Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil is a French international school serving the southern part of the Barcelona area, set in the coastal town of Gava. It teaches the French curriculum from petite section to the senior school, where pupils can choose between the IB Diploma in English and the Bachibac dual pathway. We list it because it is a verifiable school with a clearly published programme, and because no school pays to be featured on GlobalSchoolGuide.
Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national curriculum; senior choice of IB Diploma or Bachibac (French and Spanish dual baccalaureate) |
| Stages | Age 3 to 18 (petite section to terminale) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | French network school; authorised IB World School for the Diploma Programme |
| Fee band | Lower to mid for the city; confirm the current schedule with the school |
| Campus area | Gava, coastal town south west of Barcelona |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the French curriculum from the maternelle upward, with French as the main language of instruction and Spanish, Catalan and English introduced from the petite section. Pupils build an oral basis in each language before moving to written work, which gives the school its plurilingual character.
What sets Gava Bon Soleil apart from a standard French school is the senior pathway. In the final years, students can choose the IB Diploma taught in English, or the Bachibac, which combines the French Baccalaureate with the Spanish Bachillerato and adds French language and literature alongside the history of Spain and France. That choice suits families weighing a French route against an international one. For the wider field, our Barcelona city hub lists the alternatives across curricula.
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Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil fees
The school sits in the lower to mid band for the city, broadly in line with other French network schools and below the premium British and IB schools in Barcelona. Tuition rises by stage, and independent fee databases publish the current figures by year group. Treat any headline number as a guide rather than a quote, as schedules are reviewed annually.
Beyond tuition, budget for the registration fee, the optional canteen, materials and any transport from the city. Our Barcelona international school fees guide shows where the city's schools fall across the tiers and what to set aside on top of the headline figure.
Admissions
The school runs on the French academic year from September, with the main intake at the start of the year and entry into other stages where there is space. Families joining the maternelle usually need their child to reach the required age by the start of term, and applications generally involve previous reports and an age appropriate meeting.
Senior entry is shaped by the pathway a student intends to follow, since the IB Diploma and the Bachibac have different requirements. Confirm the current process, deadlines and any language expectations directly with the school.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Gava, a coastal town to the south west of Barcelona, within commuting distance of the city and the neighbouring Garraf. Its location suits families living along the southern coast who want a French and international education without travelling into central Barcelona, alongside the city's French community and expatriates moving within the French network.
To compare Gava Bon Soleil with the French and international schools closer to the centre, including fees and the districts where families settle, start with the Barcelona city hub.
Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil fees?
The school sits in the lower to mid band for the city, in line with other French network schools and below the premium British and IB schools. Independent fee databases list the current tuition by stage; confirm the schedule with the school and see our Barcelona fees guide for the city's tiers.
What curriculum does Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil follow?
It teaches the French national curriculum from petite section, and in the senior school students can choose the IB Diploma in English or the Bachibac, a dual French and Spanish baccalaureate. Teaching is multilingual in French, Spanish, Catalan and English.
Is Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil a good school?
We do not publish a rating until we have verified parent reviews. The school is part of the French network and is authorised to offer the IB Diploma; families should visit and read the school's own results before deciding.
Where is Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil?
The school is in Gava, a town on the coast to the south west of Barcelona, within commuting distance of the city and the Garraf.
When do Lycee Francais de Gava Bon Soleil applications open?
The school follows the French September academic year, with the main intake at the start of the year and entry into other stages where there is space. Confirm the current registration window directly with the school.
