Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz is a French Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1969. Annual tuition ranges from $700 to $12,585 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Two types of aid are available: (1) French state scholarships for French nationals enrolled with the Consulate General of France in Buenos Aires, covering full or partial tuition and potentially half-board, transportation, insurance and exam fees — applications made via the Consulate website, with two annual consular council review sessions (2025 campaign: July 1–August 9); (2) Jean Mermoz Foundation financial aid for non-French students on an exceptional, demonstrated-need basis, not available during the first year of enrolment.
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Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz is a French international school in Buenos Aires, Argentina, part of the AEFE network, offering bicultural and humanist education to approximately 1,346 students aged 2 to 17. The school leads students to both the Argentine Bachillerato and the French Baccalauréat through a multilingual curriculum spanning French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Chinese, and Latin. With over 60 years of history, it fosters intercultural understanding through three structured language pathways and a rich extracurricular programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bicultural humanist education leading simultaneously to the Argentine Bachillerato and the French Baccalauréat with an optional European English section. Part of the AEFE global network with accreditation from both the French Ministry of National Education and the Buenos Aires City Ministry of Education. Three structured multilingual pathways (Spanish International Section, ELCE, SELO) provide continuous language development from preschool to Terminale in French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Chinese and Latin. Over 60 years of history fostering intercultural understanding in Buenos Aires.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Maternelle MS/GS | ARS 10,132 |
| Primary (CP-CM2) | ARS 10,749 |
| Maternelle TPS/PS | ARS 8,099 |
| Collège (6ème-3ème) | ARS 11,430 |
| Lycée (1ère-Terminale) | ARS 12,585 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ARS 700,000 - 12,585,496. Application fee: $700.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the enrollment form; the school contacts the family to attend an information session; plan a school visit. Re-enrolment is only accepted when family accounts are fully settled. No separate re-enrolment fee is charged.
School Day
Typical day runs from 8:30 to 15:30: arrival and welcome 8:30–10:45, morning classes 11:00–12:00, lunch and recess 12:00–13:15, afternoon classes 13:15–14:15, afternoon recess 14:15–14:30, and final classes 14:30–15:30. The timetable is bicultural and multilingual, including French, Spanish, English, physical education, art and music, with schedules adapted to primary levels.
Student Life
Optional canteen service available for most levels; lunch service is mandatory for Maternelle pupils. Per-day lunch rates vary by level (ARS 10,275 for Maternelle age 2–4, ARS 13,358 for Primary, ARS 14,070 for Collège and Lycée). Meal refunds are issued only for absences of two or more consecutive days supported by a medical certificate.
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School Background
Part of AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger), the French government agency overseeing French education abroad, a network of more than 600 French establishments in 138 countries serving nearly 400,000 students.