Cities / Mexico City / Lycee Franco-Mexicain
Lycee Franco-Mexicain
One of the largest French lycées in the world, running the full French national curriculum across two CDMX campuses in Polanco and Coyoacán with around 3,300 students, and the obvious choice for French speaking expat families and Franco Mexican households.
In brief
One of the largest French lycées in the world, running the full French national curriculum across two CDMX campuses in Polanco and Coyoacán with around 3,300 students, and the obvious choice for French-speaking expat families and Franco-Mexican households.
Founded in 1937 and accredited by AEFE, the school takes priority transfers from the French network globally, which is how most expat children land here. Baccalauréat results sit around 97% pass and graduates feed into French universities, the Mexican private system, and an increasing number of US and Canadian destinations. Spanish runs through the curriculum and Mexican validation is built in at each stage.
Polanco and Coyoacán split the catchment north and south of the city, which solves the commute problem for most French families regardless of where they live. Fees sit notably below the British and American schools, another reason long-term Franco-Mexican families stay in the system. Children outside the AEFE network can apply but admission is competitive and depends on French language readiness, which is the main filter for non-French-speaking families.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Maternelle PS (11,390/mo ×10, 1st child) | 3 | MX$113,900 |
| Maternelle MS (11,390/mo ×10, 1st child) | 4 | MX$113,900 |
| Maternelle GS (13,210/mo ×10, 1st child) | 5 | MX$132,100 |
| CP (13,980/mo ×10, 1st child) | 6 | MX$139,800 |
| CE1 (13,980/mo ×10, 1st child) | 7 | MX$139,800 |
| CE2 (13,980/mo ×10, 1st child) | 8 | MX$139,800 |
| CM1 (15,770/mo ×10, 1st child) | 9 | MX$157,700 |
| CM2 (15,770/mo ×10, 1st child) | 10 | MX$157,700 |
| 6ème (16,860/mo ×10, 1st child) | 11 | MX$168,600 |
| 5ème (16,860/mo ×10, 1st child) | 12 | MX$168,600 |
| 4ème (16,860/mo ×10, 1st child) | 13 | MX$168,600 |
| 3ème (16,860/mo ×10, 1st child) | 14 | MX$168,600 |
| 2nde (19,700/mo ×10, 1st child) | 15 | MX$197,000 |
| 1ère (19,700/mo ×10, 1st child) | 16 | MX$197,000 |
| Terminale (19,700/mo ×10, 1st child) | 17 | MX$197,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Droits d'admission (Secundaria 6e-3e) | MX$7,200 | |
| Droits d'admission (Maternelle) | MX$19,800 |
Reviews
- The default choice in Mexico City for families committed to the French national curriculum. Around 80% of teaching in French, with three-language exposure (French, Spanish, English).
- Mexico City forum threads consistently rate it as one of the strongest CDMX schools academically, particularly when compared to American School Foundation, Greengates, Edron, Cumbres and Churchill.
- Networking and social capital are an explicit talking point: families cite the alumni base in Mexican professional life as a reason to choose it.
- Serious documented issue: in 2019 the school deregistered fifteen students, several with ADHD, after parents had disclosed psychological diagnoses. Conapred (the federal anti-discrimination council) issued a finding of discrimination, a fine of 207,000 pesos, and required compensation to affected families. Parents protested outside the school in Polanco. Reviews warn against the school for children with disabilities or ADHD on this basis.
- Reviews otherwise note inclusivity concerns and bullying handling, but rate facilities and academic standards highly.
Positives
- Academic standing. Reddit and parent reviews place LFM at or near the top of CDMX private schools for academics.
- Trilingual environment. French-Spanish-English exposure is the school's defining feature and a key reason families choose it.
- Facilities and location. Polanco campus is described as well-maintained with strong facilities.
Considerations
- Social capital. Alumni network in Mexican professional life is a recurring reason cited for enrolment.
- Inclusion and SEN. Conapred ruled in 2019-2020 that the school discriminated by removing students, several with ADHD, after diagnoses were disclosed. Fine and compensation imposed. Parents flag the school as not suited to children with disabilities.
- Bullying. Some parent reviews flag bullying and inadequate handling, others describe the environment as positive.
Leadership
Fanny Monnet
Fanny Monnet is the Director General (Directrice Générale) of Lycée Franco-Mexicain. She is a French professional with extensive experience in educational leadership within the AEFE network. She has been associated with the school's general management, overseeing its academic and administrative operations across multiple campuses in Mexico City.
Accreditations
- Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger 01
Academic results
- French Baccalaureate 2024 100% passing (General BAC), 83% passing (STI2D)
- French Baccalaureate 2023 100% passing (General BAC), 85.48% passing (STI2D)