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Lycée Français de Barcelone - Main Campus

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Spanish, Cantonese, English
Fees €5,354 - 6,493
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2794
Type Co-educational
Opened 1924
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, English, Latin
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Barcelona, Lycée Français de Barcelone is a French AEFE school delivering French national curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. The campus emphasizes multilingual study, with four languages taught (French, Spanish, Catalan, and English) and language tracks in the lycée, including the BFI Bac Français International and the Section Européenne Anglais and Section Européenne Espagnol. The BFI can be undertaken as a trilanguage or quadrilingual option, with extra subjects to strengthen multilingual competence for higher education. The school operates 27 Seconde–Terminale classes and provides individualized orientation and support. Facilities span a gymnasium, dance hall, judo room, motor skills room, playgrounds, a cafeteria, a multipurpose room, a studio, an infirmary, and three libraries with resources in four languages. Extracurriculars include Theatre Workshops, Arts Plastiques, and WeBradio, alongside ocean-related Classes à Enjeux Maritimes and a music program. The school welcomes students from more than 73 nationalities and offers exchange opportunities.

www.lfb.es

Carrer de Bosch i Gimpera, 6, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

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The Essentials

Lycée Français de Barcelone - Main Campus has 2,794 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in French, Spanish, Cantonese, English.

Location
Site de Pedralbes, Bosch i Gimpera 6-10, 08034 Barcelona; Maternelle campus Munner 5, 08022 Barcelona. es](https://www.lfb.es/en/about-us/))

Stages
Preschool through high school (maternelle to lycée). es](https://www.lfb.es/en/about-us/))

Type
French international school operated by the AEFE; education provided is the French national curriculum; includes Spanish language and Catalan studies as part of the program. es](https://www.lfb.es/en/about-us/))

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 73 different nationalities are represented. es](https://www.lfb.es/en/))

Additional learning support
Health services support students with chronic health conditions and learning difficulties; team includes a school doctor, two nurses, a psychologist and an assistant. es](https://www.lfb.es/es/servicio-de-salud/?utm_source=openai))

Country affiliation
France (AEFE-affiliated; French education network). gouv.fr](https://www.aefe.gouv.fr/index.php/fr/etablissements/lycee-francais-de-barcelone?utm_source=openai))

Religious affiliation
Secular (non-denominational). es](https://www.lfb.es/en/about-us/))

School day structure
School day starts around 8:30–8:40 with a morning block until 13:40; lunch break; afternoon blocks run from 13:45 to 18:40; main gate opens at 8:00 and doors open at 8:50. es](https://www.lfb.es/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Horaires-english.pdf))

Bus service
Bus transport in Barcelona and nearby areas, plus the Pedralbes–Munner shuttle; operated by Autocares Congosto. For details, contact 93 321 02 50. es](https://www.lfb.es/transports-scolaires/))
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Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français de Barcelone - Main Campus ranges from EUR 5,354 to EUR 6,493 for 2026/27.

Application / first-registration fee (Droits de première inscription)
- Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège, Lycée: EUR 1,500.
- Reduction for pupils from the École Ferdinand de Lesseps: EUR 750.

Tuition fees — annual and per-term breakdown (day school)
- Maternelle (annual): EUR 6,328. Per-term billing (split): Trimestre 1 = EUR 2,531.20 (40%); Trimestre 2 = EUR 1,898.40 (30%); Trimestre 3 = EUR 1,898.40 (30%).
- Élémentaire (annual): EUR 6,328. Per-term billing: Trimestre 1 = EUR 2,531.20 (40%); Trimestre 2 = EUR 1,898.40 (30%); Trimestre 3 = EUR 1,898.40 (30%).
- Collège (annual): EUR 6,794. Per-term billing: Trimestre 1 = EUR 2,717.60 (40%); Trimestre 2 = EUR 2,038.20 (30%); Trimestre 3 = EUR 2,038.20 (30%).
- Lycée (annual): EUR 7,401. Per-term billing: Trimestre 1 = EUR 2,960.40 (40%); Trimestre 2 = EUR 2,220.30 (30%); Trimestre 3 = EUR 2,220.30 (30%).

Canteen / demi-pension fees — annual and per-term breakdown
- Maternelle (forfait 4 jours): annual EUR 1,163. Per-term: EUR 465.20 (40%) / EUR 348.90 (30%) / EUR 348.90 (30%).
- Élémentaire: forfait 5 jours annual EUR 1,456 (per-term EUR 582.40 / 436.80 / 436.80) or forfait 4 jours annual EUR 1,163 (per-term EUR 465.20 / 348.90 / 348.90).
- Collège & Lycée options (annual / per-term): 5 jours EUR 1,511 (EUR 604.40 / 453.30 / 453.30), 4 jours EUR 1,210 (EUR 484.00 / 363.00 / 363.00), 3 jours EUR 907 (EUR 362.80 / 272.10 / 272.10).
- Ticket-repas (single meal, when applicable): EUR 9.00 per meal; limited to 15 single meals per pupil per trimester.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual charges (tuition and, when applicable, demi-pension) are due from the first day of the school year and billed in three periods corresponding to school trimesters: Trimestre 1 = 40%; Trimestre 2 = 30%; Trimestre 3 = 30%. Specific trimester due dates are set (examples of usual due dates: mid-October, late January, mid-April).
- Any month begun is due; departures during the year are treated so that fees are calculated according to the rule that any month started is payable.
- Manuels numériques (digital textbooks) and exam registration fees are invoiced separately: Brevet (3ème) EUR 30; Épreuves anticipées (1ère) EUR 80; Baccalauréat (Terminale) EUR 150.

Other regular or occasional charges
- Solidarity fund contribution (fonds de solidarité): EUR 25 per pupil per year (charged on the first trimester invoice).
- School supplies / textbooks: the school provides materials for maternelle; for CP through Terminale, families pay for supplies and manuals (digital/manual costs billed as indicated above).
- School trips, excursions, language exam preparation, loss/damage charges, replacement student-card fees and similar items may be invoiced when they apply. These costs are billed in the trimester in which they occur.
- Transport (paid separately when used) is organised and invoiced by the school's transport service where applicable.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with an optional demi-pension (canteen).

Refund and reduction rules
- First-registration fees (DPI) are acquired by the school and are not refundable, except in cases of force majeure and by decision of the head of establishment.
- Tuition is annual and subject to the rule that any month started is due; therefore, when a pupil leaves during a term, fees are calculated accordingly and full-month portions remain payable.
- Partial rebates on the demi-pension may be granted in specific cases (medical absence exceeding 15 consecutive days with certificate, force majeure absences of at least 5 days, participation in school trips of one week or more). Family-size discounts (fratrie) apply to tuition: 10% for the 3rd enrolled child, 30% for the 4th, 50% for the 5th.
- Bursaries and scholarships, where awarded, may cover some or all fees, including tuition, demi-pension, registration and exam fees; they are applied according to the school's financial regulations.

Fee payment options and administrative details
- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school's bank accounts, SEPA direct debit (mandate), and online payment by card via the parent portal. Cash payments are not permitted.
- The school issues invoices to the billed party and communicates invoices by email and via the parent portal; any bank charges due to transfers must not be charged to the school (families should ensure the exact invoiced amount is received by the school).

Practical notes on extras and optional items
- Optional extras such as after-school activities organised by parent or sports associations are typically invoiced independently from the school's standard fees. Replacement cards, lost-item charges and damages may be invoiced at cost.

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Academics

Lycée Français de Barcelone - Main Campus teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Follows the French National Curriculum. The school teaches four languages: French, Spanish, Catalan, and English. English instruction begins in first grade; Spanish and Catalan are taught in addition to French, and non-French-speaking students receive an adapted language program. In the lycée, language-focused tracks include the BFI (Bac Français International) and the European sections SEA (Section Européenne Anglais) and SEE (Section Européenne Espagnol). The BFI is an internationally recognized option, available as a trilanguage (French + Spanish + English) or quadrilingual (French + Spanish + English + Catalan) track with extra BFI subjects; the BFI aims to strengthen multilingual competence and facilitate university study. The lycée offers 27 classes between Seconde and Terminale and provides individualized orientation and support to prepare for higher education worldwide.

Exam Results
BAC results 2025: 100% pass rate; 241 candidates.

Higher Education Progression
Provides worldwide access to universities and colleges and offers individualized orientation for higher education, including Parcoursup dossiers and guidance for universities in France, Spain or internationally.
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Admissions

Admissions
Admission criteria. En Toute Petite Section (TPS): the child must be 2 years old by September 1, 2026. Priority goes to children born between January 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024. Children born between September and December 2024 will be on the waiting list; if a place is available, entry is possible on the child's second birthday (for example, a child born November 7, 2024 could enter on November 7, 2026). En Petite Section (PS): places are secured if registration is completed between December 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026 for a child who already has a sibling enrolled or for a child of French nationality. For remaining places, admission proceeds as dossiers are completed and signed. De la Moyenne Section to Terminale: priority is given to (1) a child of French nationality enrolled in the French system (in France or abroad) whose two parents or at least one parent are relocated by their employer; and (2) a child of another nationality enrolled in the French system (in France or abroad) whose two parents or at least one parent are relocated by their employer. Protocol: the enrollment procedure must be completed by the parents or legal guardian named on the form; enrollment becomes effective only after definitive validation notified by the Lycée Français de Barcelone; level assignment depends on the student's evaluation and orientation procedures; admission implies adherence to the principles of French education abroad in pedagogy, language and culture; official French regulations or bilateral agreements prevail; adherence to the internal rules and financial regulations is a prerequisite to continuing the enrollment process; admission is subject to payment of the first registration fees, which remain with the establishment in case of withdrawal; non-payment cancels the application; if the student is not present at LFB by October 1, 2026, the place may be lost if there are waiting lists; information about students and families is stored in the school's data system and processed in compliance with EU regulations and Law 15/1999 on personal data; the school may share documents related to schooling with educational authorities for evaluation, orientation or placement; any request for access or rectification can be addressed by email to the Lycée Français de Barcelone. Lycée Français de Barcelone, Site de Pedralbes, Bosch i Gimpera 6-10, 08034 Barcelona, Tel +34 93 203 79 50.

Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on the family's financial situation to students from kindergarten through high school. Families wishing to file a scholarship application (first application or renewal) will find all information on the Consulate General of France in Barcelona's website (Your Social Affairs / Scholarships). Note: only children of French nationality registered with the Consulate can benefit from a scholarship.

Waitlist
Waiting lists exist for En Toute Petite Section: children born between September and December 2024 will be on the waiting list; entry to the program may occur on the child's second birthday if a place becomes available (e.g., born November 7, 2024 could enter November 7, 2026).
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