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Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Ombrosa International School is a private, secular, non-profit international bilingual school based on the banks of the Saône in Lyon, with a dedicated Caluire campus for Elementary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary alongside a Nursery. The school is partly under contract with the State and integrates the French national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, coordinating bilingual access from nursery onward. From 3e (Year 10) upward, pupils may choose between the French General Baccalaureate and the Diploma Programme; Cambridge IGCSE is offered in some pathways, and Singapore mathematics supports mathematical development. The multilingual environment includes French, English, German, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese. Facilities include a restaurant, gym, courts, a dojo, five school bus lines, libraries, IT rooms, laboratories, a drama studio, a music room and a fine arts classroom, plus a park and private forest nearby. An after-school program runs daily, with clubs spanning sport, arts, languages, leadership and service. Opportunities.
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95 Quai Clemenceau, 69300 Caluire-et-Cuire, France
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The Essentials
Ombrosa International School - Lycee Multilingue De Lyon has 1,270 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English, French.
Location
Ombrosa has four sites in Lyon and Savoie: Campus of Ombrosa Caluire (95 Quai Clemenceau, Caluire-et-Cuire 69300), The Nursery – Lyon (50 Rue Vendôme, Lyon 69006), École bilingue de Savoie in Voglans (215 Rue centrale, 73420 Voglans) and Collège multilingue de Savoie in Le Bourget du Lac (168 chemin de la grande Roche, 73370 Le Bourget du Lac). The Lyon campus sits on the banks of the Saône in a protected area of the Grand Lyon, and the network serves the agglomeration with five school bus lines.
Private, secular, non-profit international bilingual school, partly under contract with the State.
Pupil Nationality Mix
58 nationalities represented; 75% French and 25% international.
Country affiliation
France
Religious affiliation
Secular
Bus service
Five school bus lines serve the Grand Lyon agglomeration.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Ombrosa International School - Lycee Multilingue De Lyon ranges from EUR 6,540 to EUR 17,890 for 2026/27.
Registration (application) fee - EUR 175 per child (charged only for first-year admission).
Annual tuition (day school) — general (Nursery through Upper Secondary, excluding international section) - Annual tuition per child varies according to the number of siblings enrolled and household means: EUR 6,540 (one child, highest household bracket) to EUR 3,175 (four children in the same family, lowest household bracket).
Annual tuition — international section (from Troisième / Grade 9 onward) - Troisième (IGCSE year 1): EUR 10,330 (one child, higher household bracket) to EUR 5,505 (four children in the same family, lower household bracket). - Seconde (IGCSE year 2): EUR 11,540 to EUR 6,715. - Première and Terminale (International Baccalaureate years): EUR 17,890 to EUR 9,275 (ranges reflect sibling/household allowance adjustments and possible institutional family-support measures).
Per-term amounts (approximate) - The school publishes annual tuition figures. Per-term figures below are approximate and calculated by dividing the published annual amount by three (annual ÷ 3) to provide a term-level reference only: - General day-school annual range per term (approx.): EUR 2,180.00 to EUR 1,058.33 (annual EUR 6,540 ÷ 3 to EUR 3,175 ÷ 3). - Troisième (approx. per term): EUR 3,443.33 to EUR 1,835.00. - Seconde (approx. per term): EUR 3,846.67 to EUR 2,238.33. - Première / Terminale IB (approx. per term): EUR 5,963.33 to EUR 3,091.67.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The detailed billing schedule, payment terms and any available family support or payment plans are set out in the school's application file and general information booklet; the published public overview gives annual amounts and notes sibling- and household-adjusted rates.
Boarding fees - Ombrosa operates as a day school across several local sites and offers daytime services (including midday meal service and before/after-school care). No boarding/internat fees are published for the school's sites.
Other costs and extras - Complementary fees: Certain international classes and specific teachings generate additional (complementary) fees. - Meals/canteen (demi-pension) and before/after-school care (périscolaire) services are provided and typically carry separate charges. - Textbooks and school supplies: lists of required manuals and supplies are published for each year group; costs for books and personal supplies are separate from tuition. - School trips, exams (IGCSE / IB-related charges), extra-curricular club fees and any optional activities may incur additional charges as specified in the school's fee documentation.
Refunds and withdrawal - Specific refund, cancellation and withdrawal conditions (including any non‑refundable elements) are set out in the school's formal registration/fee documentation and general information booklet; the public summary indicates fee levels but refers to the application file for full terms.
Fee payment methods - Public pages list tuition and fee levels but do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods. The school's application/fee documents specify billing modalities and permitted payment methods.
Notes for parents (concise, factual) - The registration fee is payable at first admission (EUR 175 per child). - Annual tuition is quoted as ranges that depend on sibling count and household allowance; international-section years (IGCSE/IB) carry higher published annual fees and specific complementary charges. - Per-term figures above are approximate (annual ÷ 3) to give term-level context; the school's registration documents give formal billing schedules and any available payment plans.
Academics
Ombrosa International School - Lycee Multilingue De Lyon teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school coordinates the French national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, and offers bilingual access from nursery onward. From 3e (G9/Y10) upward, students choose between the French General Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate; Cambridge IGCSE is available in some paths, and Singapore mathematics is used to develop mathematical skills. The multilingual environment includes French, English, German, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese.
Exam Results
French General Baccalaureate (2025) had a 100% success rate with 100% honours; 61% of students achieved distinctions (B–TB) and the general average was 14.2/20. The International section had a 95% success rate with an average of 32 points, and 33% of students passed the Bilingual Baccalaureate.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates join higher education institutions in France and abroad, including INSA Lyon (PASS option mathématiques), EDHEC Nice and EDHEC Lille (International BBA, French and English tracks), Sciences Po Paris, Emlyon Global BBA, Université Lyon 1, Université Lyon 2, Bellecour Ecole, and abroad at University of Sussex, Rutgers University, Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Amsterdam, McGill University, Santa Barbara City College, among others.
Gifted and Talented
Parcours talent (talent track) is listed among higher education options via Emlyon Global BBA (English track).
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Information and application. Information and application files can be requested from the school. Applications are studied by the Head of Studies of the required class. Depending on availabilities, a waiting list may be established, and the date of reception of the complete application is taken into account. Registration fee (first year only) is 175€ per child for admission in 2025-2026. 2. Nursery entry. In nursery school, an interview with the director is required. The interview is part of the admission process at Ombrosa. 3. Elementary entry. For entry up to CE1 (G2/Y3), an application file and interview are required. From CE2 (G3/Y4), an assessment, interview and application file are required. 4. Secondary entry. In secondary school, an assessment, interview and application file are required. 5. Fees and payment. Annual school fees are identical per family and are adjusted based on the number of children enrolled and the household allowance. International classes from troisième (G9/Y10) to Terminale (G12/Y13) incur complementary fees. Reference points for 2025-2026 include: non-international fees from 6 540 € (one child, household allowance maximum bracket) to 3 175 € (four children, household allowance minimum bracket); international section starting in troisième: 10 330 € (troisième) / 11 540 € (seconde) for one child, down to 5 505 € / 6 715 € for four children; Première (G11/Y12) and Terminale: 17 890 € (one child) to 9 275 € (four children). The international section also references a policy to support families offered by the school and more details in the general information booklet.
Waitlist
Waiting list may be established. The date of reception of the complete application is taken into account.
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FAQs
What type of school is Ombrosa International School?
Ombrosa International School is a co-educational, serving students aged 3 to 18 located in France. The school coordinates the French national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, and offers bilingual access from nursery onward. From 3e (G9/Y10) upward, students choose between the French
What curriculum does Ombrosa International School follow?
The school coordinates the French national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, and offers bilingual access from nursery onward. From 3e (G9/Y10) upward, students choose between the French General Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate; Cambridge IGCSE is available in some paths, and Singapore mathematics is used to develop mathematical skills. The multilingual environment includes French, English, German, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese.
What age range does Ombrosa International School cater for?
Ombrosa International School welcomes students from age 3 to 18.
What are the fees at Ombrosa International School?
Annual fees at Ombrosa International School range from 6,540 to 17,890. **Registration (application) fee**
- EUR 175 per child (charged only for first-year admission).
**Annual tuition (day school) — general (Nursery through Upper Secondary, excluding international section)**
- Annual tuition per child varies according to the number of siblings enrolled and household
How do I apply to Ombrosa International School?
1. Information and application. Information and application files can be requested from the school. Applications are studied by the Head of Studies of the required class. Depending on availabilities, a waiting list may be established, and the date of reception of the complete application is taken in
What languages are taught at Ombrosa International School?
Languages taught include French, English, German, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese. An integrated national and international curriculum combines a bilingual French-English program from nursery level with language teaching adapted to learners' needs, from beginner to native speaker. From Year 9/Year 10
What facilities does Ombrosa International School offer?
Located on the riverside of the Saône in Lyon, Ombrosa Caluire campus serves Elementary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary, with a Nursery School completing the campus. The site has its own facilities: a school restaurant, gymnasium, sports and game courts, a dojo, parking, a music room, and libra
Does Ombrosa International School offer boarding?
All sites host day students or half-board students; there are no boarding facilities in Caluire or Savoie.
How many students attend Ombrosa International School?
Ombrosa International School has approximately 1,270 students enrolled.
When was Ombrosa International School founded?
Ombrosa International School was founded in 1971. Founded in 1971 in Lyon by Pierre and Marie-Claude Vezin, Ombrosa is managed by a non-profit association under the 1901 law. It was fully integrated into the French school system and developed tools to stimulate student fulfillment, with a focus on bilingualism leading to plurilingualism. In 1987, t
What extracurricular activities does Ombrosa International School offer?
Arts and creative activities are part of the after-school life. Clubs include Fine Arts, Choir, and Musical Theatre Club. In Upper Secondary, students can participate in After School Band, Fine Arts Workshop, and Journalism Workshop.
