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Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle d'Ankara

Turkey, Ankara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees TRY 9,571 - 15,710
Ages 2 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational
Opened 1959
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge International AS Levels, American Curriculum
Taught languages Turkish, English, Spanish, German
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in two campuses, Ayrancı and Incek, Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle d' Ankara serves around 750 pupils from nursery to the Baccalauréat, with nursery classes at the French Embassy. The school follows the French curriculum from preschool through terminale (lycée) and is affiliated with the AEFE network. Instruction is delivered in French, with Turkish integrated from early years and English emphasised in later cycles, preparing students to reach three languages by the third cycle and four languages by the fourth cycle. The French International Baccalaureate (BFI) is planned to commence in 2024. Facilities include three on-site dining facilities, a Library and Documentation Centre housing 16,397 documents and 30 periodicals, a nurse and psychologist, and a book and media program in multiple languages. Extracurricular life features a Sport Association with activities such as swimming, football, tennis, and archery, plus robotics, nature workshops, and philosophy clubs that enrich academic study globally.

Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, Kızılçaşar Mah. 1209. Sokak n° 22, Incek 06830 Ankara, Türkiye

The Essentials

Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle d'Ankara has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in French.

Location
Two campuses in Ankara: Ayrancı and İncek. The Ayrancı campus hosts the nursery (address: Yazanlar Sokak, Kavaklıdere). Nursery classes are situated on the premises of the French Embassy. The İncek campus houses the other levels up to Baccalauréat.

Stages
Pupils adhere to the French curriculum from PS to Baccalauréat, i.e., nursery through terminale.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils represent around 40 nationalities; enrolment around 750.

Additional learning support
Inclusive School providing support for pupils with special needs; Inclusive Education Coordinator Serap Genç.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).

Bus service
Özel İncek Tur provides school transport for Ayrancı and İncek; information and registration: fixed line +90 312 428 10 60; mobile +90 554 548 78 56.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Attire must be decent; upon entering the LCDG premises, students must remove any head coverings.

Food Options
Catering is provided by Sodexo in Incek and Minik Kaşık in Ayrancı; one school restaurant serves nursery pupils, a second serves elementary pupils, and a third serves secondary pupils.

Governance and Ownership
The LCDG Ankara is under the direct management of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and is officially recognised by the French Ministry of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle d'Ankara ranges from TRY 9,571 to TRY 15,710 for 2026/27.

Application / First registration fee
- First registration (DPI) for new pupils: French pupils EUR 2,500; Other nationalities EUR 3,000. Payment of the DPI is required before the start of the academic year and confirms the place. These initial registration fees are generally non‑refundable except in cases of force majeure with supporting documentation.

Tuition fees — 2026/2027 (annual and per-invoice amounts by cycle and nationality)
- Invoicing schedule: invoices are issued on a quarterly basis, each covering a three‑month period (1st quarter: September–December; 2nd quarter: January–March; 3rd quarter: April–June). Families receive invoices via the family portal and payment is due on receipt.

- Preschool (Maternelle)
- French and Turkish pupils: Annual EUR 9,927 — Quarterly invoice EUR 3,309.00.
- Other nationalities: Annual EUR 14,528 — Quarterly invoice EUR 4,842.67.

- Elementary (Élémentaire)
- French and Turkish pupils: Annual EUR 9,571 — Quarterly invoice EUR 3,190.33.
- Other nationalities: Annual EUR 13,898 — Quarterly invoice EUR 4,632.67.

- Collège
- French and Turkish pupils: Annual EUR 9,927 — Quarterly invoice EUR 3,309.00.
- Other nationalities: Annual EUR 14,528 — Quarterly invoice EUR 4,842.67.

- Lycée
- French and Turkish pupils: Annual EUR 11,048 — Quarterly invoice EUR 3,682.67.
- Other nationalities: Annual EUR 15,710 — Quarterly invoice EUR 5,236.67.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing periods: 1) September–December, 2) January–March, 3) April–June. Invoices are sent every three months via the Skolengo family portal; payment is due on receipt. If payment is not made within 15 calendar days of notification, a first reminder is issued; subsequent unpaid amounts trigger a written warning and ultimately a pre‑proceeding notice and possible legal action if no arrangement is reached. Re‑enrollment may be refused until all outstanding amounts are cleared.

Sibling discounts
- Standard family discounts (apply regardless of nationality when dependent children are enrolled concurrently): second child 20% discount; third child 25% discount; fourth and further children 30% discount.

Exam fees and invoicing of exam charges
- Brevet (DNB): Pupils registered at the lycée and other accredited schools EUR 50; independent candidates EUR 90.
- Preliminary (épreuves anticipées): Pupils registered at the lycée and other accredited schools EUR 80; independent candidates EUR 160.
- Baccalauréat diploma: Pupils registered at the lycée and other accredited schools EUR 160; independent candidates EUR 320. Exam fees are billed with the third‑quarter invoice. Refunds for exam fees are not issued except in cases of force majeure.

Other charges and additional costs
- Initial and occasional charges: optional school trips, extracurricular activity fees, travel allowances and related charges are invoiced to participating families and are non‑refundable except in cases of force majeure.
- Textbooks and supplies: For elementary pupils, textbooks are loaned free of charge for the academic year; exercise books, folders and other consumable supplies are provided free or must be purchased as indicated by the school. For secondary pupils (collège and lycée), families are required to procure required textbooks and supplies as communicated before the school year. Families receive supply lists before the start of term.
- Catering and transport: School catering is provided by Sodexo (Incek) and Minik Kaşık (Ayrancı); school transport is provided by a private transport operator. Catering and transport services have separate registration procedures and fees charged by the service providers. Half‑board grants and transport aids may be administered according to applicable rules.
- Solidarity Fund: voluntary donations may be made to a solidarity fund that can finance assistance for families in difficulty (materials, trips, meals, transport). Families may request one‑off aid following the published procedure.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. The Lycée operates as a day school across two sites (Ayrancı and Incek).

Refunds and cancellation
- Initial registration fees (DPI) are generally non‑refundable except in cases of force majeure with supporting documentation. Exam fees and payments for optional trips and activities are likewise non‑refundable except in cases of force majeure. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the school's executive/administration. Refund or adjustment decisions for exceptional cases are subject to the rules set by the school and AEFE procedures.

Currency, exchange rate (for local currency payments) and payment methods
- Tuition fees are established in euros (EUR). Payment in Turkish lira (TRY) is permitted only for families paid in local currency; the chancery exchange rate published for the school applies (effective 1 September 2026: 1 TRY = EUR 0.0178). Invoiced amounts are due in euro unless the family is paid in TRY and the chancery rate is applied.
- Accepted instruments of payment: bank transfer to the school's euro IBAN (TGE/Public Treasury in France) or to the school's accounts in Türkiye (Garanti Bank). The financial regulations specify payment by bank transfer and provide the IBAN and SWIFT/BIC details for both the France and Türkiye accounts. Payment arrangements (dates or schedules beyond standard invoicing) may be agreed with the accounting office.

Contact for accounting and invoicing
- Accounting contact (for invoices and bank details): comptabilite@lcdgankara.org.
Academics

Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle d'Ankara teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge International AS Levels, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 17.

Curriculum
The French curriculum is followed from PS to Baccalauréat. Pupils are instructed in French and are exposed to Turkish; language proficiency develops to three languages (French, Turkish, English) by the 3rd cycle and four languages (French, Turkish, English, German or Spanish) by the 4th cycle. The French International Baccalaureate is planned to commence at the beginning of the 2024 academic year. Pupils sit the French exams: Diplôme national du brevet at the end of collège and the baccalauréat in the lycée.

Exam Results
BAC success: 90%

Higher Education Progression
Pupils can continue their higher education internationally after the baccalauréat, notably in France and Türkiye, and in many other European countries (Netherlands, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain) as well as the United States and Canada.
Parent Experience

History
LCDG Ankara has been present for more than 80 years. It began with a small operation staffed by two instructors and a limited number of classrooms, and by the late 1950s occupied a site near the archaeological museum with about 100 pupils. La Petite École opened in September 1959 at the gardens of the French Embassy, which remains the nursery site; lower secondary classes moved to premises on Bestekar Sokak and later to the premises of the French Institute from 1961. In the late 1960s, the Kurtbogazi dam project brought many French families to Ankara, and the school expanded to become the International Section of the Ankara Private Intermediate School offering international classes. Since 2008, the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle has been under direct administration and operates on two sites, Ayrancı and Incek, with nursery classes at the French Embassy.

Community
Approximately 700 pupils attend LCDG Ankara, representing around 30 nationalities, with about 20 languages spoken. The school reports a BAC success rate of 90%. Student life includes Extracurricular Activities, a Sport Association, and Sustainable Development initiatives, and it hosts the APE – Parents Association and the ADALFA – Alumni Association to foster engagement. The community is enriched by cultural and educational activities across its campuses.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APE – Parents Association is not a legal entity within the school and operates under its own statutes on a voluntary basis. It is present on numerous boards within the lycée and on AEFE platforms as a parent representative and works to enhance connections and communication between parents and the school. The APE protects the material and moral interests of pupils, supports school objectives, and helps organize cultural, artistic, and sporting events; it also represents parents on committees and ensures communication with the school administration and AEFE. It supports teachers' recommendations and projects, assists with surveys, transportation, and catering, and collaborates to improve relations with ADALFA. It accepts donations to fund activities and provides financial and moral support to pupils with insufficient means; it encourages participation in national and international projects. To get involved, contact ape@lcdgankara.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two sites: Ayrancı and Incek. The school enrolls around 750 pupils from nursery to the Baccalauréat. It provides three on-site dining facilities: one for nursery, a second for elementary, and a third for secondary pupils; catering is provided by Sodexo in Incek and Minik Kaşık in Ayrancı. The Infirmary is on the ground floor of the Incek site, open 7:30am–5:00pm, with a school nurse and a school psychologist. The Library and Documentation Centre (BCD) serves as a central space for study and reading, housing 16,397 documents and subscriptions to 30 publications; it is staffed by a librarian and hosts activities such as the Lecture Club and Cinema Club. The school supports language learning across French, Turkish, and English, with multilingual instruction from early years and advanced language work through secondary levels; an English-language International Section for primary pupils is planned.

Sports Facilities
Extracurricular activities run after school or at lunch, under the LCDG Ankara Sport Association, with a physical education teacher supervising. A non-exhaustive list of sports includes swimming, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, archery, volleyball and aikido. The activities are designed to help pupils practice multiple languages (French, Turkish, English) while they participate. The Sport Association enables pupils to take part in competitions in Turkey and abroad. Some activities are planned outside the school and take place in clubs located near the school.

Academic Facilities
The school provides education according to the French curriculum from age 3 (preschool) to the final year of lycée, officially recognised by the French Ministry of Education. Pupils gain proficiency in three languages by the third cycle (French, Turkish, English) and four in the fourth cycle (French, Turkish, English, German or Spanish). The French International Baccalaureate (BFI) is planned to commence in the 2024 academic year. The CDI – BCD (Library and Information Centre) offers 16,397 documents and 30 press titles in French and English, with a librarian, EMI sessions, and activities such as lectures and cinema; elementary classes have weekly library time to borrow materials. The school also situates language learning within a broader international framework, including the English-language International Section planned for all primary pupils.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are scheduled on weekdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, with each activity lasting 1 or 2 hours and homework assistance provided for one-hour sessions. Sport offerings include swimming, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, archery, volleyball and aikido; some activities occur off-site at clubs near the school. Music and dance activities include choral and orchestral performances, music, performing arts, and hip-hop. Arts activities cover plastic arts, French and English theatre, improvisational theatre, ceramic, drawing, and manga/comics. Other activities include robotics, nature workshops, philosophy workshops, cooking, and English-language activities; homework help is available for up to about 12 pupils in certain sessions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has robotic coding and basic programming skills. Nature workshop activities explore biodiversity and the natural world. Philosophy workshops encourage reflective, critical, and creative thinking. The I love English program and other language-focused offerings support intellectual development.

Arts & Creative
The school offers artistic activities including plastic arts, French theatre, English theatre, improvisational theatre, ceramics, drawing, and manga and comics.

Cultural & Language
French theatre and English theatre are offered as part of the arts program. The I love English activity supports language learning and cultural exposure. Sports activities provide opportunities to practice French, Turkish, and English.

Social & Hobbies
Games workshops include chess, active games, toy library, and textbook activities. These activities foster a sense of community, teach respect for rules, and develop observation, concentration, analysis, and reflection.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has extracurricular sports that promote physical health and well-being through sports education. The activities include swimming, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, archery, volleyball, and aikido.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the language of instruction and communication. From preschool, Turkish is taught and English is introduced early in the curriculum. By the 3rd cycle, students study three languages: French, Turkish, and English; by the 4th cycle, four languages: French, Turkish, English, and German or Spanish. Cambridge Advanced is available in Première.

Immersion Programs
American international section (SELO) began in 2024. The school launched the American BFI (French International Baccalaureate) in 2024 and planned an English-language International Section (SI) for all primary students.
Admissions

Admissions
The Principal shall admit children who are three years of age or older as of December 31 of the current year. Registration is via the Skolengo online portal; create an account if you don't already have one, and complete the registration forms. If you are already a pupil's parent, you can re-register on the same online platform. First registration fees are 2500€ for French pupils and 3000€ for other nationalities. Tuition fees for 2026-2027 are: Preschool – French and Turkish pupils 9927 €; Other nationalities 14528 €; Elementary – 9571 € and 13898 €; Collège – 9927 € and 14528 €; Lycée – 11048 € and 15710 €.

Scholarships
Excellence-Major scholarships for advanced studies in France are provided by the French government via the AEFE and the MEAE.
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