsables légaux ; si un tiers (employeur ou autre) paye tout ou partie, les responsables légaux restent redevables auprès de l'établissement. Le lycée privilégie le prélèvement automatique et le virement bancaire ; il met également à disposition un système de paiement en ligne par carte bancaire. Les paiements en espèces à la caisse du lycée ne sont pas autorisés.
Academics

Lycée Français de Valence teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Lyce9e Frane7ais International de Valencia offers the French International Baccalaureate (Baccalaure9at Frane7ais International). Students can study up to five languages with five certifications available at graduation. There is a triline9gual track (+4 hours) or a quadrilingual track (+7 hours) to deepen language proficiency. An Optional Excellence Programme provides language certifications including DELF/DALF, IELTS, SIELE, and additional certificates such as JQCV, LENGUA Y SOCIALES, ELCE, SELO and IG. The Nume9rique et sciences informatiques (NSI) specialty is offered in Premire with potential continuation into Terminale, emphasizing autonomous work, programming and group projects; the final baccalaureate includes a Grand Oral and NSI-specific assessments.

Exam Results
Results and higher education progression for the graduating class of 2025 are published in the Résultats et poursuite d27etudes des bacheliers 2025 document.

Higher Education Progression
Results and higher education progression for the graduating class of 2025 are published in the Résultats et poursuite d27etudes des bacheliers 2025 document.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Lycée Français de Valence has a Conseil de la Vie Collégienne (CVC). It is a forum for exchanges and dialogue between students and between students and the educational community. It is composed of student delegates from all classes from 6ème to 3ème and members of the educational community (parents, supervisors, teachers). Each year, through projects and actions, the CVC aims to improve student well-being and the school climate and promote participatory practices.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
EBEP management: Responding to the Special Educational Needs of Students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ELCE (Enseignement de Langues et Cultures Europ9ennes en langue anglaise) is offered. Students can study up to five languages, including English, Spanish, Catalan, Valencian, and German, with five possible certifications at graduation. Certifications available include DELF, DALF, IELTS, and SIELE.

Mental Wellbeing
The school promotes student well-being through the Conseil de la Vie Collégienne (CVC). The CVC is a forum for exchanges and dialogue between students and the educational community. It includes student delegates from all classes from 6ème to 3ème and members of the educational community. Through annual projects and actions, the CVC aims to improve student well-being and the school climate and promote participatory practices.

Safeguarding
Staff roles such as supervisors guarantee safety, adherence to the rules, and students' rights.
Parent Experience

History
This change is part of a modernization effort. It reflects our ambition to guide students toward a future full of promise, open to international horizons, while honoring the history and values that have built our reputation. This new path, designed in partnership with the educational teams and international partners, continues our commitment to multilingual, rigorous education that is open to the world.

Community
The LFVAL benefits from an incredible community composed of families, teachers, and administrative and educational staff. All work together to grow the school by creating the best possible environment for our students to excel and thrive.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The representatives of the ALI and APA parent associations actively participated in the school's various bodies in a spirit of constructive dialogue and consultation. They are thanked here.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Français International de Valencia serves about 2,000 students. It has around 80 classes and about 200 teachers. The facilities include an auditorium, a school restaurant, a gymnasium, a CDI (Library/Information Center), a BCD, and sports grounds. The campus provides spaces for learning and student life across these venues.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gymnasium and sports grounds for physical education and outdoor activities. These spaces support PE classes and sports clubs.

Academic Facilities
There is a CDI (Library/Information Center) on site and a BCD. These facilities support study and research as part of the curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
LFVAL offers extracurricular activities that support academic and intellectual growth. A Club BD (comics) and the Journal Radio LFVAL provide creative writing and student journalism opportunities. A History-Geography Club is planned, and a Lycée Theatre Workshop is coming soon. The Eco-Comité and the Niger Project involve students in civic life and service.

Arts & Creative
Dance is offered (from CM2) and Circus Arts (from CM2) as part of the extracurricular program. A Club BD exists for comics and graphic storytelling, and a Lycée Theatre Workshop is coming soon to expand drama opportunities.

Cultural & Language
LFVAL offers a multilingual program with up to five languages and five certifications on graduation. DELF/DALF and IELTS are among the certifications available. SIELE, ELCE, and SELO are listed as additional options.

Social & Hobbies
LFVAL provides social and hobby activities including the Solidarity Commission (ComSoli) and the Niger Project. The Eco-Comité promotes environmental initiatives, and the Journal Radio offers student journalism. There is also a Club BD and a coming-soon Atelier Théâtre Lycée.

Community & Service
ComSoli coordinates solidarity and volunteering initiatives. The Niger Project engages students in humanitarian work. The Eco-Comité leads social responsibility and environmental initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
LFVAL has student leadership bodies: the Conseil de Vie Lycéenne (CVL) and the Conseil de Vie Collégienne (CVC). The Eco-Comité and other councils provide leadership opportunities. The Maison des Lycéens is planned to expand student leadership and engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Association Sportive (AS) offers seven activities: Dance, Step Fitness, Circus Arts, Musculation, Multiactivités, Echecs, and Rugby. Activities run during midday, after school, and on Saturdays, with a €60 membership. Rugby is run through the club Valencia Rugby, with specific registration details and deadlines. Saturday rugby competitions also take place (S6/S8).
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught through the language pathway include French, English and Spanish. The tri-lingual BFI track uses French, English and Spanish. The quad-lingual option includes either German (French, English, German) or Valencian in addition to French and English and Spanish (French, English, Spanish, Valencian).

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers multilingual education with a focus on bilingual learning. The BFI (Baccalauréat Français International), British section, was approved to open in Première from September 2025. The BFI is offered in two formats: tri-lingual (French, English, Spanish) and quad-lingual (French, English, German or French, English, Spanish, Valencian). This development strengthens language skills and supports an international profile for students.
Reputation

Accreditations
Establishment homologated by the French Ministry of National Education
AEFE global network
Iberian network (Spain and Portugal)
Admissions

Admissions
1. Read the admissions presentation to understand the general pathway for joining the Lycée Français International de Valencia. The presentation provides an overview of the admissions process and what to expect at each stage. It also indicates how to access further information and who to contact for questions. Starting with the presentation ensures you know the expectations before beginning your application.

2. Create an account on the EDUKA admissions platform to begin your application. Then submit the application dossier through EDUKA. The platform coordinates the documents required by the school and tracks the progress of your application. Ensure you upload all requested materials in the correct format and before deadlines.

3. For Primary admissions, plan a visit to the school to tour the facilities. The visit provides an opportunity to see the campus and ask questions about the program and logistics. If you require a specific date, include your preferred times in the email.

4. If you cannot visit in person, watch the presentation videos about LFVAL on the site. The videos give an overview of the campus and offerings and can help you prepare questions for the admissions process.

5. For more information, contact the admissions team. The page provides contact options for admissions inquiries, and staff can answer questions about intake years, language of instruction, or required documents.
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