Collège Français Bilingue de Londres vs Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
Collège Français Bilingue de Londres and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill are both in London, about 9 km apart. Both schools offer French programmes. Collège Français Bilingue de Londres also offers British, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill also offers IB and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are £15,440 - 18,306 at Collège Français Bilingue de Londres and £11,460 - 29,251 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, which puts Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill roughly 21% higher. Collège Français Bilingue de Londres takes pupils from 3 to 15, and Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 700 and 844 pupils. Typical class sizes are 24 at Collège Français Bilingue de Londres and 20 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill.
Kentish Town, North West London, Camden. 87 Holmes Road, NW5 3AX. The area has good public transport connections and is near Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill and Regent's Park.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Nursery to Year 10 (ages 3 to 15).
Stages
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School type
School type
Private independent school under English law; follows the French National Education curriculum (homologation) and offers bilingual education.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Over 60 nationalities represented among 700 pupils aged 3 to 15.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
AEFE network; affiliated with France and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Primary day runs Monday–Friday, 8:45 am–3:30 pm (arrive from 8:30 am) with two breaks and lunch; five inset Wednesdays; Secondary runs Monday–Friday with nine 50-minute sessions; arrive from 8:15 am; two breaks (10:15–10:30 and 14:05–14:20) and lunch in multiple time slots.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees
- Non-refundable application fee: GBP 200.
Registration / first‑time enrolment fees
- First registration fee (one‑off, payable on acceptance): - Petite Section (PS): GBP 1,500 (VAT not applicable). - From Moyenne Section (MS) to 4ème: GBP 1,800 (equivalent to GBP 1,500 excl. VAT + GBP 300 VAT; shown as GBP 1,800 TTC). - 3ème: GBP 780 (equivalent to GBP 650 excl. VAT + GBP 130 VAT; shown as GBP 780 TTC). - Advance on fees payable at registration (deducted from the first term invoice): GBP 1,000 per pupil (paid on registration or re‑registration).
Tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year — annual totals (per pupil)
- Petite Section (PS, Nursery): TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 15,440. - Maternelle MS / GS: TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 18,306. - Primary (Primaire): TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 15,882. - Secondary (Collège): TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 16,162.
(Annual totals include educational fees and lunch/canteen fees; VAT applied to the educational fee component where indicated.)
Tuition fees by term (split of the annual total) — per pupil
- Payment structure overview: Annual fees are split into four instalments: an advance on fees (GBP 1,000) paid at registration, then three term invoices (one per trimester). The Q1 invoice includes the advance as part of the first term total.
- Secondary (Collège) - Q1 total: GBP 7,273 (includes GBP 1,000 advance; educational fees excl. VAT GBP 4,540; lunch fees GBP 625; VAT on educational fees GBP 1,108). - Q2 total: GBP 4,448 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,390; lunch fees GBP 380; VAT GBP 678). - Q3 total: GBP 4,441 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,380; lunch fees GBP 385; VAT GBP 676). - Annual total: GBP 16,162. - Note: The Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) fee for 3ème is not included in the annual total and is added to the Q3 invoice (approximately GBP 40, amount subject to change).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The expected sequence of payments: pay the non‑refundable application fee on application; if offered a place, pay the non‑refundable registration fee and the advance on fees (GBP 1,000) to confirm the place; the balance of the first term fee is invoiced and payable when billed; remaining terms invoiced and payable each trimester.
- Accepted payment channels: payment is accepted via the Eduka platform or by bank transfer only. Cheques are not accepted.
- Canteen: Canteen (lunch) is compulsory. Primary canteen covers 4 lunches per week (Wednesdays excluded); Secondary canteen covers 5 lunches per week. Canteen fees are included in the totals shown above.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.
Other costs and additional charges
- PE kit / school uniform: The school has an official PE kit available from the authorised supplier (Ace Sports). The phased new PE kit cost is estimated at approximately GBP 25–30 per pupil (per year for required kit items). Second‑hand uniform sales are organised periodically.
- School supplies and textbooks: Parents provide school supplies; primary supplies and many primary items are included in the educational fees but some items are charged separately (textbooks for secondary pupils, specific maths supplies for certain year groups, etc.).
- Afterschool care, clubs and additional activities: Clubs, wraparound care and some trips (overnight trips excluded from the educational fees) are charged extra as applicable. Day outings (non‑residential) are included in the educational fee component; most residential/out‑of‑term trips are charged separately.
- Exam fees: The DNB exam fee (for 3ème) is invoiced in Q3 (approx. GBP 40, subject to change).
Refunds, cancellations and notice
- Application fee, registration fee and the advance on fees are non‑refundable. If you cancel after accepting a place, those amounts will not be reimbursed.
- Withdrawal during a school term: if a pupil is withdrawn during a term, the school will not refund fees or charges paid for the remainder of that term; fees for the following term will remain due unless the required written notice has been given in accordance with the school's notice periods.
- Exclusion or required removal: in the event of suspension, permanent exclusion or required removal, there is no refund of fees for the remainder of the term.
Short practical notes on invoicing items shown above
- Annual totals shown are the full billed amounts per pupil for the 2025–2026 academic year and are split across the term invoices as listed. VAT is applied to the educational fee component where indicated; lunch fees and some other items are VAT‑exempt.
Fee details
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
CFBL offers bilingual French-English education following the French National Curriculum (AEFE homologation). In Primary (PSM to CM2), each class is taught half the time by a native French-speaking teacher and half by a native English-speaking teacher, with 13 hours per language per week and content defined by the two teachers working closely together. Primary English language support is provided by EAL/FLE staff and includes a supplementary English programme to support bilingual learners. In Secondary, from 6ème, there are five hours of English and British culture; Spanish, German and Mandarin are offered as second languages from 6ème, and some non-linguistic subjects are taught entirely in English. At the end of 3ème, pupils move to a French lycée in London (mainly Lycée International Winston Churchill or Lycée Charles de Gaulle) or another school in France or overseas; the Brevet international option is available.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Primary classes are taught 50% in French and 50% in English by native French-speaking and native English-speaking teachers, with 13 hours per language per week. In Secondary, most learning sessions are conducted in groups of 30 pupils, with some subjects taught in smaller groups; up to 40% of teaching time occurs in small groups and there is a SENCO department.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Brevet results are published annually and have been high; in 2024, 63 entered and 63 passed (100%), with a substantial portion categorized as Very Good. iGCSE results are tracked for CFBL students who go on to take iGCSEs at partner Lycées, and those students are reported to be among the highest achievers of their cohort.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
CFBL provides Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to prepare pupils for career pathways in the French, British or international systems, in line with Gatsby Benchmarks and Parcours Avenir. Careers events include university visits, national and higher education fairs, and access to platforms such as ONISEP, UCAS and the National Careers Service. Destinations include French lycées in London, UK higher education institutions and other international destinations.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented pupils are offered differentiated work and may have a PPRE if appropriate.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Step 1 Completing our online form: To apply for a place at CFBL, fill out the online application form. Apply as soon as online applications open to ensure the best availability of places, particularly for the Early Years. Families provide details about the child and parents or legal guardians, and pay the £200 non-refundable application fee.
2. Step 2: Decision of the admissions committee: The Admissions Committee meets regularly (about once per month) to allocate places. The first Admissions Committee considers applications submitted from the start of applications (early October) and allocates places according to oversubscription criteria: Priority 1: children of staff members; Priority 2: children who have a sibling registered at CFBL; Priority 3: children who has at least one parent working for one of the KTECT companies, who contributed financially to the foundation of the school; Priority 4: children from a homologuée school established in the United Kingdom transferring at the end of the schooling offered by said school; Priority 5: Pupils transferring from a school recognised by the AEFE or the MLF established in the UK; Priority 6: Pupils transferring from a school recognised by the AEFE or the MLF established outside the UK; Priority 7: Pupils transferring from a school accredited by the Ministry of Education established in France or pupils who have followed CNED. Once all applications with oversubscription criteria have been dealt with, if there are any places left to allocate, they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The second Admissions Committee takes into account the oversubscription criteria of applications submitted between October and December, and allocates any remaining places on a first-come, first-served basis, and so on. Admissions committees (for 2026-2027 applications): 1. 1st committee: Tuesday 11th November 2025 (application cut-off to be considered in this committee: Wednesday 5 November at 11.59pm) 2) 2nd committee: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 (application cut-off to be considered in this committee: Sunday 30th November at 11.59pm).
3. Step 3: Registration: Families will be informed of the outcome of the admissions committee (by email) within 4 working days, whether they are offered a place or not. If you are offered a place, please complete in EDUKA: Sign Acceptance form, Fill in Registration form, Submit all requested documentation (passports, birth certificate or French family book, proof of address, visa and exit certificate if applicable), and pay the registration fee and an advance on the first term's school fees, both non-refundable. Once these conditions have been met, the registration will be confirmed. This process must be finalised by the deadline in the offer letter, otherwise the school reserves the right to offer the place to another family. If you are not offered a place, unless you cancel your application, it will be taken into account at every subsequent Admissions Committee during the current school year. Please note that your application will not be carried over to the following school year. Families who have been unsuccessful in securing a place during the current school year will have to apply again the following school year, from October onwards.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
French consulate: Means-tested bursary for French citizens on the French consulate's register; deadlines may differ from CFBL's; contact the French consulate if needed. French Scholarship Foundation: Provides financial support for school fees to families facing temporary financial hardship and supports CFBL and LIL Winston Churchill; online application; impartial and confidential; more information on FSF website. FECT Scholarships: CFBL offers FECT scholarships to 6ème students to reduce tuition fees for secondary years; four types: Excellence, Sports, CFBL Music and Arts, CFBL Merit; funded by KT Educational Charitable Trust; full details and application process available on CFBL site. Parents' Association (APC): Provides financial assistance including computer loan and one-off grants for trips and help with SEN diagnostic fees; more information on APC website.
