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Lycée Français de Berlin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 10 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 830
Type Co-educational
Opened 1689
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, English, Latin, Spanish, Italian
Typical class size 21
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Founded in 1689 as the Collège Français, Lycée Français de Berlin is the oldest French lycée in the world and a member of the AEFE network. It is homologated by the French state and provides continuous education from 5th grade through Terminale for students aged about 12 to 18, regardless of nationality. The school hosts roughly 830 students from about 50 nationalities and employs around 120 certified professionals. The curriculum combines the French state program with German elements, emphasizing languages: Latin from 5th grade up to Latinum, Ancient Greek from 4th grade to Graecum, English from 6th grade, and optional Spanish from 4th. Students may pursue Abitur and Baccalauréat diplomas. In science, options include mathematics, physics-chemistry, and earth sciences, with maths experts and maths complémentaires tracks. A strong intercultural profile is fostered through intensive French, daily international interaction, cultural activities, language exchanges, and international exchanges across Europe for students and staff.

Derfflingerstraße 7, 10785 Berlin, Germany

The Essentials

Lycée Français de Berlin has 830 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in French, German.

Location
The Lyce9e Frane7ais de Berlin is located at Derfflingerstr. 7, 10785 Berlin, Germany. The campus on Derfflingerstr. 7 houses three institutions on site: the Lyce9e Frane7ais de Berlin, c9cole Voltaire de Berlin, and another school.

Stages
From CM2 through terminale.

Type
French international school offering general education (colle8ge and lycée); member of the AEFE network.

Additional learning support
Aide personnalise9e (personalized assistance) is provided as a dedicated period to offer targeted support.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).

School day structure
The timetable includes five instructional periods in the morning (8:00-8:45; 8:50-9:35; 9:50-10:35; 10:40-11:25; 11:40-12:25) with a midday break. A sixth period runs in the afternoon, varying by class (examples include 12:30-13:15, 13:15-14:00, and later blocks up to 16:30-17:15).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Two meals per day are regularly offered, including one vegetarian option. Since September 2022, the canteen is operated by Oberbayerische Fleisch & Wurst GmbH. Meals for students up to and including 6th grade are free; older students, teachers, and guests pay €4.36 per meal. Lunch orders are placed via the MensaMax portal. A PIN and a magnetic card are issued to students for lunch service; the magnetic card itself is free, but a €1 deposit is required and refunded after return. The login details for MensaMax are provided with the project code STA2336, establishment FG, and activation code VQ369A.

House System
Maison des lycéens (house for lycée students) is part of student life; the Bureau de la vie scolaire (AED) provides supervision and can organize activities through the maison des lycéens and related programs.

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée Français de Berlin is an AEFE direct-managed establishment (EGD), financed by the Land of Berlin and under direct administration by the Senate of Berlin since 2019 (zentral verwaltete Schulen). The AEFE contributes by recruiting French teachers and supplying pedagogical resources. The school operates under a dual administration and two tutelles (AEFE and the German Senate), with a Beirat (Board of Trustees) elected by equal representation of the Berlin authorities and the French administration; the Beirat also includes representatives of staff, parents, and pupils and decides the structure and pedagogical principles.
Fees
Application fees

- No application fee is charged for admission to the Lycée Français de Berlin. Parents complete the online/administrative registration and selection processes without a separate application charge.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term / per year)

- The Lycée Français de Berlin is a publicly funded school and does not charge tuition for any year group. There are no per-term or per-year tuition fees for students in any class. (Therefore, per-term and per-year tuition amounts are 0 for all year groups.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing schedule because the school does not levy tuition. For items that do generate charges (see "Other costs" below), billing and payment terms are set on a case-by-case basis by the responsible office or external provider and are communicated to families at the time of the charge. Examination fees and certain external services are updated and invoiced annually or per event.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school does not operate a boarding house. The Lycée previously had boarding facilities in the past, but the internat has been closed; no boarding fees currently apply.

Other costs and fees

- Examination fees: Certain national/official examinations (Diplôme National du Brevet, the EAF preliminary French exam, the Baccalauréat and related external exam sessions) carry examination fees that apply to candidates. These exam fees are charged where applicable and are updated annually; families are responsible for these examination charges and for travel costs if an exam session takes place off-site. The school's internal documentation confirms that such examination fees apply.

- Locker rental: Lockers (casiers) are provided by an external supplier (Mietra). Locker rental is a paid service governed by the supplier's contract terms (orders and renewals are managed through the locker provider). Families pay the locker provider according to that contract.

- School newspaper: The student newspaper (À propos) is sold at a small charge (example: €1 for students, €2 for adults for an issue).

- Extra‑curricular activities and trips: Voluntary after‑school activities (AGs) are offered free of charge. Class trips, study trips and certain extracurricular activities can incur costs (transport, accommodation, entrance fees) that families must pay; in some cases subsidies or assistance may be available from the school's Förderverein or through public assistance routes.

- Course materials and specific subject costs: Families are expected to cover personal school supplies, examination-related materials, and any subject-specific materials or fees that are not provided centrally. Costs for such items vary by class and by activity.

- No mandatory school uniform is listed among the school's standard requirements; no uniform fee is specified in the school's official materials.

Refund information

- There is no tuition to refund because the school does not charge tuition. Refund rules for any charged items (exam fees, external services, locker rentals, trip fees) follow the terms set by the organizing authority or external provider; examination and trip cancellation/refund conditions are governed by the examining authority or the provider and by the published event terms. The school's documents note that examination fees are updated annually and that the Förderverein may provide subsidies under certain conditions.

Fee payment options

- Because the Lycée does not collect tuition, there is no single school tuition payment channel. Payments for charged items are handled directly by the responsible office or external provider: examination authorities, locker supplier, travel/transport vendors, or third‑party service providers. Payment methods therefore vary by item and provider (typical methods used by such providers include bank transfer, direct invoicing and the provider's online payment systems). Families are notified of the accepted payment methods when a fee is charged.

Summary statement: The Lycée Français de Berlin does not charge application fees or tuition for any year group and does not offer boarding; the main charges families should expect are examination fees, occasional trip or activity costs, locker rental (through an external supplier), and small charges such as the school newspaper or optional materials—each charged and paid separately under the provider's or organizer's terms.
Academics

Lycée Français de Berlin teaches French Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 10 to 18.

Curriculum
The FG Berlin is a French state-approved school (homologué) and a member of the AEFE network. Education runs continuously from 5th through Terminale, for students aged about 12 to 18, regardless of nationality. The curriculum emphasizes languages: Latin from 5th to Latinum, Greek from 4th to Graecum, English from 6th, and Spanish optional from 4th. Advanced science options include mathematics, physics-chemistry, and sciences and life of the Earth, with options 'mathématiques expertes' and 'mathématiques complémentaires'. Two internationally recognized diplomas are awarded—the Abitur and the Baccalauréat—with exam results described as consistently very good. The intercultural profile includes intensive French from 5th, daily intercultural interaction, cultural activities, and language exchanges across Europe.

Exam Results
The program leads to two internationally recognized diplomas, the Abitur and the Baccalauréat. Examination results for both diplomas are consistently very good, with the Abitur average described as excellent compared to other Berlin schools.

Higher Education Progression
At the end of their studies, graduates join leading higher education institutions in France and Germany, as well as in England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Canada.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
TANDEM has deployed two social pedagogues at the Lyce9e Frane7ais since 2021 to support students with difficulties and provide psychological and social support within the school. They also advise parents and teachers and participate in working groups. The school organizes workshops to raise awareness about cyberbullying, violence, and addiction prevention. There are staff dedicated to addiction prevention and to psychological support, as well as trusted teachers and trusted student contacts on both the German and French sides for the different age groups. This network supports students206 social-emotional learning and wellbeing across the school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion is a core strength of the FG profile. The school promotes differentiated instruction to support inclusion wherever possible. Inclusive practices include ongoing information about PAP/Nachteilsausgleich accommodations and adherence to the recommended measures. Differentiation in instruction is pursued to foster inclusion, and heterogeneous class formation is encouraged to mix students from different language backgrounds. The school emphasizes language support and inclusive practices as part of its approach to meeting diverse learner needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
A language-learning concept is developed with German and French as the pillars of language education at FG, and English and Spanish are promoted as additional languages alongside the languages of antiquity. The English, Spanish, and classical language offerings are integrated to broaden multilingual proficiency within the curriculum. The school emphasizes developing language learning beyond the core German and French instruction to support diverse language skills across the student body.

Mental Wellbeing
Two TANDEM social pedagogues provide psychological and social support for students in need, and they advise parents and teachers while participating in relevant working groups. The school hosts workshops on cyberbullying awareness, violence prevention, and addiction prevention to foster a safer, healthier school climate. A dedicated staff member for psychological support and a network of trusted teachers and trusted student contacts support mental wellbeing across the school, contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Safeguarding
There is a safeguarding framework that includes addiction-prevention and psychological-support provisions, a German- and French-speaking trusted-teacher network, and trusted-student contacts for age-appropriate safeguarding. Workshops address cyberbullying, violence prevention, and addiction prevention to enhance student safety. The school collaborates with the Jugendberufsagentur (youth employment agency) and counselors to provide guidance and support for students, with ongoing cooperation between parents and teachers to uphold safeguarding measures.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1689 as the Collège Français, the Lycée Français de Berlin is the oldest French lycée in the world. It is homologated by the French state and is a member of the AEFE network. It currently educates about 830 students from around 50 nationalities and offers continuous education from 5th grade through the lycée for students aged 12 to 18. Since 1974, it has been located at Derfflingerstr. 7 in Berlin, following a Franco-German fusion begun in the 1950s. Graduates go on to top universities in France, Germany, and beyond, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Canada.

Community
The Lycée Français de Berlin hosts an international community of students from about 50 nationalities and offers a broad range of disciplines. The school has a strong arts tradition, with theatre workshops from the 4th grade and performances in the Aula in the second semester. It maintains a sustainability program, with eco-delegates, ongoing student–teacher partnerships, and an E3D label since 2019. The school also runs activities such as a Berlin Euro Parliament program and a student‑run webradio (Radio FGB) as part of its community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Förderverein (FV), the parent association, open to all families by membership. The annual general meeting typically takes place in May, and the minimum membership is 20 euros per family per year. The FV funds teacher travel, supports student trips, and helps cover travel and exam costs for students from disadvantaged families. It also organizes events such as the FG festival and workshops for CM2 and 6e. Parents can contact foerderverein@fg-berlin.eu to get involved.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The Lyce9e Frane7ais de Berlin offers continuous education from 5th grade to the lycée for students aged 12 to 18, regardless of nationality. The school currently hosts over 830 students from 50 nationalities and employs about 120 certified professionals. The curriculum includes language and classical studies: Latin begins in 5th grade and can continue to Latinum; Ancient Greek begins in 4th grade and can continue to Graecum; English begins in 6th grade, and Spanish is available as an elective from 4th grade. The school provides high-level science instruction with options in mathematics, physics-chemistry, and earth sciences, with optional "maths experts" and "maths complmentaires" tracks. End-of-school diplomas are Abitur and Baccalaure9at, with consistently strong results; Abitur averages are excellent compared to other Berlin institutions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The intercultural profile is developed through intensive French courses from 5th grade and daily interaction in an international context between students and teachers. There are numerous cultural activities, notably in theatre, visual arts, and music. The school offers exchange trips and language courses in other European countries. Students participate in a wide range of activities and many competitions, and the homepage provides regular updates on these events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Berlin Euro Parliament is a model of the European Parliament for students aged 14 to 18. In this setting, participants work in French, English and German as euro deputies with their country and party and draft and defend resolutions and laws. The commissions include AFET + DROI, DEVE + FISC, FEMM + SANT, ENVI + INTA, and EMPL + LIBE. Berlin Euro Parliament is a multi-school event with participants from many establishments across several countries.

Arts & Creative
The FG Berlin Jazz-band FG-DUR performed at the Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie Berlin on May 8, 2023. FLOPSTARS is the school's talent show featuring music, student and teacher bands, a choir and sketches. The theatre season runs from March to May 2026 with five performances for school audiences and all ages. Künstlerwoche, or Artist Week, is scheduled for February 23–27, 2026 to celebrate the arts.

Cultural & Language
Berlin Euro Parliament is conducted in French, English and German. Since 2019 the school participates in the Erasmus+ mobility program to offer international experiences. Trips such as to Dublin and Cherbourg are part of the school's travel and exchange activities.

Social & Hobbies
RADIO FGB is a student‑run webradio with programs including La minute Debate, Le Kultur, L'actu prend le S-Bahn and FG-Interview. The school also hosts arts events such as the theatre season and the artist-focused Künstlerwoche. The Jazz-band FG-DUR performs at school and public events, and FLOPSTARS showcases student and teacher talents.

Community & Service
Since 2018 the FG Berlin sustainability initiative runs with class eco‑delegates, monthly meetings, debates and themed workshops, waste sorting and a school garden. Students, parents, teachers and staff work together to advance environmental education and reduce the school's ecological footprint. A dedicated blog documents the development of the sustainability project.

Leadership & Professional
Juniorwahl 2025 saw 138 students vote in a Bundestag junior election with a turnout of 65.09%, and the Greens winning. The school supports student representation through the Schülervertretung (SV) as described in the school's development project. These activities strengthen student leadership and participation in school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
93 students ran in the Mini Marathon Berlin 2025, completing 4.219 km. The Winterball 2026 on February 20 was organized by a student committee together with the Förderverein. Künstlerwoche and the theatre season provide cultural and social events throughout the year.
Languages

Language Provision
German is offered as a language and the school is designated a PASCH school. English is taught with a timetable, textbooks, a curriculum, final examinations, links, an introduction, and opportunities for competitions, projects, and student exchange programs. Spanish is offered, including a language-month program titled 'Month of Languages.' Language instruction is given great importance, especially in French and German, and the school participates in Erasmus+.
Admissions

Admissions
Administration française: French-speaking students or students enrolled in the French system (in France or within the AEFE network) may enroll from 5th to Terminale. Enrollment and schooling are managed by the school's French administration. Pre-registrations for the 2026-2027 school year are open from March 1 to May 31, 2026, via Pronote; incomplete applications may be disregarded. The national student number is not required if you do not have one. Students from Ecole Voltaire Berlin are admissible by right, subject to passage into 5th; they must nevertheless complete a pre-registration via the link above. Students not coming from Voltaire or entering the 6th German International Section must await an admission decision; responses are sent by mail starting in May. Final enrollment occurs only after the following documents have been received in Pronote: identity documents (student ID, guardians' IDs, family book), academic records (previous year's report cards, first-term report of the current year), end-of-year documents (exeat or withdrawal certificate, second/third term report or second semester), and additional documents (guardianship order if applicable; measles vaccination certificate; proof of residence). For ABIBAC entries, send a PDF containing the completed and signed application form, a motivation letter in German, and the current and previous year reports to the secretariat.

Administration allemande: German-system students may enroll at the Lycée Français de Berlin in CM2 or in 5th. Berlin Senate deadlines apply. There are 90 places available (60 of which are in bilingual classes). A Förderprognose with Gymnasialempfehlung is required, as well as good German language skills (at least grade 2 on the report) and success in the admission interview. A Förderprognose with Gymnasialempfehlung is required, and good French language skills are needed to follow all classes in French (see admission test). The admission test includes an interview, a reading comprehension task in German or French, storytelling from pictures, and two mathematics exercises, plus a GeWi and NaWi written assessment in French. Language skills in French are evaluated in each part of the test, and the student then presents orally and discusses part of their responses. Dates and deadlines: interviews are scheduled from February 13 to February 27, 2026; appointment requests open January 17, 2026 via the pre-registration form; admission tests take place March 16 to March 20, 2026; appointment requests open March 5, 2026 via the pre-registration form. A Förderprognose must be requested from the child's teachers before December and will be provided with the first-semester report.
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