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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

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

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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.
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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.
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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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