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Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees €6,098 - 8,286
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1907
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, English, German, Latin
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne (LFCL) is a French international school in Lisbon, affiliated with the AEFE network and serving around 2,100 students from nursery to terminale. The campus spans seven buildings and houses facilities including Marmothèque, BCDI and CDI libraries, IT spaces, cafeterias, and health and counselling services. The curriculum follows the French national program: from Seconde to Terminale on the general track, with the Première–Terminale BFI track adding CDM in Portuguese and ACL in English; the Portuguese International Section (SiP) begins in Seconde and provides a pathway into BFI. In Seconde, Portuguese runs 4h and History-Geography totals 4h (2h in French and 2h in Portuguese); English foundations continue. From Première, the BFI track preserves the core timetable and adds CDM and ACL. The school offers two on-site gyms, a dance room, and extensive after-school activities; orchestral and choral ensembles, theatre, and arts options enrich arts education. Student leadership and service are fostered through CVL, CVC, ACH, JRI, and eco-délégués.

Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco 32, 1070-112 Lisboa, Portugal

The Essentials

Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French.

Location

The Lycée Français Charles Lepierre is located at Avenida Duarte Pacheco, 32, 1070-112 Lisbon, Portugal.

Stages

Maternal (preschool), elementary, middle school (collège), and high school (lycée).

Type

French international school, affiliated with the AEFE network.

Additional learning support

The LFCL implements an inclusion policy for pupils with special educational needs. In the primary level, there are plans (PPS and/or PAP) tailored to student needs; pupils with medical requirements must be reported to the primary secretariat. For more information on secondary provision, please contact Mme Duarte (secretariat.dir.examens@lfcl.pt).

Country affiliation

Affiliated with France through the AEFE network.

School day structure

The lycée day runs from 7:55 entry for students, with classes from 8:00 to 18:00. There is a lunch break from 12:55 to 14:05 and a mid‑afternoon break from 16:00 to 16:15. Administrative offices are open 8:00–17:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8:00–13:00 on Wednesdays.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

No fixed uniform. Students must come to class in appropriate and decent clothing; short shorts, swimwear, and revealing tops are not allowed. Hats and headphones must be removed at the entrance; if the dress code is not followed, entry may be refused or clothing may be lent by the lycée.

Food Options

The LFCL runs a cafeteria called La Petite Pause. Meals can be ordered online.

Governance and Ownership

LFCL is part of the AEFE network and is an establishment in direct management (EGD) under AEFE, within the Iberian Peninsula zone.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne ranges from EUR 6,098 to EUR 8,286 for 2026/27.

Application / first-registration fee

- Droit de première inscription : EUR 2,500.
- À partir du deuxième enfant : droit de première inscription réduit à EUR 1,800 (abattement de EUR 700).
- Ce droit est exigible avant toute entrée dans l'établissement et n'est pas remboursable, sauf décision exceptionnelle de la direction en cas de force majeure.

Tuition fees (per school level) — amounts shown by term and annual total (EUR)

- Classes maternelles (petite section à grande section) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE:
- 1er trimestre (sept.–déc.) : EUR 2,439.38
- 2ème trimestre (janv.–mars) : EUR 1,829.54
- 3ème trimestre (avr.–juin) : EUR 1,829.54
- Total annuel : EUR 6,098.46

- Étrangers hors UE :
- 1er trimestre : EUR 2,710.27
- 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.70
- 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.70
- Total annuel : EUR 6,775.67

- Classes élémentaires (CP au CM2) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE:
- 1er trimestre : EUR 2,553.60
- 2ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.20
- 3ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.20
- Total annuel : EUR 6,384.00

- Étrangers hors UE :
- 1er trimestre : EUR 2,710.40
- 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.80
- 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,032.80
- Total annuel : EUR 6,776.00

- Collège (6ème à 3ème) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE:
- 1er trimestre : EUR 2,553.76
- 2ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.32
- 3ème trimestre : EUR 1,915.32
- Total annuel : EUR 6,384.39

- Étrangers hors UE :
- 1er trimestre : EUR 2,824.64
- 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,118.48
- 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,118.48
- Total annuel : EUR 7,061.60

- Lycée (Seconde à Terminale) — Français / Portugais / citoyens de l'UE:
- 1er trimestre : EUR 3,043.66
- 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,282.75
- 3ème trimester : EUR 2,282.75
- Total annuel : EUR 7,609.16

- Étrangers hors UE :
- 1er trimestre : EUR 3,314.55
- 2ème trimestre : EUR 2,485.91
- 3ème trimestre : EUR 2,485.91
- Total annuel : EUR 8,286.37

Sibling discounts

- Remise appliquée sur les seuls droits de scolarité (non applicable à la demi-pension ni aux autres frais) :
- 2ème enfant : 10%
- 3ème enfant : 20%
- Enfants suivants : 30%

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Les droits annuels de scolarité sont fixés annuellement et sont exigibles dès le premier jour de la rentrée scolaire, payables par trimestre à réception de facture.
- Trimestres facturés : 1er (sept.–déc.), 2ème (janv.–mars), 3ème (avr.–juin).
- Les modalités particulières pour arrivée/départ en cours d'année : la famille acquitte les droits de scolarité du trimestre à compter du premier jour du mois d'arrivée ; en cas de départ en cours d'année, la famille acquitte la scolarité jusqu'à la fin du mois concerné (tout mois commencé est dû).
- Les droits d'examen sont facturés sur la facture du 1er trimestre (ou 2ème trimestre pour certains examens) et ne sont pas remboursables dès lors que l'inscription aux examens est réalisée.

Mandatory annual and exam-related fees (examples billed on first or indicated trimester)

- Frais du service de santé scolaire et assurance (tous niveaux) : EUR 105.00 (un montant additionnel de EUR 70.00 apparaît dans la grille selon catégorie).
- Diplôme National du Brevet (classe de Troisième) : EUR 30.00 / EUR 80.00 (facturation au 1er trimestre, selon catégorie).
- Baccalauréat (classe de Terminale) / examen local avec reconnaissance nationale : EUR 150.00 / EUR 20.00 (facturation au 2ème trimestre, selon catégorie).

Optional / ancillary fees and other recurring costs

- Demi‑pension (restauration scolaire) — forfaits annuels (exemples) :
- Forfait 3 jours/semaine : EUR 773.00
- Forfait 4 jours/semaine : EUR 1,014.00
- Forfait 5 jours/semaine : EUR 1,213.00
- Repas unitaire (élève demi‑pensionnaire, jours hors forfait) : EUR 9.00
- Badge de restauration : EUR 5.00 (1er badge gratuit pour les demi‑pensionnaires)

- Études surveillées (élémentaire 16:00–17:00) — exemples de forfaits annuels :
- Forfait 2 jours/semaine : EUR 411.00
- Forfait 3 jours/semaine : EUR 549.00
- Forfait 4 jours/semaine : EUR 653.00

- Garderie, accueil du matin et tickets :
- Accueil du matin pour maternelle (sur inscription, places limitées) : gratuit (sur inscription)
- Garderie au ticket (1 jour) : EUR 10.00
- Tarifs de garderie par trimestre selon formule (montants variables selon forfait choisi)

- Activités extra‑scolaires internes (par trimestre ou forfaits) : montant variable ; activités externes : montant fixé par le prestataire (paiement direct au prestataire).
- Caisse de solidarité (contribution facultative) : EUR 20.00 par famille (paiement sur la facture du 1er trimestre).
- Remplacement carnet de correspondance : EUR 10.00.
- Remplacement badge d'accès (primaire) : EUR 3.00.
- Dommages volontaires / perte ou non‑restitution de matériel : facturation au prix coûtant selon nature du sinistre.

Boarding / internat

- Aucune mention de frais d'internat ou d'offre d'hébergement interne n'apparaît dans la grille tarifaire ; l'internat n'est pas applicable.

Refunds and exceptional remissions

- Le droit de première inscription est en principe non remboursable, sauf décision exceptionnelle de la direction en cas de force majeure.
- En cas d'arrêt en cours de trimestre pour force majeure ou absence prolongée exceptionnelle, une exonération ou remise peut être accordée pour le trimestre non terminé sur demande écrite motivée adressée à la direction avant la fin du trimestre.
- La demi‑pension est facturée forfaitairement ; aucun remboursement n'est effectué pour absences ponctuelles sauf situations exceptionnelles (voyage scolaire de plusieurs jours, stages obligatoires ou maladie prolongée — sur certificat médical et demande écrite).
- Les droits d'examen ne sont pas remboursables dès lors que l'inscription aux examens a été effectuée.

Fee payment options and administrative conditions

- Moyens de paiement proposés : prélèvement bancaire (prioritaire), paiement en ligne par carte bancaire (CB), ou virement bancaire sur un des comptes indiqués sur la facture.
- Les paiements en numéraire (espèces) ne sont pas autorisés.
- Pour le prélèvement automatique, le RIB doit être renseigné sur le portail prévu ; en cas de rejet, la famille devra effectuer un virement bancaire. Après deux rejets dans la même année scolaire, l'adhésion au prélèvement est suspendue automatiquement.
- Les paiements doivent reprendre la référence indiquée sur la facture ; aucun frais bancaire ne peut être imputé à l'établissement.
- Un échéancier de paiement peut être accordé sur demande écrite adressée à l'agent comptable.

Notes pratiques (facturation)

- Les factures sont émises en euros et adressées au nom des responsables légaux.
- Le paiement total ou partiel par un tiers (employeur, organisme) n'exonère pas la responsabilité des responsables légaux vis‑à‑vis de l'établissement en cas d'impayé.

(Grille tarifaire et règlement financier appliqués pour l'année scolaire en cours.)
Academics

Lycée Français Charles Lepiérre Lisbonne teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

The LFCL offers only the general track. From Seconde to Terminale, it follows the French national education program. The mission is to ensure the success of each pupil and prepare them for higher education. The Seconde year aims to keep the widest range of choices, providing a common general culture while allowing exploration of literary, economic, scientific, or technological fields. It combines common teachings (80% of the timetable) with optional exploratory teachings; among them one is compulsory in economics. From Seconde onward, students may choose the general section, the international section (BFI) French/Portuguese/English, and the European section English/Mathematics. The Portuguese International Section begins in Seconde and provides a preferred pathway to entry into BFI. In Portuguese: 4 hours of Portuguese (4h in the general section plus 2h specific to SiP); 4 hours of History-Geography (adaptation of the French program, 2h in French and 2h in Portuguese). In English: the number of hours remains unchanged (3h), but foundations of methodology and literary analysis are taught in preparation for Première. In the BFI track (from Première to Terminale): two new subjects are introduced: Connaissances Du Monde (CDM) in Portuguese and Accompagnement Culturel et Linguistique (ACL) in English; History-Geography is taught in French (2h) and Portuguese (2h).

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students for higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a health service with an infirmary, a school psychologist, and a school doctor. The Conseiller Principal d'Education (CPE) organizes the life of the school and coordinates the Assistants d'Education. The health service provides health education and prevention in collaboration with teachers to support students' development and address their needs. The school participates in Health and Citizenship Education (CESC) activities to promote student wellbeing. The infirmary and psychologist have published hours, and the psychologist is available on specific days; the health service is not intended to substitute for a family doctor.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school implements an inclusion policy (EBEP). There are EBEP provisions with plans to support students with special educational needs. In primary, families signal PPS and/or PAP to the primary leadership team for plans in place or in use. In secondary, more information can be obtained by contacting Mme Duarte (secretariat.dir.examens@lfcl.pt). The LFCL provides resources related to EBEP and Dys support to assist students with special needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is taught as a language and LFCL offers English-language pathways. From 2nde, students can choose the general section, the international section (BFI) French/Portuguese/English, and the European section English/Mathematics. The BFI is the bilingual French-Portuguese-English track. DNL in English is offered for SES/Philosophie and for SVT. At the end of 3e, students take a national English placement test (ev@lang), and a language attestation is issued in terminal.

Mental Wellbeing

The school provides health services including an infirmary and a school psychologist, with the doctor available by appointment. The infirmary is located in the basement and the psychologist's office is in room 225E. The service handles care and emergencies, monitors contagious diseases, and conducts health screenings. It also supports students with allergies or health conditions and can implement PAI and PPS. The service collaborates with families to promote the overall wellbeing of students and their healthy development.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is supported through close coordination with families and the health service. The school participates in Health and Citizenship Education (CESC) actions to promote safety and wellbeing. The EBEP policy supports inclusive safeguarding for students with health needs or disabilities. The school provides information about data protection (RGPD) and related safeguarding resources, and materials from the LFCL inclusive education program are shared with families.
Parent Experience

History

In 1907 the Society of the French School of Lisbon was created with the opening of a school on Rua da Emenda. In 1917 the establishment moved to Pátio do Tijolo in the Braancamp Palace near Largo do Rato, purchased that year by the Society of the French School of Lisbon. The last move to the current premises occurred on 17 November 1952. The Lycée Français Charles Lepierre is named after Professor Charles Lepierre (1867–1945), a chemist who arrived in Portugal in 1888 and contributed to microbiology teaching in Lisbon and Coimbra. Inaugurated in 1952, the lycée is today part of AEFE and is directly managed under the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the 2022 school year the primary school moved into new premises. The lycée currently has about 2100 students from nursery through terminale.

Community

The LFCL is an AEFE-governed school that serves about 2100 students from nursery to terminale. The school supports a vibrant community with ongoing news and media activities (Actualités du LFCL and WebTV/Radio), student-led initiatives (Nos élèves s'engagent) and active participation by students, parents, and alumni. The LFCL offers many community-backed groups and services, including the student association, associations of parents, the association of former students, the LFCL sports association, AES/Garderie/Études (after-school care and study support), the school meals service, the school health service, and channels for official notes and communications, as well as a seismograph and weather station for monitoring.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

There are two parent associations: the GPE Lisboa and the FCPE. Parent associations listen, inform, and accompany families at the Lycée; their elected representatives at the start of the school year are actively involved in the life of the establishment by participating in the various commissions and bodies.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

LFCL sits on a campus with seven buildings (A–G). Building A houses the directorate, administration, the lycée CDI, IT, and spaces for the associations. Building B contains the primary gym, the pre-school BCD/mediatheque, the primary staff room, the primary director's office and secretary, the council room, language rooms, and elementary classrooms. Building C hosts the coordination office, the alumni association, the head of extracurricular activities, the digital officer, and elementary classrooms. Building D houses the preschool and CP, the cafeteria, and the motor-skills room. Building E contains the infirmary, life service, CPE offices, the psychologist, the cafeteria space, and secondary and CM2 classrooms. Building F houses the secondary gymnasium, the dance room, and the collège CDI. Building G provides parent-teacher meeting rooms. The Marmothèque, BCD, and CDI libraries offer reading and study spaces for different school sections. The Pt'ite Pause cafeteria is on site, and health services include an infirmary and a psychologist.

Sports Facilities

LFCL has two on-campus gymnasia: a primary gym in Building B and a secondary gym in Building F, plus a dance room in Building F. The school offers sports through the LFCL sports association, with activities such as badminton, table tennis, and volleyball.

Academic Facilities

LFCL provides Marmothèque, BCD, and CDI libraries. The libraries are welcoming spaces for reading and study that offer resources for students and staff and support instruction around reading and media. The Hibouthèque serves both the nursery and elementary sections, while BCDI is used for collège and CDI for the lycée.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The LFCL offers Garderie (after-school care) for all primary students and after-school activities for grades GS–CM2, including arts, sports, and dance. The LFCL Association Sportive runs sports like badminton, table tennis, and volleyball as well.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

DNL SVT en anglais adds 1 hour per week; DNL SES/Philo en anglais adds 1 hour per week, deepening knowledge of English-speaking societies and introducing philosophy, economics, sociology, and political science in English. Langues et Cultures de l7 AntiquitE9 (Latin and Ancient Greek) are offered as optional 2-hour weekly courses; Latin strengthens grammar and vocabulary across French, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian, while Greek develops knowledge of mythology, history and civilization through texts and images. The Greek Ancient option begins in Seconde and can be pursued through the baccalaureate, with expansion to begin in 1re in 2025.

Arts & Creative

Orchestre is offered at 2 hours per week (Monday and Thursday, 13:15:00); it is optional and not graded, and players must bring an instrument and be able to read a score (instruments sought include violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn and trombone). Chorale is also offered at 2 hours per week (Tuesday and Friday, 13:15:00); it is optional and not graded. Arts plastiques and Théâtre are offered as arts options; Arts plastiques is not compatible with Théâtre. The Théâtre option provides 2 hours per week plus 1 hour of annualized rehearsals, open to starting in 1re or terminale and assessed in the regular continuous assessment; theatre aims to develop collaboration, confidence and stage experience with professional artists.

Cultural & Language

La Section Internationale Portugaise au LFCL (SiP) begins in Seconde and is a preferred pathway for entry into the BFI; it targets organized, autonomous students with an interest in literature and languages. In Portuguese, SiP includes 4 hours of Portuguese (4h in the general section plus 2h specific to SiP) and 4 hours of History-Geography (2h in French and 2h in Portuguese); in English, the hours remain 3, but methodological and literary-analysis foundations are developed. Applications for SiP are online via Pronote, followed by an oral interview in Portuguese, French and English, a written comprehension/expression test, and results announced at the end of the term. From 1re to terminale, BFI adds two new subjects (CDM in Portuguese and ACL in English) with continued tronc commun and specialized courses, and future pathways to foreign study.

Social & Hobbies

Nosle s'engagent highlights student involvement in life at LFCL, including the LycE9e Life Council (CVL) and the College Life Council (CVC). The CVL comprises 10 lycée students and 10 adults and voices student priorities, proposing projects such as organizing sports tournaments; the CVC mirrors this for the collège and initiates projects like Christmas drives for associations. Ambassadeurs contre le harc19lement (ACH) are student resources trained to raise awareness and intervene in cases of harassment; Les JRI are young AEFE reporters who cover events and publish their productions; eco-dE9lE9guE9s are class-based eco-leaders driving sustainability projects.

Community & Service

LFCL communities are active in volunteer and social initiatives through student leadership bodies (CVL, CVC), ACH, JRI and eco-dE9lE9guE9s; annual activities include charitable collection drives such as Christmas collections for associations, and organized community projects by student groups. These initiatives foster service, social responsibility and collaboration across levels of the school. The school emphasizes student-led community engagement as part of daily life and extended projects.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership is promoted by the CVL and CVC student bodies, giving students a voice in school life and in planning events and projects. The ACH network trains student resources to address harassment and support peers; JRI provides opportunities to report on cultural, sports and educational events as young AEFE reporters; eco-dE9lE9guE9s lead ecology and sustainable development initiatives to develop leadership and project-management skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The LFCL Association Sportive offers badminton, table tennis and volleyball as three active sports options; registrations and payments are online via HelloAsso, with a 60 euro membership to cover travel, facilities, equipment and events. Activities run from October 6, 2025 to June 5, 2026 (subject to change for surf). The program emphasizes physical well-being, teamwork, discipline and active participation in school life.
Languages

Language Provision

The school teaches in French and uses Portuguese as the host-country language for in-class content; English is taught as a foreign language, with 1.5 hours per week in some levels. From seconde, students may access the European English section (anglais) and the Section européenne Anglais/Maths; there is also the Section internationale (BFI) French/Portuguese/English and the option of DNL courses in English (e.g., SES/Philosophie, SVT). From première, students can choose DNL SVT in English, and in terminale, a DNL in English is available with commands for language attestations. Certifications in multiple languages (e.g., Goethe for German, CAPLE for Portuguese, and Latin exams) are offered, and Latin is taught as part of the Latin European program.

Bilingual Teaching

French is the language of instruction. Portuguese is taught to all students as the host-country language, with a dedicated Portuguese welcome group for beginners (up to two years) to learn the basics before joining the rest of the class. English is taught as the first foreign language, and a number of subjects are taught in English (DNL) in the lycée, including SVT in English in the later years. A Bac Français International (BFI) offers trilingual or quadrilingual pathways with French, Portuguese and English, and possibly a fourth language.

Immersion Programs

Portuguese immersion is provided through a beginner group (Portugues accueil) for up to two years to help non-Portuguese speakers acquire basic Portuguese. Portuguese language and culture content is integrated for Lusophone students through the Langues et cultures du Portugal framework (Histoire & Géographie). The curriculum emphasizes strong Portuguese proficiency for all students, alongside the host-country culture. English is introduced early as a foreign language, with opportunities for English-language study in higher-level bilingual tracks.
Admissions

Admissions

Enrollment 2026-2027 – Admissions process. Applications are for new students only; current LFCL students enroll via the regular process. The process comprises nine steps: 1. Create your account by clicking lfcl-lisbonne.eduka.school; 2) Choose the option that matches your situation; 3) Click the activation link you will receive by email (only for new accounts); 4) Sign in and click Admissions; 5) Create a new dossier for 2026/27; 6) Fill in the information about your child; 7) Complete the process by clicking Submit an enrollment request and attach the requested documents; 8) After submission you will receive a confirmation email; 9) An admissions committee will meet soon and send the decision by email. For preschool intake, the classes are Petite section for children born in 2023, Moyenne section for children born in 2022, Grande section for children born in 2021. Admission is based on vacancies. As an AEFE direct-management establishment LFCL guarantees priority to French children living outside France, and admission criteria will be based on this mission. The procedure has two phases: 1. admission request; 2) final enrollment for admitted students by paying the first registration fee. 1/ Admission request: four outcomes are possible: acceptance of the admission request; request for additional information and/or scheduling of a meeting; placement on a waiting list; or refusal of admission. 2/ Final enrollment: families whose children were admitted must complete enrollment within seven days of notification; if not, the vacancy may be offered to another child. Prices and financial regulations: see the financial regulations page; if withdrawal occurs, the first registration fee is non-refundable.

Scholarships

AEFE Scholarship: Scholarships are available to students of French nationality living abroad, generally enrolled in a ministry approved school, and registered in the World Register of French nationals living outside France. Awards are based on financial resources and are not cumulative with CAF family allowances; the application is typically filed through the consular post and reviewed by the consular scholarship council; the scholarship applies for the current school year and must be renewed annually, independently of the school enrollment. AESH support may be provided for students with disabilities; the LFCL AESH program is funded by the family; the process follows AEFE circulars. LFCL Solidarity Fund provides financial assistance to families in hardship; funds come from voluntary family contributions and donations; eligibility is based on socio-economic criteria including movable and real estate assets, and can cover tuition, semi-intern status, health services, travel, textbooks, clothing, equipment, etc; under AEFE directives, aid cannot cover the difference for those already receiving state scholarships.

Waitlist

Waiting list is a possible outcome during the admissions process; the nine step procedure includes placement on a waiting list as one of the responses to an admission request.
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