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Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle
French-curriculum school in Chaoyang/Sanlitun area. AEFE network. Top fees RMB ~172,000/year.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-3 (Maternelle) | 3 | Annual | CN¥87,877 |
| Grades 1-5 (Élémentaire) | 6 | Annual | CN¥97,729 |
| Grades 6-8 (Collège) | 11 | Annual | CN¥111,572 |
| Grades 9-12 (Lycée) | 14 | Annual | CN¥164,912 |
| Enrollment Fee | One-time | CN¥6,786 |
Reviews
- Parents value the standard AEFE programme that travels with families across postings, and note fees roughly a third of comparable Anglo international schools in Beijing.
- Teaching quality draws steady praise from current families; one French expat board described friends with children at the school as "very satisfied."
- Open-day visitors flag a flat reception experience: limited classroom access, a thin three-language leaflet, no extracurricular detail and no parent-association introduction.
- Admissions decisions arriving in late June (after early submission) frustrate families who need to plan housing or work moves.
- Parents weighing a return to France raise the standard French-system concern: gaps in French language work if children move between systems.
Head of school
Audrey Fouillard
Audrey Fouillard, Proviseure of Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin (LFIPékin), is a dedicated educator who emphasizes the school's mission to provide a rigorous, French-based education within the AEFE network. She highlights the importance of the school's values—tolerance, freedom, and human dignity—and its commitment to forming "citizens of the world." Her leadership focuses on fostering a multilingual and intercultural environment, where students from over 50 nationalities develop critical thinking and personal growth. Under her guidance, the school celebrates French humanist traditions while remaining deeply open to Chinese culture and civilization.
Accreditations
- Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger 01
Academic results
- Baccalauréat 2024 pass rate 100%
- Baccalauréat 2024 with honors 83%
- Baccalauréat 2024 mention Très Bien and Bien 66%
- DNB 2024 pass rate 91%
- DNB 2024 mention Très Bien and Bien 72%
Location