Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin

The LFIP campus is in the Laiguangying / Languangying area of Chaoyang District, Beijing — address 3 Xinjin Lu, Beijing 100015. It sits just outside the 5th ring road, about 1.5 km from the Airport Expressway and roughly 3.5 km from Cuigezhuang (Line 15) metro station, which makes it accessible by road and serviced school transport.

The school covers the full French curriculum from maternelle through terminale (early years up to ages ~3–18), with the standard primary and secondary divisions (école primaire, collège, lycée) homologated by the French authorities. AEFE records show the establishment teaches from petite section up to Terminale.

LFIP is a co‑educational French international day school and a member of the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE) network. No boarding/internat facilities are indicated on the school's public information; it operates as a day school.

As an AEFE school, LFIP follows the French framework for inclusion and can put in place individual arrangements used in the network (PAI, PAP, PPRE, PPS) and other adapted measures in coordination with families and medical/educational professionals. For specifics about available on‑site services, aides or referral routes at LFIP you should contact the school's admissions or student‑life team.

The school is affiliated with France: it is an AEFE‑listed French international school (Lycée Français International Charles‑de‑Gaulle de Pékin).

The school follows the French public curriculum and has no religious affiliation listed; it is a secular French international school.

The published material on the school site does not list a single universal start/end time for all levels; school hours and timetables typically differ by cycle (maternelle, primaire, secondaire). For exact daily schedules (start time, breaks and lunch), contact the primary or secondary life offices — the school provides direct contact numbers and emails.

LFIP runs a dedicated school transport service covering many areas of the city: the campus information notes around 19 bus lines stopping at over 50 residential points across Beijing. The school publishes a dedicated bus contact and invites families to consult the lines and timetables; route details and booking are handled through the school's transport office. }

Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin delivers the French national curriculum from Petite Section (maternelle) through Terminale, with programs homologated by the French Ministry. Maternelle and primaire (PS–GS, CP–CM2) follow the French early‑years and primary programmes and include early language teaching with support for non‑Francophone pupils. Lower secondary (collège, 6ème–3ème) follows the national collège syllabus and culminates in the Diplôme National du Brevet. Upper secondary (Seconde–Première–Terminale) prepares students for the French Baccalauréat; the school also offers international pathways (Section internationale britannique and Section internationale chinoise) that lead to the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The campus emphasizes a plurilingual, intercultural approach and uses language placement/positioning tests and tailored support where needed.

The school's “Vie Scolaire” (Student Services) is organised by a Senior Education Advisor (CPE) who coordinates education assistants and oversees student supervision, behaviour follow-up and educational animation. Secondary documentation states the Vie Scolaire works with teachers to address behavioural or academic difficulties and organises leisure time and collective projects. The site lists a wide range of extracurricular activities (sports, music, theatre, arts, web radio) and student bodies (CVL, délégués éco‑responsables) that are presented as ways for pupils to engage and develop social skills. These elements are described on the LFIP secondary and contact pages.

The school's catering page states that students with severe allergies may be covered by a Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) and that a specific meal can be provided in that case. Beyond this medical accommodation, the LFIP website does not publish a dedicated page describing specialist SEN provision, the range of learning needs supported, named SEN staff or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. For that reason, no further public details about classroom differentiation, specialist therapists or formal SEN programmes are available on the public site.

The school publishes its language pathways: from 6ème pupils study two required modern languages (English and Chinese), may choose additional language options, and may join British or Chinese Section Internationale pathways (leading to DNBI/OIB options). These curricular arrangements show structured English teaching within the school curriculum. However, the LFIP website does not provide a distinct public description of an EAL (English-as-an-additional-language) intervention programme or named EAL specialists for learners needing targeted English support.

The LFIP secondary pages state that students work with teachers and a “psychologue conseillère d'orientation” as part of orientation and personal development activities, indicating access to counselling linked to academic and career guidance. The school's FAQ from the 2020 continuity period also records that psychological support was offered to the community during the distance‑learning phase. Contact listings include a health service (“Santé”) for families to reach the school's medical/health contacts. The website does not, however, publish a separate, detailed mental‑health policy or a public list of full‑time mental‑health staff beyond the mention above.

The LFIP website describes practical safety measures for school transport (video surveillance, particle filtration, geolocation and bus escorts) and states that campus access is by appointment with visitor badges issued at reception. The transport page also refers to a transport regulation available in the parent portal and notes that accompanying staff supervise arrival and handover of younger pupils. The public site does not, however, publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy page detailing reporting routes, designated safeguarding leads or related procedures, so those documents do not appear to be openly available on the website.

1. Check eligibility and priorities. Before you start the formal application, confirm that your child meets the school's eligibility rules: LFIP admits children from age 3 and gives priority to French nationals and pupils from the AEFE network; the school is also authorized to take non‑Chinese foreign passport holders and residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, while Chinese nationals with long‑term foreign residence permits require additional approval. Parents should therefore check passport and residency status, and confirm whether their situation requires special authorization from the school or the Chaoyang/Beijing education authorities. (See the school's enrollment/conditions page for these rules).

2. Start the online pre‑registration (Eduka). LFIP uses an online pre‑registration platform (Eduka) — begin by completing the online form and uploading the requested documents. Note that the school explicitly states a registration is only considered effective once the first‑time registration fee (droit de première inscription) has been paid; keep proof of payment and the Eduka confirmation e‑mail. Parents should open their Eduka account early (several weeks before deadlines) because incomplete files slow processing.

3. Assemble and submit required documents. Prepare clear scans or copies of passports (child and legal guardians), residence permits (for non‑Chinese residents), last school reports (previous year and current year's first two trimesters when available), birth certificate or family record book, and the child's vaccination record. Non‑resident families should also prepare an employment attestation for Beijing to speed verification when the family arrives in China. Upload the complete dossier to Eduka; missing or incorrectly formatted documents are a common cause of delays.

4. Expect language/placement tests where applicable. From CE2 up to Terminale, new entrants who are not already in the French system must either present the specified DELF/DALF certificate for their year or take the school's positioning tests in French and mathematics; the page lists minimum DELF/DALF levels by grade (for example DELF A2 for CE2, DALF C1 for lycée entrants). If your child is non‑Francophone but you request a pathway (Flesco, international sections), prepare for interviews and placement assessments; the school refers families to Alliance Française for DELF testing logistics. Parents should check the exact DELF level required for the intended entry year and arrange any external tests well ahead of admission deadlines.

5. Maternelle health check: mandatory medical visit. For children entering maternelle, LFIP requires a medical examination before arrival and specifies that the exam must be done at one of two designated hospitals (the school's admissions page names those hospitals). Book that appointment early: in many locations the only accepted medical certificates must come from those hospitals and results are required before the child starts school. Bring vaccination pages and any medical reports (allergies, medication plans) to the medical visit so the report is complete.

6. Review fees, additional costs and payment timing. Tuition rates vary by school level and academic year; in addition to tuition, families commonly pay separate annual or term fees for school meals, transportation and optional services (bus routes, extra‑curricular activities). The school's fees page is the authoritative source for the current annual tuition table, transportation charges and catering rates; remember that the first‑time registration fee must be paid to finalize an inscription. If your employer is covering fees, confirm whether LFIP applies an employer or family rate and check the school's payment schedules and accepted payment methods.

7. Sign the contract and provide arrival documentation. Once the admission offer is made, you will receive an enrollment/contract form to sign; when the family is not yet resident in China you will usually need to provide the Chinese residence permit and the child's passport on arrival. Read the contract terms carefully (refund conditions, withdrawal notice, payment schedule) and keep all receipts; the school notes that registrations are only effective after payment of the required registration fee. If you expect to arrive after school start, notify Admissions in advance to reserve the place and confirm any staging arrangements.

8. Confirm logistics (transport, catering, platforms). After enrollment, complete transport and catering enrollment forms by published deadlines; LFIP publishes separate pages for bus routes and the school canteen with prices and schedules. Parents should also register on the school's parent platforms (Eduka and, for secondary, Pronote) to receive timetables, reports and communications — these systems are used for daily communications and grading. Missing these administrative steps can block access to bus services or lunches, so act promptly after the formal admission.

9. In‑year admissions and transfers. If you are seeking a mid‑year placement, follow the same Eduka procedure but expect the school to examine vacancy by level, language ability, and the child's previous curriculum; placement often depends on available seats and successful positioning tests. Contact Admissions directly for current mid‑year vacancy information and to arrange any required testing or interviews; LFIP's Admissions team handles case‑by‑case decisions. Keep recent school reports and teacher references ready to speed assessment.

10. Follow up and keep records. After submission, track your file status with the Admissions office (phone or e‑mail) and retain copies of all submitted documents, payments, and any correspondence confirming acceptance or outstanding documents. If you have any unusual circumstances (work permit timing, late arrival, medical needs, language support), disclose these early so the school can advise on accommodations or placement options. For immediate questions or to confirm current fees and deadlines, contact the Admissions service by the e‑mail and phone listed on the school contact page.

LFIP does not list its own internal, school‑funded scholarship programme on the public pages; instead the school provides guidance about the official French system of school assistance (bourses scolaires) administered by the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE). French or bi‑national families who meet the AEFE eligibility conditions (French nationality for the child, registration with the Consular register, residency with the family and other criteria) may apply for AEFE means‑tested schooling grants via the French Consulate; these grants are not automatic, are awarded within the AEFE budgetary allocation and must be requested through the Consulate by the published deadlines. The school's bourses page gives the standard eligibility points and lists the Consulate submission process (for example, a past AEFE campaign opened on 17 January 2024 with a fixed deadline in February 2024), so families should check the current campaign calendar and exact documentary requirements with the Consulate and with LFIP's Admissions officer. If you believe you may qualify, contact LFIP Admissions for any school‑specific supporting documents and contact the Consulate to obtain the up‑to‑date application window and required forms.

LFIP's public admissions pages do not publish a formal, public “waitlist” or pool process (there is no detailed ‘liste d'attente' procedure posted). The school operates online pre‑registration via Eduka and states that an inscription becomes effective only once the first‑time registration fee has been paid; in practice this means that priority, eligibility rules (French/AEFE priority) and the timeliness and completeness of a family's file and payment are key factors in securing a place. Because LFIP must also respect local education authority rules (Chaoyang/Beijing) and level capacity, places at popular levels can be limited; for an accurate statement of current availability and any informal waiting procedures you should contact Admissions directly and ask whether they maintain a waiting list for the specific year and grade. For Admissions contact details and how to follow up on a pending application, see the school contact and inscription pages.