The LFM Awarded the Medal of Honor by the Official College of Doctors and Licentiates of Madrid

Published the 29/09/2026

During an official ceremony bringing together key figures from the educational and cultural sectors of the Madrid region, the Lycée Français de Madrid was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Board of Directors of the Official College of Doctors and Licentiates in Philosophy, Letters, and Sciences of the Community of Madrid.

Presented to the headmaster, Mr. Gilles Martínez, this distinction honors over 140 years of academic excellence and holistic student development.

Over 140 Years of History and Cultural Openness

In its decision adopted on March 23, 2026, the College’s Board of Directors highlighted the core pillars that have shaped the school’s strength and identity since 1884:

  • A unique international community: students of more than 90 nationalities filling its classrooms, making the school a true hub for intercultural exchange..
  • A humanistic educational project: fostering critical thinking, plurilingualism, and global awareness.
  • Strong civic values: the daily transmission of the principles of freedom, solidarity, secularism, and mutual respect.

As the Madrid institution highlighted, this award represents “the highest expression of gratitude and recognition” toward a school community working daily to strengthen educational, linguistic, and fraternal ties between France and Spain.

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