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Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Vitacura

Chile, Santiago

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1959
Bus Service No
Part of
Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Santiago, Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a Franco-Chilean AEFE-affiliated lycée with campuses, Vitacura and Chamisero, serving children from kindergarten to Terminale. It offers a French curriculum homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of AEFE, which coordinates pedagogy and staff development abroad; it is also a Chilean school under a MINEDUC decree allowing the French system within Chile's framework, so curricula from both countries are observed. More than 3,200 students study in a bilingual, bicultural environment designed to develop each pupil's talents while supporting their needs. The educational project rests on four axes: multilingual education; excellence and student success; formation of 21st-century citizens; and a pedagogy of innovation. The campuses host Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) libraries with E-Sidoc catalogs. After-school activities (APE) and student governance foster participation, diversity, and well-being. A humanist approach underpins the education, emphasizing cultural diversity and enrichment worldwide.

This campus is part of Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Av. Luis Pasteur 5418, 7630599 Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile

The Essentials

Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Vitacura has 200 pupils, instruction in French, Spanish.

Location
The school is located in Santiago, Chile, in the Vitacura district. The address is Av. Luis Pasteur 5418, Vitacura, Santiago. The postal box is Casilla 94, 763-0000. The contact email is direction@lafase.cl.

Stages
The school provides 15 levels of instruction from Petite Section through Terminale, including Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section, CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2, Sixième, Cinquième, Quatrième, Troisième, Seconde, Première, Terminale.

Type
The school is a private Franco-Chilean AEFE-affiliated lycée with two campuses in Vitacura and Chamisero.

Additional learning support
The school implements personalized support plans (PAP) in line with AEFE guidelines.

Country affiliation
AEFE-affiliated

Bus service
The school offers a school transport service with two campuses; transport is provided by authorized transport operators. Bus tickets are issued by Vida Escolar for Vitacura students, and by the primary school secretariat for Chamisero students. There are formal regulations governing school transport.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is mandatory from CP to 4th grade from the first day of school. Preschoolers may wear everyday clothes, but costumes are not allowed unless directed by the school. Students from 9th to 12th grade may wear civilian clothes but must be neat and modest, in line with secularism and political-ideological neutrality. A new sports uniform has been approved and will be required from March 2026, with full adoption by March 2028.

Food Options
Food is served by Mediterránea Group, an international food-service company. Ticket purchases are through Mediterránea Educ a; For information and ticket purchases, contact soporte.educa@mediterranea-group.cl or call 964251282 (Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:00).

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is administered by the non-profit Corporation ‘Corporación educacional Alianza francesa de Santiago'. The governing bodies are the Proviseur (principal), the Board of Directors, and the General Assembly of Members. The AEFE coordinates and supports the school as part of its network. The school operates on two campuses, Vitacura and Chamisero.
Fees
Application / Admissions processing fees

- New family application (processing) fee: 2 UF (non‑refundable).
- Application fee for candidates who already have a sibling at the school: 0.5 UF (non‑refundable).

Entrance / first‑time admission fee (Cuota de incorporación)

- First‑time admitted pupil: 100.05 UF (one‑off, non‑refundable).
- For children with siblings already enrolled: 70 UF (one‑off).

Annual enrollment fee (Matrícula)

- Enrollment fee: 14.5 UF per pupil (must be paid in full by the dates set by the school; payment confirms the place).

Tuition (school fees) — 2026 reference values and payment rhythm

- Tuition is equal for all classes and levels; monthly reference amounts for 2026 for new families are: 19.05 UF (first child), 17.52 UF (second child), 16.00 UF (third child), 14.48 UF (fourth child). These monthly amounts are payable in nine monthly instalments (March to November).
- Annual totals (inference: monthly × 9) for those 2026 reference monthly amounts are: 171.45 UF (first child), 157.68 UF (second child), 144.00 UF (third child), 130.32 UF (fourth child). These annual totals are calculated from the published monthly reference figures.

Legacy / 2025 tariff bands (where different family‑entry categories apply)

- Families continuously enrolled up to 2018 (2025 figures): annual tuition and equivalent monthly (9 instalments) — First child: 163.65 UF (annual) / 18.18 UF (monthly); Second child: 150.56 UF / 16.73 UF; Third child: 137.47 UF / 15.27 UF; Fourth child: 124.38 UF / 13.82 UF; Fifth child: 111.28 UF / 12.36 UF.
- Families enrolled from 2019 onward (2025 figures): annual tuition and monthly (9 instalments) — First child: 171.44 UF (annual) / 19.05 UF (monthly); Second child: 157.72 UF / 17.52 UF; Third child: 144.01 UF / 16.00 UF; Fourth child: 130.29 UF / 14.48 UF; Fifth child: 116.55 UF / 12.95 UF.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition billing rhythm: nine monthly instalments, March through November (equal monthly payments).
- Enrollment (matrícula) must be paid in full by the deadlines set by the school to confirm the place; the matrícula is payable in full regardless of the date of registration.
- APE (after‑school / extra‑curricular activities) fees are billed and paid per semester; invoices are issued in the first week of April for the semester and payment is via Schoolnet or at the finance office.

Boarding

- No boarding fees are listed; the school operates as day campuses (Vitacura and Chamisero). (No boarding programme or boarding tariff is provided in the school financial documents consulted.)

Other costs / typical additional fees

- Activities péri‑éducatives (APE) — semester rates (2026): Maternelle GS (with lunch): 8 UF (first or second APE) / 7 UF (from 3 APE); Maternelle GS combined with Le Petit Prince: 7 UF; Basic and Secondary: 6 UF (first or second APE) / 5.5 UF (from 3 APE); All sports branches (Ramas): 7 UF per semester. Payment is semestral.
- School uniform: uniform is mandatory from CP to 4ème; sports kit and specific branded items are required and sold via approved suppliers listed by the school (several local uniform suppliers are named). No fixed uniform price list is published in the school fee documents.
- CPA (Parent Association) membership fee: 1 UF annual option appears as a payable item during registration processes.
- Costs for specific trips, exams, special projects or optional services (transport, canteen, special trips to France, materials, certain workshops) are billed separately when applicable; APE and certain optional services have their own published rates.

Refunds and non‑refundables

- The application processing fee (2 UF or 0.5 UF for sibling applicants) is non‑refundable.
- The entrance / first‑time admission fee (Cuota de incorporación) is non‑refundable.
- The enrollment (matrícula) must be paid in full by the dates set; late or missed payment deadlines risk the place being considered vacant.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes

- Online payments via Webpay (card) are accepted for admissions and other fees.
- Schoolnet (Schoolnet / Colegium) online platform is used for invoicing and payments (including APE and instalment billing).
- PAT (Pago Automático con Tarjeta) and PAC (Pago Automático de Cuentas) are used for automatic card or account debit for monthly instalments.
- In‑person payments are accepted at the finance office during published opening hours. Proof of payment should be sent to finanzas@lafase.cl when required. For payments in other currencies, fees are calculated using the UF value on the day of payment; the school notes the use of the official UF value and applicable exchange rates for foreign‑currency payments.

Notes on amounts and calculation

- The school quotes fees in UF (Unidad de Fomento). Some published figures are shown as monthly instalments (9 instalments); annual totals can be derived by multiplying the monthly instalment by nine (this annual multiplication is a numeric calculation based on the published monthly instalments).

Summary of the most relevant numeric figures (UF)

- Application (new family): 2 UF; sibling applicant: 0.5 UF.
- Entrance (Cuota de incorporación): first admission 100.05 UF; sibling admission 70 UF.
- Enrollment (Matrícula): 14.5 UF per pupil.
- Tuition 2026 monthly reference (new families): 19.05 UF (1st), 17.52 UF (2nd), 16.00 UF (3rd), 14.48 UF (4th) — paid in 9 instalments March–November. Annual totals inferred by multiplying monthly × 9 result in approximately 171.45 UF (1st), 157.68 UF (2nd), 144.00 UF (3rd), 130.32 UF (4th).
- APE (semester): ranges by level (maternelle GS 7–8 UF; básica/secundaria 5.5–6 UF; ramas 7 UF per semester).
Academics

Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Vitacura teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Lyce9e Antoine de Saint-Exupe9ry of the Alliance Frane7aise de Santiago is an international, multilingual school with two campuses, Vitacura and Chamisero, enrolling more than 3,200 students from kindergarten to Terminale. It offers a French curriculum accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE, which coordinates and funds staff through subsidies and scholarships. It is also a Chilean school under MINEDUC decree that allows the French education system to operate within the framework of the Chilean public education policy, so curricula from both countries are observed. The educational project centers on four main axes: multilingual education; excellence and student success; formation of 21st-century students and citizens; and a dynamic of pedagogical innovation. The French educational model rests on both academic rigor and the well-being and development of students; from a young age, children are welcomed by intercultural, multilingual teams and follow an educational path that elevates their talents while closely supporting each student as needed; more than a language, French schools share a humanist approach that fosters cultural diversity and mutual enrichment.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is an international, multilingual school that forms students to think critically and become engaged citizens. It is open to the world, and every student is called to develop their full potential. With more than 60 years of history, the school has two sites, Vitacura and Chamisero, which together educate more than 3,200 students from kindergarten to final year.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support to each student according to their needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers multilingual education.

Mental Wellbeing
The French educational model rests on both academic rigor and the constant concern for students' well-being. From an early age, teams are trained in intercultural and multilingual approaches and guide each student to develop talents and personal growth in close alignment with their needs.

Safeguarding
There is a Health and Citizenship Education Committee (CESC) that brings together school leadership, life at school, teachers, parents and students to study prevention needs, including addictions and harassment.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is an international, multilingual school in Santiago with more than 60 years of history. It operates on two campuses, Vitacura and Chamisero, serving over 3,200 students from kindergarten to Terminale. It is a French establishment offering a program homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of AEFE, which coordinates pedagogy, ongoing staff training, and funding. It is also a Chilean school under a MINEDUC decree that allows applying the French education system within the Chilean public education framework, so curricula from both countries are respected. The educational project rests on four main axes: multilingual education; excellence and success for all; formation of students and citizens of the 21st century; and a dynamic of pedagogical innovation.

Community
The school is governed by the Corporación educacional Alianza francesa de Santiago, a non‑profit organization. The principal, the Board of Directors, and the General Assembly of Members are its administrative bodies. There are six councils that involve the whole community: the Establishment Council (CE), the School Council, the Secondary School Council, the Discipline Council, the Health and Citizenship Education Committee (CESC), and the High School Life Council (CVL). The General Assembly is the annual meeting where the financial statements, the audit, and tuition fees for the coming year are discussed. Founding Members include Alliance Française Paris and Alliance Française du Chile; active and cooperating members participate according to categories defined in the by‑laws. The President of the Board also serves as President of the Corporation and represents it in legal matters and externally.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA is represented on the Board: one administrator by right holds the position of President of the Centre des Parents. The Board has nine members: one is a non‑elected administrator from the Centre des Parents, six are named by Founding Members (four by Alliance Française and two by Alliance Française du Chile), and two are elected by the General Assembly of Members. The Centre des Parents is part of the governance structure and contributes to the school's leadership through this representation. The General Assembly of Members is the annual forum for discussing the school's finances, auditing, and tuition fees for the next year. Membership categories include Founders, Active Members, and Cooperating Members. The President of the Board also chairs the Corporation. There are six councils that ensure broad participation by parents, teachers, and students in school life, alongside the formal governance bodies.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is an international, multilingual school with two campuses, Vitacura and Chamisero, serving more than 3,200 students from kindergarten through the final year. It offers a French Ministry of Education–accredited program and is part of the AEFE network, which coordinates French schools abroad. It is also a Chilean school under a MINEDUC decree that allows the French education system to operate within Chile's public education framework; in short, the programs of both countries are respected. The two sites reflect a bilingual, bicultural approach designed to develop each student's potential.

Academic Facilities
The school maintains a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) at both Vitacura and Chamisero. Each CDI provides an online E-Sidoc catalog for the campus libraries, with separate CDI pages for the two sites (Chamisero and Vitacura).

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has around thirty After-school activities (APE) across Elementary and Secondary, organized per site. The Vitacura and Chamisero campuses each host APE programs for Maternelle, Elementary, and Secondary, featuring a mix of experiential, sporting, and artistic workshops that complement classroom learning. Catholic religion classes are offered free each year for Elementary (14:30–16:00) and Secondary (16:30–18:00).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
An international, multilingual school. The program is approved by the French Ministry of National Education. It emphasizes multilingual education, excellence, and 21st-century citizenship.

Cultural & Language
French language and culture are central. It is part of AEFE, the Agency for French Education Abroad. A MINEDUC decree allows applying the French system within Chile's public education framework, so both curricula are respected.

Social & Hobbies
Student life includes governance through several councils. Councils involve students, parents, and staff. Life at the Lycée is participatory.

Community & Service
AEFE provides subsidies and scholarships. The network awards excellence scholarships to outstanding students. The school supports families through financial aid.

Leadership & Professional
The principal leads the lycée. A board of directors and a general assembly guide governance. Multiple councils enable shared decision-making among the community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
From early years, students learn in intercultural, multilingual settings. A humanist approach promotes cultural diversity and mutual enrichment. The environment supports academic, social, and personal growth for higher education.
Languages

Language Provision
Multilingual education is central to the school. The French program is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and the school is part of AEFE, which coordinates teaching staff and supports language learning within an international framework. A MINEDUC decree also enables the school to apply the French system in the Chilean public education framework, so the programs of both countries are respected. The campus operates at two sites, Vitacura and Chamisero, hosting students from kindergarten through terminale with an emphasis on intercultural language development.

Bilingual Teaching
The Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a bilingual and bicultural school. From early ages, children are welcomed by teams trained in an intercultural and multilingual approach. The educational project centers on multilingual education, alongside a structure that respects both French and Chilean educational traditions.
Reputation

Accreditations
Homologation by the French Ministry of National Education — The school offers a program homologated by the French Ministry of National Education.
AEFE member — The school is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), which coordinates more than 530 French schools in 139 countries and serves more than 350,000 students worldwide; AEFE appoints the principal, the leadership team, and expatriate and seconded teachers and provides pedagogical coordination and funding via subsidies and scholarships.
Admissions

Admissions
Join the Alliance Française de Santiago. Welcome to the admissions process. 1. Apply online at alianzafrancesa.postulaciones.colegium.com. When applying, prepare the following documents: a Chilean birth certificate, a French birth certificate, or a birth certificate from another country; a medical certificate confirming the student's fitness to join the school system; a signed financial form (downloadable). An enrollment fee must be paid online via Webpay, selecting Alliance Française de Santiago (2 UF for new families and 0.5 UF for returning families) and upload the payment receipt. 2. Family interview. After the application is received, the admissions contact will arrange a personal interview with the families. Guided visits can be organized starting in March if desired. 3. Application decision. The result will be communicated by phone or email. 4. Enrollment. Once admission is confirmed, enrollment fees must be paid to finalize enrollment, and two weeks are allowed to send the completed form. 5. Site options and capacity. The school operates on two sites, Vitacura and Chamisero. Families should indicate a preferred site when applying; priority is given to the first choice if places are available, otherwise the site with vacancies will be assigned. The school may have limited capacity and may have to refuse enrollments. 6. Admission policy. The school accepts students of any nationality, language, economic status, or religion. The admissions committee ranks applications by priority according to: siblings of current students and children of staff; families aligned with the school's educational project; children of alumni; children with ties to French culture; children enrolled in the AEFE network; and an interview with the families. 7. Dates and fees. The process covers admissions timelines and associated tariffs. 8. Contact. Admissions contact: Paulina Torres, Admissions Officer. The school teaches in three languages (French, English, and Spanish) and offers the French baccalaureate alongside the Chilean university entrance exam, enabling study opportunities in Chile, France, or abroad. It is an international, multilingual school that emphasizes critical thinking and global citizenship, with campuses in Vitacura and Chamisero. 9. Extra context. The Alliance Française de Santiago is part of AEFE, a network of French international schools, and AEFE supports teaching, staff development, and scholarship opportunities for eligible students. 10. Where to find more. For further information on the admissions process, refer to the school's admissions pages and the AEFE framework.

Scholarships
AEFE scholarships are available to children of French families residing abroad. They are offered by local commissions established at diplomatic or consular posts and awarded after the advice of a national commission appointed by the AEFE director. To be eligible, children must be of French nationality and registered, or in the process of registering, at the French consulate, and attend a recognized French education institution while residing with their family in the country where the school is located. For more details, consult AEFE resources and the French consulate in Chile. Use of AEFE scholarships includes school insurance, transport, and meals. In Vitacura, the school arranges insurance through Clínica Alemana; in Chamisero, through Clínica Las Condes, with families covering any difference if the scholarship does not cover 100%. Transport and meals benefits are issued monthly: transport requires monthly payments for the chosen service and reimbursement procedures; school transport may authorize direct reimbursement to the transporter via a power of attorney; public transport uses Bip-enabled services (Transantiago and Metro). Meals are provided as monthly lunch tickets proportional to class days; tickets are distributed by Vie Escolar for Vitacura and by the elementary school secretary for Chamisero. Related resources include AEFE Excellence-Major scholarships and the Fonds de solidarité.
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