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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,694 – $23,822 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元92031-元172708 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $21,558(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $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
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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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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