Liceo Francés de Medellín

Colombia, Medellín

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2015

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum

Taught languages French, Spanish, English

Typical class size 25

Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Preschool, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Liceo Francés de Medellín is a French international school and AEFE network member offering trilingual education in French, Spanish, and English. Students follow the French education system leading to the Baccalauréat français, gaining access to 1,500+ higher education institutions worldwide.

Km 10 vía El Escobero, Las Palmas, Vereda, Carrizales, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia

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The Essentials

Location

Km 10 vía El Escobero, Las Palmas, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia

Stages

Preschool through Baccalauréat

Type

Private International School

Pupil Nationality Mix

Multicultural student body

Additional learning support

Psychological counselling services

Country affiliation

France

Religious affiliation

Secular

Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

Member of the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad) with 600+ schools in 138 countries.

Academics

Curriculum

French education system leading to the Baccalauréat français, with trilingual instruction in French, Spanish, and English from first grade.

Higher Education Progression

The Baccalauréat français provides direct access to over 1,500 higher education institutions worldwide. French university tuition available from EUR170 per year via the Parcoursup platform.

Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing

Psychological counselling services available for students.

Parent Experience

History

Founded in 2015 as part of the AEFE network, bringing French education to the Medellín region.

Community

A multicultural community fostering global perspectives through trilingual education.

Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities

Music programme in partnership with Escuela Sinfónica de Antioquia, sports programmes, and arts activities.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative

Music programme in partnership with Escuela Sinfónica de Antioquia.

Cultural & Language

Trilingual immersion in French, Spanish, and English.

Languages

Language Provision

Three languages taught: French, Spanish, and English. French and Spanish are languages of instruction from the start.

Bilingual Teaching

Bilingual French-Spanish from preschool, with English introduced from first grade.

Immersion Programs

Full French immersion with the French education system.

Reputation

Accreditations

AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) accredited, part of a network of over 600 schools in 138 countries.

Admissions

Initial registration application available online.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is Liceo Francés de Medellín located and what age range does it serve?

Liceo Francés de Medellín is located at Km 10 vía El Escobero, Las Palmas, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia and serves students aged 2 to 18 years old.

What type of school is Liceo Francés de Medellín and when was it founded?

It is a private, co-educational French international school that opened in 2015 as part of the AEFE network.

Which curriculum does the school follow and what qualification do students earn?

Students follow the French education system leading to the Baccalauréat français, which provides access to higher education institutions worldwide.

How do I start the admissions process if we are relocating from overseas?

You can begin by submitting the initial registration application online, which is available for prospective families relocating from overseas.

Can I complete the initial registration application from outside Colombia?

Yes, the school provides an online initial registration application so families can start the process remotely before relocating.

What languages are taught and which are used for instruction?

The school teaches French, Spanish, and English, with French and Spanish used as languages of instruction from the start and English introduced from first grade.

When is English introduced in the programme?

English is formally introduced from first grade as part of the trilingual instruction model.

Does the school offer a full French immersion programme?

Yes, the school delivers full French immersion within the framework of the French education system while maintaining bilingual French–Spanish instruction from preschool.

What higher education opportunities do graduates have after the Baccalauréat?

Graduates holding the Baccalauréat français gain access to more than 1,500 higher education institutions worldwide.

What music and arts programmes are available at the school?

The school offers a music programme in partnership with the Escuela Sinfónica de Antioquia and also provides arts activities as part of its extracurricular offerings.

Are there sports and physical activity programmes for students?

Yes, the school runs sports programmes for students as part of its extracurricular and physical education offerings.

Does Liceo Francés de Medellín offer after-school clubs or extracurricular activities?

The school offers extracurricular activities including music, sports programmes, and arts activities to complement the academic programme.

What student wellbeing support does the school provide?

Psychological counselling services are available to support students' mental wellbeing and emotional needs.

Does the school offer academic learning support services?

The school provides psychological counselling services, and additional details about other specific learning support programmes are not listed here.

Is the school secular and what is its cultural environment like?

Liceo Francés de Medellín is secular and has a multicultural student body that fosters global perspectives through trilingual education.

Is the school single-sex or co-educational?

The school is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls across its preschool to Baccalauréat levels.

How is the school governed or affiliated internationally?

The school is a member of the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad), which connects it with over 600 schools in 138 countries.

What accreditation or official recognition does the school hold?

Liceo Francés de Medellín is accredited as part of the AEFE network, aligning it with French education standards abroad.

Does the school have a history in the Medellín region?

Yes, the school was founded in 2015 to bring French education to the Medellín region as part of the AEFE network.

What is the community like at Liceo Francés de Medellín?

The school community is multicultural and focuses on global perspectives through trilingual instruction and international connections.

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