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Lycée Jean d'Alembert

Chile, Viña del Mar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, English
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Lycée Français Jean d'Alembert – Viña del Mar is a French international school in Viña del Mar, Chile, affiliated with AEFE. The school delivers a French curriculum from maternelle through Terminale, with French as the language of instruction across disciplines to support homologation within the AEFE network. Students follow a trilingual path with Spanish and English development, including LLCER English, DNL in History-Geography, the EMILE program in primary, and a Model United Nations option. Assessments align with CECRL standards, supported by ongoing teacher training. Itineraries structure learning around citizenship, health education and arts-and-culture (PEAC), with a career-oriented pathway and guidance on higher education in France and abroad (Parcoursup). The campus covers about 25,500 m2, with 44 classrooms across kindergarten, elementary and secondary, plus three libraries, an infirmary, a cafeteria, two computer rooms and two science labs. Facilities include a gym, outdoor courts, an athletics track, study trips to France, and clubs such as the student council, Book Week and community service initiatives.

Las Perdices Nº 450, Renaca, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile

The Essentials

Lycée Jean d'Alembert has instruction in French, Spanish.

Location
The Lycée Jean d'Alembert is located at Avenida Las Perdices 450, Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Chile. It serves Viña del Mar in the Valparaíso Region. Access is via local urban and intercity buses and taxis; the Consulate of France is located in Viña del Mar nearby.

Stages
Maternelle (TPS-GS); Élémentaire (CP-CM2); Secondaire. It provides education from early childhood through the lycée.

Type
French international school affiliated with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).

Country affiliation
France
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory for CP through 4ème; the uniform includes blue jeans without holes or decorations, a white polo shirt (long or short sleeves), a navy blue sweater with the school insignia and the child's name, blue socks, and black school shoes, plus a color-marked parka with the name. CP–4ème also wear an official school sports uniform. From 3ème to Terminale there is no uniform, but students must dress neatly and in a manner that respects laïcité and political/ideological neutrality. Sanctions for non-compliance can include an oral warning, a letter to parents, or detentions (1 hour midweek, 2 hours midweek, or Saturday morning).

Food Options
A monthly menu is published to offer students a balanced and varied diet; the menu of the month is shared with families and updated monthly.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Corporación Educacional Francesa de Valparaíso and operates under a convention with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Fees
Application and entrance fees

- Droits d'entrée (Cuota de incorporación): UF 40,00 por familia.
- Droit d'inscription (inscripción): UF 12,02 por alumno (pago único).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

- Maternelle (TPS–GS):
- Matrícula / Ecolage annuel: UF 121,30 por alumno por año.
- Por trimestre (división trimestral): UF 40,43 por trimestre (121,30 ÷ 3).

- Élémentaire (CP–CM2):
- Ecolage annuel (CP a CM2): UF 134,50 por alumno por año.
- Por trimestre: UF 44,83 por trimestre (134,50 ÷ 3).

- Secondaire (6ème a Terminale):
- Ecolage annuel (6º a 4º medio / 6ème a Terminale): UF 139,90 por alumno por año.
- Por trimestre: UF 46,63 por trimestre (139,90 ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Las colegiaturas se expresan annuellement en UF; la institución permite pagos en la caja del colegio, por cargo automático con tarjeta de crédito (PAT) o por depósito / transferencia a la cuenta corriente de la Corporación Educacional Francesa de Valparaíso en Banco Santander. El horario de recaudación en caja es de lunes a viernes (consultas en secretaría).
- Los cargos por talleres o actividades extra-programáticas se reflejan en el estado de cuenta junto a la mensualidad. Los talleres del 1er trimestre tienen un valor indicado por taller y se cobran junto con la mensualidad.

Boarding (internado)

- No aplica: el Lycée funciona como establecimiento diurno y no figura un servicio de internado o pensión; por tanto no existen tarifas de alojamiento/board.

Other costs and optional fees

- Suscripción al viaje de estudios: UF 1,00 por alumno (aplicable desde TPS hasta 3º); este importe se abona entre marzo y diciembre y tiene condiciones de reembolso (ver apartado de reembolsos).
- Asociación de padres de alumnos (opcional): UF 1,40 por familia.
- Talleres extra-programáticos: UF 1,25 por taller (valor por taller y periodo indicado en inscripciones; el cobro se incorpora al estado de cuenta junto a la mensualidad).
- Cantina / comedor: existe servicio de cantine administrado por un proveedor externo; la venta de tickets se realiza en días lectivos en el acceso de maternelle; los precios de tickets se facturan/gestiona separadamente.
- Uniforme: el uso del uniforme es obligatorio para determinados ciclos; la lista de prendas autorizadas y la obligación de uso están especificadas en el reglamento de vestuario. No se indican tarifas fijas de suministro del uniforme en la documentación.
- Seguro escolar y seguro de escolaridad: el colegio mantiene pólizas de Seguro de Accidentes Personales y Seguro de Escolaridad para alumnos matriculados; la documentación describe coberturas y procedimiento de reembolso ante accidentes y siniestros. No se especifica un cargo directo en la hoja de aranceles (la póliza opera según condiciones y vigencias indicadas).

Refund information

- Suscripción al viaje de estudios (UF 1): reembolso efectuado durante el mes de marzo precedente al viaje; si el alumno no realiza el viaje, el reembolso se hará al cierre del ciclo de enseñanza media según el procedimiento indicado.
- Seguro y reembolsos médicos por accidente: el seguro de accidentes opera bajo modalidades de libre elección o convenio cerrado y detalla procedimientos y plazos para solicitar reembolsos (plazo máximo para trámite y documentación requerida).

Fee payment options

- Pago en efectivo en la caja del Lycée (horario de atención en secretaría).
- Pago con tarjeta bancaria (tarjeta de crédito / débito) en caja.
- Pago por cheque nominativo cruzado en caja.
- Pago por cargo automático en tarjeta de crédito (PAT).
- Pago por depósito o transferencia bancaria a la cuenta corriente de la Corporación Educacional Francesa de Valparaíso (Banco Santander).

*Notas finales (formato y presentación):* todos los importes oficiales de aranceles se expresan en Unidad de Fomento (UF) en la documentación de admisión y aranceles; los montos anuales listados arriba son las referencias por ciclo y las cifras por trimestre se obtienen dividiendo la tarifa anual por tres, conforme a la organización trimestral de periodos y actividades del calendario escolar.
Academics

Lycée Jean d'Alembert teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers education from Maternelle through Terminale (high school) in Viña del Mar, Chile with a French-language program aligned to AEFE standards. The mastery of French is a priority; French is used in all communications and instruction across disciplines to support homologation and school life. A linguistic progression from primary to secondary includes Spanish and English development with LLCER English, DNL in History-Geography, the EMILE program in primary, and a Model United Nations option, with CECRL-aligned assessment and regular teacher training. Itineraries structure learning across the school: a citizenship itinerary, a health-education itinerary, and an arts-and-culture education itinerary (PEAC), along with a future-oriented pathway for careers. Higher education progression is prepared through the French Baccalaureate (Bachillerato) or PDT, with guidance on continuing studies in France and abroad (Parcoursup) and an active alumni network.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have pathways to higher education in France and internationally, with preparation through the French Baccalaureate or PDT and guidance on admissions via Parcoursup; the school supports continued studies in France and abroad and maintains alumni networks.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment and talent development are provided through a linguistic progression program (Spanish and English) with DNL in History-Geography, EMILE in primary, and the LLCER English track, plus a Model United Nations option. Cambridge language certifications are available, along with reading rallies, mathematics challenges, theatre and film activities, and cultural exchanges.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Orientation and formation include civic and vocational experiences for students in 3ème and 2nde. The program connects internship experiences to career guidance, requiring observation and experiential learning in enterprise or academic settings. A psychologist supports students in the secondary level. The Le Centre des élèves provides capsules about daily life and school activities, and there are ongoing student-life updates and events that involve students and families to foster wellbeing. Convivencia Escolar is organized with a Plan de Gestión Convivencia Escolar and a CESCE committee to support a positive school climate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in two languages, French and Spanish, reflecting a bilingual learning environment. This bilingual approach means students learn in two languages and celebrate two cultures. The site presents a bilingual, cross-cultural education as a core aspect of the lycée.

Mental Wellbeing
A school psychologist supports student well-being, particularly within the orientation and formation program for secondary students. Orientation activities include guidance and development processes aimed at supporting students' mental and emotional health.

Safeguarding
The school has a Plan Integral de Seguridad Escolar (PISE), a comprehensive school safety plan. The plan is published with a PPMS document to outline safety procedures and related measures.
Parent Experience

History
Lycée Français Jean d'Alembert – Viña del Mar is a French international school in Viña del Mar, Chile, within the AEFE network. It operates under the AEFE Convention with the AEFE Corporación Educacional Francesa de Valparaíso. The school offers a trilingual education with French at the center, supplemented by Spanish and English language instruction. The language program includes constructing a Spanish-language learning pathway from primary to secondary, strengthening English teaching, and maintaining study trips to France for each generation. The 2022-2025 Establishment Project outlines language initiatives, literacy support, bilingual signage, and ongoing teacher development to prepare students for higher education in France and beyond.

Community
The school provides a broad range of activities and sports clubs for students, including athletics, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. It has an active Parent-Teacher Association (APA) and governance bodies that include a conseil dcole and a conseil d'c9tablissement, with parent representatives. Parent-teacher meetings are organized to discuss student progress and to strengthen collaboration between families and the school. Communications and information are published in multiple languages, reflecting the bilingual nature of the community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a formal Parent and Guardians Association (APA) as part of its governance. The APA is linked through apadalembert.cl. The school governance includes a Conseil dcole and a Conseil dc9tablissement with parent representatives. There are published documents related to the APA, such as Cuenta de la Presidente-Memoria 2024 and CAF - Asamblea General 2025. The school organizes and supports parent involvement through activities like parent-teacher meetings and family-focused events (e.g., reading-related activities and reading campaigns). The site also highlights events that involve families, such as Marmothèque reading sessions and sports-related family activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus sits on a 25,500 square meter site in Viña del Mar, Chile, in a green, tree-filled landscape with gardens. The buildings cover nearly 7,000 square meters and host 44 classrooms spread across three zones: kindergarten, elementary, and secondary. The campus is Wi‑Fi enabled and offers quality sports facilities including a gymnasium, outdoor courts, and an athletics track. Three libraries—BCD for primary, Marmoteca for kindergarten, and CDI for secondary—plus an infirmary located in the gym serve students and staff. Facilities include a self-service cafeteria on two levels, two computer rooms with 42 computers and high-speed Internet, two science laboratories with Internet access and multimedia equipment, a well-equipped technology workshop, a spacious entrance hall for student exhibitions, and a multimedia conference room for performances; in 2009, three classrooms were upgraded with IT resources and multimedia, and itinerant courses broadened access to these facilities.

Sports Facilities
The campus has a gymnasium for indoor activities, outdoor courts for basketball and other sports, and an athletics track. These facilities support a broad program of physical education and school teams.

Academic Facilities
Three libraries—BCD for primary, Marmoteca for kindergarten, and CDI for secondary—are on campus. An infirmary is located in the gym. Two computer rooms with 42 computers and high-speed Internet, plus multimedia projectors, serve students. Two Internet-connected science laboratories are equipped with multimedia resources, and a well-equipped technology workshop supports hands-on learning. A spacious entrance hall hosts exhibitions of student work, and a multimedia conference room provides space for performances. In 2009, three classrooms were upgraded with IT resources and multimedia, and itinerant courses broadened access to these facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school runs after-school peri-scolaire activities and a range of extracurricular programs for maternelle through elementary. Examples include an electronics recycling campaign organized by Kiklos and Entel; a conference by neuropsychiatrist Amanda Céspedes; CANEC charity campaigns; the 8th Science, Art and Culture Fair, Educacif3n Futuro 2022; the 2022 Kermesse fundraiser; and literary events such as Le Comptoir du Livre at LJDA on July 8, 2022. Athletic events and exchanges have included a tournament at St. Margaret's College (2021).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Première and Terminale students participated in a geopolitics conference at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez on current international tensions, focusing on understanding how conflicts develop and unfold. The event enriched their reflection on global affairs and the consequences of geopolitical tensions. An Orientation Forum for students in 3ème to Terminale was scheduled in 2025 to help guide course choices and study pathways.

Arts & Creative
Book Week activities include author visits, book exchanges, and writing-related events, with contests and literary projects featured in school communications. Examples include short-story contest results and literature-focused activities during the Book Week era.

Cultural & Language
Languages and culture are nurtured through author visits and bilingual activities during Book Week, such as visits by Chilean author Natacha Oyarzún and related cross-language events. The school also showcases student writing and literary activities tied to multilingual contexts.

Social & Hobbies
Students engage in sports and recreational events, including athletics tournaments at St. Margaret's College and the annual Pichanga League, where house teams compete in football-style games. Be it inter-class leagues or school sports events, sport is a regular part of school life.

Community & Service
Solidarity and community-service efforts are pursued by students, including participation in Techo housing projects at Reñaca Alto and other community campaigns organized by the student body. These actions involve organizing and carrying out service activities with partner organizations.

Leadership & Professional
The Centre des élèves functions as the student council, with elections (CAA) held to determine student leaders and their projects; the 2024 and 2025 election processes are documented on the site. Student leaders coordinate initiatives and represent the student body in school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activity are integral to student life, with regular athletic events and tournaments that promote fitness and teamwork as part of the school rhythm. Reading and cultural activities also contribute to a well-rounded wellbeing environment.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission Process. Call for admission: The Lycée publishes vacancies for the different levels of education. This process takes place in April of the current school year, and depending on the results a second call may be held in September. The calls occur in May (open houses) and September (if vacancies remain after the first call).

Selection: The selection period runs from June 1 to August 31 for the first selection; the second selection runs from September 1 to October 31. After the selection period, results are communicated by email or telephone. Enrollment is completed with the Admissions Officer at the Lycée Secretariat.

Educational and Evaluation Steps: Prospective students and their parents are invited to participate in an activity at the Lycée. Applicants attend the Lycée in groups for about two hours, depending on the level they are applying to; this opportunity allows observation of their linguistic, mathematical and psychomotor abilities appropriate to the level. This activity is conducted by an interdisciplinary team of teachers, educators, a psychologist and a psychopedagogue. Documents presented include: Institutional Educational Project; AEFE; the French instruction provided by the Lycée; the structure and services of the Lycée; the admission conditions; submission of documents to the Admissions Officer; Birth certificate; last six pay slips or income tax return (self-employed); Certificate of no debt (from the previous kindergarten or school); Study and personality report (maternelle, elementary). If required by the Admissions Committee, there may be an additional interview with the parents.

Delivery of results: For the first selection, results are communicated by email or telephone between June 17 and August 30 of the current year. For the second selection, from October 1 to November 30. Enrollment is communicated by telephone or email; acceptance is subject to the availability of places.

Enrollment: Enrollment periods: first period from June 17 to August 31; second period from October 17 to December 31 of the current year. Enrollment is done at the Lycée Secretariat, Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:00 and 15:00–16:30.
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