Our School

The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle (LCDG) has an enrolment of around 1,000 pupils ranging from nursery to the Baccalauréat. The school is located in two sites (Ayranci and Incek), and provides a favourable and global atmosphere for every student to achieve success. The School boasts a diverse student body, with representatives from nearly 50 different nations.
The LCDG is officially recognised by the French Ministry of Education. The Baccalauréat acquired at LCDG provides pupils with the opportunity to continue their education internationally. (France, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States…). Pupils have the option to participate in the Turkish Higher Education Recruitment Examination (ÖSS).
With its inception, starting with nursery, the LCDG staff has consistently demonstrated their dedication to providing unwavering support to every pupil, fostering confidence, kindness, and upholding high standards. The LCDG is a prestigious French international school that takes great pride in its accomplishments. It places a strong emphasis on the well-being and success of all individuals.

Pupils
1000
Nationalities
40
Languages spoken
30
BAC success
90 %
Staff
100

Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE)

The Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) was established in 1990 as a national public institution operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE). The primary goal of the AEFE, which is the educational operator of the MEAE, is to provide assistance, advocate for, and expand a school network that is unparalleled globally. By the commencement of the 2022 academic year, the educational network will consist of 566 schools located in 138 countries, providing education to both French and foreign pupils with the aim of cultivating enlightened individuals.

Countries
130
Schools
550
Pupils
390000
AEFE

LCDG, Ankara is under the direct management of the AEFE

Directly managed schools refer to accredited educational institutions that are established as decentralised departments of the Agency for French Education Abroad. The organisation has a secondary authorising officer, who is the principal, as well as a secondary accountant. These entities are part of the public institution and their budget is combined annually with that of the AEFE. The agency provides subsidies and compensates the permanent workers employed there. Their budgets are created by the head teacher and the locally selected accounting manager. Afterwards, the proposal is submitted to the School Council and subsequently conveyed to the AEFE for approval by its Board of Directors.

An international pupil exchange program implemented in schools worldwide

Two pupils, two high schools, two countries, common experience… ADN-AEFE allows second-year pupils to participate in a school exchange program during the academic year at a different school. By fully immersing themselves in a new setting for an extended period of time, pupils enhance their educational experience while also enjoying the advantage of maintaining continuity in their learning.

A prestigious scholarship for advanced studies in France

The French government provides support for pupil mobility through Excellence-Major scholarships, administered by the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and the MEAE (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs). These fellowships provide opportunities for exceptional foreign Baccalauréat diploma holders from French high schools worldwide to do advanced studies in French higher education.

School, cultural and sporting projects with pupils from all over the world

The International Youth Games, budding ambassador’s debates, the Orchestra of the French secondary schools in the world, and various other AEFE initiatives facilitate the gathering of pupils from throughout the globe to participate in AEFE activities.

A responsive network of alumni around the world

The AGORA Monde is one of the tools shared by AEFE network schools for the benefit of their pupils: a collaborative tool based on a dynamic of exchanges between high school pupils, who are building their career plans, and young alumni engaged in their higher education studies.

Providing training to assist all members of the network staff

An essential objective of the AEFE is to provide continuous training for the staff employed in the international school network. The Agency implements an active training policy that significantly influences the quality of teaching and the appeal of schools.

Table of School System Structure

The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle provides education for pupils ranging from the age of 3 in nursery to the final year of secondary school. It equips pupils for the national diplomas, the brevet, and the Baccalauréat diploma.
Training adheres to the official French curriculum, and schedules align with those of French classrooms.

Nursery School

Age: 3 years
Level: PS – Petite Section (First Year) – 1st Cycle
Number of divisions: 2
Average class size: 22

Age : 4 years
Level: MS – Moyenne Section (Second Year) – 1st Cycle
Number of divisions: 2,5
Average class size: 23

Age : 5 years
Level: GS – Grande Section (Third Year) – 1st Cycle
Number of divisions : 2,5
Average class size: 24

Elementary School

Age : 6 years
Level: CP – Cours Préparatoire (First Grade) – 2nd Cycle
Number of divisions: 3
Average class size: 24

Age : 7 years
Level: CE1 – Cours élémentaire première année (Second Grade) – 2nd Cycle
Number of divisions: 2,5
Average class size: 25

Age : 8 years
Level: CE2 – Cours élémentaire deuxième année (Third Grade) – 2nd Cycle
Number of divisions: 3
Average class size : 27

Age : 9 years
Level: CM1 – Cours moyen première année (Fourth Grade) – 3rd Cycle
Number of divisions: 3
Average class size: 26

Age : 10 years
Level: CM2 – Cours moyen deuxième année (Fifth Grade) – 3rd Cycle
Number of divisions: 2,5
Average class size: 27

Collège

Age : 11 years
Level: Sixième (Sixth Grade) – 3rd Cycle
Number of divisions: 4
Average class size: 22

Age : 12 years
Level: Cinquième (Seventh Grade) – 4th Cycle
Number of divisions: 3
Average class size: 24

Age : 13 years
Level: Quatrième (Eight Grade) – 4th Cycle
Number of divisions : 3
Average class size : 25

Age : 14 years
Level: Troisième (Ninth Grade) – 4th Cycle
Number of divisions: 3
Average class size: 24

Lycée

Age : 15 years
Level: Seconde (Tenth Grade) – Lycée Cycle
Number of divisions : 3
Average class size: 24

Age : 16 years
Level: Première (Eleventh Grade) – Lycée Cycle
Number of divisions: 3
Average class size : 27

Age : 17 years
Level: Terminale (Twelfth Grade) – Lycée Cycle
Number of divisions: 3
Average class size: 24

The School project

To facilitate the enhancement of the physical and mental health of pupils and staff in order to establish a school environment that is favourable for individual growth.

  • To foster a shared culture within the LCDG that emphasises the importance of effective communication and reception
  • To prevent and deal with the harassment
  • To promote equal opportunities for girls and boys, and to prevent stereotypes
  • Collaboratively create a welcoming atmosphere in conjunction with all members of the educational community

Plans for the period of 2023-2024:

  • Implementation of a welcome booklet for pupils and continuation of the welcoming initiatives established in 2022-2023
  • Conducting a school climate survey
  • Developing a plan to avoid and address issues of harassment, discrimination, and stereotypes
  • Ongoing sessions to raise awareness about harassment, specifically targeting elected pupils.

To establish optimal learning environments that facilitate the advancement of all pupils, regardless of their individual requirements.

  • To prioritise the acquisition of advanced proficiency in the French language from nursery school through the completion of Baccalauréat.
  • To educate individuals in social skills to cultivate a strong sense of civic duty, encompassing both offline and online environments.
  • To promote the integration of pupils with specific educational needs.
  • To educate pupils to develop their critical thinking skills.
  • To educate pupils on media literacy, digital proficiency, and social media utilisation.
  • To support pupils in developing their individual career plans.
  • To develop the LCDG into an educational institution by promoting new methods, enhancing professional growth, facilitating peer training, sharing best practices, and encouraging collaboration.
  • To establish a productive and meaningful conversation with educational collaborators.

The objective is to provide pupils with a diverse education that includes multiple languages and cultures.
To advocate for the use of French as the primary language of communication within the school.

  • To improve the clarity, strength, and appeal of the language and cultural variety among pupils.
  • To enhance the global scope of the school and foster collaborations in the international domain.

Plans for the period of 2023-2024:

  • To establish lunchtime clubs that encourage the use of French as a means of communication
  • Implementation of advanced English lessons from CP to Baccalauréat
  • Implementation of a Turkish language education for all pupils following the CECRL levels
  • Further development of living language certifications (DELE, Cambridge, Goethe)
  • Implementation of the BFI program at the beginning of the academic year in 2024
  • Coordination of a sports tournament with the international schools of Ankara

To enhance the appeal of the school and foster a sense of affiliation with a network.

  • To establish a culture of professional development that engages the entire educational community.
  • To promote the alumni network
  • To promote the growth and recognition of both internal and external projects
  • To cultivate a strong sense of affiliation and connection to the AEFE network