Bilingual International School of Paris vs Lab School Paris

	B Bilingual International School of Paris Paris, France	L Lab School Paris Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,800 - 21,800	Fees / year €14,780 - 21,770
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2017
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 Located in the heart of Paris, France.
Stages	Stages Preschool and Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; High School. We welcome children between 3 and 17 years of age.	Stages Kindergarten through 12th grade; Primary and Secondary with the 11th- and 12th-grade International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
School type	School type Bilingual international school; instruction in English and French; Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel are represented.	School type Bilingual, inclusive and secular school serving kindergarten through 12th grade.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 32 nationalities are represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation France (follows the French education system)
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 registration fees - Application fee: €580 per student. - Pre-enrollment processing fee: €80 per student (charged at the start of the registration process). - Association membership: €20 per family (annual). - School outings fee: €25 per student (annual). - Re-enrollment fee: €250 per student (when applicable). (These charges are applied at registration or re-registration as part of the enrolment administration process). One-off / enrollment charges - Any separate enrollment administration charge shown on school materials is payable at the time of enrollment (see the application / pre-enrollment items above). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-month when paid in 10 instalments) Note: the school operates a sliding scale of ‘rate bands' tied to household income; the table below lists the annual fee per child for each band and the equivalent monthly amount when paid over 10 months (September–June). - Rate band I (highest band, income > €200,000): • Primary (Kindergarten–5th): €14,780 per year — €1,478 per month. • Middle (6th & 8th): €15,600 per year — €1,560 per month. • High (9th & 10th): €17,200 per year — €1,720 per month. • IB (11th & 12th): €21,770 per year — €2,177 per month. - Rate band H (income < €200,000): • Primary: €13,280 per year — €1,328 per month. • Middle: €14,000 per year — €1,400 per month. • High: €15,500 per year — €1,550 per month. • IB: €19,770 per year — €1,977 per month. - Rate band G (income < €160,000): • Primary: €11,780 per year — €1,178 per month. • Middle: €12,400 per year — €1,240 per month. • High: €13,800 per year — €1,380 per month. • IB: €17,770 per year — €1,777 per month. - Rate band F (income < €120,000): • Primary: €10,080 per year — €1,008 per month. • Middle: €10,600 per year — €1,060 per month. • High: €11,900 per year — €1,190 per month. • IB: €15,570 per year — €1,557 per month. - Rate band E (income < €90,000): • Primary: €8,380 per year — €838 per month. • Middle: €8,800 per year — €880 per month. • High: €9,900 per year — €990 per month. • IB: €13,370 per year — €1,337 per month. - Rate band D (income < €60,000): • Primary: €6,580 per year — €658 per month. • Middle: €6,900 per year — €690 per month. • High: €7,800 per year — €780 per month. • IB: €11,070 per year — €1,107 per month. - Rate band C (income < €40,000): • Primary: €4,780 per year — €478 per month. • Middle: €5,000 per year — €500 per month. • High: €5,700 per year — €570 per month. • IB: €8,770 per year — €877 per month. - Rate band B (income < €25,000): • Primary: €2,780 per year — €278 per month. • Middle: €2,900 per year — €290 per month. • High: €3,300 per year — €330 per month. • IB: €6,270 per year — €627 per month. - Rate band A (lowest band, income < €12,500): • Primary: €780 per year — €78 per month. • Middle: €800 per year — €80 per month. • High: €900 per year — €90 per month. • IB: €3,470 per year — €347 per month. (Annual figures and the 10-month instalment equivalents follow the school's published rate-band grid). Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing options: monthly instalments paid over 10 months (September through June) or a single annual payment. - Discount for single-payment: a 5% discount applies when the fee is paid in one instalment by the stated single-payment deadline (single-payment deadline is indicated as late July in school materials). - Sibling discounts: -5% for the second child enrolled and -10% for every child thereafter. - Families are allocated a rate band during the enrollment process; the band determines the annual tuition charge. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and optional charges - Annual association membership: €20 per family. - Annual school outings/field trips contribution: €25 per student. - Any additional extra-curricular fees, materials, or trips are charged separately when applicable; these are itemised at the time the activity is offered. Re-enrolment / cancellation and refund information - A re-enrollment administration fee is shown as €250 per student; an application administration charge is shown as €580 per student when first registering. - No formal, detailed public refund policy for tuition or administration fees is posted on the school's public enrolment materials and FAQ pages; parents should expect that one-off administrative fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in the school's enrollment contract documents. Payment methods and practical payment arrangements - The school's published materials set out the billing cadence (monthly over 10 months or single annual payment with a discount) and state that rate bands and payments are processed during enrollment. Specific accepted payment instruments (for example, credit card, direct bank transfer, direct debit mandate) are not listed in the public fee documents; payment instructions and accepted methods are provided as part of the enrolment and billing process. Discounts and financial aid - Income-based rate bands: household income is used to allocate a rate band which reduces the tuition payable; availability of places within lower bands is limited. - Sibling discount: -5% for second child, -10% for third child and above. - The school operates a financial-aid review process handled by a financial committee; families apply for a rate band during enrollment. Notes about the information provided - The figures above are taken from the school's published annual rates grid and enrolment materials, and the payment cadence and discount rules are stated in the school's enrolment guidance. The school communicates specific payment instructions, deadlines and any contractual refund terms as part of the enrolment contract and billing correspondence.
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Academics	Academics
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 The Lab School Paris is a bilingual English‑French school that welcomes students from CP to 2nde and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Première and Terminale. Class organization uses double‑level groups (CP/CE1, CE2/CM1, CM2/6e, 5e/4e, and 3e/2nde) with about 15 pupils per level and roughly 30 per double‑level class. The high school includes a general and technological 10th grade. The school blends contributions from research in education, psychology, sociology, neuroscience, philosophy and anthropology with a student‑centered, project‑based pedagogy and interdisciplinary learning. It emphasizes social‑emotional development, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy to prepare students as responsible, autonomous, and engaged citizens. The language of instruction is bilingual, in English and French, and the institution is secular and inclusive.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes capped at 12-14 students.	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression High school graduates are prepared to join international universities.	Higher education progression —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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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 1. Watch an information session recording or visit us during an open house (recommended). Next open house dates are March and April 2026. 2. Create a LabCompanion account (desktop computer only) and complete essential information about your child in the online enrollment tool (birth date, grade, report card, etc.). 3. Pay the 100€ application fee. This amount is deducted from the enrollment fee and paying allows you to book an online appointment with school leadership and a discovery day at school for your child.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Rates for the 2026-2027 academic year are between 1,560€ and 2,350€ per month per child (or 15,600€ to 23,500€ per year) since the school is private and non-profit and receives no state subsidies. The school uses income-based rate bands to determine financial aid; to request aid, an application is submitted and reviewed by the financial committee, which determines the rate band based on the parents' financial situation, with taxable income as an indicator but not the sole factor. The number of spots per rate band is limited to maintain financial stability, and rate bands are determined during enrollment. Fee payments can be made monthly over 10 months (September to June) or in one full payment with a 5% discount if paid before 31 July. A sibling discount of 5% applies to the enrollment of the second child, and 10% for every additional child. Additional costs include 100€ per student for the application, 20€ per family for the Lab School Association, 25€ per student for yearly field trips, 600€ per student enrollment fees, and 280€ per student for re-enrollment.
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