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Lycée Français International de Palma

Spain, Mallorca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, Spanish
Fees €7,100 - 8,020
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 624
Type Co-educational
Opened 1970
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, English, German
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Located in Palma, Lycée Français International de Palma is a private French international school affiliated with the Mission Laïque Française. It serves about 620 students aged 3 to 18 and delivers the French national program, homologated by the French Ministry of Education from nursery through terminale. The school is part of the Mission Laïque Française network and is recognized by both the French and Spanish Ministries of Education. Instruction is conducted in French, with the host-country language taught from kindergarten and a third language for international communication, typically English. Spanish is taught at all levels and Catalan from CP to Terminale, with Balearic elements integrated into the curriculum. The school delivers the French Baccalauréat and, under Spanish homologation, Spanish diplomas (ESO and Bachiller) plus language certifications. It emphasizes intercultural and multilingual learning, digital literacy through ICT, and a vivacious community focused on convivencia and savoir vivre for students and families.

Carrer Illes Balears, 142A, Ponent, 07014 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain

The Essentials

Lycée Français International de Palma has 624 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French, English, Spanish.

Location
The campus address is Carrer Illes Balears 142A, 07014 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Stages
Early childhood (3–5); Primary (6–10); Lower secondary (11–14); Upper secondary (15–18).

Type
Private French international school affiliated with the Mission Laïque Française.

Country affiliation
France (affiliated with Mission Laïque Française)

Religious affiliation
Secular (Laïcité)

School day structure
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The sports uniform is mandatory for all students. The uniform is not provided by the school and can be purchased at El Corte Inglés (Avinguda Alexandre Rosselló) or via their website. For infants, the uniform is a T-shirt; for primary, secondary and high school, it includes a T-shirt (long- or short-sleeved), a tracksuit jacket and track pants.

Food Options
School meals are provided daily (demi-pension).

Governance and Ownership
Part of the Mission Laïque Française (MLF) network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International de Palma ranges from EUR 7,100 to EUR 8,020 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Droits de première inscription (first-time enrollment fee): EUR 1,200.
- Droits de réinscription (re-enrolment / tuition deposit): EUR 200 (EUR 50 for families awarded a school bursary).
- La somme versée pour la 1ère inscription peut être remboursée si la demande d'annulation est communiquée par écrit avant le 30 avril de chaque année ; après ce délai cette somme n'est pas remboursable.

Tuition fees by year group (school year 2025–2026) — annual and instalment detail
- Maternelle (pre-elementary): Annual tuition (Scolarité) EUR 7,100. Equivalent if billed in 10 monthly instalments: EUR 710 per month. Approximate equivalent per school term (simple division by 3 for parent reference): EUR 2,366.67 per term.
- Élémentaire (elementary): Annual tuition EUR 7,100. Equivalent 10-month instalment: EUR 710 per month. Approximate per term: EUR 2,366.67 per term.
- Collège (middle school): Annual tuition EUR 8,020. Equivalent 10-month instalment: EUR 802 per month. Approximate per term: EUR 2,673.33 per term.
- Lycée (high school): Annual tuition EUR 8,880. Equivalent 10-month instalment: EUR 888 per month. Approximate per term: EUR 2,960.00 per term.
- Les frais de demi-pension (school meals) sont facturés annuellement : EUR 1,450 (même montant pour tous les niveaux).
(These annual and instalment amounts are published in the school fee schedule for 2025–2026.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Les droits de scolarité sont annuels et dus au premier jour de la rentrée en septembre. Le paiement est organisé en dix mensualités par défaut. Une remise de 2% est accordée sur le montant total si les frais annuels sont réglés en une seule fois avant le 15 septembre.
- Les factures sont mises à disposition sur la plateforme de gestion et doivent être réglées avant la fin du mois de facturation. Les frais de scolarité doivent être acquittés avant la fin du mois correspondant à chaque échéance.

Payment method and penalties
- Le paiement des frais scolaires et autres s'effectue obligatoirement par prélèvement automatique domicilié.
- En cas de non-paiement ou de rejet de prélèvement, les familles doivent procéder par virement bancaire ou paiement par carte et s'acquitteront des frais dus majorés d'une pénalité et des frais bancaires. Les frais de gestion bancaire en cas de rejet de prélèvement sont précisés dans la grille tarifaire (frais de gestion : EUR 15 par opération). Les factures sont accessibles via la plateforme de facturation de l'établissement.

Boarding fees
- L'établissement fonctionne comme collège/lycée de journée avec services de garderie et demi-pension ; il n'existe pas de formule d'internat (pas de frais d'internat listés). Les prestations périscolaires et de garderie sont facturées séparément selon l'option choisie.

Other costs and typical ancillary charges
- Garderie (multiple options selon horaires) : exemples annuels indiqués : EUR 330 ; EUR 490 ; EUR 550 ; EUR 650 ; EUR 710 selon la formule choisie. Garderie exceptionnelle : EUR 6 / heure. Repas exceptionnel : EUR 9.
- Aide aux devoirs (homework support) : tarifs annuels selon durée (ex. 1 h / semaine : EUR 550 ; 2 h / semaine : EUR 1,040 ; 3 h / semaine : EUR 1,470 ; 4 h / semaine : EUR 1,740).
- Activités sportives et culturelles : tarifs annuels indicatifs : 1 activité EUR 220 ; 2 activités EUR 280 ; 3 activités EUR 340. Sorties scolaires (exemple) EUR 27. Fournitures scolaires : EUR 38 (maternelle) / EUR 44 (élémentaire). APC (activité pédagogique complémentaire) : 1 h/semaine EUR 160 ; 2 h/semaine EUR 310. Fonds de solidarité : EUR 20. Agenda (remplacement) : EUR 11. Pénalité pour rejet de prélèvement : EUR 15 par opération.
- Frais d'examens et certifications (indications chiffrées données à titre indicatif) : Diplôme National du Brevet EUR 30 ; Épreuves anticipées EUR 80 ; Baccalauréat EUR 150. Frais de certifications de langues (exemples des années précédentes) : DELE, DELF/DALF, IELTS avec montants variables ; certaines démarches d'inscription externe sont remboursées sur justificatif selon la procédure de l'établissement.

Refund information
- Les frais de première inscription ne sont pas remboursables en cas d'annulation après le 30 avril de l'année précédant la rentrée. Pour les enfants placés en liste d'attente, ces frais peuvent être remboursés en cas d'annulation de la préinscription ou si l'établissement ne peut inscrire l'enfant. Les conditions détaillées et les délais de remboursement éventuel figurent dans le règlement financier et le dossier d'inscription.

Summary of how charges appear on billing and administration
- Les droits facturés comprennent : scolarité annuelle, restauration scolaire, excursions et sorties, garderie, fournitures, activités extrascolaires, examens et autres frais annexes. Les factures sont consultables sur la plateforme de gestion et tout impayé bloque l'accès aux services jusqu'au règlement du solde.
Academics

Lycée Français International de Palma teaches American Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Curriculum is based on the French national education program and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education for nursery through high school. The school is part of the Mission Laïque Française network and is recognized by both the French and Spanish Ministries of Education. Instruction is in French, with the host-country language taught from kindergarten, and a third language for international communication, typically English. Spanish is taught at all levels and Catalan from CP to Terminale, with Balearic elements such as Spanish-language history and geography integrated into the program. The school delivers the French Baccalauréat and, under Spanish homologation, Spanish diplomas (ESO and Bachiller) plus language certifications.

Exam Results
The school is an official examination center for the French Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Diplôme National du Brevet International (DNBi), and for the French Baccalauréat. It is also recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education to award the Título de Graduado en ESO and the Título de Bachiller. Languages certifications are offered in English (Cambridge exams, IELTS, IGCSE), Spanish (DELE), French (DELF/DALF), and Catalan (Certificat de Llengua Catalana).

Higher Education Progression
With personalized guidance, LFiP students choose higher education paths and institutions that fit their profiles. The French Baccalaureate enables international applications, and most students obtain places after the first round of admissions. Graduates commonly pursue fields such as Science & Technologies (36%), Commerce (26%), Law & Political Science (11%), Health (10%), Arts & Architecture (6%), Humanities & Languages (5%), and Communication & Audiovisual (4%). For studying in France, Parcoursup is used; for Spain, the Nota de Acceso a la Universidad (Credencial) or Selectividad (PCE) may be required depending on the university; increasing numbers also pursue English-language programmes in the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland, with guidance via AGORA.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Peer mediation is available to resolve conflicts and promote a positive school climate. An anti-harassment and cyberharassment intervention project exists, with a protocol for handling harassment situations. Sex education is provided as part of safeguarding and well-being initiatives. The school's values include solidarity, mutual respect, laïcité (secularism), citizenship, and dialogue between cultures. The Plan Vivre ensemble outlines a caring, inclusive environment that supports students' social-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive education and welcomes non-French-speaking students with targeted support. Non-French speakers are welcomed on arrival and undergo a sociolinguistic assessment and a French-language assessment, after which parents, teachers, and the school sign a commitment to the learning plan. The French as a Foreign Language (FLE) program is offered to learners arriving with limited French, with typical provision of 3–5 hours per week and an adapted timetable to aid integration into the regular curriculum. In elementary and secondary, learners receive FLE support alongside regular classes, supported by native-speaking and trained teachers. The program aims to integrate newly arrived students into ordinary classes as quickly as possible.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From kindergarten, instruction is delivered in French, English, and Spanish. English is taught 3 sessions per week from PS to CE1 and 4 sessions per week from CE2 to CM2, with additional sessions possible for anglophone groups. The curriculum is harmonized across French, English, Spanish, and Catalan, with native-speaking and trained teachers. German is optional from 4ème, and Catalan is taught from CP with English-language hours continuing at various levels. The school also offers language certifications (IGCSE, IELTS) and a Dual Diploma option (American High School Diploma) for eligible students, with IGCSE English Language and English Literature prepared by the end of 2nde.

Mental Wellbeing
The Plan Vivre ensemble emphasizes values that support student well-being, including solidarity, mutual respect, laïcité, citizenship, and intercultural dialogue. A peer mediation program supports wellbeing and social-emotional development. There are harassment prevention and intervention efforts, including a program against harassment and cyberharassment and a protocol for addressing such situations. Sex education and safeguarding measures contribute to a safe, respectful school culture.

Safeguarding
Harassment prevention and response protocols are in place, including a dedicated harassment protocol. Anti-harassment and cyberharassment interventions are part of safeguarding, with sex education as a component of student welfare. The school fosters a safe environment through these policies and practices.
Parent Experience

History
French education began in Palma in 1966, initiated by a few French families to promote French language and culture, with classes initially held in a garage. In January 1970, the Ecole Française de Palma opened in Génova, serving about 40 pupils with five primary and four secondary classes, and secondary courses were taught by the Centre National de Télé-Enseignement (CNTE). In 1975, rapid growth led to the creation of the Association Culturelle Française des Baléares (ACFB) to establish the Collège Français de Palma at Villa Mercedes in the Terreno district, under the Mission Laïque Française. In 1990, the collège joined the AEFE network after signing an agreement with AEFE, and in 2009 Seconde, Première and Terminale were homologated and the collège became Lycée Français de Palma. A new annex opened in 2011, a third annex in 2017, and the cornerstone of the new lycée was laid on January 27, 2018.

Community
Projects and events illustrate active student and community involvement. Christmas Market is held each year where all kindergarten and elementary students prepare items sold to parents to raise funds for a charity chosen by the students, with student work on display and a Christmas songs concert. La Course contre la Faim in May gathers students from kindergarten to Terminale for a large charity run at Son Moix to raise funds for Action against Hunger, with association members visiting to raise awareness beforehand. Euro Parlement Palma models the European Parliament, organized by LFIPalma and the Balearic Education Department, bringing together around 80 students in its 6th edition and using multiple languages including French, Spanish and English. Environmental protection efforts involve middle and high school students, in collaboration with research institutes IEO, IMEDEA, SOCIB and local associations, and include a film cycle on environmental topics. The end-of-year celebration occurs in the last week of June with an outdoor show and diploma ceremonies for Terminale students.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APPI – Alliance Parents Padres Indépendants – is the LFIP Palma parent association, a collective of elected and volunteering parents across the school. APPI is an independent group whose representatives are elected officially by LFIP families according to procedures defined by the Mission Laïque Française and French authorities. Its values are benevolence, listening, transparency and autonomy. APPI's role includes representing families in LFIP's official bodies, communicating information clearly and factually, relaying parent needs and concerns, and acting independently within the legal framework of parental representation. APPI operates autonomously to maintain a calm, clear, and compliant communication environment and to avoid misunderstandings in family communications. APPI participates openly in LFIP, contributing to projects, events and actions with its own or joint initiatives in the interest of students and families, with volunteer engagement focused on the well-being and success of all students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Français International de Palma welcomes 620 students aged 3 to 18 in an intercultural and plurilingual environment. A harmonious climate with mutual respect and student well-being is a core objective of the educational project. Shared spaces include classrooms, courtyards, the dining hall, and the library. From early years, instruction is multilingual in French, Spanish, English, Catalan and German. Technology supports teaching across the curriculum, with progression toward the Brevet informatique et internet (B2i) and an Integrated Science and Technology program (EIST) in middle and lower secondary. The Plan du Vivre ensemble underpins convivencia and includes a Charter of savoir vivre and annexes to guide behavior and space use.

Academic Facilities
The nursery program begins at age 2 and includes instruction in French, Spanish, and English. The elementary program serves ages 6 to 11 and includes four languages: French, Spanish, English, and Catalan. Learning is organized in cycles: Cycle 2 (CP-CE2) and Cycle 3 (CM1, CM2, 6e) with language groups and subject distributions. In addition to core subjects, interdisciplinary projects (EPI) are offered in 5e, 4e and 3e, and an Integrated Science and Technology program (EIST) is provided in 6e and 5e. Information and communication technologies are used throughout the curriculum, and progression toward the B2i certificate is part of the program. The Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) is the national examination offered by the school.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Brain Factory provides extracurricular activities with registration via its portal. Horaires are published and spaces are allocated in order of registration; inquiries can be made by WhatsApp or by phone at 637377703. The Brain Factory pays half of the monthly fees for the current month. Registration for Brain Factory activities can be completed online, and there are also English and Spanish language activities offered through the British Council with registration and schedules available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school participates in the Rotary Club Interschool Debating Competition. In the ENDESA ECOINNOVACIÓN competition, a group of Première students worked on a phyto-purification system using rainwater for irrigation of the botanical garden. Each week, students spend five minutes discussing current events in their first French-language history‑geography class. A Florilège 2019-2020 collection showcases student writings and projects.

Arts & Creative
The school hosts artistic activities and events, including a visiting artist day with Sébastien Chebret. The Florilège 2019-2020 collects student writings and artwork. Soirée Albert Camus featured a documentary screening and related activities. Notable student achievements in the arts are highlighted, such as Camélia Bouamrani's admission to Elephant in the Black Box, a dance academy in Madrid.

Cultural & Language
The Week of Francophonie is celebrated at the school. The school participates in the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) network. Exchanges with other schools and cross-cultural activities include visits and collaborations with partners such as Thuir (France).

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities are offered by The Brain Factory and the British Council. Places are limited by activity and allocated in registration order. The school hosts Carnaval-themed activities and other after-school programs, including multi-activity days and youth engagement events.

Community & Service
A project collects used cooking oil for recycling, with funds donated to REUSA. The school also conducts events focused on respect for differences and inclusion, collaborating with associations such as Aspace and Handisport.

Leadership & Professional
The school participates in European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) activities and events, including International Women's Day. Rotary interschool debates provide a platform for leadership and public-speaking development. The school undertakes European and international projects and exchanges as part of its program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are a core part of school life, including a handball tournament (Hand' Baleares). Carnaval activities and multi-activity holiday programs support wellbeing and social engagement. Field trips and hands‑on activities, such as visits to the Binissalem airfield and classroom science labs, promote physical activity and practical learning.
Languages

Language Provision
French, English and Spanish are taught from the start, with Catalan from first grade and German optionally from fourth grade. The CECRL targets include French at C1 for non-Francophone students; Spanish at C1 for non-Spanish speakers; English from A1 to C; and Catalan from B2/C1 for Spanish speakers and A2/B1 for French speakers; German A2/B1 as an option. English is aligned with IGCSE English Language and English Literature, Cambridge certifications and IELTS, with a DUAL Diploma option for eligible students. The curriculum is harmonized across French, English, Spanish and Catalan, with language support and certifications available in CM2 and Terminale.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in French, English and Spanish from preschool. Catalan is taught from first grade, and German is optional from ninth grade. Native-speaking and trained teachers support language instruction, and the curriculum is harmonized across French, English, Spanish and Catalan. Language certifications are offered to all students in fifth grade and final year, including English certifications.

Immersion Programs
Non-Francophone students are welcomed and assessed on arrival with a language intake interview and a French-language assessment. The FLE (French as a Foreign Language) program provides 3 to 5 hours of instruction per week, typically over two years. In kindergarten and primary, FLE hours are integrated into the timetable; in secondary, FLE is delivered during French hours alongside other subjects in French, or in Catalan or Spanish. The program aims to help learners acquire and actively use French within the regular curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
INSCRIPTION 2026-2027

You can begin the enrollment process now by following the steps below:

1. Fill the online pre-registration application.

2. Complete the ICONE enrollment dossier (Download the enrollment dossier).

3. If you download the enrollment dossier, please review the financial regulations. ICONE: Download the financial regulations.

4. Submit the original dossier to the secretariat, together with all required documents (in person or by mail).

5. Pay the registration fees by bank transfer to the school's bank account indicating: Registration + Name and surname of the pupil. IBAN: ES68 2100 8122 8813 0078 4577; BIC: CAIXESBBXXX

The enrollment is definitive within the limits of available places after receipt of the enrollment dossier and the registration fees.

Are you considering applying for a scholarship? How, where and when?

The scholarship system

- Explanatory slides – Scholarships 2026-2027
- Information brochure – Scholarships 2026-2027

You can contact the secretariat for more information. The secretariat is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Scholarships
General conditions for access to the scholarship system: Scholarships are awarded based on resources and the applicant's patrimonial situation.

Main conditions to file a scholarship application:

- The student must be French national.
- The applicant and the child must be registered on the world register of French nationals established abroad with the Consulate. (Verify that your registration in the register and that of your children are valid.)
- The child must reside with at least one parent in Spain (in the Barcelona district).
- The child must be at least 3 years old by December 31, 2022.
- The child must be enrolled in a school approved by the French Ministry of National Education.

How to file a scholarship application? Where and when?

1) Get information: Check the AEFE website and download the AEFE information brochure. Also consult the Barcelona Consulate website for scholarship information and information sessions.

2) Prepare the application dossier: The applicants print the scholarship application form, complete all fields with precision, and sign it. They gather all supporting documents and file them in order. It is advisable to keep a complete copy for ease in future years.

3) Submit the dossier: The dossiers (form + supporting documents in order) must be sent by post with acknowledgment of receipt or delivered to the Consulate General of France in Barcelona.

4) Sign the financial regulations acknowledgement: I have read the school's financial regulations and accept them. Date and signature of the legal guardian(s).

5) Summary of payments and procedures: See the financial regulations and the annual tuition schedule for context.

Note: The secretariat contact details and hours are available for additional information.

Waitlist
Registration will be confirmed in February 2025, within the limit of available places. The initial registration fees are not refundable if the cancellation of the registration occurs after April 30, 2025. For children placed on the waiting list, these fees may be refunded if the pre-registration is canceled or if the school cannot enroll the child.
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