Lycée Français de Bilbao

What Lycée Français de Bilbao does

Lycée Français de Bilbao is a nonprofit international school located in Zamudio, Bizkaia (Basque Country, Spain), operating continuously since 1930 and serving over 90 years. It is part of the AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) network, which comprises 580 French schools worldwide, and delivers a trilingual curriculum across French, Spanish, English, and Basque. The school offers education from early years through secondary, with the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) program scheduled to launch in 2026 as the culminating diploma pathway.

The institution's core product is a multi-language education grounded in the French national curriculum, supplemented by internationally recognized certifications including DELF (French), DELE (Spanish), and Cambridge (English). It holds the EFE3D sustainable development label and AENOR quality management certification, positioning sustainability and operational standards as part of its value proposition. The school is led by Director Fabien du Fayet de la Tour and operates with 42 staff members. It has been recognized by Forbes España, El Mundo (2026 ranking), and Micole.

The business model is tuition-based, with families paying directly for enrollment. Revenue is generated through academic-year tuition plus ancillary services including a summer campus program launched to extend facility utilization. The school partners with AEFE and Institut Français for curriculum and cultural programming, with AFA for the alumni/family association, and with vendors such as Pronote (academic management platform), Eduka (enrollment platform), Serunion (catering), and Greenpower (educational programming). As a nonprofit, any surplus is reinvested into educational operations rather than distributed.

Name

Lycée Français de Bilbao

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN FRANCESA DE EDUCACIÓN DE BENEFICENCIA Y DE DEPORTES DE BILBAO

Website

https://lyceefrancaisbilbao.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lycée Français de Bilbao is a nonprofit AEFE-affiliated international school in Zamudio, Spain, offering trilingual French-Spanish-English-Basque education since 1930 to families in the Basque Country, with the French International Baccalaureate launching in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• International education
• Multilingual schooling
• French baccalaureate program
• Early childhood education
• Bilingual curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Zamudio

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees charged to families for educational services. The school offers financial assistance programs to support families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lycée Français de Bilbao is a French international school operating in Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain, providing bilingual French-Spanish education from early childhood (age 2) through secondary school. It delivers a multilingual curriculum spanning French, Spanish, English, and Basque, and offers the French International Baccalaureate (BFI/Bachibac) granting dual French-Spanish official certification. The school is affiliated with the AEFE global network of 580 French schools abroad and complements academics with extracurricular activities, summer camps, school transport, dining services, and parent education programs.

Product overview

Lycée Français de Bilbao is a French international school offering comprehensive educational services from early childhood (age 2) through secondary education. The core offering is a bilingual French-Spanish curriculum with multilingual programs in French, Spanish, English, and Basque, culminating in the dual official French-Spanish diploma. The school operates as a unified platform of complementary educational services including the Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) support program, French International Baccalaureate (BFI), European English Program, extracurricular activities, summer language camps, school transportation, and dining services. The institution also provides the School for Families (Escuela de Familias) parent education program and Radio LFB student broadcasting, all supported by digital platforms including Pronote and Eduka.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• French International Education (Enseñanza Francesa Internacional) A bilingual French-Spanish educational program following the French national curriculum with equivalence to Spanish education, accepting students from age 2 through secondary education. Targeted at families seeking internationally recognized schooling.
• Multilingual Education Program Trilingual and multilingual instruction in French, Spanish, English, and Basque (Euskera), developing proficiency across multiple languages from early childhood. Targeted at students enrolled at the school.
• Bachillerato Francés Internacional (BFI) French International Baccalaureate program offering dual French-Spanish official certification (Bachibac) with international university access recognition. Targeted at secondary students preparing for global universities.
• Programa Inglés Europeo (European English Program) European English language program complementing the multilingual curriculum with Cambridge certification preparation. Targeted at students seeking English language credentials.
• Escuela de Familias (School for Families) Parent education program offering workshops and seminars on child development, parenting skills, digital literacy, and family well-being topics. Targeted at families of enrolled students.
• Radio LFB School radio station and podcast channel featuring student-created content and broadcasts, available on Spotify. Targeted at school community and broader audience.
• Summer Campus Programs (Campus de Junio/Julio) French language immersion summer camps in June and July, offering cooking, theater, and cultural activities for children in a French-speaking environment. Targeted at children in the local community.
• School Transportation (Transporte Escolar) Bus service providing transportation to and from the school campus located in Zamudio. Targeted at enrolled student families.
• Dining Hall Services (Comedor) Cafeteria and meal services operated by Serunion, providing balanced meals for students during school hours. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Extracurricular Activities (Extraescolares) After-school activities including sports, arts, sciences (Greenpower team), and cultural programs complementing the academic curriculum. Targeted at enrolled students.
• EFE3D Sustainability Certification Program Environmental sustainability program covering energy efficiency, renewable resources, waste management, and sustainable practices integrated into the educational curriculum. Targeted at the school community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate in Baccalauréat and EVAU exams

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the AEFE global network of 580 French international schools. This partnership provides access to the French national curriculum, teacher training programs, and international recognition of credentials.
• Institut FrançaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for summer campus programs (June and July) offering French language immersion activities including cooking and theater workshops.
• AFA (Association de Familles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative 'School for Families' providing parent education workshops and professional guidance on education topics.
• PronotecoreTechnology or IntegrationEducational management platform used for student tracking, assignments, and parent communication.
• EdukacoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool administration and management platform for enrollment and student records.
• GreenpowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability initiative engaging students in environmental projects and the Greenpower racing program.
• SerunionminorOthersSchool canteen catering service provider managing daily meals for students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• American School of Bilbao: An American international school serving the Basque Country market with English-language curriculum; a regional competitor for internationally-oriented families in the same Bilbao catchment.
• French School of Bilbao (other French-curve options in region): Alemannia Schule in Bilbao offers German international education in the same catchment area as Lycée Français de Bilbao, competing for the same expatriate and multilingual-curriculum-seeking families in the Basque Country.
• Colegio Alemán de San Sebastián: German international school in San Sebastián offering bilingual education to families in the broader Basque Country; comparable as another non-Spanish international curriculum provider competing for premium expatriate families.

Others

• MFL Madrid French Lyceum / Alliance Française Schools: Alliance Française-affiliated French language programs across Spain that, while not direct K-12 competitors, serve as feeder channels and complementary French-language education infrastructure for the broader French-curriculum ecosystem.
• AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad): The parent French government agency overseeing 580 French schools abroad. While not a direct peer, AEFE sets the curriculum, credentialing framework, and teacher quality standards that define Lycée Français de Bilbao's operating model.

Direct peers

• Lycée Français de Barcelone: AEFE-affiliated French international school in Barcelona with a similar multilingual French-Spanish curriculum, BFI pathway, and target market of internationally-oriented families in Spain.
• Lycée Français de Séville: Another AEFE French international school in Spain (Seville), sharing the same French national curriculum, BFI pathway, and AEFE network affiliation as Lycée Français de Bilbao.
• Lycée Français de Madrid: AEFE-affiliated French international school in Madrid offering bilingual French-Spanish education from early childhood through Baccalauréat. Directly comparable as a fellow AEFE network school serving expatriate and internationally-minded Spanish families.
• Lycée Français de Saint-Exupéry: Another AEFE-network French school in Spain (Málaga) offering comparable trilingual curriculum and French Baccalauréat pathway, serving internationally-oriented families in southern Spain.

Broad incumbents

• British Council School Madrid: A large, established British international school in Spain offering an alternative international curriculum to French education; competes for the same pool of internationally-oriented families across Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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