Tuition Fees at the French Lycée in Madrid

One of the first questions any family asks when considering the French educational system in Madrid is how much it costs, and it’s a legitimate question. Private French education in Spain comes at a significant cost, and understanding it thoroughly—what’s included, what isn’t, and how it compares—is part of making a good decision.

On this page, you'll find the published tuition ranges for the French Lycée in Madrid, an honest breakdown of what's included and what isn't, and a direct comparison with École Pomme d’Api's tuition rates for early childhood education. No fine print.

How much does the French high school cost?

According to data from the APA of the French Lycée in Madrid, the French government contributes approximately 2,100 € per student per year, while the remainder—around 6,000 €—is paid by families. Publicly available data on quarterly tuition fees show that the school’s fees range from €1,800 to €2,987 per quarter, depending on the grade level.

Children's

Fee:
1,800–2,000 €

Annual cost:
5,400–6,000 €

Elementary School

Fee:
1,800–2,000 €

Annual cost:
5,400–6,000 €

Middle School

Fee:
1,800–2,000 €

Annual cost:
5,400–6,000 €

High School

Fee:
1,800–2,000 €

Annual cost:
5,400–6,000 €

What Is Included and What Is Not Included in the French Lycée Tuition

The quarterly fee covers tuition in the strict sense. All other services are billed separately, which means that the actual cost is usually considerably higher than the base fee.

Included in the fee

  • Instruction Based on the Éducation Nationale Curriculum
  • Access to School Facilities
  • Basic School Health Services
  • Educational Monitoring via PRONOTE

Not included

  • School transportation — managed by the APA
  • Books and School Supplies
  • Extracurricular Activities (ACS)
  • School Trips and Cultural Outings

Our Rates and What's Included

At École Pomme d'Api, we publish our rates with no fine print. The monthly fee covers everything a child needs for their day-to-day school life, with no surprises at the end of the quarter.

Preschool / Kindergarten / First Grade (3–6)

538,50 €

Month (September through June)

  • Education
  • Dining Room
  • School Insurance
  • School supplies

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568,50 €

For children ages 2–3 who wear diapers

Why don't you come see us?

What better way to find out if the school is the right fit for your child than by coming to visit on a weekday, when you can see firsthand the magic that happens at the school.

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