Bilingual International School of Paris vs Hattemer Bilingue

	B Bilingual International School of Paris Paris, France	H Hattemer Bilingue Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,800 - 21,800	Fees / year €10,965 - 15,200
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1885
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 14 Rue Letellier, 75015 Paris, France. The campus is in the 15th arrondissement of Paris and is accessible by car, with several subway and bus stops nearby.	Location Two campuses in Paris: 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris (8th arrondissement) and 43 Rue Decamps, 75116 Paris (16th arrondissement). The 8th arrondissement campus offers Maternelle & Élémentaire for ages 3 to 10. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network.
Stages	Stages Preschool and Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; High School. We welcome children between 3 and 17 years of age.	Stages Nursery and Elementary (Maternelle and Élémentaire). The program is bilingual with daily English instruction from nursery, taught by native-speaking teachers. By the end of CM2, most students reach B1 level in English; six to seven hours of English per week are taught CP–CE2 and five hours in CM1–CM2.
School type	School type Bilingual international school; instruction in English and French; Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel are represented.	School type Private, independent, secular, bilingual.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 32 nationalities are represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Secular
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrollment fee - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): EUR 1,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and equivalent per trimester) - Nursery (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 13,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester (annual ÷ 3): EUR 4,600. - Pre-K (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 14,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 4,933.33. - Kindergarten (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 15,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 5,266.67. - Primary School (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30): EUR 16,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 5,600. - Middle School (Monday–Friday, 08:45–16:30): EUR 21,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 7,266.67. - High School (Monday–Friday, 08:45–16:30): EUR 21,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 7,266.67. School lunch and lunch box - School lunch: EUR 595 per trimester (EUR 1,785 per year). - Lunch box: EUR 245 per trimester (EUR 735 per year). Wednesday Club (FLE option) — fees and session counts - Full day (08:30–16:00): EUR 945 per trimester (11 sessions per trimester). EUR 2,355 per year (33 sessions). - Half day (08:30–12:00 or 13:00–16:00): EUR 670 per trimester (11 sessions per trimester). EUR 1,300 per year (33 sessions). Billing schedule and payment terms - All tuition fees are quoted per academic year and are due in their entirety prior to the start of the school year. The school requires full payment before term start; no installment schedule is specified in the published fee information. Boarding fees - Not applicable: no boarding program or boarding fees are listed for the school; the school operates with day schedules for each year group. Other costs and fees - The published, itemized additional costs that are listed are the School Lunch and Lunch Box (per trimester) and the Wednesday Club (per trimester and per year). No separate mandatory boarding fee is listed. Refund information - The enrollment fee is non-refundable. The school is under no obligation to return payment or partial payments in the event of a change in plans or a mid-year departure. Fee payment options - For donations, accepted methods listed include check and bank wire transfer. (Payment methods for tuition are required in full prior to the start of the school year; specific tuition payment methods are not itemized in the published fee schedule.)	Fee details Application and re‑enrolment fees - Registration fee (new applicants): EUR 1,985. - Re‑enrolment fee (returning pupils): EUR 800. - Deposit required at enrolment / re‑enrolment: EUR 1,500 (this deposit is charged and remains due in many withdrawal situations). Tuition fees (per term and per year, by year group) - Bilingual kindergarten (Maternelle): - Petite section (Nursery, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Petite section (Nursery, half day): EUR 2,982 per term — EUR 8,946 per year. - Moyenne section (Pre‑School, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Grande section (Year 1, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Bilingual elementary (Élémentaire): - CP (Year 2): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CE1 (Year 3): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CE2 (Year 4): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CM1 (Year 5): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CM2 (Year 6): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. Optional services and additional fees - Parents' Association membership: EUR 50 (annual). - Canteen (4 days): EUR 695 per term — EUR 2,085 per year. - Canteen (5 days): EUR 860 per term — EUR 2,580 per year. - Lunch box (4 days): EUR 515 per term — EUR 1,545 per year. - Lunch box (5 days): EUR 640 per term — EUR 1,920 per year. - Day care / evening study (full‑week package): EUR 627 per term — EUR 1,881 per year. - Private lessons (Elementary): EUR 60 per hour. - Extracurricular activities and options: from EUR 550 per year depending on the activity. - School trips, field trips or special projects: additional charges may apply and will be billed separately after cost estimation. Uniform costs (mandatory items and prices) - Nursery to Year 4 (inclusive): smock / blouse: EUR 44. - Year 5 to Year 6: - Short‑sleeved polo (100% cotton): EUR 44. - Long‑sleeved polo (100% cotton): EUR 47. - Cardigan (100% cotton): EUR 54. - Sweater (100% cotton): EUR 54. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued and payable according to the chosen payment method. Payment options and schedules include: - Direct debit in 3 instalments: due on 15 September, 5 December and 5 March. (A fourth direct‑debit for the deposit may be taken at re‑enrolment time.) - Direct debit in 8 monthly instalments: on the 15th of each month from September to April (a 9th debit for the deposit may be taken at re‑enrolment time). - Bank transfer in 2 instalments: due 15 September and 15 December (a third transfer for the deposit may be due on 5 May at re‑enrolment). - Payment by credit card to the school office or by telephone (American Express not accepted). - Cheque payments are permitted only for extracurricular activities, holiday courses, trips, registration/re‑registration fees, uniforms, bookshop purchases and the deposit. - Important payment rules: rejected direct‑debit instalments are not re‑presented; two rejections cancel that payment modality and rejection fees may be re‑charged. Any school term once started remains payable in full. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school is a day school (maternelle and élémentaire). Refunds, cancellations and related conditions - Registration fees are non‑refundable. - The deposit paid at admission may be refundable if the school is notified of cancellation within 15 days from the admission date; otherwise amounts paid at registration (registration fee and deposit) are generally not refunded. - Re‑enrolment fees remain due and are generally not refundable except where expressly allowed under the school's contractual conditions. - Any term started remains payable in full; families must notify withdrawal by registered letter in the forms and timeframes set out in the school's contractual conditions. Discounts and special conditions - Large‑family discount: from the third child enrolled, a 20% discount applies to the lowest tuition fee (discounts are not cumulative and apply only to tuition, not to registration or re‑enrolment fees). (End of fees overview.)
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Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is 100% bilingual, serves children aged 3-17, and represents 32 nationalities. The program is fully bilingual with 50% English and 50% French instruction, delivered by native English and native French teachers. Preschool and Kindergarten are bilingual 50/50 with small classes of about 12 students. Primary School maintains 50/50 instruction with native-language instructors and daily use of both languages. Middle School emphasizes bilingual development through interdisciplinary projects and bilingual debates; High School serves ages 15-18 with preparation to join international universities.	Curriculum details Hattemer Bilingue offers a bi-cultural program in French and English across maternelle through the elementary level, with English instruction starting in early childhood. In Maternelle, instruction is 50% English and 50% French, and English begins from day one. By the end of Grande Section, students understand and express themselves in both languages, and a music program is available as part of the curriculum. In Élementaire, the Hattemer method is more complete and dense than the national program, giving 100 extra hours in mathematics and 200 extra hours in French, with a focus on French, math fundamentals and strong English. Progress in English is validated by the Cambridge exam, and there is a weekly Grand Cours to monitor progress in writing and speaking. From Seconde onward, students can choose between bilingual and international tracks, with six hours of English per week in Seconde and the international track offering English-language study of language, literature and civilization. In Première et Terminale, students may pursue bilingual or international tracks; the international track leads to the IB diploma, and IELTS is included in the program; a counseling office assists with university admissions for top international universities, and since 2023 the school has integrated with the EIB network.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes capped at 12-14 students.	Student teacher ratio 18-21 students per class.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Progress is validated by the Cambridge exam.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression High school graduates are prepared to join international universities.	Higher education progression Première et Terminale internationales allow students to pursue the IB diploma; IELTS is included in the curriculum for Première; a counseling office helps with university admissions to top international universities.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. If you wish to enroll your child at BISP, fill out the form at the bottom of the Admissions page. Once the completed contact form is received, the enrollment application for the requested grade level will be sent. Submit the completed enrollment application with the required supporting documentation: a completed application form; a copy of your child's birth certificate and a photocopy of their passport; a passport-sized photo of your child; a copy of your child's most recent progress report (if applicable); and a letter of recommendation from the child's most recent teacher (if applicable). You will receive a response from the admissions team within a few days. 2. Submit the completed enrollment application along with the required supporting documents. Include a completed application form; a copy of your child's birth certificate and a photocopy of their passport; a passport-sized photo; and a copy of your child's most recent progress report (if applicable). If applicable, include a letter of recommendation from your child's most recent teacher. 3. Tuition and fees for the 2026/2027 school year are published. Enrollment fee is 1,000 euros (non-refundable) and tuition is 13,800 euros for Nursery, 14,800 euros for Pre-K, 15,800 euros for Kindergarten, 16,800 euros for Primary, 21,800 euros for Middle School, and 21,800 euros for High School. Additional charges include School Lunch 595 euros per trimester, Lunch Box 245 euros per trimester, and Wednesday Club costs of 945 euros per trimester (2,355 euros per year) for full-day or 670 euros per trimester (1,300 euros per year) for half-day. All fees are due in full prior to the start of the school year and refunds are not provided for mid-year departures.	Admissions Hattemer Bilingue is a private, non-contract, secular and bilingual school in Paris. We are currently accepting applications for all classes, depending on available places. The school is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network. Paris 8e offers nursery and elementary education, from age 3 to 10. The school has an exclusive teaching method—the Hattemer method. English is taught from the early years of nursery. The study program is international-focused. A brochure is available for download. A contact form is available for inquiries. The address is 52, Rue de Londres, Paris 75008. The phone number is 01 43 87 59 14.
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