Lycée Français de Caracas

Location: Av. D de Campo Claro, Zona Postal 1071A, Caracas, Venezuela. The Lycée Français de Caracas is the French section of Colegio Francia. It is located in Caracas, Venezuela.

Maternelle (TPS, PS, MS, GS); Primary (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2); Collège (6e–3e); Lycée (Seconde, Première, Terminale).

French international school in the AEFE network; AEFE-conventioned.

79% Venezuelan; 16% Franco-Venezuelan and French; 5% from around 40 other nationalities worldwide.

Linguistic Inclusion Program (DIL) supports integration into the French education pathway for non-French-speaking students. Beginning in middle school (sixième), due to the diversity of subjects and multiple teachers, enrollment in DIL becomes more intensive. Beginning in the 2021 school year, any non-French-speaking child entering the Lycée Français after the maternelle cycle (from age 6) will automatically join DIL for two years.

France (AEFE network).

The school follows the programs of the French Ministry of National Education as part of the AEFE network. Since 2016, cycles are organized as Cycle 1: the maternelle (preschool; not mandatory; compulsory schooling begins in Cycle 2); Cycle 2: the fundamental learning (CP, CE1, CE2) with foreign languages, moral and civic education, mathematics, world discovery, arts and physical education; Cycle 3: the consolidation cycle (CM1, CM2, 6e) with greater focus on literature, history and geography, and the sciences with information technology tools; Cycle 4: the deepening cycle (end of collège: 5e, 4e, 3e) with the introduction of LV2 (German or Spanish) in 5e and 2.5 hours weekly, plus personalized support (1-2 hours weekly) and interactive pedagogical spaces (EPI). At the lycée, students follow the general track with Seconde, Première and Terminale. Project-based pedagogy is used across maternelle, primary and secondary to foster student motivation, autonomy and collaboration.

Brevet and Baccalauréat exam pass rates have remained above 90% for many years, placing the school among the top 20 lycées in the region.

Post-baccalaureate orientation resources are provided; Campus France Caracas offers promotion and orientation for pursuing higher education in France, and organizes university events and tests and provides documentation for studying in France.

Excellence-Major scholarships are offered; these government-sponsored scholarships are awarded to high-achieving non-French baccalaureate graduates from a French lycée to pursue higher education in France (Eiffel and Major programs).

This initial contact starts the information exchange and helps clarify program details, timelines, and required documents. The email address is used to address inquiries about admissions. The exchange sets expectations for the subsequent steps in the 2025-2026 cycle.

Step 02 Receipt of Documents: The applicant must submit to the Admissions Department all documents requested previously via electronic submission. The required documents vary by grade. For 1st grade, the documents include the studentfers school ID, photocopies of the parentsB4 identity cards (150% size), a recent passport-style photo of the student, proof of current or completed 3rd year of early education, a photocopy of the birth certificate, a photocopy of the vaccination certificate, and a health certificate issued by the pediatrician. For 2nd grade and above, the documents include a photocopy of the studentfers identity card (150% size) for students older than 9, the studentfers school ID (for younger than 9), photocopies of the parentsB4 identity cards and the RIF on a single sheet (as required by the Educational Zone), a photocopy of the birth certificate, a recent passport photo, a progress certificate (for applicants from 2nd to 6th grade), and a grade certificate (for applicants from 1st year to 5th year). Note: If the student studied outside the country, academic documents must be apostilled.

Step 03 Administrative Evaluation: After submission, the Administration Department conducts the administrative evaluation and subsequently informs the Admissions Department of the result. The evaluation determines readiness for progression to the next step in the process. The Admissions Department then reviews the outcome and communicates any further requirements or decisions.

Step 04 Family Interview: The process includes a pedagogical assessment of the applicant and a guided tour of the school facilities. This stage assesses fit with the program and school environment and provides families with an opportunity to see classrooms and resources. The interview complements the documentation reviewed in earlier steps.

Step 06 Enrollment Formalization: Upon approval by the Admissions Department, the family may pay the registration and enrollment fees and formalize enrollment at the school. The enrollment is concluded after the financial steps are completed and the necessary confirmations are made.

Scholarships: The AEFE can provide financial aid to French children residing abroad in the form of scholarships. A local scholarships commission reviews applications and analyzes information provided by families, then makes recommendations to the AEFE, which decides final awards after input from a national commission. The local commission meets twice a year: in spring for renewals and in autumn for new or deferred cases. The Consulatesure Scholarships Service informs families and provides the scholarship application form and the list of required documents. French families who wish to apply should download the dossier and submit it to the Consulates service by the stated deadline. The school provides these resources and guidance as part of its scholarship offering. The Bourses Scolaires page also notes that the AEFE may provide scholarships to French residents abroad and describes the local and national review process, including forms and documents to be submitted by families.