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The objective of this study was to determine how children aged 5 to 11 years old conceive their quality of life through the various elements that contribute to their subjective well-being, and to ask whether this conception varies according to age. To obtain their views, focus groups were organized with 161 students aged between 5 and 11 years enrolled in 4 different schools, from the last year of kindergarten to the 5th year of compulsory education. The results show that family relationships, friendships, leisure activities, and school play an important role in children’s lives. It is also observed that children’s conception of their own well-being changes with age, the development of autonomy, cognitive abilities, and societal concerns.