Lycée Jean d'Alembert

The school is committed to providing a bicultural, trilingual, and open-minded educational journey from Maternelle through secondary school. Its pedagogical project focuses on three main pillars: educational excellence, the integral development of each student, and openness to the world. The institution aims to form plurilingual, committed, and engaged citizens who possess critical thinking skills and uphold the values of the AEFE network.

The school follows the French national curriculum, offering education from Maternelle (TPS to GS) through Élémentaire (CP to CM2) and into the secondary levels. The academic programme emphasizes the mastery of French and other languages, pedagogical innovation, and academic orientation. Students are prepared for higher education, with many graduates continuing their studies in France.

The school provides comprehensive support services, including dedicated psychologists for primary and secondary levels, as well as a psychologist specializing in school coexistence (convivencia escolar). Additionally, the staff includes psychopedagogues for both primary and secondary sections and designated referents for students with specific educational needs. An infirmary is also available on-site.

The school conducts an annual admission process, typically beginning in April with open house events in May. The selection process involves an interdisciplinary team evaluating applicants through group activities to assess linguistic, mathematical, and psychomotor competencies, and may include interviews with parents. Required documentation includes birth certificates, academic reports, and proof of financial standing. Priority and fee reductions for the incorporation fee are available for former students.

The school operates on an academic calendar that integrates the requirements of the French Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) with the local Chilean context. The calendar outlines key dates including the start and end of classes, holiday periods, and public holidays to assist families with annual planning.

Located on a 25,500-square-meter campus in Reñaca, Viña del Mar, the school features 44 classrooms across three sectors: kindergarten, primary, and secondary. Facilities include three libraries (BCD for primary, a 'marmoteca' for kindergarten, and CDI for secondary), two science laboratories, a technology workshop, and two computer labs equipped with 42 computers and high-speed internet. Sports infrastructure comprises a gymnasium, outdoor courts, and an athletics track, complemented by a self-service school restaurant and a multi-purpose conference hall.

The school offers a variety of extra-curricular workshops for students in Maternelle and Élémentaire. These activities are designed to complement the formal curriculum and are organized on a trimester basis. Additionally, the school maintains a sports club (Club sportif) and a student center (Centre des élèves) to support student engagement.