Lycée Français Victor Hugo vs The European School Frankfurt

	L Lycée Français Victor Hugo Frankfurt, Germany	T The European School Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,233 - 9,472	Fees / year €4,370 - 8,358
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, German, English	Instruction language German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1949	Opened 2002
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at Gontardstr. 11, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is the Lycée Français International Victor Hugo in Frankfurt am Main. Contact: contact@lfvh.net; +49 (0)69 74 74 98 0.	Location Praunheimer Weg 126, 60439 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is in Frankfurt am Main and part of the European Schools network. The school offers education from nursery to the European Baccalaureate.
Stages	Stages The school serves Maternelle (preschool), Élémentaire (primary), Collège (lower secondary) and Lycée (upper secondary). It provides education from preschool through high school.	Stages Nursery, Primary, Secondary; European Baccalaureate.
School type	School type The school is a French international school in Frankfurt am Main and is part of the AEFE network.	School type European School (state-funded) run by the governments of EU member states.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support LFVH has an EBEP unit to support students with educational needs from kindergarten through lycée. The EBEP team includes the school director and primary teachers at the primary level, and deputy principals, lead teachers, and parent representatives at the secondary level; each pupil has at least one annual meeting with parents and the staff. The EBEP team develops plans such as PAP and PPS in collaboration with families and therapists to facilitate learning.	Additional learning support Educational Support is provided with General, Moderate and Intensive levels.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France via the AEFE network.	Country affiliation European School system supervised by the governments of the EU member states.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Nursery (N): Mon–Wed 08:25–15:05; Thu–Fri 08:25–12:50. Primary P1–P2: Mon–Wed 08:25–15:05; Thu–Fri 08:25–12:50. Primary P3–P5: Mon–Thu 08:25–15:05; Fri 08:25–12:50. Secondary: Mon–Fri 08:25–16:50. Gates: Gate A (Primary) 07:30–08:45; Gate C (Secondary/Main Building) 07:30–16:00. All buildings open for pupils from 08:05.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details In the afternoons, transport services information is provided by EuroKids; contact Transport – extra-curricular activities: office@eurokids.gmbh.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / First-registration fees (non‑refundable) - 1st child: EUR 600. - 2nd child: EUR 575. - 3rd child: EUR 550. - 4th child: EUR 525. - 5th child: EUR 500. (These first‑registration fees are explicitly stated as non‑remboursable.) Annual tuition by school level (academic year 2025–2026) - Maternelle (Vorschule): EUR 4,380 per year. - Élémentaire (Grundschule): EUR 4,510 per year. - Collège (Sekundarstufe I): EUR 5,490 per year. - Lycée (Sekundarstufe II): EUR 5,690 per year. (Annual tuition covers classroom teaching, pedagogical follow‑up, certain manuals and equipment up to 3e, certifications DSD/DELF when organised by the school, and exam administration costs where specified; catering, optional after‑school activities and some language certification registrations are not included in tuition.) Per‑term / invoice breakdown (how the school issues invoices and how annual tuition maps to each invoice period) - The school issues three school‑year invoices for tuition: 1) first invoice covering September–December (4 months), 2) second invoice covering January–March (3 months), and 3) third invoice covering April–June (3 months). - The school's published annual tuition is thus effectively apportioned over a 10‑month academic period (September–June). The table below gives the annual fee and the corresponding invoice amounts computed from the school's defined invoice periods (first invoice = 4/10 of the annual fee; second = 3/10; third = 3/10). These per‑invoice figures are calculated from the published annual tariffs and are presented as the invoice‑period amounts parents will be billed under the school's stated billing schedule. - Maternelle (EUR 4,380/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec, 4 months): EUR 1,752. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar, 3 months): EUR 1,314. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun, 3 months): EUR 1,314. - Élémentaire (EUR 4,510/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 1,804. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,353. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,353. - Collège (EUR 5,490/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 2,196. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,647. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,647. - Lycée (EUR 5,690/year): • First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 2,276. • Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,707. • Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,707. (Notes on these invoice amounts: they are the straightforward allocation of the published annual tuition across the invoice periods defined by the school; the school issues the invoices for the periods above. Parents choosing the monthly direct‑debit option will have monthly instalments scheduled according to the school's SEPA schedule.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Quarterly / invoice payments by bank transfer or online payment: invoices are issued for Sept–Dec (first invoice), Jan–Mar (second), and Apr–Jun (third); payment is due on receipt of each invoice. - Monthly automatic SEPA direct debit option: monthly debits are taken on the 15th of each month from October through June (nine direct debits); families must complete the school SEPA mandate to enrol in this option. If a SEPA debit is returned, the school may cancel the direct‑debit mandate and restrict the family to quarterly bank transfer or online payment. The SEPA mandate confirms the right to request a bank reimbursement within eight weeks of a debit where applicable under the banking rules. - The school's stated rule is that any month started is due in full ("Tout mois commencé est dû intégralement"). Annual fees are fixed for the school year. Boarding / internat - Boarding is not listed among the school's charged services in the published tariff schedule for the 2025–2026 tuition year; no boarding fees are published for this campus. Therefore no boarding fees apply. Other costs and regular additional fees - School lunch / Lunchbox service: annual flat fee EUR 180 (service enrollment; non‑proratisable). The school's cafeteria service is operated by an external provider and catering costs are not included in the published tuition. - Exam fees (charged in addition to tuition where applicable): • Diplôme national du brevet (3e candidates registered at the school): EUR 36 (school candidate). • Épreuves anticipées du baccalauréat (1re candidates): EUR 130 (school candidate). • Baccalauréat (terminale candidates): EUR 259 (school candidate). (Exam fees for external candidates or candidates from other AEFE‑network schools are higher as indicated on the tariff sheet.) - Sibling discount: a fixed annual reduction is applied for the 3rd child and subsequent children of the same family in the 2025–2026 schedule: • 3rd child: EUR 180 reduction. • 4th child: EUR 360 reduction. • 5th child: EUR 540 reduction. - School supplies, some textbooks and equipment: certain manuals and equipment are included (manuals up to 3e and selected digital resources), but parents are responsible for other supplies and for participation costs for trips, optional after‑school activities, private language certification registrations (Cambridge, HSK, etc.) and association/club fees where applicable. The school's tariff schedule specifies which services are not included in tuition and will be invoiced separately. - Uniform / sportswear: a school teamshop is available with branded sportswear and accessories; example item prices from the official team shop include polo shirts from about EUR 28–32, T‑shirts from about EUR 21–26, sweatshirts from about EUR 38–50 and jackets in the EUR 44–60 range (prices vary by model and size). These shop purchases are paid separately by families. Refund and cancellation notes (financial rules relevant to refunds) - First‑registration fees are explicitly non‑refundable. Any month begun is due in full under the school's tariff rules. The school sets tuition amounts for the school year and invoices according to the published billing periods; the SEPA mandate describes the banking right to request a reimbursement from the bank within the standard eight‑week window for authorised direct debits. Payment methods accepted - SEPA direct debit (automatic monthly collection; families complete the school SEPA mandate). - Bank transfer (virement) — the invoice provides the bank account details and parents must indicate the invoice number when transferring. - Online card payment via the school's Payline payment option ("payer via Payline" on the parent portal). (The school's invoicing and payment tutorial explains how to access invoices on the parent portal and select the payment method.)	Fee details Application fees - No separate application fee is charged. The school charges annual school fees and mandatory administrative costs as detailed below. Tuition fees (annual) by school level — School Year 2026/2027 - Nursery (Category III, first child): EUR 4,457.80 per year. - Primary (Category III, first child): EUR 6,129.55 per year. - Secondary (Category III, first child): EUR 8,358.46 per year. Sibling reductions (Category III) - 2nd child: reduction of 20% of the regular school fee. - 3rd and each further child: reduction of 40% of the regular school fee. Mandatory administrative costs and other compulsory charges (per pupil) - Insurance: EUR 5.00 (Nursery / Primary / Secondary). - Administration costs: EUR 38.00 (Nursery / Primary) and EUR 44.00 (Secondary). - Fees for books: variable (charged separately). - Lost student ID: EUR 5.00. - European Baccalaureate (BAC) exam fee: EUR 108.10 (Secondary). Billing schedule and payment terms - Parents commit to pay the full school fees for the complete school year when enrolling. A non-refundable advance payment equal to 25% of the annual school fees is due by 30 June (date set in the school's billing calendar). The remaining balance for the year is invoiced and charged after the start of the school year. Parents must quote the customer/reference number shown on their invoice when making payments. Children whose fees from the previous year are unpaid, or for whom the advance payment is not made by the stated deadline, will not be permitted to attend classes. Boarding fees - No boarding provision applies; there are no boarding fees. Other costs parents should expect - Books and materials: charged as variable costs per pupil (book lists and material costs are notified separately). - School trips, extracurricular activities, special projects or optional services may carry additional charges billed separately. - Examination-related costs (e.g., BAC exam fee listed above) and small administrative charges (lost ID, insurance) are invoiced in addition to the school fee. Refunds and withdrawal - Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the pupil leaving; the school will confirm withdrawal in writing. If a child is withdrawn during the school year, a percentage of the school fees may be reimbursed, but mandatory administrative costs and the non-refundable 25% advance payment are excluded from any reimbursement. Fee payment options and invoicing - The school issues invoices and mandatory administrative-cost invoices by email; each invoice shows a customer/reference number that must be quoted when paying. Payment is to be made using the payment details provided on the invoice; parents should follow the payment instructions on their invoice and observe the stated deadlines. Failure to pay by the deadlines noted on invoices can lead to exclusion from attendance as described above.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Dress code: Every member of the school community must wear appropriate attire. Clothing that is provocative, ostentatious, negligent, or overly revealing is not accepted. Military attire is prohibited, and beachwear such as flip-flops, very short shorts, and sleeveless tops with low necklines and thin straps are not allowed.	Uniform requirement There is no school uniform.
Food options	Food options Restaurant scolaire: Vielfalt Menü GmbH runs the school restaurant and cafeteria. Most meals are prepared on site in LFVH's kitchen, with daily vegetarian options and seasonal menus; the demi-pension is optional and requires enrollment, and external students may join the lunch service or bring a cold lunch via Lunchbox, with outside meals not allowed without authorization.	Food options The school has a canteen that operates during the school day and a kiosk for secondary students from 08:10 to 15:00. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 14:30. Meals are prepared by an independent catering service, and parents register online if their child will have school meals.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Governance and ownership: The LFVH is part of the AEFE network and is governed by the Conseil d'établissement, the sole decision-making body, which includes representatives from administration, parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, students, and consular representatives.	Governance and ownership The European School Frankfurt is part of the European Schools network and is jointly supervised by the governments of the EU member states; it is a state school in Germany.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details LFVH follows the French national curriculum for all levels. In middle school (6e to 3e), there are two pathways: a Dual-Language Program with German and English as second languages, and an International Program based on the Hessen curriculum with German as the first language; German-language instruction is complemented by History, Geography and Civics in German. Middle school students complete about 29 to 30 hours of compulsory lessons per week, with optional subjects available. The final middle school examination is the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). The school also welcomes students with special educational needs. In high school (Seconde, Première and Terminale), three Baccalauréat programs follow the French national curriculum with emphasis on languages, and students choose specialized subjects; educational counseling supports course and career planning, and the ADN-AEFE Study Abroad Program offers international exchanges; a Baccalauréat and Abibac (Diploma) pathway is available.	Curriculum details The European School Frankfurt offers nursery through secondary education, culminating in the European Baccalaureate. It is part of the European Schools network and provides education in a multicultural and multilingual environment. The European Baccalaureate cycle comprises the two final years of secondary education (S6 and S7). The school follows the European Schools language policy, assigning a dominant language (L1) at enrolment and providing instruction in official EU languages through mother tongue sections and vehicular language sections.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results LFVH reports a 100% pass rate in the Baccalauréat, with around 90% of graduates earning honors.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates take the European Baccalaureate, which is recognized for admission to universities in member countries; there are official arrangements for equivalence between the European Baccalaureate and the upper secondary leaving certificates of national schools.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school has a High Potential Policy to identify and support students with high potential abilities.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a Vie scolaire team led by the Conseiller Principal d'Éducation (CPE) and an assistant, plus several education assistants who support students in collège and lycée. The Vie scolaire is the first point of contact for parents regarding their children's schooling at the middle and high school levels, and is the main contact for students outside class hours. Its main missions include monitoring absences and delays, supervising students inside and outside the building, ensuring student safety and enforcing the internal rules, and supporting students both in groups and individually in collaboration with the teaching staff. The Vie scolaire engages in ongoing dialogue with parents to support students' learning and well‑being. The school day runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Contacts for Vie scolaire are Christophe Lopes (CPE) and Cécile Ramos (Assistant CPE) with their email addresses.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school meets the educational needs of students with special educational needs from kindergarten through lycée. An EBEP unit coordinates support at both levels, with the school principal and senior staff at the primary level and vice principals and lead teachers at the secondary level, together with parent representatives. Each student has at least one yearly meeting with parents and the involved teaching team. The EBEP and teaching staff inform and guide families, detect difficulties, and facilitate contact with medical professionals to identify underlying causes of persistent learning challenges. The school fosters a trustful link between teachers, families and therapists, and develops personalized compensation plans such as PAP (Plan d'accompagnement personnalisé) and PPS (Projet personnel de scolarisation) in coordination with teachers, families and therapists. Families of pupils with special educational needs receive ongoing support, and there is a collaboration with Dys à Francfort for additional family assistance.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches French, German, English, Spanish, Chinese and Latin. Language learning is adapted to meet students' needs and to leverage their linguistic abilities, supported by cultural outings, study trips abroad, exchanges with local schools, and the AEFE network. Certifications include Deutsches Sprachdiplom for German and Cambridge English Assessments for English, as well as DELF Prim and DELF Scolaire for French as a foreign language. For non‑francophone students, FLESCO (Français Langue de scolarisation) is offered, along with DELF Prim in CM1/CM2 (A2) and DELF Scolaire in 3e (B1). From 5e, students choose between Spanish and Mandarin (Chinese), and Latin is optional from 5e. In the lycée, students can pursue Abibac and the LCA track (Lettres et Civilisations Allemandes) as part of advanced language preparation.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the Vie scolaire framework, which accompanies students in both collège and lycée and provides guidance and support beyond class time. The CPE and assistants work with students on group and individual matters, addressing personal concerns and behavior as part of daily school life. The Vie scolaire maintains ongoing dialogue with families and works with teachers to support students' personal and academic wellbeing. The Foyer Socio‑Éducatif (FSE) promotes social development and community involvement through projects, events, and cultural activities, contributing to a sense of belonging. Extracurricular clubs and workshops, including robotics and science events, provide opportunities for social engagement and personal growth across the school community.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safety is a priority, with Vie scolaire responsible for absence and lateness checks, student supervision inside and outside school hours, and ensuring adherence to the internal rules. The team acts as the principal point of contact for students and parents regarding safeguarding concerns and coordinates with the teaching staff as needed. The internal rules are formalized in the Reglement intérieur du Collège‑Lycée, which can be downloaded. Contacts for safeguarding and welfare include Christophe Lopes (CPE) and Cécile Ramos (Assistant CPE) with their provided emails. The school is part of AEFE and maintains partnerships with the Consulat General de France and the Hessen Ministry of Education, and it upholds a data protection policy to safeguard personal information.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview LFVH has modern learning environments and a range of facilities. The computer and media center is continually renewed, and two information and documentation centers with books and multimedia resources are available to all students. The offering is complemented by a gym, an outdoor sports field, a school canteen, and an infirmary (nurse's office).	Facilities overview The European School Frankfurt is located at Praunheimer Weg 126, 60439 Frankfurt am Main, and serves nursery through secondary education. Nursery and P1–P2 share a Modular Building, while the Primary and Secondary sections are housed in the Main Building. Canteens are located in the Nursery Modular Building, the P1–P2 Modular Building, the Primary School Building (P3–P5) and the Secondary School, with an online ordering system. A Kiosk is used by secondary pupils, staff and invited guests. The school provides a parking area with gate-based access and security arrangements; gates A, B, C, and Gate M are used for different zones and entry is managed by security staff. The library serves the Primary School with library visits by each class and offers resources in all languages taught, plus an online catalogue and a library blog.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The sports facilities include a gymnasium and an outdoor sports field.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities LFVH has modern learning environments, including a computer and media center that is continually renewed, and two information and documentation centers with books and multimedia resources available to all students.	Academic facilities The library provides picture books, fiction and non-fiction, audio-books, DVDs and magazines in all languages taught at the school and hosts readings, author events and theatre-workshops. The Primary Library Blog and the School Library Catalogue offer access to library resources. The language policy and multiple language sections reflect the school's multilingual academic environment. ICT governance is provided via an ICT charter and related policies to support teaching and learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities There are extracurricular activities and clubs, and an after-school centre (Le Petit Victor) for after-school care.	Extra curricular facilities Afternoon activities are offered to pupils and pupil transport and childminding services are available. The school runs school trips as part of its learning programme. Secondary pupils can use a Kiosk and other facilities around the school; the library hosts readings and theatre-workshops as part of extracurricular activities. The Parents' Association and EuroKids services provide additional after-school opportunities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History LFVH is a direct-managed school within the AEFE network in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a complete education from the Petite Section to Terminale with the French Baccalauréat or the Abibac double diploma. From modest beginnings in the facilities of the Institut Français, the school's buildings were inaugurated in 2002 and have since been enlarged. The programs are homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and by the state of Hesse; Ersatzschule status has applied since 2004 for the primary bilingual stream and since 2012 for the Sekundarstufe I (college), with Ausbildungsschule status since 2014. It belongs to ZECO, a network of 34 establishments in 14 countries, reflecting its international orientation.	History The European School Frankfurt opened in 2002. It was originally intended for 800-900 pupils but grew quickly, leading to extensions, containers, and a new sports hall as space remained a challenge. The school now has about 1,600 pupils and added a Spanish section in September 2018, joining the four language sections of German, English, French and Italian; SWALS are taught in all EU languages except Maltese. In consultation with the European Central Bank, Germany recognised a forecast population of 2,244 pupils by 2025, with the City of Frankfurt needing to provide a suitable site for a new building. The European School Frankfurt is described as one of the most successful schools in the European Schools system.
Community	Community Language learning is at the heart of the educational project, with multiple languages taught and exchanges, culture trips, and AEFE network connections supporting this aim. LFVH welcomes students of all nationalities, francophones or those wishing to become, and encourages contact and exchanges with students from German and international schools. On occasions of meetings, concerts, trips, conferences and sports competitions organized with its partners, the school promotes openness, sharing and exchange.	Community ESF runs a broad program of multilingual, intercultural events across language sections. Dutch Language Week is an annual celebration of the Dutch language. The school hosts author visits, such as Alice Urciuolo's reading in October 2025. It also participates in Memorie Attive: Day of Remembrance and Welcome at Lampedusa, European Day of Languages, and Erasmus Maris Week, which combine language learning with cultural and scientific exchange.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Foyer socio-éducatif (FSE) is a non-profit association created over 20 years ago with its headquarters at LFVH and run by members of the school community. Each year the FSE co-finances educational trips and outings, provides playground equipment, financially supports performances, and finances the purchase of books for the BCD. The FSE has its own budget, funded by the school festival profits, class photo sales, ad sales in the Yearbook, and the organization of cultural or sporting events within the school. It enables students to develop their sense of responsibility and collaborative action through projects and activities, with the involvement of teachers. The leadership includes President Lopes (CPE), Secretary Westerburg (teacher), and Treasurer Appel (parent).	Parent teacher association There is a Parents' Association at ESF with a board elected by parents. The December 2024 Directors' Newsletter announces the newly elected board, naming President Mr Bowles and Vice-President Ms Farkas, and thanks outgoing members for their support. The newsletter notes ongoing cooperation with the President, Vice-President and other board members in supporting school life. The association collaborates with the school on events and activities, including a year-end Christmas Concert referenced in the communications. The ESF Directors' Newsletter indicates continued engagement with the Parents' Association to advance governance and community life.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Six languages are taught at LFVH. Language learning lies at the heart of LFVH's educational approach. All programs are fully accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and by the state of Hessen. Examinations for the Baccalauréat and Abibac are conducted on site, and recent results include a 100% pass rate with honors in recent years.	Academic & intellectual The school focuses on detailed language study, intercultural exchange among students from many European countries, and the development and encouragement of scientific work. Main tuition is in the languages of the four sections—German, English, French and Italian—and students can be taught in up to four foreign languages during the Secondary School cycle. Students are regularly engaged in projects in art, music, theatre and sport and are energetically supported by their teachers.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and performing arts are part of LFVH life. The Le Foyer Socio-Éducatif funds student artistic projects and school performances, and supports arts initiatives such as visual arts and live theatre. The school hosts author visits and supports arts-focused events and performances. Clubs and ateliers provide additional creative outlets, and LFVH operates a Web Radio for student-produced audio programming.	Arts & creative Students regularly engage in projects in art, music, theatre and sport. These activities are supported by teachers.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language LFVH offers regular exchanges and sports challenges with schools in Frankfurt and the AEFE network, including events like the Semaine Olympique et Paralympique. The school hosts authors and illustrators visiting the campus, and runs European Science Slam evenings where students present concepts in multiple languages. The Franco-German Day around January 22 brings together LFVH and partner schools for sport, arts, and theatre.	Cultural & language Languages of instruction include German, English, French and Italian. The school provides teaching in the official languages of the European Union, and the dominant language for a pupil is determined at enrolment and serves as the pupil's first language in class. If no language section exists for a pupil's mother tongue/dominant language, the pupil may attend vehicular language sections and receive L1 classes as SWALS (Students Without A Language Section).
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Clubs and ateliers are offered for collège and lycée students. LFVH runs robotics contests and European Science Slam evenings, providing cross‑border collaboration and creativity. The Web Radio LFVH offers a platform for student‑produced audio programming.	Social & hobbies Students regularly engage in projects in art, music, theatre and sport, contributing to social and collaborative activities within the school.
Community & service	Community & service The Le Foyer Socio-Éducatif is a nonprofit association housed at LFVH that cofinances school trips, supports playground equipment, funds cultural events, and buys books for the CDI. It maintains a dedicated budget and supports arts and cultural activities within the school. Eco‑delegates from CM1 onward lead environmental projects and raise awareness across the LFVH community.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional LFVH provides formal student governance through the Conseil de la Vie Collégienne (CVC) in the collège and the Conseil de la Vie Lycéenne (CVL) in the lycée. The orientation program emphasizes a student‑constructed parcours, with a significant focus on information, guidance, and preparation for higher education and careers. From the third year onward, students participate in internships, meet with higher‑education representatives, and attend forums like the Carrefour des métiers; they also have access to Agora Monde resources for post‑bac planning.	Leadership & professional From the fifth secondary grade (S5), students develop skills for working life. This includes a work experience completed by students in S5 and an intensive discussion about study and job prospects.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing LFVH highlights well‑being through active student life and sport. The school participates in events such as the Semaine Olympique et Paralympique and Olympiades, with regular athletic activities and competitions. The Journée franco-allemande fosters cross‑cultural ties that include sport, arts, and theatre. These activities contribute to a vibrant, health‑oriented co‑curricular environment.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The KiVa anti-bullying program operates at the European School Frankfurt. The KiVa team coordinates primary school lessons, conducts annual KiVa events, and addresses bullying with the involvement of classroom teachers and the school psychologist. Parents are encouraged to contact the KiVa team if concerns arise. KiVa began at the school in February 2016.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision French is used as the language of schooling with FLESCO (français langue de scolarisation) support for non-francophone students. English is taught as a core language, and 3e students exceeded level B1+ on Evalangues (98%). German is part of the Abibac bilingual program, and language-related exchanges and trips include Winchester (England) and Weimar as part of the Abibac activities.	Language provision A fundamental principle is the teaching of mother tongue as first language (L1). The school provides teaching in the official languages of the European Union. It offers four language sections: German, English, French and Italian. The dominant language is determined at enrolment, and if a pupil's mother tongue section does not exist, they are enrolled in a vehicular language section and attend L1 as SWALS.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers an Abibac program (French-German bilingual track) at the lycée level. The Abibac program integrates bilingual study within the curriculum. Weimar is a trip associated with the 2e Abibac portion of the program, illustrating its bilingual European focus.	Bilingual teaching The school provides main tuition in the four language sections: German, English, French and Italian. In the Secondary School cycle, students can be taught in up to four foreign languages. This structure supports multilingual education with mother tongue taught as the first language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs During the Secondary School cycle, language study can extend to up to four foreign languages beyond the core sections. Language instruction is offered across multiple languages in the curriculum. These language studies occur alongside core subjects and language options. Learners have broad opportunities to develop language proficiency across the curriculum.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Campaign 2026-2027 runs from January 19, 2026 to March 15, 2026 for pre-registration of new students. All children aged three or more may be enrolled in the LFVH; for entry into maternelle (preschool), the child must be three years old before December 31 of the enrollment year. Children who have begun schooling in another education system must take a test to assess their level of French; depending on the results, a trial period may be considered. Procedure: 1. Online pre-registration is the first step and applies only to new students not already enrolled at LFVH for the current school year. For questions, contact: Mrs. 2. After confirmation of the pre-registration, you have 15 days to pay the first registration fees. 3. The registration becomes definitive after payment of the first registration fees. Your pre-registration request will be processed on receipt of documents that include the “dossier de préinscription” signed by the student's legal guardians. You must read and accept the financial regulations and tariffs as part of the process. Access to the online pre-registration is available via the LFVH portal.	Admissions 1. Admission follows three categories. Cat I includes children of employees of the European Central Bank, EIOPA, AMLA and other European institutions. Cat II includes children of employees of other European institutions and companies that have signed a financing agreement with the ESF, admitted with priority if places are available after Cat I. Cat III covers private enrolments and is admitted upon availability. 2. Enrolment for school year 2025/2026 runs from 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025; late registrations for the French, Italian and Spanish sections extend to 31 May 2025 in exceptional cases. Decisions on enrolment are sent out in April 2025 at the latest. 3. Applications must be complete in original form and signed by both legal guardians, with all accompanying documents. Accompanying documents may be provided as copies; originals are not required. Documents must be in German, English or French, with certified translations if necessary. For enrolments in Cat I and II, an employer confirmation must be attached. 4. The school does not keep a waiting list. Only applications for the next school year are accepted. During the school year, applications are considered only for Cat I or Cat II if pupils are not enrolled in Frankfurt. 5. Cat III private enrolments are admitted upon availability. The Enrolment Policy governs Cat III admissions and the overall process. 6. For school year 2026/2027, enrollment forms will be on the website as of 1 December 2025 and the enrolment period expires on 28 February 2026. Applications during the school year are considered only for Cat I and Cat II for pupils not enrolled in Frankfurt. The decision to enroll Cat II or Cat III pupils follows class size and room capacity, with priority order: Cat I first, then siblings, then Cat II with contracts, then pupils from other European Schools.
Scholarships	Scholarships AEFE scholarships are available for children of French nationality residing in Germany who are enrolled at LFVH. Families must file their scholarship application with the Consulate General of France in Frankfurt, without waiting for enrollment confirmation, otherwise they will not be eligible for the scholarship for the school year. Eligibility criteria include being French nationals, registered with the Consulate as French abroad, residing in the consular district with their family, and being enrolled at LFVH (from kindergarten through lycée) and at least 3 years old in the calendar year of the start of the school year. Applications are submitted through the Scolaide portal (scolaide.aefe.gouv.fr). The scholarship must be renewed each year. The LFVH calendar notes that a first meeting of the Scholarships Committee (CCB) takes place in spring to review renewals and first-time applications, and a second consular meeting in autumn reviews late-arriving families and those whose financial situation has worsened during the year. For difficulties or additional information, contact consular services; documents may be downloadable from the consulate site.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not keep a waiting list.
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