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Lycée Français Louis-Pasteur

Colombia, Bogotá

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1980
Type Co-educational
Opened 1934
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, English, German, Portuguese
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Lycée Français Louis-Pasteur is a French international day school in Colombia, serving ages 3 to 18. It is affiliated with the French national education system and works with AEFE exchanges. The school offers the French national curriculum for collège (6e–3e) and lycée (Seconde–Terminale), including a Baccalauréat Français International – Anglophone section and a bespoke pathway that incorporates Colombian requirements (Social Sciences in Spanish and Spanish) and the Saber 11 exam. A placement test in Seconde and tailored options in Première and Terminale lead to the Baccalauréat Général or the International French Baccalaureate. The campus supports reading and research through Marmothèque (kindergarten), BCD (elementary), and CCC (6e–Terminale), with extensive print, media, and digital resources, plus E-Sidoc and librarian-led information-literacy sessions. Sport is central via UNSS and UNCOLI, with interschool competitions and opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. Extracurriculars include LYFMUN, Cine Club, Chess Club, and language clubs such as English and Russian, fostering a multilingual, globally oriented community.

Cl. 87 #7-77, Bogotá, Colombia

The Essentials

Lycée Français Louis-Pasteur has 1,980 pupils, instruction in French.

Location
Located at Calle 87 #7-77, 110221 Bogotá, Colombia. The school sits in a privileged, central area of Bogotá. It is in the heart of the city.

Stages
From maternelle (preschool) through terminale (senior high school).

Type
French international day school.

Additional learning support
An Inclusion team develops personalized support plans for students with educational needs. Plans cover students with disabilities (physical, mental), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysorthography, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, language-development disorders (TDL), ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, newly arrived non-Spanish speakers (EANA), high-potential students, and students with illnesses or allergies.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the French national education system.

Religious affiliation
Secular; no religious affiliation.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Food options: Since September 2023, the cafeteria service is directly managed by the school with a team of professionals. The chef and the service coordinator work with a nutritionist to offer balanced menus tailored to the nutritional needs of each age group. In addition to the cafeteria service, the school operates two on-site outlets where students from CM2 onward can buy sandwiches, cut fruit, croissants, or pain au chocolat, all prepared in the school kitchens.

Governance and Ownership
Governance and ownership: The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur is part of the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad). AEFE supervises a global network of more than 600 French-education establishments in 138 countries and guarantees high-quality education aligned with the French system, including bilingual and multicultural education. The school benefits from AEFE's support for staff training and integration into the French education system. The IRF (Institut Régional de Formation) coordinates training across the AEFE network; the Lycée Français Louis Pasteur is a reference IRF training center for the Latin America North zone, which groups Latin American establishments following the Type B calendar.
Fees
Scope and academic year

- Fees shown apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Application / pre‑registration fees

- A pre‑registration / application form fee is charged and is non‑refundable.

Tuition and enrollment fees by year group (amounts in COP)

- For each year group the school lists an annual enrollment charge (MATRÍCULA) and a monthly tuition charge (PENSIÓN MENSUAL). The school issues ten monthly tuition invoices (see billing schedule). The values published for 2025–2026 are:
- Petite Section & Moyenne Section (prejardín / jardín 1)
- MATRÍCULA: COP 3,118,486. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 3,118,486. Estimated total payable for the year if paid in the monthly modality: MATRÍCULA + (PENSIÓN MENSUAL × 10) = COP 34,303,346.
- Grande Section (jardín 2)
- MATRÍCULA: COP 3,118,486. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 3,118,486. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 34,303,346.
- Primaria (CP–CE1–CE2–CM1–CM2 / transición / grados 1–5)
- MATRÍCULA: COP 3,118,486. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 3,118,486. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 34,303,346.
- Collège – 6ème
- MATRÍCULA: COP 3,118,486. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 3,118,486. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 34,303,346.
- Collège – 5ème / 4ème
- MATRÍCULA: COP 2,944,122. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 2,944,122. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 32,385,342.
- Collège – 3ème
- MATRÍCULA: COP 2,469,646. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 2,469,646. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 27,166,106.
- Lycée – 2de (grado 9º)
- MATRÍCULA: COP 2,486,428. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 2,486,428. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 27,350,708.
- Lycée – Première (grado 10º)
- MATRÍCULA: COP 2,486,428. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 2,486,428. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 27,350,708.
- Lycée – Terminale (grado 11º)
- MATRÍCULA: COP 2,486,428. PENSIÓN MENSUAL: COP 2,486,428. Annual total (monthly modality): COP 27,350,708.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is billed as ten (10) monthly tuition payments (pensiones) payable from September through June. Each month begun is considered due in full for invoicing purposes. Advance payment of the full year is permitted.
- The enrollment fee (matrícula) is a single annual charge due at registration; late payment of matrícula incurs a 7% late surcharge.
- Monthly payments (pensiones) do not include cafeteria, transport or other periodic or occasional charges; those are billed separately. Monthly invoices remain due even if the student is absent, on vacation, or otherwise not in class.
- The school may pursue debt‑collection measures for unpaid accounts and may withhold re‑enrollment for students not “a paz y salvo” (not current on payments).

Discounts and special payment terms

- Family discounts: 2nd child = 5% on monthly tuition; 3rd child = 20%; 4th child and subsequent = 25% (applies to monthly tuition only; not to matrícula). Discounts are not cumulative and are not applicable where an employer pays the fees.
- Early (full‑year) payment discount: a 5% discount applies to the total of the ten monthly payments when the responsible payer elects and completes prepayment for the full year by the stated deadline (payment must be made using authorized payment methods and before 30 September). The school notes an exception: full‑year prepayment is not possible with Davivienda credit card due to bank policy.

Boarding / residence

- The Lycée Français Louis‑Pasteur is a day school; no boarding or residential tuition category or boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and fees (charged in addition to matrícula and monthly tuition)

- Periodic charges: school cafeteria and school transport are billed separately as periodic charges. Other charges billed separately include socio‑educational activities, extracurricular activities, school trips, language exam fees, photocopies and printing, certifications and additional academic bulletins.
- Textbooks are provided on loan at the start of the year and must be returned at year end; loss or damage triggers a replacement charge.
- Calculators for Seconde / Première / Terminale may be offered for bulk purchase and are optional; if purchased through the school these are charged to the family.
- Pre‑registration form fee and the cost of the application form(s) are non‑refundable.

Refunds and withdrawals

- Enrollment fee (matrícula): non‑refundable under any circumstances. Monthly paid amounts: if billing is monthly, there is no refund for a month once it has started. For families who prepaid the year and later withdraw, refund is possible only for complete months of service not yet provided; withdrawals occurring in April–June do not give rise to a refund. All refunds are subject to a 5% administrative deduction. Refund requests must be submitted in writing and include identification and bank certification.

Fee payment options and practical payment rules

- Accepted modalities include: a dedicated Diners credit card issued by Banco Davivienda under the school's convened program (the school facilitates inclusion in the Davivienda convention for families who choose this option); payments by a sponsoring company via bank transfer (company payments must be made by bank transfer and proof emailed to cartera@lfbogota.com); and transfers in Euros under specified conditions for payers meeting certain criteria. Payment receipts for bank transfers must be sent to cartera@lfbogota.com. Full‑year prepayment has specific rules and bank exceptions (e.g., Davivienda card cannot be used for full‑year prepayment).

Administrative and enforcement points (payment compliance)

- The family financial guardian signs and accepts the Financial Regulations and the educational contract; signing implies acceptance of billing schedules and payment modalities. Failure to keep accounts current may block re‑enrollment or access to services. Interest for late payment and collection costs may be applied as set out in the Financial Regulations.

Contact for billing queries

- The school's billing/treasury office is listed as cartera@lfbogota.com for invoices, transfer confirmations and refund requests.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Lycée Français Louis-Pasteur teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the French national curriculum for both collège and lycée. Collège covers four years: 6e, 5e, 4e and 3e, with core subjects including French, Mathematics, History-Geography, Civic Education, Foreign Languages (English and German or Portuguese), Life and Earth Sciences, Physics-Chemistry, Technology, Physical Education, Arts and Music. In lycée, students study Seconde, Première and Terminale, with a placement test at the start of Seconde to assess proficiency in French and mathematics, and a personalized pathway in Première and Terminale with three then two specialty subjects, leading to the Baccalauréat Général. There is also a Baccalauréat Français International – Anglophone (BFI) section. The school offers ADN/AEFE exchanges, the PIX digital-skills platform, and Colombian Bachillerato requirements: two Colombian subjects integrated into the French program (Social Sciences taught in Spanish and Spanish). Saber 11 (ICFES) is prepared for and taken by Terminale students, and orientation is guided by the PRIO team, with university fairs and employment forums to help plan higher education.

Higher Education Progression
Orientation is built from collège and guided by the PRIO team, with ongoing activities to prepare students for higher education. A university fair for Première and Terminale features Colombian, French and other international universities, and a job/employment forum for Third-year students. The Saber 11 ICFES exam and the Baccalauréat pathways structure university admission in Colombia and abroad, with school support. The school provides individualized guidance to help students plan their higher education.

Gifted and Talented
The school offers personalized pathways tailored to each student's tastes, talents and ambitions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Secondary School welfare team fosters a safe, caring, and trusting atmosphere that supports academic success. They promote dialogue, active listening, and individualized support for students facing difficulties. They develop citizenship and well-being by encouraging autonomy through participation in democratic bodies, promoting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging responsible behavior. They promote inclusion, respect for diversity, and work to prevent bullying and discrimination.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Students with Special Educational Needs include those with physical or mental disabilities; learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysorthographia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia; developmental language disorder; ADD or ADHD; and autism spectrum disorders. The school also supports newly arrived non-native-speaking students (EAL – English as an Additional Language / NAMS – Newly Arrived Migrant Students), students with chronic illnesses and/or allergies, high intellectual potential students, and those in difficult family or social situations or with itinerant status.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) includes Newly Arrived Non-native-speaking Students and Newly Arrived Migrant Students.

Mental Wellbeing
The Inclusion Team works with the school nurse and the school psychologist to monitor and support students' mental health and overall well-being.

Safeguarding
Daily safety and student well-being are ensured by monitoring absences, tardiness, and movement within the school; the welfare team maintains a visible presence in shared spaces; the code of conduct is enforced to promote respectful, value-based coexistence; and the team actively works to prevent conflicts, bullying, and discrimination.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1934 and has more than 90 years of experience delivering French education to pupils from early childhood through secondary school. Students graduate with the French Baccalaureate or the International French Baccalaureate, diplomas recognized by leading universities in Colombia and worldwide. The French education system at the school is grounded in the principles of the Republic, including Freedom of teaching. The school promotes a pedagogy that respects each child's pace and needs, combining academic rigor with personal development, and prepares young generations to meet tomorrow's challenges in an increasingly globalized world.

Community
The school maintains a gallery of events highlighting school life, including the annual AMLANORD teachers' seminar in December 2025, the AEFE AMLANORD zone seminar, the Week of the World's French Lycees in 2025, the Sixth University Fair in November 2025, a GAF visit in September 2025, and the 2025 Baccalaureate diploma ceremony. The gallery also features events such as Handel's Messiah concert at the Coliseo, the DNB ceremony in 2024, theatre rehearsals in 2024, the Astronomy Festival in 2024, and several gastronomic and cultural festivals.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Marmothèque is a kindergarten library designed to foster a love of reading from an early age. It is adapted to the needs of young children and offers a varied selection of books and resources suited to their cognitive, emotional, and linguistic development. The BCD is the elementary library with a broad collection of age-appropriate books and access to computers, plus a comfortable reading area with hammocks. The CCC serves students from 6th grade to Terminale with more than 30,000 print publications, a French and English press collection, and a 600-DVD audiovisual collection, along with digital resources. E-Sidoc provides an online catalog and loan management across the libraries, and an outdoor covered reading space supports reading outdoors. Three professionals assist students with research, and a librarian leads media and information literacy sessions.

Sports Facilities
UNSS is the school's mandatory sports association, promoting school life and physical activity. Through UNSS, students participate in climbing, badminton, volleyball, judo, padel, and dance, with interschool competitions and opportunities to compete in national and international events via AMLANORD. The association also offers training for young referees, first aiders, reporters, and volunteers. UNCOLI coordinates training in basketball, football (boys and girls), artistic gymnastics, and taekwondo, and supports intercollegiate competitions with other international schools in Bogotá. Clubs and teams provide a broad range of sport and physical activity options for students across grade levels.

Academic Facilities
The Marmothèque, the BCD, and the CCC are the libraries serving students from preschool through terminale. The Marmothèque fosters early reading with a varied selection of books and resources tailored to young children. The BCD provides a large collection of age-appropriate books and computer access to support reading, research, and autonomous learning, plus a comfortable reading area. The CCC houses over 30,000 print publications, a French and English press collection, and more than 600 DVDs, plus digital resources for information literacy. Three professionals assist students with research, and the librarian leads media and information literacy sessions; E-Sidoc provides online catalog access and loan management.

Extra Curricular Facilities
UNSS and UNCOLI provide the school's sport and interschool activity framework, with UNSS offering climbing, badminton, volleyball, judo, padel, and dance, and organizing interschool competitions. The UNSS program also includes training for referees, first aiders, reporters, and volunteers. UNCOLI coordinates training in basketball, football (women and men), artistic gymnastics, and taekwondo, plus intercollegiate events with other international schools in Bogotá. Clubs include LYFMUN, Chess Club, Cine Club, String Club, Music Club, Russian Club, and English Club, offering a broad range of interests beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
UNSS is a mandatory sports association integrated into the school's educational project to promote school life, encourage physical activity, and support academic success. Through UNSS students participate in a wide range of sports and artistic activities, explore new disciplines, or refine existing skills. The association organizes interschool competitions and provides opportunities to compete at national and international levels through its links with UNSS and AMLANORD. It also offers training for young referees, first-aiders, reporters, and volunteers, building a sense of belonging and leadership among students, including initiatives like the PARIS 2024 group.

Arts & Creative
Cine Club invites film enthusiasts to study cinema beyond images, exploring messages and direction. Each term Cine Club organizes screenings open to the public to discuss themes studied in class, promoting cultural exchange. The Music Club and the Plucked Strings Club provide spaces to study, discuss, and perform music in a collaborative setting.

Cultural & Language
The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur is an international school and hosts a Russian-origin mathematics teacher who created the Russian language and culture club to introduce students to Russia. English Club and other language initiatives offer opportunities to practice languages in informal settings. The school participates in UNCOLI activities that promote cross-cultural interaction and collaboration among international schools in Colombia, helping students represent their school in various disciplines.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs include LYFMUN (Lycée Français Model United Nations), Chess Club, Cine Club, Plucked Strings Club, Music Club, Russian Club, and English Club. LYFMUN recreates a model United Nations with senior students; it involves geopolitics, diplomacy, and conflict resolution, and culminates in a city-wide event. The Chess Club welcomes players from Sixth to Terminale, with regular sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays; the Cine Club analyzes films and hosts public screenings; the Plucked Strings Club meets weekly to play string instruments; the Music Club explores various styles and group playing; the Russian Club introduces language and culture; the English Club provides space to practice English.

Community & Service
UNSS engages students in international competitions such as youth events and invites participation in interschool activities, promoting solidarity and teamwork. Training for referees, first-aiders, reporters, and volunteers supports active involvement in the association's governance. UNCOLI connects LF Pasteur with other international schools for collaborative sport, culture, and academic activities, strengthening community ties and global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
LYFMUN engages senior students in modeling United Nations conferences, including training on geopolitics, diplomacy, and conflict resolution. It organizes an annual week-long event with other city schools to simulate UN commissions, developing critical thinking, international cooperation, and leadership. Participation in these activities prepares students for future professional and academic pursuits in global contexts.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
UNSS is a mandatory sports association promoting physical activity and school life within the school community. It offers climbing, badminton, volleyball, judo, padel, and dance, with interschool competitions and opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. Training times are scheduled for different year groups throughout the week, supporting student wellness, teamwork, and athletic development.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the base language of instruction. The BFI pathway uses English in its English-American mode. Spanish is taught as a required subject and students must achieve a level of Spanish to take Saber 11. The Saber 11 exam includes English as one of its tested subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) is offered in English-American mode. The Lycée Louis Pasteur serves Seconde, Première, and Terminale for students aged 16 to 18. English is integrated in the BFI pathway.

Immersion Programs
Students are immersed in a multicultural learning environment. ADN/AEFE enables Seconde students to undertake a one-year exchange at another school participating in the ADN-AEFE program.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions: Providing your child with an education of excellence. Choosing the Lycée Français Louis Pasteur Bogotá from the age of 3 is choosing an education of excellence, founded on the values of French education and enriched by a stimulating international environment. Our school program enables children to: Acquire a solid mastery of French, the language of instruction; Open themselves to international culture from the early years of their schooling; Progress at their own pace, with respect for their personal development and individual needs. Through a caring yet demanding pedagogy that combines academic rigor with personal growth, our school forms responsible, respectful citizens with a critical mindset. The Lycée Français de Bogotá thus prepares young generations to meet the challenges of a world that is constantly evolving, multicultural and globalized. Documents to download: School calendar 2026-2027; School calendar 2025-2026; Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year; Establishment project; Internal regulations and school life handbook.
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