Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin
International School in Beijing
Quick answer
Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin offers a multi-track British and French programme, with a highly diverse student body of 50 nationalities. At $12,694–$23,822/year, it sits above the Beijing average, reflecting its premium positioning. The student body draws from 50 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, French taught at Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin.
- Tuition: $12,694–$23,822/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 25 Beijing international school · 850 students total.
- 50 nationalities top: French 75% Europe, 17% Africa, 4.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, AEFE verified.
850
50 (French 75% Europe, 17% Africa, 4,5% America, 3,5% Asia and Oceania)
25 avg
Rolling
1965
IBO, AEFE
About Lycée Français International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin
Lycée Francais International Charles de Gaulle de Pékin was founded in 1965. The school is part of the Agency for French Teaching Abroad (AEFE) network, comprising 494 schools in 135 countries. This network puts a strong emphasis on universal values : tolerance, humanism, equal opportunity, intellectual curiosity and the development of critical thinking. It allow pupils to follow a continuous education, from pre-school to the French Baccalaureate, anywhere in the world.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,694 – $23,822 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元92031-元172708 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $21,558(+18%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $23,058 |
| Cost position in Beijing | 87th percentile(premium tier) |
British, French
French Baccalaureate The school will enable pupils to validate their foreign language levels by sitting certifications (HSK for Chinese, Cambridge for English, DELE for Spanish, certifications from the Goethe Institute for German, DALF for French).
Every year, over 95% of all candidates successfully pass the French Baccalaureate, with almost 80% receiving distinctions.
8:30 – 15:30
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Beijing
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: French 75% Europe, 17% Africa, 4,5% America, 3,5% Asia and Oceania
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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