Most popular international schools in Paris

The British Section at Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers a bilingual English-language programme across five partner schools in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq for children aged 3 to 18. Pupils spend 6–8 hours weekly learning in English; the rest is in French, creating a genuine bilingual experience within the French host system. The curriculum blends the French national programme with English-language study: in Seconde they take Cambridge IGCSE or Edexcel IGCSE, and in Première and Terminale they pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), adding English-language examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography to the French baccalauréat. Some pupils also opt for an International GCSE in Mathematics as a complement. The campus hosts about 2,200 students; the Collège is integrated into the main campus. France's BFI centre, it offers UK visits, field trips, and performing-arts camp on the Isle of Wight. Extracurricular life includes Debating League, Model United Nations, and Student Council.

Annual fees

€1,987 – 9,090

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum

École Jeannine Manuel is a French international and bilingual school with campuses in Paris, Lille, and London. The Paris campus serves Pre-K to 12, while Lille serves nursery through 12 and offers co-educational boarding for grades 6–12. The school follows the French national curriculum with additional English, Science, and Chinese programs unique to the school. Language immersion is central; all teachers are native French or English speakers, and international understanding is fostered across a community of around 80 nationalities. It is UNESCO associated and an IB World School, with CIS and NEASC accreditation since 2014. Secondary studies end with the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Lille's boarding facility hosts up to 120 boarders. The Paris sites include Rue du Théâtre, and the Dupleix and Suffren campuses. Extracurriculars span coding, theatre, robotics, basketball, football, rock climbing, chess, and debate, reflecting a strong emphasis on both academics and active participation.

Annual fees

€9,935 – 26,470

Ages

3 to 17 years

Curriculum

French Curriculum, IB (DP)

SIS Paris Ouest offers bilingual education within the French education system, with Anglophone and Germanophone sections. The school operates across three host establishments in Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud and serves over 1,300 students from kindergarten through lycée. It was founded in 1960 and remains an international section under the aegis of the French Ministry of National Education, employing about sixty teachers from English- or German-speaking countries. The curriculum combines the French national framework with Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE, and the integrated programme is designed for bilingual students with mother-tongue-level language skills. Two disciplines—literature and history-geography—are taught in English or German, and the programme provides six hours of literacy, geography, history and science instruction. A Wednesday School offers morning workshops in English and German, and after-school language activities for younger students. Extracurriculars include Debating Club, Model United Nations and Parliament Européen, theatre productions (The Play/Die Bühne) and fundraisers and exchanges.

Annual fees

€2,611 – 3,464

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

French Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Marymount International School Paris is an independent Catholic international day school for ages 2–14, offering a blend of American, French, and bespoke curricula on a single campus. The Early Learners program (ages 2–6) is English-language and play-based, emphasizing language development and recognition of home languages. Elementary (grades 1–5, about ages 7–11) provides an English-language primary program with literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, plus enrichment in music, art, drama, library, religion, physical education, information technology, and philosophy; literacy uses a Lucy Calkins workshop approach with phonics. Middle School (ages 12–14) follows an American international core curriculum in language and literature, language acquisition, mathematics and sciences, individuals and societies, and the arts; it features a house system, weekly assemblies, service, wellbeing activities, and after-school clubs. A Dual Language Programme for Francophone students fosters bilingualism and biliteracy, with small-group sessions for French 3ème and related examinations. MAP and CAT4 assessments are used; Grade 2+ may sit the DELF. Founded in 1923 in Neuilly, it is the oldest international school in France and part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools.

Annual fees

€23,500 – 38,500

Ages

2 to 14 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Located just outside Paris, Lycée International - American Section is a public, co-educational day school within the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The American Section provides English-speaking instruction while all students follow the French national curriculum in French, creating a bilingual, bicultural environment from age 4 to 18. The campus network spans three sites—Lycée International, Collège Marcel Roby, and Ecole Schnapper—with coordinated curricula across campuses. In Upper School, students pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), introduced in 2024, which includes a dedicated English-language and literature, history/geography, and world knowledge component; 41% of the BFI score comes from section work and a capstone research presentation. About 700 American Section students benefit from dedicated English-speaking teachers and English-language content while French remains the common language for schooling. Facilities include libraries with librarians, technology devices (iPads and Chromebooks), and sports and arts spaces. The program emphasizes service, international exchange, and writer-in-residence series and events.

Annual fees

€5,000 – 6,610

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, French Curriculum

Open Sky International is a private international bilingual English–French school near Paris, Boulogne‑Billancourt. From nursery through secondary, it delivers a genuinely bilingual program with 50% of lessons in English and 50% in French, integrating elements of the English National Curriculum with features from British, Australian, Singaporean and French education. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and uses a curriculum designed to enable graduates to join schools worldwide and to access higher education in France and internationally. In secondary, students sit IGCSE at the end of Year 11 and may pursue International A Levels or continue with IGCSE; the school is a Pearson Edexcel examination centre for GCSE/IGCSE and A Levels. The campus includes dedicated preschool spaces (TPS, PS/MS), a daycare option after school, and a canteen with two menus, near Parc des Glacières. A broad extracurricular programme includes sports through a Stade Français Omnisports partnership, drama, art, capoeira and chess, and language and cultural activities. The first GCSE/IGCSE cohort in 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

Ermitage International School Paris is located in the historic park of Maisons-Laffitte, a 20-minute train ride from central Paris. Founded in 1941, the school utilizes traditional French residences and converted stables as classrooms and boarding houses for its 1,500 students. Parents can choose between the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, and DP) or the French Bilingual program, which prepares students for the International French Baccalaureate (BFI). Students engage in specialized offerings like the Equestrian program, which utilizes the town's heritage as a horse racing center. As a member of the Round Square network and a UNESCO partner, the school integrates practical service through initiatives such as the ICU2 project, providing vision care to thousands of people annually. Extracurricular activities range from competitive athletics to IB Visual Art exhibitions. Boarding is available in five or seven-day formats within residential French homes, creating a multicultural community for students aged 3 to 18.

Annual fees

€6,963 – 46,800

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

American School of Paris is an independent international school outside Paris that serves students aged 3 to 18 with an American-based, standards-driven curriculum. Upper grades offer a choice of Advanced Placement (AP) courses or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, while all students earn an American high school diploma. The program is guided by Understanding by Design, with English as the primary language of instruction and mandatory French at varying levels. MAP testing supports student progress in Grades 3–8. The campus spans more than 12 acres and houses K3–12 in dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces just outside Paris. Facilities include Arts Link studios, Black Box Theater, a 350-seat Performing Arts Center, and Design and STEM Labs with 3D printers and robotics. Beyond academics, ASP offers broad after-school activities—from robotics and sports to Amnesty International and Model UN—alongside a strong music, arts, and service culture, all within a secure, gated environment.

Annual fees

€25,000 – 41,400

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)

ICS Paris International School is an English-language private, co‑educational international school in central Paris. It is an IB World School offering a continuum from Early Education through the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) on one campus at 23 rue de Cronstadt, near the Convention metro. The school also provides Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE options as part of the Pre-IB pathway, with intensive English support and targeted learning assistance for new students. The curriculum is taught in English, with regular French instruction at five proficiency levels to support language development and cultural immersion. The campus hosts an Innovation Centre and a STEAM approach, supported by a BML Smart School platform for language learning. ICS Paris is part of Globeducate, offering global exchange opportunities and welcoming students from over 70 countries. Activities include Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, and a broad range of after-school clubs. The campus also emphasizes inquiry-based learning principles.

Annual fees

€19,550 – 31,260

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Located in Paris' 16th arrondissement, the Canadian International School of Paris delivers a bilingual education from ages 3 to 18. The school follows British Columbia Ministry of Education provincially prescribed curriculum for preschool through secondary, with daily instruction in English and French, creating a bilingual and bicultural learning environment. It is accredited as a BC offshore school, with teachers meeting the province's certification standards and undergoing annual government inspections. The campus at 91 Boulevard Exelmans covers 1,266 meters and serves up to 280 students, featuring an outdoor play space, a dedicated activity room for sport, a learning commons with resources in both languages, and a modern science lab for hands-on exploration. The pedagogy centers on STEAM, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student autonomy, preparing graduates for post‑secondary study in Canada, France, and beyond. The school offers afterschool activities, volunteer service requirements, and a university counselling program to support leadership, well-being, and engagement.

Annual fees

€13,545 – 23,747

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Canadian Curriculum