Compare French Curriculum International Schools in Colombia

Located at Calle 87

7-77, 110221 Bogotá, Colombia. The school sits in a privileged, central area of Bogotá. It is in the heart of the city.

From maternelle (preschool) through terminale (senior high school).

French international day school.

An Inclusion team develops personalized support plans for students with educational needs. Plans cover students with disabilities (physical, mental), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysorthography, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, language-development disorders (TDL), ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, newly arrived non-Spanish speakers (EANA), high-potential students, and students with illnesses or allergies.

Affiliated with the French national education system.

Secular; no religious affiliation.

Food options: Since September 2023, the cafeteria service is directly managed by the school with a team of professionals. The chef and the service coordinator work with a nutritionist to offer balanced menus tailored to the nutritional needs of each age group. In addition to the cafeteria service, the school operates two on-site outlets where students from CM2 onward can buy sandwiches, cut fruit, croissants, or pain au chocolat, all prepared in the school kitchens.

Governance and ownership: The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur is part of the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad). AEFE supervises a global network of more than 600 French-education establishments in 138 countries and guarantees high-quality education aligned with the French system, including bilingual and multicultural education. The school benefits from AEFE's support for staff training and integration into the French education system. The IRF (Institut Régional de Formation) coordinates training across the AEFE network; the Lycée Français Louis Pasteur is a reference IRF training center for the Latin America North zone, which groups Latin American establishments following the Type B calendar.

The school follows the French national curriculum for both collège and lycée. Collège covers four years: 6e, 5e, 4e and 3e, with core subjects including French, Mathematics, History-Geography, Civic Education, Foreign Languages (English and German or Portuguese), Life and Earth Sciences, Physics-Chemistry, Technology, Physical Education, Arts and Music. In lycée, students study Seconde, Première and Terminale, with a placement test at the start of Seconde to assess proficiency in French and mathematics, and a personalized pathway in Première and Terminale with three then two specialty subjects, leading to the Baccalauréat Général. There is also a Baccalauréat Français International – Anglophone (BFI) section. The school offers ADN/AEFE exchanges, the PIX digital-skills platform, and Colombian Bachillerato requirements: two Colombian subjects integrated into the French program (Social Sciences taught in Spanish and Spanish). Saber 11 (ICFES) is prepared for and taken by Terminale students, and orientation is guided by the PRIO team, with university fairs and employment forums to help plan higher education.

Orientation is built from collège and guided by the PRIO team, with ongoing activities to prepare students for higher education. A university fair for Première and Terminale features Colombian, French and other international universities, and a job/employment forum for Third-year students. The Saber 11 ICFES exam and the Baccalauréat pathways structure university admission in Colombia and abroad, with school support. The school provides individualized guidance to help students plan their higher education.

The school offers personalized pathways tailored to each student's tastes, talents and ambitions.

The Secondary School welfare team fosters a safe, caring, and trusting atmosphere that supports academic success. They promote dialogue, active listening, and individualized support for students facing difficulties. They develop citizenship and well-being by encouraging autonomy through participation in democratic bodies, promoting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging responsible behavior. They promote inclusion, respect for diversity, and work to prevent bullying and discrimination.

Students with Special Educational Needs include those with physical or mental disabilities; learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysorthographia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia; developmental language disorder; ADD or ADHD; and autism spectrum disorders. The school also supports newly arrived non-native-speaking students (EAL – English as an Additional Language / NAMS – Newly Arrived Migrant Students), students with chronic illnesses and/or allergies, high intellectual potential students, and those in difficult family or social situations or with itinerant status.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) includes Newly Arrived Non-native-speaking Students and Newly Arrived Migrant Students.

The Inclusion Team works with the school nurse and the school psychologist to monitor and support students' mental health and overall well-being.

Daily safety and student well-being are ensured by monitoring absences, tardiness, and movement within the school; the welfare team maintains a visible presence in shared spaces; the code of conduct is enforced to promote respectful, value-based coexistence; and the team actively works to prevent conflicts, bullying, and discrimination.

Admissions: Providing your child with an education of excellence. Choosing the Lycée Français Louis Pasteur Bogotá from the age of 3 is choosing an education of excellence, founded on the values of French education and enriched by a stimulating international environment. Our school program enables children to: Acquire a solid mastery of French, the language of instruction; Open themselves to international culture from the early years of their schooling; Progress at their own pace, with respect for their personal development and individual needs. Through a caring yet demanding pedagogy that combines academic rigor with personal growth, our school forms responsible, respectful citizens with a critical mindset. The Lycée Français de Bogotá thus prepares young generations to meet the challenges of a world that is constantly evolving, multicultural and globalized. Documents to download: School calendar 2026-2027; School calendar 2025-2026; Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year; Establishment project; Internal regulations and school life handbook.

The school is located in Arroyohondo, Cali, at Calle 10

23-01, along the old Cali–Yumbo road (Km 3.5). It has been in Cali for over 60 years. It is part of the AEFE network of French international schools in Colombia.

The school offers preschool (Maternelle), elementary (Élémentaire), and secondary (Secondaire) programs.

The school is a French international school.

France

Bus service is provided by BRASILIA, a Cali-based company with over 40 years of experience. The service uses satellite-tracked vehicles and features a fleet of large and mid-size buses, minibuses, and vans. Open hours are 7:00–16:00. Transport coordinator: Diego Andrade +57 3137438384; Customer service: Adalgiza Rendon +57 3102926992; transbrasilia@lfcali.edu.co.

Uniform is mandatory for all students. Preschool and Primary wear a white shirt with the school shield, a gray skirt for girls or gray pants for boys, and dark blue or white socks with appropriate shoes; for Physical Education they wear a white T‑shirt with the shield and blue or navy athletic wear. Secondary (6ème–Terminale) wear a daily uniform of dark blue jeans (classic, without holes) with a school‑logo polo or a white shirt; a Gala uniform is used for graduation; if a student does not wear the uniform correctly, entry to class may be restricted and the student may be sent to Vie Scolaire.

Cafeteria service is provided by third‑party specialists. All meals are consumed in the school restaurant, either prepared by the school kitchen or brought by students in lunch boxes; external deliveries are prohibited and parents may not stay in the cafeteria. The service may be paused during health emergencies such as COVID‑19 and will resume progressively.

The Lycée Français Paul Valéry is a private French educational institution located in Colombia, affiliated with AEFE, and forms part of a four‑school AEFE network in Colombia.

The Lycée Français Paul Valéry follows the French national education system within the AEFE network. Education is delivered at three levels: Maternelle, Élémentaire, and Secondaire. The instruction emphasizes differentiated pedagogy, with a focus on developing critical thinking. The AEFE network provides high-quality education in line with the French national education requirements, guided by values such as tolerance, humanism, equality, and critical thinking. The French teaching environment is culturally diverse and uses an innovative pedagogy that values language learning. The school offers the French Baccalaureate and the Colombian Baccalaureate.

Three professional psychologists oversee the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. The service offers ongoing psychological support to students and families through consultation spaces, in-class observation, and workshops and conferences for students and families on personal-life topics and prevention. Institutional meetings review the progress of students facing difficulties. The aim is to offer a healthy school experience by prioritizing dialogue, trust, and respect, with wellbeing as a top priority. Career guidance is part of the secondary psychology service, including personality tests, meetings with professionals, university visits, and workshops to help students plan their futures in the French or Colombian systems.

Multilingual education includes French, English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Wellbeing is a central priority. The psychology service provides ongoing mental-health support, preventive programs, and family-oriented activities to promote resilience. The team collaborates with external professionals for specific cases, and maintains open communication with teachers and staff.

Safeguarding is defined in the Manual de Convivencia. The policy states that every student has the right to safety and protection from physical or moral aggression, and that any form of violence, threats, insult or defamation is not permitted. The school's educational approach is secular, inclusive, and grounded in critical thinking, with freedom of conscience within school rules and a commitment to non-discrimination. The manual covers bullying, cyberbullying, and sexual violence, with definitions and procedures for prevention, reporting, and redress to restore rights and dignity. It also describes situations and formative consequences intended to modify behavior to safeguard the learning environment. The school promotes tolerance, equality, and respect for all members of the school community.

1. Start by submitting the online admissions form. The form is the first step of the admissions process and asks whether the candidate comes from another French lycée, the child's full name, the child's date of birth, and the full name, email, and phone number of the parent or guardian. It includes a checkbox to accept the terms and conditions and an option to purchase the registration form. Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

Km 10 vía El Escobero, Las Palmas, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia

Preschool through Baccalauréat

Private International School

Multicultural student body

Psychological counselling services

France

Secular

Member of the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad) with 600+ schools in 138 countries.

French education system leading to the Baccalauréat français, with trilingual instruction in French, Spanish, and English from first grade.

The Baccalauréat français provides direct access to over 1,500 higher education institutions worldwide. French university tuition available from EUR170 per year via the Parcoursup platform.

Psychological counselling services available for students.

Initial registration application available online.