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Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill (LILWC) is an independent, not-for-profit school in London offering a French curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 3–18. It is part of the AEFE network and was established by the French Education Charitable Trust. The campus sits in the II-listed Brent Town Hall, a 1937 building acquired in 2012. In 2019 the school added the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum blends French pedagogy with international assessment pathways to prepare for UK and university entry. An Opening Minds Programme is mandatory for Years 7–10, exploring Molecular Science and Astronomy, with students choosing two classes per term. Early Years features a dual-language immersion programme with two qualified teachers. The arts include a Choir and LIL Band with collaborations such as Hermès and Goldfinger Design on the Manufacto Project; sport, language trips, and Service and Leadership activities round out the program globally.
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill has 844 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, French.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill ranges from GBP 11,460 to GBP 29,251 for 2026/27.
Application, registration and deposit
- Application fee (per student): GBP 180. - Registration fee (per family): First child GBP 1,680; Second child GBP 1,440; Third and subsequent children GBP 1,200. CFBL students registering into 2nde or Year 11: GBP 1,200. - Refundable deposit (per student): GBP 1,100. The deposit is returned once the final account is settled. In cases of cancellation, the deposit is treated under the school's terms and conditions (deposit non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given).
Tuition and lunch fees — academic year 2025–2026 (annual totals by year group)
- Pre‑Reception / Petite Section (EYFS): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total (incl. VAT where applicable) GBP 19,320. - Reception / Moyenne Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; VAT on tuition GBP 3,596; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 22,916. - Year 1 / Grande Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - Primary (CP – CM2): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Collège (6ème–3ème, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - International track (EIP / IBDP — Years 7–13): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 23,258; VAT on tuition GBP 4,652; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 29,251.
Per‑term equivalents for 2025–2026 (annual total divided by three; shown as per‑term equivalent)
- Pre‑Reception / PS: GBP 6,440.00 per term (GBP 19,320 ÷ 3). - Reception / MS: GBP 7,638.67 per term (GBP 22,916 ÷ 3). - Year 1 / GS: GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - Primary (CP–CM2): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Collège (6ème–3ème): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Lycée (2nde–Terminale): GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - International track (EIP / IBDP Y7–13): GBP 9,750.33 per term (GBP 29,251 ÷ 3).
Termly / installment billing schedule and payment terms
- For the 2025–2026 academic year, unless otherwise agreed with the school, fees are offered to be split into twelve monthly instalments, payable from 15 May. The school has previously published alternative instalment arrangements for earlier years (for example, ten monthly instalments starting 15 June for 2024–2025). Families are invoiced under the agreed schedule.
Boarding
- The school is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.
Other costs and routine extras
- Lunch: an annual lunch charge of GBP 1,341 is included in the totals above for each year group as shown. VAT treatment of lunch is stated separately by the school. - After‑school care (Garderie): After‑school day care for EYFS and Primary (3:30pm–6:00pm on weekdays) is available for an additional charge. - Exam fees: - IBDP Y13 exam fee: GBP 100 per paper. - Brevet (3e) exam fee: GBP 60. - Bac 1ère exam fee: GBP 130. - Bac Terminale exam fee: GBP 250. - IGCSE exam fees (per subject) are published by the exam provider and may vary; charges are invoiced to parents where applicable. - Classroom supplies and devices: EYFS and Primary classroom supplies (textbooks, notebooks, writing materials) are included in the school fees for those phases. In Secondary the school provides an individual school‑owned tablet with required apps and digital textbooks; families may be asked to buy some physical textbooks or stationery as required. - Uniform: The school operates a uniform/dress code; families are responsible for purchasing required uniform items (uniform is available through school suppliers). Costs for uniform items are borne by families and will vary by supplier and item. - Trips, extracurricular activities and specific programme charges: These are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and will be invoiced separately.
Refunds and cancellations (summary)
- Deposit: Refundable deposit (GBP 1,100) is returned when the pupil's final account is settled; cancellation and postponement rules are governed by the school's terms and conditions. The school's admissions FAQ notes that, in the case of postponement, the first registration fee can be frozen for one or two years; in the case of cancellation the deposit is normally non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given.
Fee payment arrangements and schemes
- Instalment option: For 2025–2026 the school publishes a twelve‑month instalment option (monthly from 15 May) as the standard instalment schedule unless another arrangement is agreed. - Tax‑Free Childcare: Families eligible for the UK Government's Tax Free Childcare scheme may use that allowance to help pay EYFS and Primary tuition fees up to the first term after a child's 5th birthday.
What is included in the published school fees
- The published tuition figures include the items the school specifies for each phase (EYFS/Primary classroom supplies; Secondary tablet and digital resources). Additional payable items include after‑school care, trips, some exam fees, certain external examination charges and optional extracurricular costs.
Contacts for billing queries
- The school publishes a central admissions and finance contact for invoices and billing queries; families should use the school's published admissions and finance contacts for invoicing and payment arrangements.
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FAQs
What are the tuition fees at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill?
Annual tuition fees range from GBP 18,521 to GBP 29,251 depending on the year group. **Application, registration and deposit** - Application fee (per student): GBP 180. - Registration fee (per family): First child GBP 1,680; Second ch
What age range does Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18.
Does Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill provide SEN support?
There is a Disability Inclusion, Special Educational Needs, and Learning Support Policy, addressing inclusion and learning support across the school. The policy outlines how SEN and disability needs are identified and supported within the school community.
What wellbeing support does Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill offer?
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) is implemented to support students' social and emotional development. The PSHE policy covers personal development, health and relationships, and underpins wellbeing across the school. There is also a Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) policy
What type of school is Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill?
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is a Co-educational school with 800 students.
What languages are taught at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill?
English and French are the languages taught at the school. French and English are the languages of official communication. The bilingual program uses two teachers per class in Early Years and Primary; the curriculum follows the French Ministère de l'Education nationale for Years 7–13, with the optio
What is the history of Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill?
The Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill was officially named in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It operates as an independent not-for-profit school established by the French Education Charitable Trust (FECT) and i
What extracurricular activities are available?
Visual/Performing Arts include a Choir, a student-led Music Committee, and the LIL Band. Annual events include Music Day and the Talent Show. The school has collaborated with Hermès and Goldfinger Design on the Manufacto Project and is organizing musical theatre workshops with Arts International.
