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Below, we have compiled our top 20 international schools in France according to our users. However, there are another 64 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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Mougins British International School

Mougins School is a British international school located in the heart of Nice Sophia-Antipolis. Founded in 1964, the school offers an international education for children aged 3 to 18.
City
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €15,170
to: €21,460

Best 20 International Schools in France

Out of a total of 84 International Schools in France.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Open Sky International

Academic excellence, 100% bilingual english/french, Human size,
City
Paris
Curriculum
British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 16
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(1 review)

Marymount International School Paris

Marymount International School, Paris is part of the RSHM (Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary) network of international schools and is the oldest international school in the Paris region. The school was founded in 1923 as a study abroad extension program for Marymount College in the US. In 1930, Marymount became a French school and followed a French curriculum up until about 1972. In response to a growing demand for an English-speaking international school, Marymount took its current form serving students from Pre-K to Eighth Grade.
Today, Marymount offers an internationally accredited, standards-based curriculum to students aged 3–14 years old from all cultures, backgrounds and faiths.
City
Paris
Curriculum
Catholic, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €23,276
to: €37,836

EIB de La Jonchère

With 6 acres of verdant park scenery, EIB de La Jonchère offers our students unique learning conditions in a multi-cultural environment.
City
Paris
Curriculum
British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €12,795
to: €15,660

The International School of Monaco

City
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
Curriculum
IB, British
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

ICS Paris International School

City
Paris
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €19,995
to: €29,775
Reviews
(1 review)

International School of Paris

ISP is an English-speaking International Baccalaureate World School for children aged 3 to 18 (Nursery – grade 12). The school offers all three International Baccalaureate programmes, is centrally located in Paris XVI arrondissement, and with its diverse student body of more than sixty nationalities has a truly international and friendly atmosphere.
City
Paris
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €24,300
to: €36,750

École Galilée

École Galilée is a private international, secular school which provides bilingual education in French and English and whose program caters to the needs of gifted children.
City
Paris
Curriculum
International, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €8,844
to: €10,156
Reviews
(1 review)

Rainbow School Paris

Rainbow school is a nurturing learning community that embraces diversity, enhances collaboration and provides opportunities for individuals to develop their unique potential.
City
Paris
Curriculum
British, French, Montessori
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €9,800
to: €11,600

Forest International School Paris

Forest International School Paris is a private, bilingual and English speaking school in Paris west, at a few minutes from Saint-Germain-En-Laye with a very welcoming community of expatriate and French families.
City
Paris
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 15
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €18,000
to: €25,000

International School of Nice

The International School of Nice is a private, co-educational day school for children from preschool through to Grade 12. The school was founded more than 40 years ago and offers the International Baccalaureate programme to families who value a globally recognised education.
City
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €11,400
to: €22,140

Kingsworth International School

We take pride in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and imagination, whilst fostering a life-long love of learning. Education and learning are not merely commodities which one leaves abandoned in a school locker, only to be dusted off at examination times, or brought out in order to make an impression at a social gathering (or to please the teacher), but should be cherished and valued throughout our lives.
City
Paris
Curriculum
British
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €14,780
to: €24,350

The Hive Academy

Personalised, engaged, caring, striving, continuous improvement, community, hard-working, dynamic
City
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Lycée International - American Section

The American Section program starts in Pre-Kindergarten and goes through 12th grade. The American Section provides a comprehensive international education within the context of the Lycée International, which is recognized as one of France’s top public schools. Students experience a unique hybrid of American and French curricula with particularly strong emphasis on language, math, and science. They also maintain strong links with their American culture while developing a consciousness as global citizens. As there are fourteen international sections in the school, students receive an education that is not only bilingual and bicultural, it is also truly international.
City
Paris
Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €4,660
to: €6,170
Reviews
(1 review)

The British School of Monaco

The British School of Monaco's vision is to create an exceptional educational environment in which students are nurtured to become authentic individuals and reflective, resilient and adaptive learners. BSM's teachers are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, innovative teaching, and helping students reach their full potential.
City
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 10
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €35,000
to: €35,000

American School of Paris

The American School of Paris, established in 1946, is a coeducational, independent day school for students from ages 3–18. Home to a vibrant community of over 750 students representing over 65 countries, ASP students achieve their personal and academic best with innovative and internationally-recognized programs for learners of all ages.
City
Paris
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €21,270
to: €39,910

Ermitage International School of France

Ermitage International School of France is a day and boarding school in a wonderfully safe and beautiful environment. We are an IB World School offering both the IB MYP (Middle Years Program) and the IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Program), as well as the French Baccalaureate and the BFI (International Option for the French Baccalaureate). We strive to provide an education that stimulates the mind and develops critical thinking, while imparting the values of respect and mutual understanding, honesty and cooperation, empathy and open-mindedness.
Ermitage is a Global Member of Round Square and has the ability to send students on conferences, service and adventure trips, and exchanges all over the world to partner schools.
City
Paris
Curriculum
IB, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

CIPEC International School

CIPEC International School is an international bilingual nursery and primary school of Provence.
Founded in 1984, the school offers a unique environment for children of all nationalities to share and learn together. Located in the heart of the Luynes countryside, a few minutes from Aix-en-Provence, the place offers an ideal setting to learn and have fun.
City
Marseille
Curriculum
British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €10,900
to: €11,900

International School of Lyon

Founded in 2004, International School of Lyon, an independent school offering the only full English-medium curriculum in Lyon, continues to grow and flourish.
City
Lyon
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €7,555
to: €17,240

Malherbe International School

Malherbe International School is a bilingual school located in the Western suburbs of Paris. Founded in 1990, the school serves the international community. Classes are taught in English by English trained teachers. In addition there are two half days per week in French for Primary students, and weekly sessions of optional French as a Foreign Language lessons for the Pre-Primary students.
City
Paris
Curriculum
British, French, Montessori
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €14,300
to: €18,200

Trillium International School

We provide quality over quantity teaching and support to our students. We offer small learning groups and tailor made programs. We are an inclusive school and promote open-mindedness towards each other. "Together we give our children the roots to grow and wings to fly."
City
Paris
Curriculum
British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €10,311
to: €10,970
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Summary

What are the best international schools in France?

  1. Open Sky International
  2. Marymount International School Paris
  3. EIB de La Jonchère
  4. The International School of Monaco
  5. ICS Paris International School
  6. International School of Paris
  7. École Galilée
  8. Rainbow School Paris
  9. Forest International School Paris
  10. International School of Nice
  11. Kingsworth International School
  12. The Hive Academy
  13. Lycée International - American Section
  14. The British School of Monaco
  15. American School of Paris
  16. Ermitage International School of France
  17. CIPEC International School
  18. International School of Lyon
  19. Malherbe International School
  20. Trillium International School

Find your International School

How Many International Schools are there in France?

There are 84 international schools in France. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in France?
Curriculum International schools
French 44  
British 33  
IB 18  
Montessori 17  
International 17  
Other 17  

Additionally, there are 8 boarding schools in France.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 82  
French 63  
German 3  
Spanish 1  
Russian 1  

Among these, there are 59 bilingual schools in France.

How Much do International Schools cost in France?

The average price of international schools in France is €14,786. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €2,812
Avg. price €14,786
Max. price €39,235
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€2,500 to €7,999 12  
€8,000 to €13,499 18  
€13,500 to €18,999 13  
€19,000 to €24,499 7  
€24,500 to €29,999 2  
€30,000 to €35,499 3  
€35,500 to €40,999 2  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in France?

The average class size of international schools in France is 16.7 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 1  
6 to 10 4  
11 to 15 14  
16 to 20 19  
21 to 25 6  
26 to 30 1  

How big are the schools in France (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in France is 438 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 300 36  
301 to 600 8  
601 to 900 10  
901 to 1,200 3  
1,201 to 1,500 3  
1,501 to 1,800 0  
1,801 to 2,100 1  
2,101 to 2,400 1  

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