Lycée Français International de Palma

The campus address is Carrer Illes Balears 142A, 07014 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Early childhood (3–5); Primary (6–10); Lower secondary (11–14); Upper secondary (15–18).

Private French international school affiliated with the Mission Laïque Française.

France (affiliated with Mission Laïque Française)

Secular (Laïcité)

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Curriculum is based on the French national education program and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education for nursery through high school. The school is part of the Mission Laïque Française network and is recognized by both the French and Spanish Ministries of Education. Instruction is in French, with the host-country language taught from kindergarten, and a third language for international communication, typically English. Spanish is taught at all levels and Catalan from CP to Terminale, with Balearic elements such as Spanish-language history and geography integrated into the program. The school delivers the French Baccalauréat and, under Spanish homologation, Spanish diplomas (ESO and Bachiller) plus language certifications.

The school is an official examination center for the French Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Diplôme National du Brevet International (DNBi), and for the French Baccalauréat. It is also recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education to award the Título de Graduado en ESO and the Título de Bachiller. Languages certifications are offered in English (Cambridge exams, IELTS, IGCSE), Spanish (DELE), French (DELF/DALF), and Catalan (Certificat de Llengua Catalana).

With personalized guidance, LFiP students choose higher education paths and institutions that fit their profiles. The French Baccalaureate enables international applications, and most students obtain places after the first round of admissions. Graduates commonly pursue fields such as Science & Technologies (36%), Commerce (26%), Law & Political Science (11%), Health (10%), Arts & Architecture (6%), Humanities & Languages (5%), and Communication & Audiovisual (4%). For studying in France, Parcoursup is used; for Spain, the Nota de Acceso a la Universidad (Credencial) or Selectividad (PCE) may be required depending on the university; increasing numbers also pursue English-language programmes in the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland, with guidance via AGORA.

Peer mediation is available to resolve conflicts and promote a positive school climate. An anti-harassment and cyberharassment intervention project exists, with a protocol for handling harassment situations. Sex education is provided as part of safeguarding and well-being initiatives. The school's values include solidarity, mutual respect, laïcité (secularism), citizenship, and dialogue between cultures. The Plan Vivre ensemble outlines a caring, inclusive environment that supports students' social-emotional development.

The school provides inclusive education and welcomes non-French-speaking students with targeted support. Non-French speakers are welcomed on arrival and undergo a sociolinguistic assessment and a French-language assessment, after which parents, teachers, and the school sign a commitment to the learning plan. The French as a Foreign Language (FLE) program is offered to learners arriving with limited French, with typical provision of 3–5 hours per week and an adapted timetable to aid integration into the regular curriculum. In elementary and secondary, learners receive FLE support alongside regular classes, supported by native-speaking and trained teachers. The program aims to integrate newly arrived students into ordinary classes as quickly as possible.

From kindergarten, instruction is delivered in French, English, and Spanish. English is taught 3 sessions per week from PS to CE1 and 4 sessions per week from CE2 to CM2, with additional sessions possible for anglophone groups. The curriculum is harmonized across French, English, Spanish, and Catalan, with native-speaking and trained teachers. German is optional from 4ème, and Catalan is taught from CP with English-language hours continuing at various levels. The school also offers language certifications (IGCSE, IELTS) and a Dual Diploma option (American High School Diploma) for eligible students, with IGCSE English Language and English Literature prepared by the end of 2nde.

The Plan Vivre ensemble emphasizes values that support student well-being, including solidarity, mutual respect, laïcité, citizenship, and intercultural dialogue. A peer mediation program supports wellbeing and social-emotional development. There are harassment prevention and intervention efforts, including a program against harassment and cyberharassment and a protocol for addressing such situations. Sex education and safeguarding measures contribute to a safe, respectful school culture.

Harassment prevention and response protocols are in place, including a dedicated harassment protocol. Anti-harassment and cyberharassment interventions are part of safeguarding, with sex education as a component of student welfare. The school fosters a safe environment through these policies and practices.

INSCRIPTION 2026-2027

You can begin the enrollment process now by following the steps below:

1. Fill the online pre-registration application.

2. Complete the ICONE enrollment dossier (Download the enrollment dossier).

3. If you download the enrollment dossier, please review the financial regulations. ICONE: Download the financial regulations.

4. Submit the original dossier to the secretariat, together with all required documents (in person or by mail).

5. Pay the registration fees by bank transfer to the school's bank account indicating: Registration + Name and surname of the pupil. IBAN: ES68 2100 8122 8813 0078 4577; BIC: CAIXESBBXXX

The enrollment is definitive within the limits of available places after receipt of the enrollment dossier and the registration fees.

Are you considering applying for a scholarship? How, where and when?

The scholarship system

- Explanatory slides – Scholarships 2026-2027
- Information brochure – Scholarships 2026-2027

You can contact the secretariat for more information. The secretariat is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

General conditions for access to the scholarship system: Scholarships are awarded based on resources and the applicant's patrimonial situation.

Main conditions to file a scholarship application:

- The student must be French national.
- The applicant and the child must be registered on the world register of French nationals established abroad with the Consulate. (Verify that your registration in the register and that of your children are valid.)
- The child must reside with at least one parent in Spain (in the Barcelona district).
- The child must be at least 3 years old by December 31, 2022.
- The child must be enrolled in a school approved by the French Ministry of National Education.

How to file a scholarship application? Where and when?

1) Get information: Check the AEFE website and download the AEFE information brochure. Also consult the Barcelona Consulate website for scholarship information and information sessions.

2) Prepare the application dossier: The applicants print the scholarship application form, complete all fields with precision, and sign it. They gather all supporting documents and file them in order. It is advisable to keep a complete copy for ease in future years.

3) Submit the dossier: The dossiers (form + supporting documents in order) must be sent by post with acknowledgment of receipt or delivered to the Consulate General of France in Barcelona.

4) Sign the financial regulations acknowledgement: I have read the school's financial regulations and accept them. Date and signature of the legal guardian(s).

5) Summary of payments and procedures: See the financial regulations and the annual tuition schedule for context.

Note: The secretariat contact details and hours are available for additional information.

Registration will be confirmed in February 2025, within the limit of available places. The initial registration fees are not refundable if the cancellation of the registration occurs after April 30, 2025. For children placed on the waiting list, these fees may be refunded if the pre-registration is canceled or if the school cannot enroll the child.