École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert vs Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres

	É École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert London, United Kingdom	L Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £8,798 - 10,965	Fees / year £8,413 - 17,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 260	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1974	Opened 1915
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in the Brook Green neighbourhood of London. The address is 59 Brook Green, London, W6 7BE. It is a small primary school serving around 285 children from nursery through Year 6. It is an AEFE-affiliated French school, homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and open to English language and culture and to the use of digital technology.	Location 35 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2DG. The main site is located in South Kensington. The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle operates from the main site with three annex primary campuses: André Malraux, Marie d'Orliac and Wix. It is governed by AEFE and owned by the French government.
Stages	Stages The school covers early years and primary education, from the petite section of maternelle through CM2 (Year 6). It is a small primary school with around 285 pupils.	Stages Nursery & Primary; Collège (Year 7/10); Lycée (Year 11/13); British Section
School type	School type French international school, homologated by the French Ministry of Education and affiliated with the AEFE.	School type French international school governed by AEFE; owned by the French government; offers French, bilingual and British curricula.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has a dedicated EBEP coordinator for Elèves à Besoins Éducatifs Particuliers. The EBEP referent is Emilie GINGAUD; refEBEP@ecoleprevert.org.uk.	Additional learning support On-site medical and wellbeing service; SEN support includes Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) and Programme d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP); some pupils have Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) funded by the local authority; exam accommodations available; safeguarding and psychological support are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AEFE-affiliated French international school in the United Kingdom.	Country affiliation Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration deposit - A non‑refundable registration deposit is required to confirm a place. Amounts: Nursery (PS) £3,550; Reception / Year 1 (MS‑GS) £2,922; Primary classes (CP‑CM) £2,534. The deposit is taken at registration and is refundable only when the child leaves the school provided the school is notified by 31 March preceding the intended end of attendance; the deposit will not be refunded in the event of cancellation before the start of the school year. Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2025–2026) — totals and term breakdown - Annual totals (per pupil): - Nursery (Maternelle PS): £12,010.45 per year. - Maternelle MS/GS: £11,931.65 per year. - Primary (Élémentaire, CP–CM): £10,664.45 per year. - These annual totals include school fees, compulsory lunch (canteen), administration charge and personal accident insurance. - Annual component breakdown (per pupil): - School fees (annual, excluding VAT): Nursery £10,778.00; MS/GS £8,895.00; Primary £7,839.00. - Annual lunch (canteen, VAT exempt): £1,097.00 for all year groups. - Annual administration fee (excluding VAT): £126.00 for all year groups. - Personal accident insurance (annual): £9.45 for all year groups. - VAT is applied to certain school‑fee components for specific year groups as published. - Per‑term totals and components (per pupil): - First term total: Nursery £4,962.45; MS/GS £4,961.65; Primary £4,534.45. Components for First term include: school fees (excluding VAT) Nursery £4,388.00; MS/GS £3,635.00; Primary £3,279.00; lunch fees First term £439.00; administration £126.00; personal accident insurance charged on the Autumn term invoice £9.45. VAT on school fees and administration is shown where applicable. - Second term total: Nursery £3,524.00; MS/GS £3,485.00; Primary £3,065.00. Components include school fees (excluding VAT) Nursery £3,195.00; MS/GS £2,630.00; Primary £2,280.00; lunch fees Second term £329.00. VAT on school fees is shown where applicable. - Third term total: Nursery £3,524.00; MS/GS £3,485.00; Primary £3,065.00. Components mirror the Second term figures (school fees (excluding VAT), lunch fees £329.00, and VAT where applicable). - The canteen (lunch) is compulsory and its fees correspond to four lunches per week (Wednesdays excluded). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees are charged for the full school year and are split into three termly invoices. Each term's fees must be paid no later than one week before the first day of the new term. School fees are due for the whole term even if a pupil attends only part of that term. If a pupil is to leave before the end of the school year, one month's written notice before the start of the next term will make the next term's fees not due; however, the registration deposit will not be refunded in that case. Specific departure and refund timelines are set out in the school's departure policy. Boarding - The school is a small primary day school (maternelle to CM2); no boarding provision is offered. Other compulsory costs and recurring charges - Canteen (lunch): compulsory; included as a separate line in the annual and term totals (see amounts above). - Annual administration fee: £126.00 per pupil. - Personal accident insurance: charged annually on the Autumn term invoice; annual cost £9.45. - The published fee schedule indicates that the school fees cover administration, the half‑board (canteen), school supplies and hiring of sports facilities; any additional optional activities or extra‑curricular charges (if applicable) are not included in the standard term totals shown. Refund information and departure conditions - The registration deposit is refundable only when the child leaves the school and provided written notice is given by 31 March preceding the year‑end; the deposit is not refunded if the family withdraws the child before the start of the school year. - School fees are due for the whole term even if attendance is partial. If a child leaves during the school year and written notice of departure is given at least one month before the start of the next term, the next term's fees will not be due, but the deposit will not be refunded. No deposit refund will be processed if outstanding fees are not fully settled according to the school's terms and conditions. Fee payment options - The published fee information specifies the invoicing schedule and deadlines but does not list the specific accepted payment methods (credit/debit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) within the public fee schedule. Payment arrangements and the school's bursarial procedures are managed by the school's finance/bursar function. For the termly invoicing and payment timetable, refer to the billing schedule above. Additional notes on extra costs - The published annual figures include standard school supplies and sports‑hall hiring as part of the stated fees. Optional activities, trips, special projects or extra‑curricular services may incur additional charges that are not included in the standard annual/term totals. The annual and term figures above reflect mandatory charges (tuition, compulsory lunch, administration and insurance) as published for the 2025–2026 academic year.	Fee details Application fees - Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription) per pupil: - Nursery (Petite section): GBP 1,500 (no VAT). - Pre-primary (MS & GS), Primary, Collège (equivalent Y7–Y10), Lycée (Y11–Y13) and British Section: GBP 1,500 excl. VAT; VAT where applicable at 20% increases the total to GBP 1,800 for the categories where VAT applies. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) — academic year 2025–2026 - Nursery (Petite section, South Kensington / André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac): - Annual tuition: GBP 13,220 (VAT not applicable). - Per-term: First term GBP 5,288; Second term GBP 3,966; Third term GBP 3,966. - Pre-primary MS & GS — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,956 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,191.20; Total incl. VAT GBP 13,147.20. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,382 excl. VAT (GBP 5,258.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT). - Pre-primary MS & GS — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 12,630 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,526; Total incl. VAT GBP 15,156. - Per-term: First term GBP 5,052 excl. VAT (GBP 6,062.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 8,413 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 1,682.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 10,095.60 (commonly rounded to GBP 10,095 in published summaries). - Per-term: First term GBP 3,365 excl. VAT (GBP 4,038 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary (Classes secondaires): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary SI–BFI (SI–BFI stream): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,513 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,102.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,615.60. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,205 excl. VAT (GBP 5,046 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT). - British Section: - Annual tuition: GBP 17,600 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 3,520; Total incl. VAT GBP 21,120. - Per-term: First term GBP 7,040 excl. VAT (GBP 8,448 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is billed and payable in three accounting trimesters: - Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months), Term 3 (April–June, 3 months). - Per-term amounts are specified for each year group (see items above). - Any term once started is payable in full ("Tout trimestre commence9 est dfb"). - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are payable to secure a place and are non-refundable; these fees are not deductible from tuition. - Invoicing and payment practicalities: payments are carried out by bank transfer; the schoole28099s bank details are shown on each invoice and must be quoted with the invoice reference when making the transfer. The school also lists ParentPay among its payment platforms for school services. Boarding fees - The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle is a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are charged. Other costs and mandatory/optional charges - School meals (Droits de demi-pension) — annual and per-term amounts (VAT-exempt): - Annual: amounts vary by campus / year group; examples (annual): Wix pack-lunch supervision and other site-specific rates shown in the published fees document (example figures in 2025–2026 schedule: Wix/primary/Andre9 Malraux/Marie d'Orliac meal fees per category range; total annual meal fees shown from GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 depending on campus and level). - Per-term meal charges are shown in the fees schedule (examples: First term GBP 559 / GBP 313 / GBP 385 depending on level; Second and Third term GBP 419 / GBP 235 / GBP 289). Meals are VAT-exempt. - Examination enrollment fees (VAT-exempt): examples (secondary): - DNB: GBP 20; Epreuves anticipe9es: GBP 70; Baccalaure9at: GBP 135. - British external exam costs are charged at cost plus 10%, rounded up to the nearest pound. - US university application support (Common App and related services): - Common Application (service fee example): GBP 800 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 160; Total incl. VAT GBP 960. Additional outside-standard-procedure tariffs apply per application (e.g., GBP 100 excl. VAT + 20% VAT). - Before/after-care and supervision, per-term examples: - Wix pack-lunch supervision: First term GBP 134 (and term breakdowns GBP 54 / GBP 40 / GBP 40). - South Kensington (SK) morning care (garderie du matin): First term GBP 289 (then GBP 115 / GBP 87 / GBP 87 per term in the schedule). - Small administrative replacements and incidentals (examples): replacement meal card GBP 5; replacement pupil liaison book GBP 5; replacement key GBP 9 excl. VAT (GBP 10.80 incl. VAT where VAT applies). These modest fees are listed individually in the fees schedule. Refund information - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are non-refundable in case of withdrawal and are not deductible from tuition fees. - Any term once started is payable in full; that rule governs refunds for mid-term departures. - Specific exceptional cases (for example transfer for professional reasons within agreed deadlines) are handled according to the schoole28099s administrative rules; the schoole28099s published admissions and catering pages set out precise procedural notes and deadlines. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is the required payment method for tuition invoices; bank account details are shown on each invoice and the invoice reference must be quoted. - The school lists ParentPay among its platforms for certain payments (meals, clubs, etc.), and other online payment platforms are referenced in the schoole28099s administrative information. - Invoices show whether VAT is applied and the VAT-inclusive total.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements No boarding facilities. All pupils are demi-pensionnaires with lunch provided in the school canteen; after-school care (garderie) is available on two sites with morning and after-school sessions.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform code is mandatory for all students and aligns with our partner Belleville Wix Academy. Uniform consists of a navy blue sweatshirt or red polo shirt bearing the Belleville Wix Academy / Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle logos; navy trousers, a dress or skirt, shorts, black or grey; and dark shoes. Polos and sweatshirts can be ordered online by creating an account; the English school handles reception and delivery on-site.
Food options	Food options Lunch is prepared on site in the canteen and is compulsory for all pupils; meals are self-serve with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and fruits. Vegetarian or medical meals are available upon request at the start of the school year. Menus follow a three-week cycle and are published in the weekly newsletter and on the website; the canteen emphasizes nutrition and seasonal variety; meals are served in the basement canteen.	Food options Students may subscribe to an annual meal plan to enjoy school meals five days a week. Meals are cooked on site with fresh produce, and menus prepared by our chef are balanced and varied: starters, main dishes, and desserts. Access is via a personal magnetic card; the annual package is valid for the entire year, and invoices are issued quarterly. Changes to the meal regime are only permitted for health reasons (with a medical certificate) or in AEFE-related circumstances.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Parent governance drives the school. The school is AEFE-approved (conventionnée) and independently managed as a parent-led association. A management committee handles administrative and financial matters with elected representatives on the school council; the APEEF coordinates many after-school clubs and events; a student council provides CE1–CM2 pupils a voice. The school operates as a UK charity with volunteer parent involvement and runs two sites: the main site at 59 Brook Green and an annex at 41 Brook Green.	Governance and ownership The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres is directly managed by AEFE.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Provide a French education with enhanced English language instruction. The primary school is accredited by the Ministry of National Education and contracted with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE); instruction follows the French national programs while aligning with British requirements through strong English teaching at all levels. The national core knowledge and skills framework is taught, focused on five domains: languages for thinking and communication; methods and tools for learning; formation of the person and the citizen; natural and technical systems; representations of the world and human activity. Programs are organized by cycles: Cycle 1 (PS–MS–GS) for early learning; Cycle 2 (CP–CE1–CE2) for fundamental learning; Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2) for consolidation; the 6ème of secondary education (6ème) is part of Cycle 3 to ease transition to secondary education. English has a privileged place: 4.5–5.5 hours per week from nursery; phonics taught from CP to CE2; English reading and writing from CE1; by CM1 students can write to persuade and inform; some sciences are taught in English; many bilingual projects and activities in English complement the regular curriculum, including in PE and other subjects. The school aims to prepare students for secondary education in French and English after CM2 and works with the AEFE inspector in London to ensure curriculum conformity.	Curriculum details The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres offers a French Curriculum aligned with the French Ministry of Education, including a British Section and two specialized tracks: the Plurilingual Section and the International Section. The plurilingual section is a curriculum allowing students to learn a wide variety of languages: German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Arabic; at the end of 2nde, a plurilingual student with a very good level of English can take the IGCSE English Language. The international section is a curriculum focused on strengthening the teaching of the English language and culture; continuing in Seconde leads to two IGCSE exams (English Language and English Literature), and continuing in Première and Terminale leads to the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). The British Section follows the English curriculum for GCSEs and A-Levels, with French as a compulsory subject at both levels. All lycée pupils receive at least three reports per year.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Physical and emotional well-being is a priority at École Jacques Prévert. The PSHE curriculum provides children with essential information about themselves and the diverse world around them, supporting self-esteem, emotional well-being, and resilience to form and maintain positive relationships. It emphasizes respect for universal rights of the child, as articulated in the UNCRC, and encourages understanding across cultures. PSHE is taught through weekly sessions using resources from Kapow and the PSHE Association, along with materials from St John's Ambulance and NSPCC, and sits alongside the EMC within the French curriculum, led by class teachers and the Designated Safeguarding Lead who know the pupils well. PSHE objectives are integrated with other subjects and reinforced through assemblies, enrichment days, and school events, linking to British Values and promoting honesty, empathy, and respectful, responsible behavior. The pastoral team, including the DSL, supports pupils' mental and emotional development and fosters a safe, inclusive climate.	Social & emotional learning The British Section provides GCSEs and A-Levels taught in English with personalised support. A weekly tutor-led lesson formalises progress tracking and delivers a Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme. The pastoral team, including a Pastoral Manager and assistants, oversees wellbeing and attendance, with tutors meeting students regularly to discuss progress, subject choices and university pathways. Students study a second language at GCSE (Spanish, German, Italian, Russian or Arabic), taught by native speakers, and participate in trips and exchanges to broaden horizons. The environment emphasises personal development, confidence and global citizenship.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) In the French system, EBEP stands for Elèves à Besoins Éducatifs Particuliers. There is a dedicated EBEP teacher who follows EBEP students, supports families, and is the main point of contact (refEBEP@ecoleprevert.org.uk). The EBEP referent identifies and follows students with needs (such as learning difficulties, DYS, giftedness, or disability) and coordinates assessments and support plans (PAI, PAP, PPRE, PPS or other accommodations). They collaborate with teachers to adapt teaching practices, maintain open communication with families, and organize meetings to adjust supports. They facilitate access to professionals (speech therapists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, etc.) and liaise with local services (Borough EHC plans) and with French institutions (MDPH, AEFE) to secure appropriate assistance, ensuring coherence between French arrangements and local regulation. The EBEP role centers on inclusion and the well-being of all students; if integration becomes distressing, the EBEP lead can help families find a more suitable provision.	Special educational needs (SEN) An inclusive school welcomes all students regardless of learning difficulties, medical needs, or disabilities. The Medical Centre includes a school doctor and a speech therapist; the doctor oversees the entire Lycée, conducts medical examinations, validates sports exemptions, and establishes plans for students with chronic illness (P.A.I.). In collaboration with the speech therapist, the school establishes Individualised Support Plans (P.A.P.) and may arrange exam accommodations. Some pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) funded by the local authority and receive appropriate support. Some French infrastructures (e.g., ULIS) are not offered abroad, and related supports (AVS) may be funded by families or AEFE grants.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English instruction complements the strong French education with high standards in English. The program provides an excellent English curriculum with a balanced focus on poetry, formal letters, narrative writing, and persuasive writing. Phonics is taught systematically from CP to CE2; in CP, Story Time Phonics teaches reading and writing, and sciences and language concepts are taught in English alongside French teaching colleagues. From CE1 to CE2, students study using Read, Write, Inc, and geography and sciences are taught with French teachers to support a bilingual program; in CM1 and CM2, pupils write for persuasion and information, using figurative devices such as metaphors. All children listen to and read a wide range of texts, with ability-based grouping from CP onward to tailor learning, and home learning to consolidate progress. Many students join the international section of Lycée Français Charles-de-Gaulle, while a large number enter the British section in secondary; the anglophone department is led by Elisabeth Lowery (Head of English) and Claire Weber (DSL for protection, climate, and PSHE).	English as an additional language The British Section delivers English-language GCSEs and A-Levels within the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and supports 220 pupils with personalised targets and a tutor-led PSHE programme. Students from English-speaking backgrounds study alongside a bilingual context and are expected to engage with French as a compulsory part of the curriculum. A second language is studied at GCSE, with options including Spanish, German, Italian, Russian and Arabic, taught by native speakers. The section is integrated as a school within the Lycée, with daily language immersion and language-monitoring to develop reading, speaking and writing in both languages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental well-being is a core aspect of PSHE at the school. The curriculum aims to develop knowledge, self-esteem, emotional well-being, and resilience to help pupils lead happy, healthy lives now and in the future. It includes a strong focus on emotional regulation, with Zones of Regulation used in Early Years to support emotional management. PSHE objectives are embedded across the curriculum and reinforced through assemblies, enrichment days, and school events. The school emphasizes supportive relationships and a climate that fosters emotional development, with a dedicated pastoral framework and DSL to oversee safeguarding and well-being.	Mental wellbeing A pastoral team oversees student well-being and attendance; wellbeing is integrated into the programme. The medical department provides mental health support as part of student care. Mental Health Week 2025 featured activities such as a Fitness Challenge, a debate on destigmatising mental health, writing and mandala workshops, a sensory tools workshop, a Words to Lift You Up activity, a meditation introduction and a Chill Club for quiet recreation. The school publishes monthly safeguarding and wellbeing communications led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safety is everyone's concern at the school; every pupil has the right to live without fear of violence. The safeguarding policy defines how parents, staff, and school leaders respond to concerns about a child. Claire Weber is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Bleuenn Morvan is the Deputy Safeguarding Lead and headteacher. If a child is worried, contact the safeguarding team at 020 7602 6871. The school maintains a strong safeguarding culture and an open-door policy for parents and children to discuss safeguarding concerns.	Safeguarding The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Colette Shulver, and monthly safeguarding newsletters are published. The school is committed to inclusive education and welcomes all students irrespective of difficulties; French guidelines and AEFE circulars guide support, though some French infrastructures (ULIS) and AVS supports differ abroad. In cases of harassment, the medical and educational teams should be contacted, and resources for safeguarding and online safety are provided. The orthophoniste, school doctor and other staff maintain contact with families to support safeguarding and health, with key contacts listed on site.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Sport, arts and culture are central to the programme. Every pupil has three hours of physical education per week. In addition to on-site spaces, nearby facilities such as Masbro Centre, Brook Green and Ravenscourt Park are used to offer swimming for all classes, as well as climbing, circus, skating and acro-sport. A bike-ability week is provided for Year 6 in partnership with BikeWorks. The arts curriculum draws on London's cultural offerings and includes music and other arts, with some lessons taught in French or English.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school combines on-site provision with access to nearby venues to support sport and physical education. All pupils receive three hours of PE per week. In addition to internal spaces, activities such as swimming for all classes, climbing, circus, skating and acro-sport are offered using local facilities like Masbro Centre, Brook Green and Ravenscourt Park, with a Year 6 bike-ability week delivered in partnership with BikeWorks. The school runs inter-class athletic meetings, inter-school competitions, an annual charity run, Sports Day and a car-free day to promote active travel. Green classes are organized from kindergarten to encourage regular participation in sport.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has two libraries with over 21,000 books and magazines in French and English, making them among the richest AEFE libraries in London. The Central Document Library (BCD) is a reading hub and writers' workshop run by the librarian-teacher Evelyne Hagg and also serves as a research library with its books and computer lab. The English Library contains more than 3,500 resources and welcomes pupils from CP on Wednesday mornings under the supervision of the English librarian Hannah John.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities To meet families' needs, the school provides morning and after-school care as well as supervised study after school for CE1 to CM2. Homework Club runs from 15:30 to 17:00 (CE1–CM2) in the main building. Morning Club runs from 8:00 to 8:50, and After School Club runs from 15:30 to 17:00 (and 17:00 to 18:00 on selected days) in the main building, with Holy Trinity (PS–GS) sessions from 15:15 to 16:50 and 16:50 to 17:50. Booking is via SchoolBuddy and School Gateway, with fees per session. The school also offers a range of clubs run by APÉEF (the parent association).	Extra curricular facilities Multidisciplinary extracurricular activities include sport, theatre, cinema, visual arts, music, clubs, journalism, coding and ecology.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Children have thrived here since 1974. Jacques Prévert is one of the first French schools in London. At its founding it welcomed 81 pupils; today more than 260 pupils attend. The idea of creating a second French establishment in London emerged in the 1970s. When a French real estate agent found a building for sale at 59 Brook Green, the French Chamber of Commerce in London mobilized to create a dedicated trust to acquire it, and the school opened in 1974 for £300,000. In 1994, on its 20th anniversary, the school became Jacques Prévert, named after the famous French poet; the plaque in front of the main entrance on Brook Green is still there. The historic building, formerly The High House, is a Victorian building that once housed St Paul's School boarders. In 1989, major work improved facilities, including a library, a music room, and an external staircase, and the second interior staircase was removed to enlarge classrooms. Since then, regular renovations have continued to improve the well-being of children and learning conditions. Today the school hosts 260 pupils and about 40 adults (teachers, administrative staff, and other facilitators) and is recognized for the quality of its educational model. The school balances high standards with attention to each pupil's welfare from the early years to CM2, as evidenced by the latest Ofsted inspection and generations of pupils who continue their education in secondary schools of their choice.	History The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres was founded in 1915 on Buckingham Palace Road by Marie d'Orliac, with Marie Bohn directing the girls' lycée and Henri-Jacques Proumen directing the boys' lycée. It closed in 1919 and reopened in 1920 at 1-7 Cromwell Gardens in the buildings of the Institut Franais, with Therese Oakeshott leading the girls and Emile Audra leading the boys. In 1926 the Lyce9es merged into one co-educational school under Therese Oakeshott as head. It moved to Queensberry Way in 1936, received UK Board of Education recognition in 1937, and was inaugurated in 1939 by Albert Lebrun; during World War II it was evacuated to Cambridge in 1939-40 and later reopened in South Kensington in 1945. The centenary was celebrated in 2015 with Anne, Princess Royal.
Community	Community The school has a family atmosphere and maintains a relationship of trust and respect with parents. It collaborates closely with other AEFE institutions in London through the Embassy's cultural services and the National Education Inspector based in London for pedagogical matters. Parents are present at several levels: in the management committee that handles administrative and financial governance with elected representatives on the school council, and in the APEEF, which organizes many after‑school clubs and events that punctuate school life throughout the year.	Community The LFCG community is active across cultural and educational events. The annual Gala for the LFCG Families Charity Fund raises funds for families experiencing financial difficulties, with the support and participation of the Parents Association (APL). A rich calendar includes the Arabic Language Festival, the Career Forum (Forum des me9tiers), the Talent Show, and the Slam with Ms Selam, alongside a wide range of clubs and associations such as Justice au C53ur. Open Days across all sites warmly welcome prospective families, reflecting an engaged, multinational school community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Jacques Prévert features a dedicated parental governance. The school is AEFE‑affiliated, but it is also an independent, parent‑run association. Parents participate at multiple levels: the management committee (administers the school's finances with elected representatives on the school council, which deliberates on life at school and major pedagogical orientations), and the APEEF, which partners with the school to run numerous after‑school clubs and events. The management committee operates as a British charity, a non‑profit governed by volunteer parents, whose mission is to manage the school's administrative and financial affairs in the best interests of families. The school council is a formal consultative body with decision‑making powers, bringing together representatives of the school community to advise on life, internal regulations, and the school project. In addition to these two central bodies, AEFE provides program homologation and pedagogical guidance, the APEEF complements after‑school cultural, linguistic, and sports offerings and supports the school through its events calendar, and the conseil des élèves gives CE1–CM2 pupils a voice in school life and democratic practice.	Parent teacher association The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle in London is governed in part by parent involvement through the Parents Association (APL) and ACE-LFL, which connect with the school through elected parent representatives. The APL collaborates with the CIO to organise events such as the Forum des Me9tiers, and participates in fundraising activities including the Gala, which is supported by the APL. Parents can communicate with the school through the APL and ACE-LFL, and parent representatives sit on class councils and on the school council.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Directed study sessions are offered to CE1–CM2 pupils after school from 15:30 to 16:30, with an optional extension to 17:00. There are two formulas: a 16:30 exit at £9.50 per session and a 17:00 exit at £11.50 per session. Reservations must be made in advance via the SchoolGateway app, and places are limited to 35 pupils. Morning club runs 8:00–8:50 and after-school club runs 15:30–17:00, with sessions including cultural, recreational, or sports activities; unbooked sessions incur a £10 charge.	Academic & intellectual Maths Club is open to students from Year 7 to Year 13 and covers mathematical topics beyond the school curriculum. It supports SAMI, a charity that promotes quality maths education in Africa, and volunteers have joined Maths Camps in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and Ethiopia. The History and Geography Club introduces Year 12 and Year 13 students to the method of historical analysis through prize competitions and explores geography via related book prizes, with discussions on international affairs in preparation for Model United Nations (MUN) at the International School of London. A Latin/Greek and Classics preparation workshop supports translation and classical studies at the higher level.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school runs more than 20 after-school clubs through the APEEF association, covering sports, culture, and the arts. Sports clubs include football, tennis, handball, karate, dance, and yoga. Cultural activities include English, a science club, and choir, while artistic workshops, a cooking club, and a chess club are also offered. Clubs are run by parent volunteers under the supervision of APEEF.	Arts & creative Chorale welcomes around a hundred pupils each year and performs at school concerts and Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Terminale music option and a classical orchestra. The Creative Writing Club offers a space to learn new writing skills, share your work with others, and have fun. ART & CRAFTS CLUB provides time to use your hands and create DIY projects. Les Passeurs d'Histoire provides a quiet space to explore reading, discover new authors, organise writing workshops and encourage reading.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school supplements its French education with an English program of excellence. The program covers poetry, formal letters, narrative and persuasive writing, and a wide range of texts. Phonetics are taught systematically from CP to CE2, with reading and writing in English starting from CE1. From CP onward, students are grouped by skill level to tailor learning, and many pupils join the international section of Lycée Français Charles-de-Gaulle.	Cultural & language Jeunes reporters international (JRI) develops journalistic skills, including interviewing, photography, video, editing and a Web Radio studio (this workshop is limited to 30 students). Le Rond-Point is the lycée newspaper, relaunched by students in 2022, and aims to stimulate debate; members join the editorial team as journalists, illustrators, or layout artists.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school provides after-school clubs offering cultural, recreational, and sports activities. Clubs include football, tennis, handball, karate, dance, yoga, English, science club, choir, artistic workshops, cooking, and chess. Clubs are run by parent volunteers under the supervision of the APEEF.	Social & hobbies Association Sportive (AS) offers a range of sports outside school hours for leisure or competition (athletics, badminton, gymnastics, table-tennis, basketball, football, handball, kinball, volleyball); the annual subscription is £90 and there is an option to join the Kensington & Chelsea hockey team for the London Youth Games. Street Dance provides beginner and advanced levels of hip hop, breaking, locking and related styles, with up to 20 participants. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered yearly starting in Year 10, a recognised educational and sporting program that requires real commitment.
Community & service	Community & service The school supports inter-class and inter-school athletic events. There is an annual charity run to raise funds for a charitable association. The athletics and sports programs engage the school community through these events.	Community & service Justice au Coeur is a charity founded by students and teachers; it operates throughout the year with activities such as conferences, Christmas bazaars, sales and food collections to raise awareness of global inequalities. CLUB ÉCOLO engages eco-representatives to run eco-friendly projects to reduce the school's carbon footprint, and the school holds an E3D/EFE3D label for sustainable development. The school also offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award as a recognised UK program promoting service and personal development.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Model United Nations (MUN) is prepared as part of the History-Geography activities, with opportunities around January for participation at the International School of London. Le Rond-Point and JRI provide leadership and professional development through student journalism, editorial work, and media production. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award develops leadership, teamwork and resilience through a year-long program. These activities offer students leadership roles in media, debate and international affairs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing All students participate in three hours of physical education each week. The program includes swimming, and depending on level, climbing, circus, skating, and acrosport, using nearby facilities and specialists. Teaching and activities are delivered in either French or English and are complemented by a wide range of after-school clubs.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Association Sportive (AS) offers a broad range of sports after school, including athletics, badminton, gymnastics, table tennis, basketball, football, handball, kinball and volleyball, with a £90 annual subscription and a chance to join the Kensington & Chelsea hockey team for the London Youth Games. The Chorale provides regular performance opportunities and rehearsals, contributing to wellbeing and social engagement. The Instrumental Workshop invites motivated musicians to collaborate on group projects, with regular rehearsals and chances to perform. Participation in these activities supports physical health, teamwork and overall wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught: French and English as part of a bilingual program. The school is AEFE-affiliated and offers English language development integrated with the core French curriculum, with regular reading and writing in English across grades, and cross-curricular English for geography and sciences. The English department includes Ms Elisabeth Lowery (head of the English department) and Ms Claire Weber (deputy headteacher).	Language provision The British Section delivers GCSEs and A-Levels in English, with English Language and English Literature offered at GCSE. French is a compulsory part of the curriculum, including in later years where a French subject is required among the four subjects for A-Levels. A wide range of LV2 options is available (German, Spanish, Italian or Russian), with LV3 options (German, Spanish or Arabic) possible from certain years. English as Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for non-native speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school complements the solid education in French with high-quality English instruction and runs a bilingual program. Geography and sciences are taught with French teachers to support a shared bilingual curriculum. English is taught from CP to CM2, and the English department is led by Ms Elisabeth Lowery with Ms Claire Weber as deputy headteacher. The school fosters English language and literature alongside the French curriculum. Many students join the international section of Lycée Français Charles-de-Gaulle, and the school reports a very high acceptance rate there.	Bilingual teaching The British Section delivers GCSEs and A-Levels in English. It is part of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and is located on the main South Kensington site. Students coming from English schools do not need to be fluent in French, but must demonstrate interest and proficiency in the language, as it forms a compulsory part of the curriculum. A second language is studied at GCSE level, with options including Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, and Arabic, taught by native speakers.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs In Petite Section, children are immersed in English part-time. In MS they explore learning by investigation with themes such as People Who Help Us and Minibeasts, and in GS English is taught through classic stories and role-play. Students listen to and read regularly a wide range of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. The program uses phonics teaching, Story Time Phonics in CP and Read, Write Inc in CE1–CE2.	Immersion programs The International Section (SI) is approved by the French Education Ministry and strengthens the teaching of the English language and culture, with history and geography taught in English. It is intended for students with a very good level of English who wish to develop their knowledge of literature and civilisation. The programme leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet with International mention (DNB-I) and can be followed by the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) in the Lycée. In Year 10, the 2nde Section Internationale sits two IGCSE exams in English Language and English Literature.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. She is your point of contact throughout the registration and can guide you through the required steps. 2. The school opens an admissions campaign each year for Petite Section (30 places) and CP (14 places). For other year groups, places may be offered depending on vacancies. The campaigns are aimed at families planning to move to London for the September intake. 3. The next visit is scheduled for December 18 at 14:00; visits are limited to two adults and babies must be carried. 4. This positions the file on the waiting list. 5. Applications are processed by arrival date and by six priority groups: 1. children of staff; 2) siblings; 3) pupils from AEFE London network schools for CP; 4) pupils whose parents have previously attended; 5) pupils from French schools or AEFE network or CNED for CP; 6) other applicants by date of submission. For CP admissions, a CP admissions commission is held each year with all AEFE London network schools. 6. If a dossier is accepted, you will be notified by email and asked to pay a deposit within seven days. Paying the deposit confirms enrollment and enrollment at another AEFE London school is not possible. 7. Tuition is paid quarterly, with the annual totals published by program for 2026-2027; quarterly payments are due at least one week before the start of the new term. 8. Enrollment is for a full year; the payment and refund terms of the deposit are described in the departures regulations. 9. If no place is offered, the child is moved to the waiting list for the next year; CP typically has 14 new places each year; if you have accepted another offer, please inform the school to update waiting lists. 10. Visites de l'école are available for families with a current application for the 2026 intake; the next visit is scheduled for 18 December at 14:00 and is limited to two adults. 11.	Admissions 1. Enrollment/Inscription: Before you start, read the attached guide to avoid common mistakes. The guide presents step-by-step the pre-registration procedure, the required supporting documents, how the enrolment commissions operate, and an overview of the school from primary to high school. Pre-registration is free; the Initial Registration Fee is payable only after a place is accepted. Online platform: Pre-registration for the 2026/2027 academic year must be submitted via Skolengo. Create an account in your own name and select 'First enrolment in this school'. If you already have children enrolled, sign in and proceed through the Registrations steps. When the file is complete, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with the child's file number (PT-). Admission priority: All applications are reviewed by the enrolment committee; the order in which applications were received is not taken into account. Eligibility depends on the number of places available and the priority criteria detailed in the Admission Priority Criteria. Calendar: The calendar shows deadlines for submitting applications and the period within which decisions from the enrolment committees will be communicated. 2. Re-registration: Each year families must re-register for the following year and pay the re-registration fees. The re-registration campaign takes place in February and is announced by email to parents or legal guardians. 3. Leaving: Families leaving the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle during the school year must inform the Admissions department by email and fill out a leaving form. The primary school secretariats must also be informed of the departure. Exeat certificates are available from the last day of classes. To obtain it, Primary pupils must return all library books and settle any administrative/financial obligations; Secondary pupils must return all library books, hand back the catering and library cards, and settle any administrative/financial obligations. 4. General Rules: Payments are by bank transfer. Initial Registration Fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. The school year is divided into three terms: September–December (4 months), January–March (3 months), and April–June (3 months). Fees are due for each term attended. The dining package chosen at the start of the school year remains valid for the entire year and cannot be changed mid-year. 5. The Scholarship: La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the Consulate; it covers all children from nursery to terminale. The scholarship application for a school year is processed starting in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London's site (Conditions d'attributions) for eligibility. 6. French Government Grant: A means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate. Applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the French Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships are available to families where one parent is French. Applications are processed through the Consulat Général de France and are subject to conditions. To apply, the candidate must be French national, be registered on the register of French nationals abroad, and reside with the family in the country where the school is located. Scholarships are awarded based on resources. For dates, procedures and conditions, consult the Consulat Général de France site uk.ambafrance.org.	Scholarships La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the French Consulate; it covers all children from maternelle to terminale, and the scholarship campaign for a school year begins in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London (Conditions dattribitions) for eligibility. The French Government Grant is a means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate; applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
Waitlist	Waitlist Applications are placed on the waiting list based on date of receipt and six priority groups: staff children, siblings, pupils from AEFE London network schools for CP, pupils whose parents have previously attended, pupils from French schools or AEFE network or CNED for CP, and other applicants by date of submission. For CP admissions, an annual admissions commission is held with all AEFE London network schools. If a place is not available, the child remains on the waiting list and consideration is given as places become vacant. Families are asked to inform the school if they accept another offer so waiting lists can be updated.	Waitlist —
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