Ecole Marie d'Orliac vs Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres

	E Ecole Marie d'Orliac London, United Kingdom	L Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £10,096 - 15,460	Fees / year £8,413 - 17,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 10 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 450	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 28	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1915
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Marie d'Orliac is situated in the pleasant Parsons Green area, in the heart of Fulham, London. The address is 60 Clancarty Road, London SW6 3AA. The school welcomes children aged 3 to 10 years, from Petite Section to CM2.	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 Nursery and Primary (ages 3-10).	Stages Nursery & Primary; Collège (Year 7/10); Lycée (Year 11/13); British Section
School type	School type —	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 British and French; In the Fulham Bilingual section, each class has 28 pupils: 14 from Holy Cross (the English school) and 14 registered by the Lycée Français.	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 France (AEFE network)	Country affiliation Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / initial registration fees - Initial registration fee (per pupil): - Nursery (Petite Section): GBP 1,500 (no VAT). - Pre-primary, Primary, Collège, Lycée and British Section: GBP 1,800 (including VAT where applicable). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term totals) — Marie d'Orliac relevant rows (All amounts shown are the total including VAT where applicable. Term breakdown follows the school's three-term calendar: Term 1 = Sept–Dec, Term 2 = Jan–Mar, Term 3 = Apr–Jun.) - Nursery (Petite Section — applies to André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac / South Kensington): - Annual: GBP 13,484. - Term 1: GBP 5,394. Term 2: GBP 4,045. Term 3: GBP 4,045. - Pre-primary (MS & GS) — English-intensive bilingual (French curriculum): - Annual: GBP 13,410. - Term 1: GBP 5,362.80. Term 2: GBP 4,023.60. Term 3: GBP 4,023.60. - Pre-primary (MS & GS) — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual: GBP 15,459.60. - Term 1: GBP 6,183.60. Term 2: GBP 4,638.00. Term 3: GBP 4,638.00. - Primary (elementary) — English-intensive bilingual (French curriculum): - Annual: GBP 10,297.20. - Term 1: GBP 4,119.60. Term 2: GBP 3,088.80. Term 3: GBP 3,088.80. - Primary (elementary) — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual: GBP 12,556.80. - Term 1: GBP 5,023.20. Term 2: GBP 3,766.80. Term 3: GBP 3,766.80. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school year is divided into three accounting terms (Sept–Dec; Jan–Mar; Apr–Jun). Annual fees are split into the three term amounts shown above and invoiced termly. - Any term that has started is due in full. Re-registration and initial-registration fees must be paid as required by the admissions timetable. - Payments are made by bank transfer; the school's bank details are shown on each invoice and the invoice number must be used as the payment reference. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable at Marie d'Orliac; the school operates as a day primary campus. School meals, catering and related charges (Marie d'Orliac) - Annual school meals (MdO): GBP 982 (VAT exempt). - Term 1 meal fee: GBP 392. Term 2: GBP 295. Term 3: GBP 295. - The school issues meal subscriptions as an annual package valid for the whole year; the chosen meal regime cannot be changed mid-year except in specific, documented circumstances. No refunds are issued for missed meals due to teacher absence, staff strikes, school trips or inclement weather. Meal card replacement fee: GBP 5. Other fees and routine charges (examples and per-term amounts where shown) - Examination enrollment fees (VAT exempt): typical amounts shown are GBP 20, GBP 70, GBP 135 depending on the exam. - Common Application (US university) processing fee: GBP 960 (total incl. VAT as shown). Additional per-application surcharge for non-standard procedures: GBP 120 (total incl. VAT). - Supervision / wraparound services (examples): - Wix pack-lunch supervision (example shown): Term 1: GBP 137; Term 2: GBP 55; Term 3: GBP 41 (site-specific service). - Before-school supervision (South Kensington example): Term 1: GBP 295; Term 2: GBP 119; Term 3: GBP 88. - Small administrative replacements and incidentals: pupil meal card replacement GBP 5; replacement pupil liaison book GBP 5; replacement key GBP 10.80 (incl. VAT where indicated). Refunds and cancellations - Initial registration fees (Droits de première inscription) are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal and are not deductible from tuition fees. - Any term started is chargeable in full. - No refunds for school meal charges are issued for absences caused by teacher absence, strikes, school trips or weather; the annual dining package is valid for the year and is therefore not refundable except in specific, documented cases (medical certificate, confirmed professional transfer or transfer to/from another AEFE member school as defined by the school's rules). Accepted payment methods and VAT treatment - Payments are accepted by bank transfer only; bank details and the required payment reference are printed on each invoice. VAT at 20% is applied to tuition and other taxable services where indicated; school meals and certain examination fees are VAT-exempt and are shown as such. Notes on terminology used in the fee schedule - PS = Petite Section (nursery). MS = Moyenne Section; GS = Grande Section (pre-primary levels). - “English-intensive bilingual (French curriculum)” refers to the French curriculum with increased English instruction; “50/50 bilingual (double curriculum)” refers to a split timetable delivering both curricula. Amounts above correspond to the published fee schedule for the 2026–2027 school year and the school's stated billing rules and ancillary charges.	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; before- and after-school care is not offered.	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 —	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 Owned by the French government and governed by AEFE (Agence de l'Enseignement Français e0 l'Etranger); part of Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres; Marie d'Orliac is one of its primary schools.	Governance and ownership The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres is directly managed by AEFE.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The primary school Marie d'Orliac is located in the Parsons Green area in Fulham. It welcomes children aged 3 to 10, from Petite Section to CM2. It follows the AEFE educational project, which emphasizes linguistic diversity, cultural openness, engagement, and the essential values for the future citizens of its pupils. English teaching is coordinated by Ms Cerian Maraviglia across all Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle primary sites; four English teachers deliver instruction at Marie d'Orliac. From Nursery to Year 2 English is 3 hours per week; from Year 3 to Year 6 English is 3 hours plus 1 hour of DNL (Discipline Non Linguistique) taught in English, with DNL subjects such as History, Geography, Sciences, and Sports. DNL subjects follow the French curriculum but are taught in English.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school follows the AEFE educational project, which places central emphasis on linguistic diversity, openness to cultures, engagement, and values essential to future citizens.	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) —	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 teaching is coordinated across all Lycée Français primary sites by Madame Cerian Maraviglia, with four English teachers at Marie d'Orliac Primary School.	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 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 —	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.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Marie d'Orliac Primary School is located in Parsons Green, in the heart of Fulham. It is one of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle London's three primary annexes, along with André Malraux and Wix, the main site being in South Kensington. The Fulham Bilingual program has classes of 28 pupils per class, with 14 from Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and 14 from the Lycée Français. Four English teachers are responsible for English at Marie d'Orliac Primary School. The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle London is governed by AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). The school is multilingual and multicultural, with 41 nationalities and a broad language offering including French and English.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers French, bilingual, and British curricula. The school is multilingual and multicultural, with 41 nationalities represented. The program is multidisciplinary, including sport, theatre, cinema, arts, music, journalism, coding, and ecology. The school provides opportunities for international exchanges and educational trips. Language instruction includes French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Clubs and associations support student life. Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered. The Open to the World approach includes multilingual and multicultural experiences and international trips. Primary School Councils involve representatives of administration, teachers, parents and pupils.	Extra curricular facilities Multidisciplinary extracurricular activities include sport, theatre, cinema, visual arts, music, clubs, journalism, coding and ecology.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Marie d'Orliac Primary School is the Fulham campus of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres. It is one of four primary schools within the Lycée, alongside South Kensington, André Malraux (Ealing) and Wix (Clapham). The Lycée is governed by AEFE. Marie d'Orliac is located in Parsons Green, Fulham, at 60 Clancarty Road, London SW6 3AA. The school participates in the Fulham Bilingual programme, a partnership with Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, with bilingual classes that integrate French and English.	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 community is multilingual and multicultural, with 41 nationalities represented and a range of languages taught (French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek). There are international exchanges and educational trips that broaden students' horizons. School life includes active parental involvement through a primary School Council with parent representation, and through the parent associations APL and ACE-LFL.	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 There is a primary School Council with representatives from management, teachers and parents, meeting at least once per term. Parents can engage via the parent associations APL and ACE-LFL; the council accommodates input from both parents and students through elected representatives.	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 Marie d'Orliac provides multilingual education with French and English instruction delivered by two teachers (one French, one English) working in close partnership. The curriculum supports bilingual and multilingual learning across subjects. The program is multidisciplinary, spanning sport, theatre, cinema, visual arts, music, journalism, coding and ecology. The school offers exchanges and international trips to broaden pupils' horizons.	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 Arts and theatre are integral to Marie d'Orliac, with opportunities in theatre, cinema, visual arts and music. CE2 pupils take part in theatre projects and performances as part of the school's creative program. For example, CE2 pupils performed Shakespeare plays on the Shaw Theatre stage as part of the Shakespeare School Festival. Additional arts activities include creative projects and exhibitions as part of school life.	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 teaches French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek, reflecting a multilingual approach. It hosts 41 nationalities within its community, with exchanges and international trips to foster intercultural understanding. Language and culture are integrated across the curriculum through multilingual instruction and international experiences.	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 There are clubs and associations at Marie d'Orliac, covering a range of interests including journalism, coding and ecology. The school's student life includes the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program. These activities complement classroom learning and encourage peer engagement and initiative.	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 Community life is supported through school and parent associations and collaborative activities across the four primary schools. The network includes school councils and parent associations that help shape life at the school. The school emphasises communal involvement and volunteering as part of its broader education.	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 Primary School Councils involve pupil representatives who participate in school life and governance. Class-level tutors and school leaders coordinate with parents and students, and council structures extend to school-wide governance. Students have opportunities to practice leadership and participate in decision-making through these councils.	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 The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach that includes sport, theatre, cinema, arts, music and ecology. Outdoor education and field trips are part of the programme, including CE2 trips to the Chilterns featuring climbing, abseiling, archery, team challenges, and outdoor observation and survival activities.	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 include French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek. The school operates a multilingual program as part of its Open to the World philosophy. The Open to the World framework emphasizes multilingualism, multiculturalism with 41 nationalities represented, and international exchanges.	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 Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London offers French, bilingual, and British curricula. An international teaching team provides personalized support to help students succeed academically and personally. The environment is welcoming and supports personal development and well-being.	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 The school is multilingual, teaching French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek. It is multicultural, with 41 nationalities represented, offering exchanges and international trips. Multidisciplinary activities include sport, theatre, cinema, arts, music, clubs, journalism, coding and ecology.	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 1) Read the attached guide before assembling your child's dossier to understand the pre-registration process. The guide explains the step-by-step pre-registration procedure, the documents required (pièces justificatives), how the placement commissions operate, and provides an overview of the school structures from primary to secondary. The guide helps prevent errors that could slow down or invalidate the process. 2) Pre-registration is free; the payment of the First Enrollment Fee (DPI) is due only after a place is accepted. The DPI is not payable until a place is confirmed. 3) An online admissions platform is used to manage the process and submit the pre-registration and supporting documents. 4) Fees and financial terms are outlined in the admissions sections: the DPI and tuition-related payments have specific timelines and rules. 5) 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 or partially attended. 6) The dining package chosen at the start of the school year is valid for the entire year and cannot be changed. 7) Scholarships and financial aid are described in the admissions materials: the “bourse scolaire” is an aid to schooling available to French families applying via the Consulate, subject to resources; the scholarship campaign runs from February of the preceding school year, and families are advised to consult both the Lycée site and the Consulate site to meet deadlines. Mobility scholarships are funded by the French Education Ministry for students wishing to study for a year at a French establishment abroad (including London); to apply, a student in seconde or première should contact the head of their current lycée for full details (type of dossier, required documents, and procedure calendar).	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 Bourse scolaire: A scholarship can be awarded to French families who apply to the Consulate, subject to resources; it covers all children from maternelle to terminale. The scholarship campaign for a school year runs from February of the preceding year; families should consult both the Lycée site and the Consulate site to meet deadlines. Mobility scholarships: Each year, the French Ministry of Education funds mobility scholarships for students who wish to spend a school year at a French establishment abroad, including London. To apply, a student in seconde or première must contact the head of their current lycée; they will be given all necessary information (types of dossiers, documents to attach, and the calendar).	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.
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