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Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees £8,413 - 17,600
Ages 2 - 18 years
Opened 1915
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lycee Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres is a French international school, governed by AEFE and owned by the French government. It teaches ages 2 to 18 across curricula: French, British and bespoke. The French-section aligns with the French Ministry of Education and offers a British Section plus two tracks: the Plurilingual Section and the International Section. The plurilingual track enables study of languages such as German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Arabic, with the option of IGCSE English Language at the end of Seconde for English learners. The International Section strengthens English language and culture; continuing in Seconde yields two IGCSE exams (English Language and English Literature), and continuing to Première and Terminale leads to the Baccalauréat Français International. British Section follows the English curriculum up to GCSE and A-Levels, with compulsory French. Pupils receive at least three reports yearly. Founded in 1915, it blends roots with international education.

35 Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DG, United Kingdom

The Essentials

Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres has instruction in French, English.

Location
35 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2DG. The main site is located in South Kensington. The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle operates from the main site with three annex primary campuses: André Malraux, Marie d'Orliac and Wix. It is governed by AEFE and owned by the French government.

Stages
Nursery & Primary; Collège (Year 7/10); Lycée (Year 11/13); British Section

Type
French international school governed by AEFE; owned by the French government; offers French, bilingual and British curricula.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.

Additional learning support
On-site medical and wellbeing service; SEN support includes Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) and Programme d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP); some pupils have Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) funded by the local authority; exam accommodations available; safeguarding and psychological support are provided.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform code is mandatory for all students and aligns with our partner Belleville Wix Academy. Uniform consists of a navy blue sweatshirt or red polo shirt bearing the Belleville Wix Academy / Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle logos; navy trousers, a dress or skirt, shorts, black or grey; and dark shoes. Polos and sweatshirts can be ordered online by creating an account; the English school handles reception and delivery on-site.

Food Options
Students may subscribe to an annual meal plan to enjoy school meals five days a week. Meals are cooked on site with fresh produce, and menus prepared by our chef are balanced and varied: starters, main dishes, and desserts. Access is via a personal magnetic card; the annual package is valid for the entire year, and invoices are issued quarterly. Changes to the meal regime are only permitted for health reasons (with a medical certificate) or in AEFE-related circumstances.

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres is directly managed by AEFE.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres ranges from GBP 8,413 to GBP 17,600 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription) per pupil:
- Nursery (Petite section): GBP 1,500 (no VAT).
- Pre-primary (MS & GS), Primary, Collège (equivalent Y7–Y10), Lycée (Y11–Y13) and British Section: GBP 1,500 excl. VAT; VAT where applicable at 20% increases the total to GBP 1,800 for the categories where VAT applies.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) — academic year 2025–2026

- Nursery (Petite section, South Kensington / André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac):
- Annual tuition: GBP 13,220 (VAT not applicable).
- Per-term: First term GBP 5,288; Second term GBP 3,966; Third term GBP 3,966.

- Pre-primary MS & GS — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum):
- Annual tuition: GBP 10,956 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,191.20; Total incl. VAT GBP 13,147.20.
- Per-term: First term GBP 4,382 excl. VAT (GBP 5,258.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT).

- Pre-primary MS & GS — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum):
- Annual tuition: GBP 12,630 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,526; Total incl. VAT GBP 15,156.
- Per-term: First term GBP 5,052 excl. VAT (GBP 6,062.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT).

- Primary — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum):
- Annual tuition: GBP 8,413 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 1,682.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 10,095.60 (commonly rounded to GBP 10,095 in published summaries).
- Per-term: First term GBP 3,365 excl. VAT (GBP 4,038 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT).

- Primary — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum):
- Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80.
- Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT).

- Secondary (Classes secondaires):
- Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80.
- Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT).

- Secondary SI–BFI (SI–BFI stream):
- Annual tuition: GBP 10,513 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,102.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,615.60.
- Per-term: First term GBP 4,205 excl. VAT (GBP 5,046 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT).

- British Section:
- Annual tuition: GBP 17,600 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 3,520; Total incl. VAT GBP 21,120.
- Per-term: First term GBP 7,040 excl. VAT (GBP 8,448 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is billed and payable in three accounting trimesters:
- Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months), Term 3 (April–June, 3 months).
- Per-term amounts are specified for each year group (see items above).
- Any term once started is payable in full ("Tout trimestre commence9 est dfb").

- Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are payable to secure a place and are non-refundable; these fees are not deductible from tuition.

- Invoicing and payment practicalities: payments are carried out by bank transfer; the schoole28099s bank details are shown on each invoice and must be quoted with the invoice reference when making the transfer. The school also lists ParentPay among its payment platforms for school services.

Boarding fees

- The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle is a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are charged.

Other costs and mandatory/optional charges

- School meals (Droits de demi-pension) — annual and per-term amounts (VAT-exempt):
- Annual: amounts vary by campus / year group; examples (annual): Wix pack-lunch supervision and other site-specific rates shown in the published fees document (example figures in 2025–2026 schedule: Wix/primary/Andre9 Malraux/Marie d'Orliac meal fees per category range; total annual meal fees shown from GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 depending on campus and level).
- Per-term meal charges are shown in the fees schedule (examples: First term GBP 559 / GBP 313 / GBP 385 depending on level; Second and Third term GBP 419 / GBP 235 / GBP 289). Meals are VAT-exempt.

- Examination enrollment fees (VAT-exempt): examples (secondary):
- DNB: GBP 20; Epreuves anticipe9es: GBP 70; Baccalaure9at: GBP 135.
- British external exam costs are charged at cost plus 10%, rounded up to the nearest pound.

- US university application support (Common App and related services):
- Common Application (service fee example): GBP 800 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 160; Total incl. VAT GBP 960. Additional outside-standard-procedure tariffs apply per application (e.g., GBP 100 excl. VAT + 20% VAT).

- Before/after-care and supervision, per-term examples:
- Wix pack-lunch supervision: First term GBP 134 (and term breakdowns GBP 54 / GBP 40 / GBP 40).
- South Kensington (SK) morning care (garderie du matin): First term GBP 289 (then GBP 115 / GBP 87 / GBP 87 per term in the schedule).

- Small administrative replacements and incidentals (examples): replacement meal card GBP 5; replacement pupil liaison book GBP 5; replacement key GBP 9 excl. VAT (GBP 10.80 incl. VAT where VAT applies). These modest fees are listed individually in the fees schedule.

Refund information

- Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are non-refundable in case of withdrawal and are not deductible from tuition fees.
- Any term once started is payable in full; that rule governs refunds for mid-term departures.
- Specific exceptional cases (for example transfer for professional reasons within agreed deadlines) are handled according to the schoole28099s administrative rules; the schoole28099s published admissions and catering pages set out precise procedural notes and deadlines.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer is the required payment method for tuition invoices; bank account details are shown on each invoice and the invoice reference must be quoted.
- The school lists ParentPay among its platforms for certain payments (meals, clubs, etc.), and other online payment platforms are referenced in the schoole28099s administrative information.
- Invoices show whether VAT is applied and the VAT-inclusive total.
Academics

Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres offers a French Curriculum aligned with the French Ministry of Education, including a British Section and two specialized tracks: the Plurilingual Section and the International Section. The plurilingual section is a curriculum allowing students to learn a wide variety of languages: German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Arabic; at the end of 2nde, a plurilingual student with a very good level of English can take the IGCSE English Language. The international section is a curriculum focused on strengthening the teaching of the English language and culture; continuing in Seconde leads to two IGCSE exams (English Language and English Literature), and continuing in Première and Terminale leads to the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). The British Section follows the English curriculum for GCSEs and A-Levels, with French as a compulsory subject at both levels. All lycée pupils receive at least three reports per year.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The British Section provides GCSEs and A-Levels taught in English with personalised support. A weekly tutor-led lesson formalises progress tracking and delivers a Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme. The pastoral team, including a Pastoral Manager and assistants, oversees wellbeing and attendance, with tutors meeting students regularly to discuss progress, subject choices and university pathways. Students study a second language at GCSE (Spanish, German, Italian, Russian or Arabic), taught by native speakers, and participate in trips and exchanges to broaden horizons. The environment emphasises personal development, confidence and global citizenship.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An inclusive school welcomes all students regardless of learning difficulties, medical needs, or disabilities. The Medical Centre includes a school doctor and a speech therapist; the doctor oversees the entire Lycée, conducts medical examinations, validates sports exemptions, and establishes plans for students with chronic illness (P.A.I.). In collaboration with the speech therapist, the school establishes Individualised Support Plans (P.A.P.) and may arrange exam accommodations. Some pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) funded by the local authority and receive appropriate support. Some French infrastructures (e.g., ULIS) are not offered abroad, and related supports (AVS) may be funded by families or AEFE grants.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The British Section delivers English-language GCSEs and A-Levels within the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and supports 220 pupils with personalised targets and a tutor-led PSHE programme. Students from English-speaking backgrounds study alongside a bilingual context and are expected to engage with French as a compulsory part of the curriculum. A second language is studied at GCSE, with options including Spanish, German, Italian, Russian and Arabic, taught by native speakers. The section is integrated as a school within the Lycée, with daily language immersion and language-monitoring to develop reading, speaking and writing in both languages.

Mental Wellbeing
A pastoral team oversees student well-being and attendance; wellbeing is integrated into the programme. The medical department provides mental health support as part of student care. Mental Health Week 2025 featured activities such as a Fitness Challenge, a debate on destigmatising mental health, writing and mandala workshops, a sensory tools workshop, a Words to Lift You Up activity, a meditation introduction and a Chill Club for quiet recreation. The school publishes monthly safeguarding and wellbeing communications led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Safeguarding
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Colette Shulver, and monthly safeguarding newsletters are published. The school is committed to inclusive education and welcomes all students irrespective of difficulties; French guidelines and AEFE circulars guide support, though some French infrastructures (ULIS) and AVS supports differ abroad. In cases of harassment, the medical and educational teams should be contacted, and resources for safeguarding and online safety are provided. The orthophoniste, school doctor and other staff maintain contact with families to support safeguarding and health, with key contacts listed on site.
Parent Experience

History
The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres was founded in 1915 on Buckingham Palace Road by Marie d'Orliac, with Marie Bohn directing the girls' lycée and Henri-Jacques Proumen directing the boys' lycée. It closed in 1919 and reopened in 1920 at 1-7 Cromwell Gardens in the buildings of the Institut Franais, with Therese Oakeshott leading the girls and Emile Audra leading the boys. In 1926 the Lyce9es merged into one co-educational school under Therese Oakeshott as head. It moved to Queensberry Way in 1936, received UK Board of Education recognition in 1937, and was inaugurated in 1939 by Albert Lebrun; during World War II it was evacuated to Cambridge in 1939-40 and later reopened in South Kensington in 1945. The centenary was celebrated in 2015 with Anne, Princess Royal.

Community
The LFCG community is active across cultural and educational events. The annual Gala for the LFCG Families Charity Fund raises funds for families experiencing financial difficulties, with the support and participation of the Parents Association (APL). A rich calendar includes the Arabic Language Festival, the Career Forum (Forum des me9tiers), the Talent Show, and the Slam with Ms Selam, alongside a wide range of clubs and associations such as Justice au C53ur. Open Days across all sites warmly welcome prospective families, reflecting an engaged, multinational school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle in London is governed in part by parent involvement through the Parents Association (APL) and ACE-LFL, which connect with the school through elected parent representatives. The APL collaborates with the CIO to organise events such as the Forum des Me9tiers, and participates in fundraising activities including the Gala, which is supported by the APL. Parents can communicate with the school through the APL and ACE-LFL, and parent representatives sit on class councils and on the school council.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Multidisciplinary extracurricular activities include sport, theatre, cinema, visual arts, music, clubs, journalism, coding and ecology.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Maths Club is open to students from Year 7 to Year 13 and covers mathematical topics beyond the school curriculum. It supports SAMI, a charity that promotes quality maths education in Africa, and volunteers have joined Maths Camps in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and Ethiopia. The History and Geography Club introduces Year 12 and Year 13 students to the method of historical analysis through prize competitions and explores geography via related book prizes, with discussions on international affairs in preparation for Model United Nations (MUN) at the International School of London. A Latin/Greek and Classics preparation workshop supports translation and classical studies at the higher level.

Arts & Creative
Chorale welcomes around a hundred pupils each year and performs at school concerts and Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Terminale music option and a classical orchestra. The Creative Writing Club offers a space to learn new writing skills, share your work with others, and have fun. ART & CRAFTS CLUB provides time to use your hands and create DIY projects. Les Passeurs d'Histoire provides a quiet space to explore reading, discover new authors, organise writing workshops and encourage reading.

Cultural & Language
Jeunes reporters international (JRI) develops journalistic skills, including interviewing, photography, video, editing and a Web Radio studio (this workshop is limited to 30 students). Le Rond-Point is the lycée newspaper, relaunched by students in 2022, and aims to stimulate debate; members join the editorial team as journalists, illustrators, or layout artists.

Social & Hobbies
Association Sportive (AS) offers a range of sports outside school hours for leisure or competition (athletics, badminton, gymnastics, table-tennis, basketball, football, handball, kinball, volleyball); the annual subscription is £90 and there is an option to join the Kensington & Chelsea hockey team for the London Youth Games. Street Dance provides beginner and advanced levels of hip hop, breaking, locking and related styles, with up to 20 participants. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered yearly starting in Year 10, a recognised educational and sporting program that requires real commitment.

Community & Service
Justice au Coeur is a charity founded by students and teachers; it operates throughout the year with activities such as conferences, Christmas bazaars, sales and food collections to raise awareness of global inequalities. CLUB ÉCOLO engages eco-representatives to run eco-friendly projects to reduce the school's carbon footprint, and the school holds an E3D/EFE3D label for sustainable development. The school also offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award as a recognised UK program promoting service and personal development.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations (MUN) is prepared as part of the History-Geography activities, with opportunities around January for participation at the International School of London. Le Rond-Point and JRI provide leadership and professional development through student journalism, editorial work, and media production. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award develops leadership, teamwork and resilience through a year-long program. These activities offer students leadership roles in media, debate and international affairs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Association Sportive (AS) offers a broad range of sports after school, including athletics, badminton, gymnastics, table tennis, basketball, football, handball, kinball and volleyball, with a £90 annual subscription and a chance to join the Kensington & Chelsea hockey team for the London Youth Games. The Chorale provides regular performance opportunities and rehearsals, contributing to wellbeing and social engagement. The Instrumental Workshop invites motivated musicians to collaborate on group projects, with regular rehearsals and chances to perform. Participation in these activities supports physical health, teamwork and overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The British Section delivers GCSEs and A-Levels in English, with English Language and English Literature offered at GCSE. French is a compulsory part of the curriculum, including in later years where a French subject is required among the four subjects for A-Levels. A wide range of LV2 options is available (German, Spanish, Italian or Russian), with LV3 options (German, Spanish or Arabic) possible from certain years. English as Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for non-native speakers.

Bilingual Teaching
The British Section delivers GCSEs and A-Levels in English. It is part of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and is located on the main South Kensington site. Students coming from English schools do not need to be fluent in French, but must demonstrate interest and proficiency in the language, as it forms a compulsory part of the curriculum. A second language is studied at GCSE level, with options including Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, and Arabic, taught by native speakers.

Immersion Programs
The International Section (SI) is approved by the French Education Ministry and strengthens the teaching of the English language and culture, with history and geography taught in English. It is intended for students with a very good level of English who wish to develop their knowledge of literature and civilisation. The programme leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet with International mention (DNB-I) and can be followed by the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) in the Lycée. In Year 10, the 2nde Section Internationale sits two IGCSE exams in English Language and English Literature.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment/Inscription: Before you start, read the attached guide to avoid common mistakes. The guide presents step-by-step the pre-registration procedure, the required supporting documents, how the enrolment commissions operate, and an overview of the school from primary to high school. Pre-registration is free; the Initial Registration Fee is payable only after a place is accepted. Online platform: Pre-registration for the 2026/2027 academic year must be submitted via Skolengo. Create an account in your own name and select 'First enrolment in this school'. If you already have children enrolled, sign in and proceed through the Registrations steps. When the file is complete, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with the child's file number (PT-). Admission priority: All applications are reviewed by the enrolment committee; the order in which applications were received is not taken into account. Eligibility depends on the number of places available and the priority criteria detailed in the Admission Priority Criteria. Calendar: The calendar shows deadlines for submitting applications and the period within which decisions from the enrolment committees will be communicated. 2. Re-registration: Each year families must re-register for the following year and pay the re-registration fees. The re-registration campaign takes place in February and is announced by email to parents or legal guardians. 3. Leaving: Families leaving the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle during the school year must inform the Admissions department by email and fill out a leaving form. The primary school secretariats must also be informed of the departure. Exeat certificates are available from the last day of classes. To obtain it, Primary pupils must return all library books and settle any administrative/financial obligations; Secondary pupils must return all library books, hand back the catering and library cards, and settle any administrative/financial obligations. 4. General Rules: Payments are by bank transfer. Initial Registration Fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. The school year is divided into three terms: September–December (4 months), January–March (3 months), and April–June (3 months). Fees are due for each term attended. The dining package chosen at the start of the school year remains valid for the entire year and cannot be changed mid-year. 5. The Scholarship: La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the Consulate; it covers all children from nursery to terminale. The scholarship application for a school year is processed starting in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London's site (Conditions d'attributions) for eligibility. 6. French Government Grant: A means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate. Applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the French Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.

Scholarships
La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the French Consulate; it covers all children from maternelle to terminale, and the scholarship campaign for a school year begins in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London (Conditions dattribitions) for eligibility. The French Government Grant is a means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate; applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
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