Our history
From our founding in 1950 to today: the key milestones of our school.
1950
Founding
The French school is founded with a kindergarten (École Maternelle) and a primary school (École Élémentaire) for families of the French Embassy and French armed forces, on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße in Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
1961
Expansion
A collège (lower secondary school) is added to the kindergarten and primary school.
1976
Move to Mehlem
The primary school and kindergarten move to Meckenheimer Straße in Mehlem.
1984
The Lycée is founded
The French lycée is founded and renamed “Lycée de Gaulle-Adenauer” in 1990.
1990
Joining the AEFE
The school joins the worldwide network of the AEFE (Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger).
1999
École de Gaulle-Adenauer
After the French Embassy leaves Bonn, the secondary school on Langwartweg closes. Since then the school has been called “École de Gaulle-Adenauer” and comprises kindergarten and primary school. Two Bonn secondary schools offer a French-language stream.
2001
State recognition
In addition to its French status, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia recognises the school as an independent “Ersatzschule” with a bilingual model.
2006
After-school care
The open all-day school (OGS) is introduced.
2008
Renovation
The school is enlarged and renovated and temporarily moves to Domhofstraße.
2011
Return
Return to the renovated and extended premises on Meckenheimer Straße.