French Curriculum International Schools in Germany

French-curriculum international schools in Germany typically follow the French national curriculum and many are part of the global AEFE network, which provides curriculum continuity with schools in France and elsewhere. Teaching is primarily in French with German introduced from the early years and English commonly taught as an additional language; some sites run Franco - German bilingual streams (AbiBac) or international options that feed into the French baccalauréat (and its international variants). Fees vary widely by provider and city: private French schools in Germany commonly charge several thousand euros a year (examples in larger cities often fall roughly in the mid-four-figure range), while some state bilingual or binational programmes are publicly funded and low-cost or free. Admissions follow the German academic rhythm with the main intake in September and the usual pressure at key entry points (maternelle at age 3, CP at age 6, sixième at 11 and seconde at 15); non-French speakers are usually assessed for placement and language support and waiting lists are common at busy campuses.