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Lycée Français International de Panama

Panama, Panama City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Spanish, English
Fees $8,135 - 18,625
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Opened 1970
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, Portuguese
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Situated in Panama Pacifico, the Lycée Français International de Panama is a private French international school serving ages 2 to 18. It delivers the French curriculum in alignment with the AEFE network, with a trilingual environment—French, Spanish and English—from preschool onward and Portuguese available from lycée. The school offers a complete path from Maternelle to Terminale, preparing students for higher education at international universities. The campus houses science and technology laboratories, a plurilingual library and multimedia classrooms, and modern spaces for arts, theater and music. Facilities include a semi-Olympic pool, sports fields and a gym, supporting healthy lifestyles. A comprehensive safety system and qualified staff ensure a secure learning environment. The community spans more than 40 nationalities, with involvement in AEFE connected globally (more than 600 schools across 140 countries). In 2025, the Lycée reported 100% Bac results, reflecting its rigorous preparation and strong student outcomes for university admission.

Lamb Row 123-6, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama

The Essentials

Lycée Français International de Panama has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, Spanish, English.

Location
Panama Pacifico, Panama City, Panama. The campus sits within the Panama Pacifico development. It provides a safe, natural environment designed for student development. A shuttle service connects several areas of the city.

Stages
Preschool (from age 2 to 5); Primary (1st–5th grade); Middle School (Collège); High School (Lycée, 10th–12th grade).

Type
Private French international school offering education from preschool to high school, aligned with the French education system and AEFE network; trilingual environment (French, Spanish and English) from preschool onward.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students represent more than 40 nationalities.

Additional learning support
Immersion classes and support for non-French-speaking students up to 7th grade.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with France through the AEFE network.

Bus service
A school shuttle service covers different areas of the city; routes and costs can be confirmed by contacting the school.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform is a fundamental pillar of the Lycée Français International de Panama's identity. Wearing it fosters a sense of belonging, discipline, and equality among students. Each educational level follows a specific dress code to ensure both everyday comfort and overall uniformity. Polo shirts, t-shirts, sport uniforms and sweatshirts are available at the GALAPAGO store, Calle 71, San Francisco. Tel. 214-6507.

Food Options
Two lunch options are available to ensure a varied and nutritious diet: a Lunchbox that students can bring and heat in the dining room, and a healthy menu provided by Natuviva, a company specializing in school nutrition. The dining service can be registered online by parents.

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée is managed by a leadership team headed by the Principal. The Board of Directors, composed of parents, oversees the budget and defines growth strategies and modernization projects. The school is part of the AEFE network, which connects it to 615 institutions in 140 countries and provides strategic support and international mobility opportunities.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International de Panama ranges from USD 8,135 to USD 18,625 for 2026/27.

Frais de première inscription (application / enrolment fee)

- Primaire (maternelle / élémentaire), 1er enfant : USD 7,995. 2e enfant : USD 7,195. À partir du 3e enfant : USD 6,476.
- Secondaire (collège / lycée), 1er enfant : USD 8,995. 2e enfant : USD 8,095. À partir du 3e enfant : USD 7,286.
- Le paiement des frais de première inscription est dû au moment de la première inscription et n'est pas remboursable. Il est possible de réserver une place en versant 50% du montant, le solde devant être réglé avant l'entrée de l'élève.

Droits de scolarité (tuition) — montants et options de paiement

- Option paiement annuel (paiement unique) :
- Primaire / Maternelle–Élémentaire : USD 6,700 par élève (paiement au plus tard le 30 septembre).
- Secondaire / Collège–Lycée : USD 9,400 par élève (paiement au plus tard le 30 septembre).
- Section Internationale (surcharge pour élèves concernés, à partir de CM1) : USD 700 par élève.
- Réduction : paiement annuel intégral = réduction de 5% sur la scolarité annuelle.

- Option paiement en dix (10) mensualités égales (période : septembre à juin, paiements durant les dix premiers jours de chaque mois) :
- Primaire / Maternelle–Élémentaire : USD 670 par mois (1er et 2e enfant). À partir du 3e enfant : USD 636 par mois.
- Secondaire / Collège–Lycée : USD 940 par mois (1er et 2e enfant). À partir du 3e enfant : USD 893 par mois.
- Section Internationale : USD 70 par mois.
- Pénalité en cas de retard : une pénalité de 10% est appliquée sur le montant total dû à partir du 11e jour du mois en cours.

Réinscription annuelle et contribution fonds infrastructures

- Frais de réinscription annuelle (dûs chaque année pour réserver la place) :
- Primaire / Maternelle–Élémentaire : USD 670 (1er et 2e enfant). À partir du 3e enfant : USD 636.
- Secondaire / Collège–Lycée : USD 940 (1er et 2e enfant). À partir du 3e enfant : USD 893.
- Contribution annuelle au Fonds Infrastructures : USD 400 par élève, payable au moment de la réinscription annuelle. Le paiement de cette contribution est requis pour que la réinscription soit effective.
- Remise/majoration liées aux délais : paiement de la réinscription avant la fin mai = réduction de 10%. Réinscription non payée au 30 juin = majoration de 10%.

Autres coûts et services facturés séparément

- Repas / cantine : coûts facturés séparément et gérés par un prestataire externe (facturation et paiement directement au prestataire). Les frais de repas ne sont pas inclus dans les frais de scolarité.
- Transport scolaire : service proposé mais facturé séparément. Les coûts du transport ne sont pas inclus dans la scolarité.
- Activités extrascolaires : facturation séparée, payables au lycée au début de chaque trimestre ; ces frais sont indiqués au début de chaque année scolaire et sont non remboursables.
- Uniformes et fournitures : uniformes à la charge des parents (fournisseur indiqué : Galapago). Les manuels scolaires sont inclus dans les frais de scolarité ; la liste des fournitures à la charge des parents est fournie en début d'année.
- Frais d'examens officiels (Baccalauréat, Diplôme National du Brevet) : non inclus dans la scolarité, facturés séparément (facturation en février) ; ces frais ne sont pas remboursables après la réalisation de l'inscription aux examens.
- Service de garderie / aide aux devoirs, voyages scolaires et autres activités spécifiques : peuvent être facturés séparément.

Remboursements et éléments non remboursables

- Les frais de première inscription ne sont pas remboursables.
- Les frais de réinscription annuelle ne sont pas remboursables.
- Les frais d'examen, une fois l'établissement inscrit pour l'élève, ne sont pas remboursables.
- Les frais d'activités extrascolaires payés en début de trimestre sont indiqués comme non remboursables.

Calendrier de facturation et conditions de paiement

- Paiement annuel : échéance jusqu'au 30 septembre (paiement unique). Réduction de 5% pour paiement annuel intégral.
- Paiement mensuel : dix (10) mensualités, payables durant les dix premiers jours de chaque mois de septembre à juin. En cas de retard, pénalité de 10% dès le 11e jour du mois.
- La non-réception d'une facture n'exonère pas de l'obligation de payer dans les délais. Les montants dus sont considérés comme payés à la date de réception effective des fonds.

Modes de paiement acceptés et instructions

- Paiement en ligne / cartes de crédit : lien de paiement pour cartes de crédit via PlacetoPay.
- BANCO GENERAL : paiement via le collecteur de paiements en ligne (rechercher « LICEO FRANCÉS PAUL GAUGUIN » dans la rubrique écoles) ou virement vers le compte courant n° 03-35-01-108780-7 au nom de "LICEO FRANCÉS PAUL GAUGUIN". Il est obligatoire d'envoyer un courriel avec les détails du paiement (émetteur, montant, numéro de facture) à cobros@lfpanama.edu.pa afin de permettre l'identification.
- BANISTMO : possibilité d'utiliser le collecteur de paiements via la banque en ligne (option pour paiements en espèces au guichet via le collecteur).
- Transferts ACH : disponibles pour clients d'autres banques nationales selon modalités indiquées dans le règlement financier.

Internat / boarding

- Le lycée fonctionne comme établissement scolaire de jour; il n'existe pas de frais d'internat listés (pas de service d'hébergement/board indiqué).

Notes finales (présentation des réductions familiales)

- Réductions pour fratrie appliquées sur les frais de première inscription et sur la tarification de la scolarité selon les modalités indiquées (2e enfant −10% sur certains frais, 3e enfant réduction supplémentaire calculée sur le tarif réduit).
Academics

Lycée Français International de Panama teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
From early childhood to secondary, the Lycée Français International de Panama provides a complete curriculum aligned with the highest standards of the French education system. It covers Maternelle (2–5 years), Élementaire (6–10 years), Collège (11–14 years), and Lycée (15–18 years). The school offers multilingual instruction in French, Spanish and English from the start, with Portuguese as an option beginning in Lycée. It is part of the AEFE network, with a presence in more than 140 countries and access to more than 600 AEFE-connected schools worldwide. The campus includes science and technology laboratories, a plurilingual library and multimedia classrooms, and programs designed to prepare students for higher education at international universities.

Exam Results
100% success in the French Baccalaureate in 2025.

Higher Education Progression
Official certifications, rigorous programs and personalized guidance for admission to international universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
EVARS program (education for emotional, relational and sexual life) supports students' well-being. Café des parents presents events and workshops focused on education, child welfare and family development to support the school community. The campus is described as a safe environment with strong values and an openness to the world, reinforcing social-emotional growth. The school fosters student resilience and responsible citizenship through a community-centered approach to well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Immersion classes and language inclusion provisions support non-French-speaking students up to 7th grade. A multilingual environment operates with French, Spanish and English from preschool through high school, aiding language development and access to the curriculum. Targeted language support helps students integrate into the French curriculum while developing proficiency in multiple languages. The school's language inclusion framework ensures ongoing access to learning in a multilingual setting.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
French, Spanish and English are taught from early years, with Portuguese as an option starting from high school. Immersion classes and language support for non-French-speaking students up to 7th grade help learners access the curriculum. The multilingual program emphasizes progression across languages from preschool to high school.

Mental Wellbeing
EVARS program supports education for emotional, relational and sexual life to promote student well-being. Café des parents presents events and workshops dedicated to education, child welfare and family development, supporting mental wellbeing. The school emphasizes emotional literacy, healthy relationships and resilience as part of its learning environment.

Safeguarding
Comprehensive security system with active surveillance, effective protocols and trained personnel ensures a safe environment. The campus is described as safe, with a controlled and monitored setting to protect students. These safeguarding measures apply across daily life and school activities.
Parent Experience

History
In March 2022, the Lyce9e Français International de Panama inaugurated its new campus in Panama Pacifico. The campus features modern facilities designed to promote learning, including state-of-the-art classrooms, fully equipped science laboratories, art and music spaces, modern sports facilities, and a multimedia library to support learning.

Community
French, Spanish and English are taught from preschool onward, creating a structured multilingual environment. Students represent more than 40 nationalities, reflecting cultural diversity as a pedagogical value. The AEFE network connects the Lyce9e to more than 610 schools worldwide and spans more than 140 countries. Life beyond the classroom includes events and activities designed to enrich learning, and daily life at the Lyce9e is showcased on Instagram.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school organizes events and workshops for parents throughout the year. Parents can participate in school governance as representatives or members of several committees. An example of parent-oriented programming is Café des parents, featuring the EVARS program for the emotional, relational and sexual life education of students. Carnaval and other school events also involve families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Français International de Panama is designed for academic excellence and student well-being. It provides a safe environment, strong values, and genuine openness to the world. A comprehensive security system has active surveillance, effective protocols, and qualified staff for a safe environment. Located in Panama Pacifico, the campus offers a safe, innovative, and natural environment for student development. The campus features sports and leisure zones, scientific and technological laboratories, and a multilingual library with multimedia classrooms to support learning.

Sports Facilities
The school has sports and leisure zones, including a semi-Olympic pool, sports fields, a gym, and leisure spaces to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Academic Facilities
Scientific and technological laboratories provide spaces specialized for experiments in physics, chemistry, and biology, fostering hands-on learning. A multilingual library and multimedia classrooms give access to global educational content, encouraging research and analytical thinking.

Extra Curricular Facilities
We offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities. These include sports clubs. These include music clubs. These include artistic clubs. These include theatre clubs. These include university clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a complete academic pathway from Maternelle to Terminale, aligned with the highest standards of the French education system. From 2 to 5 years in Maternelle, 6 to 10 in Élémentaire, 11 to 14 in Collège, and 15 to 18 in Lycée. The campus is designed for academic excellence and student well-being. The school recorded 100% Bac success in 2025, with more than 40 nationalities represented and over 610 AEFE-connected schools worldwide.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports clubs, music, artistic activities, theatre, and academic clubs.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a structured multilingual environment with French, Spanish and English from kindergarten onward, with an effective language progression. Portuguese is an option starting from lycée.

Social & Hobbies
Upcoming events include a Parents' Café featuring the EVARS program for student well-being, with the presentation of the program in primary and secondary followed by workshops. Carnival at the Lycée features a parade of students from TPS to CM2 at Sports Park, accompanied by a murga, and a costume contest for middle schoolers and high schoolers. The Summer camp offers two options: a carnival-themed program for ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 11, and a football camp for ages 6 to 14.

Community & Service
The school organizes events and workshops for parents throughout the year, such as conferences on education, child protection and family development. In addition, parents who wish can participate in school governance as representatives or members of several commissions.

Leadership & Professional
The school serves as a springboard to higher education with official certifications, rigorous programs, and personalized guidance for admission to international universities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes sports and leisure facilities, including a semi-Olympic pool, sports fields, a gym, and leisure spaces to promote a healthy lifestyle. Located in Panama Pacifico, the lycée offers a safe, innovative and natural environment for student development. A comprehensive safety system provides active surveillance, effective protocols and qualified staff for a safe environment.
Languages

Language Provision
French, Spanish and English are taught from kindergarten onward, with an effective language progression. Portuguese is offered as an option starting in lycée. The AEFE network is present in more than 140 countries, ensuring quality, continuity of education and global opportunities.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses a multilingual environment with French, Spanish and English from the earliest years. Portuguese is offered as an option starting in lycée. The multilingual framework continues across all levels from preschool through high school.

Immersion Programs
Immersion courses exist and there is targeted support for non-French-speaking students up to year 7.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule an appointment, in person or online, to learn about the school's programs. The visit includes a presentation of the academic offerings and a tour of the facilities. Choose a time that fits your schedule using the Calendly link. 2. Complete the student and parent information through the EDUKA platform. Attach the required documents such as the birth certificate, report cards, and vaccination records. For students entering CP, a level assessment is organized by sending the last two years' reports and coordinating an in-person or virtual evaluation with a teacher. 3. Validation of the file on EDUKA: The admissions team reviews the documents and confirms the availability of places. An email is sent to notify acceptance or request additional information. The process continues until the enrollment status is confirmed. 4. Payment of the registration: Payment completes the enrollment. The place is confirmed after the corresponding payment is made. Parents receive an official enrollment confirmation.

Scholarships
The Lycée Français International de Panama promotes equal opportunities through scholarship programs for students with academic excellence or financial need. Scholarships for French students are intended for French nationals whose families need financial support. The dossier is requested directly from the Embassy of France, and part or all of tuition may be covered. Scholarships for Panamanian students are managed by IFARHU and awarded based on socio-economic criteria and academic results. AEFE merit scholarships for higher education in France are available, along with government support for French-national students. General requirements include documentation of financial need, evidence of academic excellence via report cards, a motivation letter, and academic references.
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