Lycée Amiral de Grasse
French State · Excellent
Grasse's flagship state lycée with strong Bac results, scientific, literary, and economic streams, plus arts and music sections.
1,050
Students
15%
International
French Bac
Curriculum
Est. 1909
Founded
Overview
Lycée Amiral de Grasse is the primary state secondary school serving Grasse and the surrounding region. Founded in 1909, the lycée serves 1,050 students. As a public state institution funded by the French Ministry of Education, Lycée Amiral is tuition-free and well-resourced.
The school is well-resourced with modern laboratories, computer facilities, sports grounds, and a well-stocked library. The school is a key pathway to French universities, technical institutes, and professional careers.
Approximately 70% of students follow the Bac général (academic track); 20% pursue Bac technologique (technical); 10% pursue Bac professionnel (vocational). The school has a strong reputation for science and technology education, with partnerships with Sophia Antipolis tech companies.
Curriculum & Programs
The French Baccalauréat
Lycée Amiral serves upper secondary students (Seconde, Première, Terminale; ages 15–18) preparing for the Baccalauréat, France's national secondary qualification. The Bac is rigorous, exam-driven, and highly respected.
All three pathways share core subjects: French language, history-geography, physical education, and philosophy (Terminale only). Specialization occurs in Première and varies by pathway.
The Bac is recognized internationally. Graduates pursue French universities (Sorbonne, Panthéon-Sorbonne, engineering schools), specialized technical institutes, apprenticeships, or direct employment. No tuition. All materials, facilities, and instruction included.
STEM Excellence
Lycée Amiral is regionally recognized for strong STEM programmes, particularly mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering sciences. Modern laboratories equipped with cutting-edge equipment for practical experiments.
Computer labs with professional-grade software. Partnerships with Sophia Antipolis tech companies enable guest lectures, internships, and real-world project work.
Campus & Facilities
Science Laboratories
Physics, chemistry, and biology labs with modern equipment. Hands-on practical sessions 2x/week for all science subjects.
Computer Labs
40 workstations with professional-grade software for programming (Python, Java), CAD, and data science applications.
Sports & Recreation
Football pitch, tennis courts, gymnasium, and fitness facilities supporting comprehensive athletic programs.
Activities & Clubs
Sports clubs (basketball, football, volleyball), cultural clubs (theatre, music), debate, robotics, programming. Partnerships with universities and tech companies.
Field trips and guest lectures. Service learning and community projects.
Admissions
Requirements
- •Seconde: Brevet or equivalent (IGCSE, US middle school diploma)
- •Première/Terminale: Prior lycée transcript
- •French B1 proficiency (DELF B1)
- •Age-appropriate for level
- •EU citizens: Free enrollment
- •Non-EU: Student visa required
Tuition & Fees
- •Tuition: FREE (public school)
- •School supplies: €200–€400/year
- •Field trips: Optional, €100–€300/year
- •Low-income families: State subsidies available
- •No registration fees for French/EU students
- •Non-EU students: Administrative fees may apply
Location
Lycée Amiral de Grasse is ideally situated, offering easy access from major towns and communities across the region.
Grasse
Town Centre
25 min
To Cannes
30 min
To Mougins
40 min
Nice Airport
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