Lycèe Français de Vienne

The school is guided by humanist values, emphasizing respect, openness, tolerance, and the pursuit of excellence. It aims to foster critical thinking, autonomy, and a sense of responsibility in a multicultural environment. The educational approach combines French academic rigour with a commitment to student well-being, innovation, and a strong sense of community trust.

The school is structured into four levels: Maternelle (ages 3-6), Élémentaire (ages 6-10), Collège (ages 10-15), and Lycée (ages 15-18). It follows the French National Education curriculum while also integrating Austrian educational requirements, with instruction in German provided by the Vienna Education Authority. The curriculum is multilingual, with French and German taught from kindergarten, and English introduced in the elementary school. Students can pursue pathways leading to the French baccalauréat and the Austrian Matura.

The school reports high academic success, with a 100% pass rate for the baccalauréat in 2025, including 95% of students achieving honours. Approximately 60% of graduates continue their studies internationally, with the school maintaining partnerships with over 40 universities in Europe and beyond. Students have the opportunity to obtain the French baccalauréat, the International French baccalauréat, and the Austrian Matura.

The school promotes an inclusive environment and provides specific support for non-French-speaking students. It maintains a focus on student well-being and health, supported by an infirmary and a dedicated council for health, citizenship, and environment (CESCE). The school also employs specialized staff, including school support assistants, to help students throughout their educational journey.

The school manages admissions through the online platform EDUKA, which is used for initial applications, re-enrolments, and withdrawals. Families must pay non-refundable initial registration fees to confirm enrolment. The process requires documentation such as proof of legal guardianship (e.g., passport) and a Meldezettel for address verification in Austria. Financial aid is available through French government scholarships for French nationals, and the school operates a solidarity fund supported by voluntary donations to assist families facing financial difficulties.

The school year typically begins in late August or early September, with specific orientation days for new students. For the 2026-2027 academic year, new students from CP to Terminale are welcomed at the Liechtenstein site, while new kindergarten students are welcomed at the Grinzing site on August 29, 2026. Teachers participate in pre-start days on August 31 and September 1, 2026.

The school operates across two main sites in Vienna: the Liechtenstein site, which hosts the elementary school, collège, and lycée, and the Grinzing site, which is dedicated to the kindergarten. The facilities include a school restaurant, which is mandatory for students from kindergarten through the end of the collège. The campus is equipped with modern educational tools and includes spaces for arts, music, and sports, as well as a documentation and information centre.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including a leisure centre, music programmes, and an association for sports. Students can participate in the 'Studio Molière', a school web radio station, and have access to a documentation and information centre (CDI). The school also encourages student engagement through various councils, such as the CVL (Lycée life council) and CVC (Collège life council), and promotes cultural involvement, with students performing in prestigious venues like the Musikverein.