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Lycée Français de Guadalajara

Mexico, Guadalajara

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 950
Type Co-educational
Opened 1947
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, German
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

The Lycée Français de Guadalajara delivers the French Ministry of Education curriculum for students aged 3 to 18 within an AEFE-affiliated, non-profit community. From maternelle through lycée, classes are conducted in French; English begins in primary and German in preparatory years. A regularisation program strengthens French, and the European English certificate is internationally recognized. The BAC is an international diploma opening doors to universities on five continents. The school maintains a multicultural identity, with a cross-border Franco-Mexican educational community and a 15-year project guiding students toward autonomy and critical thinking. The campus includes a nutritionist-supervised canteen blending French and Mexican cuisine, a school garden linked to Eco Franco, and three libraries (mediatheque, BCD, and CDI) serving different levels. Architecture emphasizes daylight and green spaces, with buildings designed by Alberto Kalach and colleagues around a guava tree. Activities include physical education, music courses, a Web Radio studio, and UNSS-coordinated after-school programs.

The Essentials

Lycée Français de Guadalajara has 950 pupils, instruction in French.

Location
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Address: Francisco Villa 235, Colonia El Bajío, 45019 Zapopan, Jalisco.

Stages
From preschool through lycée (maternelle to terminale) — preschool, elementary, middle, and high school.

Type
Non-profit civil association; part of the AEFE network.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the AEFE network (French education abroad).

School day structure
The Lycée day runs Monday through Thursday until 17:15.

Bus service
Transport scolaire is independent of the school; for more information contact [email protected].
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform is mandatory for all primary and secondary students. It must include, at minimum, the official polo and be in good condition. Hats or caps are not allowed inside classrooms or offices, except for medically authorized reasons.

Food Options
The cafeteria and adjacent spaces are available to students and staff, offering meals and beverages in hygienic and safe conditions. Opening hours are 07:30–16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30–14:30 on Fridays; access during class time is restricted. Cafeteria users must follow the internal regulations, maintain appropriate behavior and hygiene, and dispose of waste in designated containers.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a nonprofit civil association (Colegio Franco Mexicano A.C.). It is governed by the Consejo de Gestión and, as a member of AEFE, follows the AEFE educational model and policies.
Fees
Applicable academic year

These fees apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Application / new-family contribution (inscripción / aportación de nuevas familias)

- Pago de aportación por nueva familia (pago único):
- Maternelle y Élémentaire (preescolar y primaria): MXN 46,650.00. Esta aportación no es reembolsable en ningún caso.
- Collège y Lycée (secundaria y preparatoria): MXN 25,950.00. Esta aportación no es reembolsable en ningún caso.

- Cuota de inscripción (opciones y plazos):
- Pago en una sola exhibición: MXN 25,600.00 (ventana de pago indicada en el calendario del ciclo).
- Opción a cuatro pagos: 4 pagos de MXN 7,087.50 (fechas de pago publicadas para el ciclo).
- Tarifa sin descuento (si no se cumple con las fechas de las opciones anteriores): MXN 33,800.00 (fecha límite indicada para el ciclo). El incumplimiento de las fechas de las opciones 1 y 2 hará que se aplique la tarifa sin descuento.

Tuición / colegiaturas — importe por pago y total anual (cada nivel)

El ciclo escolar comprende 10 pagos mensuales (septiembre a junio). A continuación se indican las colegiaturas por pago mensual y el total anual (10 pagos):

- TPS–PS (secciones de primera infancia): pago mensual MXN 9,500.00 → anual MXN 95,000.00.
- MS–GS (maternelle superior / jardín de niños): pago mensual MXN 11,900.00 → anual MXN 119,000.00.
- Élémentaire (primaria): pago mensual MXN 12,500.00 → anual MXN 125,000.00.
- Collège (secundaria): pago mensual MXN 13,900.00 → anual MXN 139,000.00.
- 2nde: pago mensual MXN 14,000.00 → anual MXN 140,000.00.
- 1ère: pago mensual MXN 14,900.00 → anual MXN 149,000.00.
- Terminale: pago mensual MXN 15,100.00 → anual MXN 151,000.00.

Descuentos y condiciones de pago

- Descuento por pago anual total: 5% (plazo y fecha límite indicados para el ciclo).
- Descuento por 2 pagos (semestres establecidos): 3% (fechas de pago indicadas para el ciclo).
- Descuento por hermanos: tercer hijo 7%; a partir del cuarto hijo 10%. Los descuentos se aplican sobre el monto neto por periodo, según el orden y condiciones del reglamento de tesorería.

Calendario de facturación y condiciones de pago

- Periodicidad: 10 pagos mensuales, desde septiembre hasta junio. Fechas de pago: dentro de los primeros 15 días de cada mes sin recargos.
- Penalizaciones y condiciones adicionales: aplican según el Reglamento de Tesorería (obligatoriedad de estar al corriente para reinscripción y fechas límite para distintas opciones de pago).

Derechos de examen y cargos académicos adicionales

- Brevet (3e): MXN 1,500.00 (pago único por ciclo).
- 1ère (examen Bac): MXN 3,500.00.
- Terminale (examen Bac): MXN 5,500.00.
- DELF (CM2, 3ème, DIL): MXN 500.00. Fecha límite de pago de derechos de examen en el ciclo señalada (pago en una sola exhibición).

Seguros, comedor, guardería y otras cuotas variables

- Seguro escolar (accidentes): cobertura máxima hasta MXN 30,000.00 para accidentes durante el horario escolar.
- Guardería / servicio por recogida tardía: MXN 200.00 por hora a partir de las 14:00 horas para estudiantes recogidos con retraso (cargo directo en estado de cuenta).
- Cuotas por actividades y materiales (no incluidas en colegiatura estándar): clases verdes y viajes pedagógicos; algunas salidas pedagógicas o deportivas; libros y material escolar (se emite circular con costos a finales de junio); manuales escolares extraviados MXN 1,000.00 cada uno; libros de préstamo extraviados o dañados MXN 500.00 cada uno; constancia de estudios MXN 50.00; reposición de credencial MXN 100.00; material dañado: costo según presupuesto de reparación.

Boarding / internado

- No aplica: el colegio opera como centro escolar diurno y no figura oferta de internado/boarding.

Reembolsos y condiciones de cancelación

- Aportación de nuevas familias (pago único): no reembolsable en ningún caso.
- Cuotas de inscripción (opciones de pago): reembolso por cancelación — se reembolsará únicamente el 85% del importe pagado por inscripción si se notifica por escrito antes de la fecha límite establecida en el ciclo (fecha límite de notificación indicada en el ciclo); después de la fecha límite no hay reembolso. Procedimiento y plazos de notificación están publicados en las condiciones administrativas del ciclo.

Opciones y métodos de pago aceptados

- Pago en caja del colegio (horarios publicados para caja).
- Depósito bancario o transferencia electrónica a cuentas del Colegio Franco Mexicano A.C. en Banorte y Scotiabank; se solicitan comprobantes por correo o WhatsApp para la conciliación. (Cuentas y CLABE publicadas en la documentación de inscripción del ciclo).
- Pago en euros: se acepta y se toma el tipo de cambio del Banco de México (Banxico) en la fecha en que el depósito se refleje en el estado de cuenta del colegio.
- Tarjeta de crédito y/o débito: pago disponible a través de la plataforma Algebraix (sección Administración).

Cargos adicionales frecuentes (resumen rápido)

- Inscripción (según opción): MXN 25,600.00 (una exhibición) / 4 pagos de MXN 7,087.50 / tarifa sin descuento MXN 33,800.00.
- Aportación nuevas familias: MXN 46,650.00 (Maternelle/Élémentaire) o MXN 25,950.00 (Collège/Lycée) — no reembolsable.
- Colegiatura mensual por niveles y total anual: ver detalle en la sección “Tuición / colegiaturas” más arriba.
- Exámenes y derechos: Brevet MXN 1,500.00; Bac MXN 3,500.00–5,500.00; DELF MXN 500.00.

Para aclaraciones administrativas puntuales (fechas exactas de vencimiento para el ciclo siguiente, calendario de descuentos o condiciones concretas para la aplicación de descuentos por hermanos y pagos anticipados) contacte la tesorería del colegio usando los canales oficiales publicados por la institución.
Academics

Lycée Français de Guadalajara teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the programs of the French Ministry of Education in a multicultural environment. It is part of the AEFE network, which complements its local identity. Classes are taught in French, with Spanish, English, and German also taught. A 15-year educational project guides students from early years through preparatory, emphasizing autonomy and critical thinking. From maternal through primary, all classes are taught in French; English begins in primary and German in preparatory; a regularization program strengthens French; the English in the European section earns an internationally recognized certificate. The BAC is an international diploma that opens doors to prestigious universities on five continents.

Higher Education Progression
The BAC opens doors to prestigious universities on five continents.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From preschool, all classes are taught in French. In primary, English is introduced, and in lycée the teaching of German begins. The regularization program enables students to strengthen their French. English learning in the Euro Section provides an internationally recognized certificate.
Parent Experience

History
For more than 75 years, the Colegio Franco Mexicano de Guadalajara (CFM) has been a unique educational space in Guadalajara, dedicated to academic excellence and a humanist, multilingual, and bicultural approach. It is a member of the AEFE network, sharing international quality standards and a cross-border Franco-Mexican educational community. In 1960, collège-level instruction began, and in 1991–1992 the first lycée generation appeared. The Lycée Français de Guadalajara building was designed by Alberto Kalach and Juan Palomar, with expansive green spaces. The address is Francisco Villa 235, Colonia El Bajío, 45019, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

Community
The Fondation of the Lycée Français de Guadalajara contributes to the integral development of students and the LFG community through educational, cultural, sporting, and social programs, to promote community ties and improve its environment. The Foundation is inclusive and promotes cooperation, the culture of peace, Franco-Mexican biculturalism, excellence in education focused on competencies, cultural diffusion, sport, and humanism. Its objectives include fostering closeness among community members through innovative projects, meeting families' needs such as scholarships and travel aid, expanding the social function of the LFG, promoting closer links with alumni, and encouraging cooperation with community support programs. Who can participate includes students, administrative staff, parents of students, the governance council, and partners. Our programs include scholarship funds, volunteering, and an alumni program.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents participate in school life through the Foundation and the governance council. The Foundation lists 'parents of students' as participants, reflecting active parental involvement. The governance council participates in the Foundation's activities and decision-making. Parents can contribute as volunteers through the Foundation's programs. The Foundation runs scholarship funds, volunteering, and an alumni program, inviting parental involvement. Parental involvement is structured within the Foundation and governance framework.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lyce9e Frane7ais de Guadalajara provides dedicated spaces and services for all levels from preschool to lycée. A school canteen, overseen by a nutritionist, offers healthy, balanced meals with menus blending French and Mexican cuisines. A school garden provides ingredients for meals and is part of the Eco Franco program. Three libraries serve different levels: a mediathe8que in kindergarten, the primary library (BCD), and a CDI for collège/lyce9e and staff, which will become a Centre de connaissance et de culture (CCC); there is also a listening corner with a storytelling tipi. Medical services include a school doctor, a nutrition specialist, and inclusion professionals and psychologists. The architecture emphasizes eco-friendly design with extensive green spaces; the Lyce9e was designed by Alberto Kalach and Juan Palomar, the Maternelle by Tatiana Bilbao, and the buildings are arranged around a guava tree with interior patios that bring daylight.

Sports Facilities
Physical education is mandatory for all students and includes swimming, athletics, outdoor skating, and team sports. After-school activities such as climbing and dance workshops are organized in coordination with the UNSS. Daily physical activities (APQ) take place every day, inside or outside the classroom.

Academic Facilities
Three libraries serve different levels: a mediathe8que in kindergarten, the primary library (BCD), and a CDI for collège/lyce9e and staff, intended to become a Centre de connaissance et de culture (CCC). There is a listening corner where children can listen to stories in a dedicated space within a tipi. Pronote is an internal school-life software used for communications with parents, with a Parent space to view schedule changes, homework, and student information. A Web Radio studio provides a platform for students to develop communication skills, and music courses are part of the regular curriculum with students learning various instruments.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Eco Franco includes a complete project for waste sorting, recycling, a wastewater treatment station, vermicomposting, and a school garden; some benches and containers are made from recycled materials. Music and cultural activities blend Mexican and French traditions, with music courses and practice of multiple instruments. After-school activities such as climbing and dance are offered, coordinated with the UNSS. A Web Radio studio provides opportunities for students to create content.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
From preschool onward, all classes are taught in French. In primary, English is introduced, and in high school German is taught. The regularization program helps students strengthen French, and English in the Euro Section provides an internationally recognized certificate. Primary students undertake two domestic trips (CE1 and CM2); in secondary, there is a trip to Ottawa, Canada; in the first year of preparatory there is a linguistic and cultural trip to France; and for students in the European English section, there is a trip to Atlanta, United States.

Community & Service
The CFM Foundation is a nonprofit organization that serves as a link within the school community. Through educational, cultural, sports and social projects and events, donations are raised and are tax-deductible. Funds are allocated to various causes, such as support for families in difficult situations or financing educational trips for students who need them, among others.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Personalized Program for high-performance student athletes (PPES) adapts school schedules to training and competitions to help athletes balance academics and sport. Atlas Academy is a pioneering program that lets students develop athletic talent with training from a professional football team, without compromising academic excellence. This exclusive initiative integrates discipline, holistic development, and international outlook, reinforcing a forward-looking educational approach.
Languages

Language Provision
The school operates in a multilingual, bicultural context. The educational model follows the French national education framework. AEFE affiliation ensures international quality standards. The Mexican cultural context is integrated into daily learning.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is multilingual and bicultural. It adheres to the official programs of the French Ministry of National Education. It is part of the AEFE network, sharing international quality standards. From kindergarten through lycée, it offers a secular, comprehensive and innovative education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open. The admission process begins with an online application form; if accepted, you will be able to visit the Colegio and meet the teaching staff. Leave your details to receive information.

Scholarships
BECAS DEL GOBIERNO FRANCÉS: Scholarships are awarded to French families based on their financial resources to help pay tuition. They are intended for French students aged 3 and up, registered in the World Registry of French citizens living abroad and enrolled in a French school. The calls for these scholarships can be consulted on the Embassy of France in Mexico's website. BECAS DEL CONSEJO DE GESTIÓN: The Scholarship Council provides a percentage discount on tuition, announced in March each year and applicable to the following school year. The scholarship excludes enrollment, incorporation, fees for new families, extracurricular activities, books, materials, uniforms, and other charges related to changing cycles. Eligibility includes: being an active student of the Colegio, not having French nationality, being up to date with all payments, not having had a scholarship for more than three years, good academic standing, and remaining current with monthly payments. Criteria include: good academic performance, scholarships awarded from 2nd grade of primary, and selection based on socio-economic study results. Procedure involves filling out Annex 1 (Solicitud de Beca), assembling documents (Anexo 2), and submitting before the stated deadline (updated yearly); the Scholarships Committee reviews applications, and approved families proceed to an interview with a social worker for the socio-economic study. The committee then deliberates and notifies families of the decision in June. For more information contact Ana Covarrubias or Claudia Sánchez. FORMATOS include Convocatoria 2026, Anexo 1 Solicitud de beca, Anexo 2 Listado de documentos.
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