Lycée Français de Madrid
International School in Madrid
Quick answer
Lycée Français de Madrid (LFM) is one of Madrid's largest French international schools, enrolling 3,500 students from kindergarten to lycée under the French national curriculum, accredited by AEFE. The school offers an international section preparing students for universities worldwide. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$8,000 USD (true cost ~$8,300, +28% — Madrid's 5th cost percentile, well below the city's premium tier). Admissions are moderate; best suited to French-speaking families wanting AEFE-network education at Madrid's accessible pricing.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French taught at Lycée Français de Madrid.
- Tuition: $5,000–$8,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
3,500
Fixed intake
AEFE
About Lycée Français de Madrid
Lycée Francais de Madrid is a French international school in Madrid.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- Learning support: limited
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,000 – $8,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,300(+28%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,800 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 5th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
AEFE-accredited French lycée. French Baccalauréat. Very affordable vs other internationals. First enrollment fee ~€1,600. Large school (2,000+ students).
French
Brevet
limited
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Conde de Orgaz, Hortaleza, Arturo Soria, Chamartín
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Fee Position in Madrid
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Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
AEFE-accredited French lycée. French Baccalauréat. Very affordable vs other internationals. First enrollment fee ~€1,600. Large school (2,000+ students).
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