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Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 92,031 - 172,708
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1965
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish, German, Latin
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin (LFIPékin) is a French-curriculum school that is part of the AEFE network; it teaches from petite section (maternelle) through terminale and prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet, the French Baccalauréat and the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The school's website states it operates a new campus and highlights multilingual pathways, including English and Chinese international sections that can lead to the OIB. LFIPékin reports about 800 students from roughly 50 nationalities and lists five teaching languages on its homepage. The school runs regular cultural and arts events (for example the Quinzaine des Arts), offers a web radio and pupil-led bodies (CVL, délégués éco-responsables), and provides an on-site catering service. Transport information on the site describes an organised school-bus service with dedicated routes and safety features. (All items above are taken from the school website.)

3 Xinjin Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100015

The Essentials

Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin has 800 pupils, instruction in French, English, Mandarin.

Location
The LFIP campus is in the Laiguangying / Languangying area of Chaoyang District, Beijing — address 3 Xinjin Lu, Beijing 100015. It sits just outside the 5th ring road, about 1.5 km from the Airport Expressway and roughly 3.5 km from Cuigezhuang (Line 15) metro station, which makes it accessible by road and serviced school transport.

Stages
The school covers the full French curriculum from maternelle through terminale (early years up to ages ~3–18), with the standard primary and secondary divisions (école primaire, collège, lycée) homologated by the French authorities. AEFE records show the establishment teaches from petite section up to Terminale.

Type
LFIP is a co‑educational French international day school and a member of the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE) network. No boarding/internat facilities are indicated on the school's public information; it operates as a day school.

Additional learning support
As an AEFE school, LFIP follows the French framework for inclusion and can put in place individual arrangements used in the network (PAI, PAP, PPRE, PPS) and other adapted measures in coordination with families and medical/educational professionals. For specifics about available on‑site services, aides or referral routes at LFIP you should contact the school's admissions or student‑life team.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with France: it is an AEFE‑listed French international school (Lycée Français International Charles‑de‑Gaulle de Pékin).

Religious affiliation
The school follows the French public curriculum and has no religious affiliation listed; it is a secular French international school.

School day structure
The published material on the school site does not list a single universal start/end time for all levels; school hours and timetables typically differ by cycle (maternelle, primaire, secondaire). For exact daily schedules (start time, breaks and lunch), contact the primary or secondary life offices — the school provides direct contact numbers and emails.

Bus service
LFIP runs a dedicated school transport service covering many areas of the city: the campus information notes around 19 bus lines stopping at over 50 residential points across Beijing. The school publishes a dedicated bus contact and invites families to consult the lines and timetables; route details and booking are handled through the school's transport office. }
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The LFIP does not indicate on-site boarding; it functions as a day school.

Uniform Requirement
The site does not publish a separate uniform note in the provided content.

Food Options
The site references a school life with meals and related services, but specific canteen options or dietary accommodations are not detailed in the content provided.

House System
The content does not describe a house system.

Governance and Ownership
The LFIP is part of the AEFE network, indicating governance within the French international school system.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin ranges from RMB 92,031 to RMB 172,708 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin ranges from CNY 10,080 to CNY 170,504 depending on year group. That works out at roughly CNY 10,080 to CNY 90,857 for the early years, CNY 10,080 to CNY 115,356 for primary, CNY 11,421 to CNY 170,504 for secondary, CNY 17,424 to CNY 170,504 for sixth form. Expect an application fee of CNY 850 and an enrolment fee of CNY 425 to CNY 7,016 on enrolment.
Academics

Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin delivers the French national curriculum from Petite Section (maternelle) through Terminale, with programs homologated by the French Ministry. Maternelle and primaire (PS–GS, CP–CM2) follow the French early‑years and primary programmes and include early language teaching with support for non‑Francophone pupils. Lower secondary (collège, 6ème–3ème) follows the national collège syllabus and culminates in the Diplôme National du Brevet. Upper secondary (Seconde–Première–Terminale) prepares students for the French Baccalauréat; the school also offers international pathways (Section internationale britannique and Section internationale chinoise) that lead to the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The campus emphasizes a plurilingual, intercultural approach and uses language placement/positioning tests and tailored support where needed.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school's “Vie Scolaire” (Student Services) is organised by a Senior Education Advisor (CPE) who coordinates education assistants and oversees student supervision, behaviour follow-up and educational animation. Secondary documentation states the Vie Scolaire works with teachers to address behavioural or academic difficulties and organises leisure time and collective projects. The site lists a wide range of extracurricular activities (sports, music, theatre, arts, web radio) and student bodies (CVL, délégués éco‑responsables) that are presented as ways for pupils to engage and develop social skills. These elements are described on the LFIP secondary and contact pages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school's catering page states that students with severe allergies may be covered by a Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) and that a specific meal can be provided in that case. Beyond this medical accommodation, the LFIP website does not publish a dedicated page describing specialist SEN provision, the range of learning needs supported, named SEN staff or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. For that reason, no further public details about classroom differentiation, specialist therapists or formal SEN programmes are available on the public site.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school publishes its language pathways: from 6ème pupils study two required modern languages (English and Chinese), may choose additional language options, and may join British or Chinese Section Internationale pathways (leading to DNBI/OIB options). These curricular arrangements show structured English teaching within the school curriculum. However, the LFIP website does not provide a distinct public description of an EAL (English-as-an-additional-language) intervention programme or named EAL specialists for learners needing targeted English support.

Mental Wellbeing
The LFIP secondary pages state that students work with teachers and a “psychologue conseillère d'orientation” as part of orientation and personal development activities, indicating access to counselling linked to academic and career guidance. The school's FAQ from the 2020 continuity period also records that psychological support was offered to the community during the distance‑learning phase. Contact listings include a health service (“Santé”) for families to reach the school's medical/health contacts. The website does not, however, publish a separate, detailed mental‑health policy or a public list of full‑time mental‑health staff beyond the mention above.

Safeguarding
The LFIP website describes practical safety measures for school transport (video surveillance, particle filtration, geolocation and bus escorts) and states that campus access is by appointment with visitor badges issued at reception. The transport page also refers to a transport regulation available in the parent portal and notes that accompanying staff supervise arrival and handover of younger pupils. The public site does not, however, publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy page detailing reporting routes, designated safeguarding leads or related procedures, so those documents do not appear to be openly available on the website.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin was founded in September 1965 and is part of the French network of schools administered by the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE). The school moved to a single, purpose-built campus that was inaugurated on 16 May 2016; that new campus was designed by French architect Jacques Ferrier and was delivered with a reported budget of about €23.9 million and specific measures to limit the effects of Beijing's air pollution. The LFIP is listed by AEFE as an establishment under direct management within the AEFE network, which frames its governance and ties to the French education authorities.

Community
The LFIP community is multinational: past reports note pupils from more than 50 countries and a mix of European, African, American and Asian families. School life is punctuated by regular cultural and curricular events (for example, Francophonie Week, the Quinzaine des Arts, educational trips) and by seasonal activities and competitions in sport, arts and languages. Recent news and the school calendar also show large community gatherings such as the annual School Fair and the Fête du LFIP, which bring together students, staff and families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents participate through an Association des Parents d'Élèves (APE) that the school identifies as the formal parents' body and a daily point of liaison with the administration. The APE has organised school kermesses and fairs (the 2023 Fête du LFIP and associated activities are described on the school site), running stalls and family activities alongside school-led performances and demonstrations. The school also runs formal elections for parent representatives (the elections page describes the electoral rules and that four parent representatives sit for the relevant instances), and those representatives take part in bodies such as the school council and are consulted on primary-school matters. In practice the APE and elected parent reps support event organisation, volunteer coordination, fundraising/sponsorship liaison and communications between families and the leadership team.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus covers 37,000 m2 of land and 21,000 m2 of built space, with 30% of the site dedicated to green areas. It is a modern campus designed to reflect a diverse educational offering. It includes educational infrastructures such as science laboratories and a technology workshop equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Cultural facilities include art and music rooms, an auditorium, and a research and documentation center, while sporting facilities include a gymnasium, a dojo, a football field, athletics tracks, and roller skating facilities. The dining hall is welcoming and the extensive green spaces provide a favorable learning environment; air quality is maintained with an integrated ventilation and fine-particle filtration system across all buildings.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a gymnasium, a dojo, a football field, athletics tracks, and roller skating facilities. The spaces support a wide range of physical education activities in a purpose-built sports complex. The facilities are designed to accommodate both competitive and recreational sports as part of the school program. The campus provides dedicated spaces for team sports, individual workouts, and fitness training to support student well-being.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include science laboratories and a technology workshop with state-of-the-art equipment. Cultural facilities include art and music rooms and an auditorium, as well as a centre for research and documentation to support interdisciplinary work. The campus offers a broad range of spaces to support science, technology, arts, and humanities across primary to senior levels. The learning environment emphasizes hands-on experimentation and project work across disciplines.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An extensive program of extracurricular activities is offered, including team sports, music, theatre, dance, visual arts, cooking, and sciences. These activities help students develop talents, teamwork, and new passions. Students can participate in student life activities such as CVL, a Webradio, eco-responsible delegates, and classroom citizenship projects. The life of the school includes cultural and sporting events throughout the year, fostering expression and collaboration.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the main language of instruction. Chinese and English are taught from age four, with Spanish or German introduced from age twelve. English and Chinese international sections are available to customize language learning and to prepare for the international option of the baccalaureat. The school integrates new students according to language level and needs.

Bilingual Teaching
French is the main language of instruction. English and Chinese are taught starting at age four. Spanish or German are introduced from age twelve. English and Chinese international sections provide language customization and support preparation for the international option of the baccalaureat.

Immersion Programs
English and Chinese international sections provide immersion within the curriculum. They enable bilingual tracks alongside French instruction.
Reputation

Accreditations
• Membership of the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE) — the school states it belongs to the AEFE network, which links French curriculum schools abroad and provides administrative, pedagogical and inspection support.

• Homologation by the French Ministry of National Education for its teaching levels and programs — the site says the school follows programmes homologated by the French Ministry, enabling students to sit the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalauréat (including the Baccalauréat Français International option offered at the school). This homologation means the school's curriculum is formally recognised as matching the French national curriculum for the stated levels.

• Recognition by Chinese authorities as a foreign school — the admissions/registration information on the school website states the LFIP is recognised by the Chinese authorities as a foreign school and describes enrolment rules under Beijing/Chaoyang education regulations; this indicates the school is authorised to operate for non-Chinese (and certain qualified) students under local rules.

Note on staff: the school's site also reports that a large share of teachers hold accreditation/positions with the French Ministry of National Education (three-quarters of teachers are stated to be holders of the French Ministry of National Education or to have 10+ years' experience); that is a staff qualification item reported on the site rather than a separate institutional accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Check eligibility and priorities. Before you start the formal application, confirm that your child meets the school's eligibility rules: LFIP admits children from age 3 and gives priority to French nationals and pupils from the AEFE network; the school is also authorized to take non‑Chinese foreign passport holders and residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, while Chinese nationals with long‑term foreign residence permits require additional approval. Parents should therefore check passport and residency status, and confirm whether their situation requires special authorization from the school or the Chaoyang/Beijing education authorities. (See the school's enrollment/conditions page for these rules).

2. Start the online pre‑registration (Eduka). LFIP uses an online pre‑registration platform (Eduka) — begin by completing the online form and uploading the requested documents. Note that the school explicitly states a registration is only considered effective once the first‑time registration fee (droit de première inscription) has been paid; keep proof of payment and the Eduka confirmation e‑mail. Parents should open their Eduka account early (several weeks before deadlines) because incomplete files slow processing.

3. Assemble and submit required documents. Prepare clear scans or copies of passports (child and legal guardians), residence permits (for non‑Chinese residents), last school reports (previous year and current year's first two trimesters when available), birth certificate or family record book, and the child's vaccination record. Non‑resident families should also prepare an employment attestation for Beijing to speed verification when the family arrives in China. Upload the complete dossier to Eduka; missing or incorrectly formatted documents are a common cause of delays.

4. Expect language/placement tests where applicable. From CE2 up to Terminale, new entrants who are not already in the French system must either present the specified DELF/DALF certificate for their year or take the school's positioning tests in French and mathematics; the page lists minimum DELF/DALF levels by grade (for example DELF A2 for CE2, DALF C1 for lycée entrants). If your child is non‑Francophone but you request a pathway (Flesco, international sections), prepare for interviews and placement assessments; the school refers families to Alliance Française for DELF testing logistics. Parents should check the exact DELF level required for the intended entry year and arrange any external tests well ahead of admission deadlines.

5. Maternelle health check: mandatory medical visit. For children entering maternelle, LFIP requires a medical examination before arrival and specifies that the exam must be done at one of two designated hospitals (the school's admissions page names those hospitals). Book that appointment early: in many locations the only accepted medical certificates must come from those hospitals and results are required before the child starts school. Bring vaccination pages and any medical reports (allergies, medication plans) to the medical visit so the report is complete.

6. Review fees, additional costs and payment timing. Tuition rates vary by school level and academic year; in addition to tuition, families commonly pay separate annual or term fees for school meals, transportation and optional services (bus routes, extra‑curricular activities). The school's fees page is the authoritative source for the current annual tuition table, transportation charges and catering rates; remember that the first‑time registration fee must be paid to finalize an inscription. If your employer is covering fees, confirm whether LFIP applies an employer or family rate and check the school's payment schedules and accepted payment methods.

7. Sign the contract and provide arrival documentation. Once the admission offer is made, you will receive an enrollment/contract form to sign; when the family is not yet resident in China you will usually need to provide the Chinese residence permit and the child's passport on arrival. Read the contract terms carefully (refund conditions, withdrawal notice, payment schedule) and keep all receipts; the school notes that registrations are only effective after payment of the required registration fee. If you expect to arrive after school start, notify Admissions in advance to reserve the place and confirm any staging arrangements.

8. Confirm logistics (transport, catering, platforms). After enrollment, complete transport and catering enrollment forms by published deadlines; LFIP publishes separate pages for bus routes and the school canteen with prices and schedules. Parents should also register on the school's parent platforms (Eduka and, for secondary, Pronote) to receive timetables, reports and communications — these systems are used for daily communications and grading. Missing these administrative steps can block access to bus services or lunches, so act promptly after the formal admission.

9. In‑year admissions and transfers. If you are seeking a mid‑year placement, follow the same Eduka procedure but expect the school to examine vacancy by level, language ability, and the child's previous curriculum; placement often depends on available seats and successful positioning tests. Contact Admissions directly for current mid‑year vacancy information and to arrange any required testing or interviews; LFIP's Admissions team handles case‑by‑case decisions. Keep recent school reports and teacher references ready to speed assessment.

10. Follow up and keep records. After submission, track your file status with the Admissions office (phone or e‑mail) and retain copies of all submitted documents, payments, and any correspondence confirming acceptance or outstanding documents. If you have any unusual circumstances (work permit timing, late arrival, medical needs, language support), disclose these early so the school can advise on accommodations or placement options. For immediate questions or to confirm current fees and deadlines, contact the Admissions service by the e‑mail and phone listed on the school contact page.

Scholarships
LFIP does not list its own internal, school‑funded scholarship programme on the public pages; instead the school provides guidance about the official French system of school assistance (bourses scolaires) administered by the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE). French or bi‑national families who meet the AEFE eligibility conditions (French nationality for the child, registration with the Consular register, residency with the family and other criteria) may apply for AEFE means‑tested schooling grants via the French Consulate; these grants are not automatic, are awarded within the AEFE budgetary allocation and must be requested through the Consulate by the published deadlines. The school's bourses page gives the standard eligibility points and lists the Consulate submission process (for example, a past AEFE campaign opened on 17 January 2024 with a fixed deadline in February 2024), so families should check the current campaign calendar and exact documentary requirements with the Consulate and with LFIP's Admissions officer. If you believe you may qualify, contact LFIP Admissions for any school‑specific supporting documents and contact the Consulate to obtain the up‑to‑date application window and required forms.

Waitlist
LFIP's public admissions pages do not publish a formal, public “waitlist” or pool process (there is no detailed ‘liste d'attente' procedure posted). The school operates online pre‑registration via Eduka and states that an inscription becomes effective only once the first‑time registration fee has been paid; in practice this means that priority, eligibility rules (French/AEFE priority) and the timeliness and completeness of a family's file and payment are key factors in securing a place. Because LFIP must also respect local education authority rules (Chaoyang/Beijing) and level capacity, places at popular levels can be limited; for an accurate statement of current availability and any informal waiting procedures you should contact Admissions directly and ask whether they maintain a waiting list for the specific year and grade. For Admissions contact details and how to follow up on a pending application, see the school contact and inscription pages.
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