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Lycée Français Victor Hugo

Germany, Frankfurt

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, German, English
Fees €4,233 - 9,472
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1949
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, English, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

LFVH is a direct-managed French international school in Frankfurt am Main, part of the AEFE network, serving age 3 through 18. It teaches the French national curriculum from early years to Terminale, with two middle-school pathways: a Dual-Language Program offering German and English as second languages, and an International Program based on the Hessen curriculum with German as the first language. In collège, students complete about 29 to 30 hours of compulsory lessons per week, with the Diplôme National du Brevet awarded on completion; the school welcomes students with special educational needs. In lycée, three Baccalauréat tracks emphasize languages, with counseling for courses and careers, and the ADN-AEFE Study Abroad Program enabling international exchanges; Abibac is available. Examinations for the Baccalauréat and Abibac take place on site. LFVH has modern facilities, including a renewing computer and media center and two information centers, a gym, outdoor field, canteen, and infirmary. The school hosts arts initiatives, author visits, and cross-border exchanges, including a Web Radio produced by students.

Gontardstraße 11, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Essentials

Lycée Français Victor Hugo has instruction in French, German, English.

Location
The school is located at Gontardstr. 11, 60488 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is the Lycée Français International Victor Hugo in Frankfurt am Main. Contact: contact@lfvh.net; +49 (0)69 74 74 98 0.

Stages
The school serves Maternelle (preschool), Élémentaire (primary), Collège (lower secondary) and Lycée (upper secondary). It provides education from preschool through high school.

Type
The school is a French international school in Frankfurt am Main and is part of the AEFE network.

Additional learning support
LFVH has an EBEP unit to support students with educational needs from kindergarten through lycée. The EBEP team includes the school director and primary teachers at the primary level, and deputy principals, lead teachers, and parent representatives at the secondary level; each pupil has at least one annual meeting with parents and the staff. The EBEP team develops plans such as PAP and PPS in collaboration with families and therapists to facilitate learning.

Country affiliation
France via the AEFE network.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Dress code: Every member of the school community must wear appropriate attire. Clothing that is provocative, ostentatious, negligent, or overly revealing is not accepted. Military attire is prohibited, and beachwear such as flip-flops, very short shorts, and sleeveless tops with low necklines and thin straps are not allowed.

Food Options
Restaurant scolaire: Vielfalt Menü GmbH runs the school restaurant and cafeteria. Most meals are prepared on site in LFVH's kitchen, with daily vegetarian options and seasonal menus; the demi-pension is optional and requires enrollment, and external students may join the lunch service or bring a cold lunch via Lunchbox, with outside meals not allowed without authorization.

Governance and Ownership
Governance and ownership: The LFVH is part of the AEFE network and is governed by the Conseil d'établissement, the sole decision-making body, which includes representatives from administration, parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, students, and consular representatives.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français Victor Hugo ranges from EUR 4,233 to EUR 9,472 for 2026/27.

Application / First-registration fees (non‑refundable)
- 1st child: EUR 600.
- 2nd child: EUR 575.
- 3rd child: EUR 550.
- 4th child: EUR 525.
- 5th child: EUR 500.
(These first‑registration fees are explicitly stated as non‑remboursable.)

Annual tuition by school level (academic year 2025–2026)
- Maternelle (Vorschule): EUR 4,380 per year.
- Élémentaire (Grundschule): EUR 4,510 per year.
- Collège (Sekundarstufe I): EUR 5,490 per year.
- Lycée (Sekundarstufe II): EUR 5,690 per year.
(Annual tuition covers classroom teaching, pedagogical follow‑up, certain manuals and equipment up to 3e, certifications DSD/DELF when organised by the school, and exam administration costs where specified; catering, optional after‑school activities and some language certification registrations are not included in tuition.)

Per‑term / invoice breakdown (how the school issues invoices and how annual tuition maps to each invoice period)
- The school issues three school‑year invoices for tuition: 1) first invoice covering September–December (4 months), 2) second invoice covering January–March (3 months), and 3) third invoice covering April–June (3 months).
- The school's published annual tuition is thus effectively apportioned over a 10‑month academic period (September–June). The table below gives the annual fee and the corresponding invoice amounts computed from the school's defined invoice periods (first invoice = 4/10 of the annual fee; second = 3/10; third = 3/10). These per‑invoice figures are calculated from the published annual tariffs and are presented as the invoice‑period amounts parents will be billed under the school's stated billing schedule.

- Maternelle (EUR 4,380/year):
• First invoice (Sept–Dec, 4 months): EUR 1,752.
• Second invoice (Jan–Mar, 3 months): EUR 1,314.
• Third invoice (Apr–Jun, 3 months): EUR 1,314.

- Élémentaire (EUR 4,510/year):
• First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 1,804.
• Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,353.
• Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,353.

- Collège (EUR 5,490/year):
• First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 2,196.
• Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,647.
• Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,647.

- Lycée (EUR 5,690/year):
• First invoice (Sept–Dec): EUR 2,276.
• Second invoice (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,707.
• Third invoice (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,707.

(Notes on these invoice amounts: they are the straightforward allocation of the published annual tuition across the invoice periods defined by the school; the school issues the invoices for the periods above. Parents choosing the monthly direct‑debit option will have monthly instalments scheduled according to the school's SEPA schedule.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Quarterly / invoice payments by bank transfer or online payment: invoices are issued for Sept–Dec (first invoice), Jan–Mar (second), and Apr–Jun (third); payment is due on receipt of each invoice.
- Monthly automatic SEPA direct debit option: monthly debits are taken on the 15th of each month from October through June (nine direct debits); families must complete the school SEPA mandate to enrol in this option. If a SEPA debit is returned, the school may cancel the direct‑debit mandate and restrict the family to quarterly bank transfer or online payment. The SEPA mandate confirms the right to request a bank reimbursement within eight weeks of a debit where applicable under the banking rules.
- The school's stated rule is that any month started is due in full ("Tout mois commencé est dû intégralement"). Annual fees are fixed for the school year.

Boarding / internat
- Boarding is not listed among the school's charged services in the published tariff schedule for the 2025–2026 tuition year; no boarding fees are published for this campus. Therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and regular additional fees
- School lunch / Lunchbox service: annual flat fee EUR 180 (service enrollment; non‑proratisable). The school's cafeteria service is operated by an external provider and catering costs are not included in the published tuition.
- Exam fees (charged in addition to tuition where applicable):
• Diplôme national du brevet (3e candidates registered at the school): EUR 36 (school candidate).
• Épreuves anticipées du baccalauréat (1re candidates): EUR 130 (school candidate).
• Baccalauréat (terminale candidates): EUR 259 (school candidate).
(Exam fees for external candidates or candidates from other AEFE‑network schools are higher as indicated on the tariff sheet.)
- Sibling discount: a fixed annual reduction is applied for the 3rd child and subsequent children of the same family in the 2025–2026 schedule:
• 3rd child: EUR 180 reduction.
• 4th child: EUR 360 reduction.
• 5th child: EUR 540 reduction.
- School supplies, some textbooks and equipment: certain manuals and equipment are included (manuals up to 3e and selected digital resources), but parents are responsible for other supplies and for participation costs for trips, optional after‑school activities, private language certification registrations (Cambridge, HSK, etc.) and association/club fees where applicable. The school's tariff schedule specifies which services are not included in tuition and will be invoiced separately.
- Uniform / sportswear: a school teamshop is available with branded sportswear and accessories; example item prices from the official team shop include polo shirts from about EUR 28–32, T‑shirts from about EUR 21–26, sweatshirts from about EUR 38–50 and jackets in the EUR 44–60 range (prices vary by model and size). These shop purchases are paid separately by families.

Refund and cancellation notes (financial rules relevant to refunds)
- First‑registration fees are explicitly non‑refundable. Any month begun is due in full under the school's tariff rules. The school sets tuition amounts for the school year and invoices according to the published billing periods; the SEPA mandate describes the banking right to request a reimbursement from the bank within the standard eight‑week window for authorised direct debits.

Payment methods accepted
- SEPA direct debit (automatic monthly collection; families complete the school SEPA mandate).
- Bank transfer (virement) — the invoice provides the bank account details and parents must indicate the invoice number when transferring.
- Online card payment via the school's Payline payment option ("payer via Payline" on the parent portal).
(The school's invoicing and payment tutorial explains how to access invoices on the parent portal and select the payment method.)
Academics

Lycée Français Victor Hugo teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
LFVH follows the French national curriculum for all levels. In middle school (6e to 3e), there are two pathways: a Dual-Language Program with German and English as second languages, and an International Program based on the Hessen curriculum with German as the first language; German-language instruction is complemented by History, Geography and Civics in German. Middle school students complete about 29 to 30 hours of compulsory lessons per week, with optional subjects available. The final middle school examination is the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). The school also welcomes students with special educational needs. In high school (Seconde, Première and Terminale), three Baccalauréat programs follow the French national curriculum with emphasis on languages, and students choose specialized subjects; educational counseling supports course and career planning, and the ADN-AEFE Study Abroad Program offers international exchanges; a Baccalauréat and Abibac (Diploma) pathway is available.

Exam Results
LFVH reports a 100% pass rate in the Baccalauréat, with around 90% of graduates earning honors.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Vie scolaire team led by the Conseiller Principal d'Éducation (CPE) and an assistant, plus several education assistants who support students in collège and lycée. The Vie scolaire is the first point of contact for parents regarding their children's schooling at the middle and high school levels, and is the main contact for students outside class hours. Its main missions include monitoring absences and delays, supervising students inside and outside the building, ensuring student safety and enforcing the internal rules, and supporting students both in groups and individually in collaboration with the teaching staff. The Vie scolaire engages in ongoing dialogue with parents to support students' learning and well‑being. The school day runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Contacts for Vie scolaire are Christophe Lopes (CPE) and Cécile Ramos (Assistant CPE) with their email addresses.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school meets the educational needs of students with special educational needs from kindergarten through lycée. An EBEP unit coordinates support at both levels, with the school principal and senior staff at the primary level and vice principals and lead teachers at the secondary level, together with parent representatives. Each student has at least one yearly meeting with parents and the involved teaching team. The EBEP and teaching staff inform and guide families, detect difficulties, and facilitate contact with medical professionals to identify underlying causes of persistent learning challenges. The school fosters a trustful link between teachers, families and therapists, and develops personalized compensation plans such as PAP (Plan d'accompagnement personnalisé) and PPS (Projet personnel de scolarisation) in coordination with teachers, families and therapists. Families of pupils with special educational needs receive ongoing support, and there is a collaboration with Dys à Francfort for additional family assistance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches French, German, English, Spanish, Chinese and Latin. Language learning is adapted to meet students' needs and to leverage their linguistic abilities, supported by cultural outings, study trips abroad, exchanges with local schools, and the AEFE network. Certifications include Deutsches Sprachdiplom for German and Cambridge English Assessments for English, as well as DELF Prim and DELF Scolaire for French as a foreign language. For non‑francophone students, FLESCO (Français Langue de scolarisation) is offered, along with DELF Prim in CM1/CM2 (A2) and DELF Scolaire in 3e (B1). From 5e, students choose between Spanish and Mandarin (Chinese), and Latin is optional from 5e. In the lycée, students can pursue Abibac and the LCA track (Lettres et Civilisations Allemandes) as part of advanced language preparation.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Vie scolaire framework, which accompanies students in both collège and lycée and provides guidance and support beyond class time. The CPE and assistants work with students on group and individual matters, addressing personal concerns and behavior as part of daily school life. The Vie scolaire maintains ongoing dialogue with families and works with teachers to support students' personal and academic wellbeing. The Foyer Socio‑Éducatif (FSE) promotes social development and community involvement through projects, events, and cultural activities, contributing to a sense of belonging. Extracurricular clubs and workshops, including robotics and science events, provide opportunities for social engagement and personal growth across the school community.

Safeguarding
Safety is a priority, with Vie scolaire responsible for absence and lateness checks, student supervision inside and outside school hours, and ensuring adherence to the internal rules. The team acts as the principal point of contact for students and parents regarding safeguarding concerns and coordinates with the teaching staff as needed. The internal rules are formalized in the Reglement intérieur du Collège‑Lycée, which can be downloaded. Contacts for safeguarding and welfare include Christophe Lopes (CPE) and Cécile Ramos (Assistant CPE) with their provided emails. The school is part of AEFE and maintains partnerships with the Consulat General de France and the Hessen Ministry of Education, and it upholds a data protection policy to safeguard personal information.
Parent Experience

History
LFVH is a direct-managed school within the AEFE network in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a complete education from the Petite Section to Terminale with the French Baccalauréat or the Abibac double diploma. From modest beginnings in the facilities of the Institut Français, the school's buildings were inaugurated in 2002 and have since been enlarged. The programs are homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and by the state of Hesse; Ersatzschule status has applied since 2004 for the primary bilingual stream and since 2012 for the Sekundarstufe I (college), with Ausbildungsschule status since 2014. It belongs to ZECO, a network of 34 establishments in 14 countries, reflecting its international orientation.

Community
Language learning is at the heart of the educational project, with multiple languages taught and exchanges, culture trips, and AEFE network connections supporting this aim. LFVH welcomes students of all nationalities, francophones or those wishing to become, and encourages contact and exchanges with students from German and international schools. On occasions of meetings, concerts, trips, conferences and sports competitions organized with its partners, the school promotes openness, sharing and exchange.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Foyer socio-éducatif (FSE) is a non-profit association created over 20 years ago with its headquarters at LFVH and run by members of the school community. Each year the FSE co-finances educational trips and outings, provides playground equipment, financially supports performances, and finances the purchase of books for the BCD. The FSE has its own budget, funded by the school festival profits, class photo sales, ad sales in the Yearbook, and the organization of cultural or sporting events within the school. It enables students to develop their sense of responsibility and collaborative action through projects and activities, with the involvement of teachers. The leadership includes President Lopes (CPE), Secretary Westerburg (teacher), and Treasurer Appel (parent).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
LFVH has modern learning environments and a range of facilities. The computer and media center is continually renewed, and two information and documentation centers with books and multimedia resources are available to all students. The offering is complemented by a gym, an outdoor sports field, a school canteen, and an infirmary (nurse's office).

Sports Facilities
The sports facilities include a gymnasium and an outdoor sports field.

Academic Facilities
LFVH has modern learning environments, including a computer and media center that is continually renewed, and two information and documentation centers with books and multimedia resources available to all students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are extracurricular activities and clubs, and an after-school centre (Le Petit Victor) for after-school care.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Six languages are taught at LFVH. Language learning lies at the heart of LFVH's educational approach. All programs are fully accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and by the state of Hessen. Examinations for the Baccalauréat and Abibac are conducted on site, and recent results include a 100% pass rate with honors in recent years.

Arts & Creative
Arts and performing arts are part of LFVH life. The Le Foyer Socio-Éducatif funds student artistic projects and school performances, and supports arts initiatives such as visual arts and live theatre. The school hosts author visits and supports arts-focused events and performances. Clubs and ateliers provide additional creative outlets, and LFVH operates a Web Radio for student-produced audio programming.

Cultural & Language
LFVH offers regular exchanges and sports challenges with schools in Frankfurt and the AEFE network, including events like the Semaine Olympique et Paralympique. The school hosts authors and illustrators visiting the campus, and runs European Science Slam evenings where students present concepts in multiple languages. The Franco-German Day around January 22 brings together LFVH and partner schools for sport, arts, and theatre.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and ateliers are offered for collège and lycée students. LFVH runs robotics contests and European Science Slam evenings, providing cross‑border collaboration and creativity. The Web Radio LFVH offers a platform for student‑produced audio programming.

Community & Service
The Le Foyer Socio-Éducatif is a nonprofit association housed at LFVH that cofinances school trips, supports playground equipment, funds cultural events, and buys books for the CDI. It maintains a dedicated budget and supports arts and cultural activities within the school. Eco‑delegates from CM1 onward lead environmental projects and raise awareness across the LFVH community.

Leadership & Professional
LFVH provides formal student governance through the Conseil de la Vie Collégienne (CVC) in the collège and the Conseil de la Vie Lycéenne (CVL) in the lycée. The orientation program emphasizes a student‑constructed parcours, with a significant focus on information, guidance, and preparation for higher education and careers. From the third year onward, students participate in internships, meet with higher‑education representatives, and attend forums like the Carrefour des métiers; they also have access to Agora Monde resources for post‑bac planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
LFVH highlights well‑being through active student life and sport. The school participates in events such as the Semaine Olympique et Paralympique and Olympiades, with regular athletic activities and competitions. The Journée franco-allemande fosters cross‑cultural ties that include sport, arts, and theatre. These activities contribute to a vibrant, health‑oriented co‑curricular environment.
Languages

Language Provision
French is used as the language of schooling with FLESCO (français langue de scolarisation) support for non-francophone students. English is taught as a core language, and 3e students exceeded level B1+ on Evalangues (98%). German is part of the Abibac bilingual program, and language-related exchanges and trips include Winchester (England) and Weimar as part of the Abibac activities.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers an Abibac program (French-German bilingual track) at the lycée level. The Abibac program integrates bilingual study within the curriculum. Weimar is a trip associated with the 2e Abibac portion of the program, illustrating its bilingual European focus.
Admissions

Admissions
Campaign 2026-2027 runs from January 19, 2026 to March 15, 2026 for pre-registration of new students. All children aged three or more may be enrolled in the LFVH; for entry into maternelle (preschool), the child must be three years old before December 31 of the enrollment year. Children who have begun schooling in another education system must take a test to assess their level of French; depending on the results, a trial period may be considered. Procedure: 1. Online pre-registration is the first step and applies only to new students not already enrolled at LFVH for the current school year. For questions, contact: Mrs. 2. After confirmation of the pre-registration, you have 15 days to pay the first registration fees. 3. The registration becomes definitive after payment of the first registration fees. Your pre-registration request will be processed on receipt of documents that include the “dossier de préinscription” signed by the student's legal guardians. You must read and accept the financial regulations and tariffs as part of the process. Access to the online pre-registration is available via the LFVH portal.

Scholarships
AEFE scholarships are available for children of French nationality residing in Germany who are enrolled at LFVH. Families must file their scholarship application with the Consulate General of France in Frankfurt, without waiting for enrollment confirmation, otherwise they will not be eligible for the scholarship for the school year. Eligibility criteria include being French nationals, registered with the Consulate as French abroad, residing in the consular district with their family, and being enrolled at LFVH (from kindergarten through lycée) and at least 3 years old in the calendar year of the start of the school year. Applications are submitted through the Scolaide portal (scolaide.aefe.gouv.fr). The scholarship must be renewed each year. The LFVH calendar notes that a first meeting of the Scholarships Committee (CCB) takes place in spring to review renewals and first-time applications, and a second consular meeting in autumn reviews late-arriving families and those whose financial situation has worsened during the year. For difficulties or additional information, contact consular services; documents may be downloadable from the consulate site.
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