Lycée Français de Caracas

The LycE9e FranE7ais de Caracas is a French school within the AEFE network. It follows the French national education system while maintaining emphasis on the Spanish language and Venezuelan culture. The student body includes about 79% Venezuelan, 16% Franco-Venezuelan and French, and 5% from around forty other nationalities, a diversity that generates dynamism and an open mindset. This diversity and the schools many actions strengthen the culture beyond its walls. Enrolling children at the LycE9e FranE7ais de Caracas provides access to educational excellence with an internationally recognized diploma, with the aim of excellence for all. Innovative pedagogy and numerous projects support students in developing critical thinking to become world citizens.

The objective is to develop inclusive pathways for students with needs and to accompany them and their families for as long as possible in the best conditions, including in the perspective of a future exit from the establishment when it no longer benefits the student. Students needing support include those with chronic illness; those with dyslexia, dysorthography, dysphasia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia; intellectually precocious students; disabled students; and students with significant learning or adaptation difficulties. Families are invited to contact the establishment to learn about available opportunities. The school provides individualized or collective measures appropriate to each students situation. Inclusion and ongoing accompaniment through the educational pathway are central to its approach.

The courses are taught in French in accordance with the requirements of the French national education programs, and only some disciplines are taught in Spanish. The school is part of the AEFE network, which follows the French education system while valuing Spanish language and Venezuelan culture. The AEFE network promotes multilingual education and language learning across its schools. An AEFE language policy includes teaching the host-country language to all students (Spanish at this campus) and promoting English in an international context.

School psychologists are a principal resource for the school, teachers, and parents, offering on-site training on behavior management and parenting skills. They support students psychological development and socialization and intervene with those needing particular attention or facing difficulties or disabilities by contributing to the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of appropriate individualized or collective supports. They can promote school adaptation through prevention and follow-up, individually or in groups. The psychology service maintains ongoing communication with families and provides resources and guidance on topics relevant to student well-being, including materials shared during challenging periods such as the pandemic.

The internal rules establish safeguarding across the community, prohibiting violence and requiring respect for individuals and their beliefs; the head of establishment acts as the guarantor of rights and duties and can take measures to ensure safety and social peace. Weapons, dangerous objects, or items that could threaten people or property are strictly prohibited and may be confiscated with disciplinary sanctions and, when appropriate, reporting to authorities. Students have rights including the right to physical integrity, freedom of conscience, and expressed opinion within respect for others, with rules governing collective rights and responsibilities. The plan also outlines the rights and obligations of parents and staff, including participation in governance and adherence to the principles of laïcité and neutrality, and there are disciplinary mechanisms for violations.