Deutsche Schule Paris and EIB Lycée Etoile are both in Paris, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes. Deutsche Schule Paris also offers German, and EIB Lycée Etoile also offers IB and French. Published annual fees are €9,945 - 11,799 at Deutsche Schule Paris and €10,200 - 20,600 at EIB Lycée Etoile, which puts EIB Lycée Etoile roughly 42% higher. Deutsche Schule Paris takes pupils from 3 to 18, and EIB Lycée Etoile from 15 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 332 and 400 pupils.
The iDSP is located in Saint-Cloud, a western suburb of Paris. The campus address is 18 Rue Pasteur, F-92210 Saint-Cloud; the entrance is at 12 Rue Lelégard. The school can be contacted at info@idsp.fr and +33 1 46 02 85 68.
Location
EIB Lycée Etoile operates across two campuses in central Paris: Campus Etoile in the 17th arrondissement and Campus Londres in the 8th arrondissement. Both sites are situated in established, residential neighborhoods and are accessible via the city's Metro and public bus networks.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary level (Sekundarstufe) up to Abitur or AbiBac.
Stages
The school functions as an upper secondary school (lycée), welcoming students in Grades 10 through 12. This corresponds to an age range of approximately 15 to 18 years old, covering the final three years of education before university.
School type
School type
German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule); the iDSP is the only German overseas school in Paris, operated by the German School Association Paris and funded by the German Foreign Office via the German Embassy Paris.
School type
EIB Lycée Etoile is a co-educational, private day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities, meaning students commute to the campus and reside locally with their families.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
24 nationalities represented.
Pupil nationality mix
400 students from more than 40 nationalities.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Individualized support; Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) offered for multilingual children (two sessions per week in first grade).
Additional learning support
The school provides personalized academic guidance and a dedicated university counseling service to help students manage their course loads and applications. While teachers can accommodate some minor learning differences through smaller class groupings, the campus does not maintain specialized facilities or dedicated staff for complex Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Germany; funded by the German Foreign Office and the German Embassy Paris; run by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris.
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with France, adhering to the curriculum standards set by the French Ministry of National Education alongside its international diploma tracks.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
The school is entirely secular and has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
After-school program with clubs and activities; daily 14:00–15:30 for AGs; participation is confirmed after enrollment for the full school year.
School day structure
Classes are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with a student's exact start and finish times varying based on their specific course selections. The daily timetable includes regular intervals for breaks and a designated lunch period.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Two bus lines: Line 1 La Celle-Saint-Cloud, Vaucresson, Garches; Line 2 Paris (16th arrondissement) and Boulogne-Billancourt. Timetables and details via info@idsp.fr, +33 1 46 02 85 68.
Bus service details
EIB Lycée Etoile does not offer a dedicated private school bus service. Because the campuses are centrally located in Paris, students typically commute independently using the city's public transportation, relying on the Metro, RER, and city bus routes.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Administration fees - One-off administration (registration) fee charged at the start of the admission process: SELF-PAYER €650. - One-off administration fee when the employer is billed: COMPANY-PAYER €689. - One-time infrastructure levy charged upon initial admission: €6,120 per child. This infrastructure fee is not pro rata and is not refundable; it is waived only for families who pay exclusively for their child's education (see payment-status rules).
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, per child) - Kindergarten (all-day, twice a week — Tuesday & Thursday): SELF-PAYER €9,945; COMPANY-PAYER €13,480. - Kindergarten (full-time, five days a week): SELF-PAYER €13,054; COMPANY-PAYER €17,143. - Primary & Lower Secondary (Grades 1–9): SELF-PAYER €10,684; COMPANY-PAYER €13,508. - Grade 10: SELF-PAYER €11,950; COMPANY-PAYER €14,904. - Grades 11–12: SELF-PAYER €11,550; COMPANY-PAYER €14,604.
Discounts and reductions - Sibling discount (applies from registration): 25% for the second child; 50% for the third child; 60% for each additional child. - Loyalty discount (applies after consecutive years enrolled): 0% in year 1; 10% in year 2; 15% in year 3; 20% in year 4; 25% in year 5; 30% in year 6; 35% from year 7 onward. Discounts are applied sequentially if more than one is claimed.
Additional offers and other fees - French introductory / intensive course (grades 6–12), when required: per semester, 4 lessons/week €1,660. - Canteen (meal prices and standard packages): meal without registration €9.50; registered meal plans charged per half-year and per school year as follows (per-meal rate used to calculate): - 5 days/week: per half-year €720 — per school year €1,350. - 4 days/week: per half-year €576 — per school year €1,080. - 3 days/week: per half-year €432 — per school year €810. - 2 days/week: per half-year €288 — per school year €540. - 1 day/week: per half-year €144 — per school year €270. Refunds are not available except for absences for health reasons of more than five days with a medical certificate. Registration for the canteen is made at the start of each semester. - Extended care centre (ages 4 to Grade 5; 15:30–18:30) — annual rates by days per week: - 5 days: €2,704; 4 days: €2,272; 3 days: €1,839; 2 days: €1,298; 1 day: €758. Day visit €39. Registration required each school year. - School bus (per school year): SELF-PAYER < 4 km €1,545; SELF-PAYER > 4 km €3,688; COMPANY-PAYER €4,409. Fares may be adjusted if the bus company raises prices. - Wednesday German program (age 4–10, includes canteen; 32 Wednesdays/year): - 8:10–13:15 €1,785 per year; 8:10–15:30 €2,499 per year; 8:10–18:30 €3,024 per year. Cancellations possible until the first day of school; no refund after that date except where explicitly noted. - ASSR exam administration contribution (grades 7–12): €25 per registered student (exam itself free). - Temporary enrollment (grades 1–9, short stays): administration fee €100 and tuition €250 per week (maximum one month). Guest-student terms apply for longer stays. Visiting/exchange-student fees vary by length of stay (examples: up to 3 months: €100 registration + pro rata fees; up to 5 months: €650 registration + half fees; >5 months: €650 registration + full annual fees).
Billing schedule and payment terms - The full annual tuition is invoiced at the beginning of the school year. For registrations in the second semester (from 1 February), fees are calculated pro rata (over 10 months). Reserving a place for a later date requires payment for the full school year. - Self-payers: the total bill is collected by direct debit in seven equal instalments (October–April), each debit on the 10th of the month; a signed direct-debit mandate must be submitted via the school's billing portal. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. The invoice must be paid within 14 days of invoicing. Returned direct-debit administration fees: €25 for the first returned debit; €50 for the second. - Company-payer / employer-invoiced accounts: invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. Employer confirmations are required for mixed/self-pay arrangements. - Reminder procedure and penalties: a payment reminder is issued after overdue payment; first reminder after 14 days with a €30 reminder fee; final reminder after another 14 days with a €60 fee. Continued non-payment may lead to legal proceedings and jeopardise registration or issuance of certificates. Late deregistration fees apply if cancellation deadlines are missed. Administration fee for cancellations or returned payments is specified.
Cancellation and re-registration rules - All deregistrations (school, kindergarten, bus) must be made in writing. Deadlines: for cancellation before the end of the first half-year — November 30; for cancellation effective at the end of the school year — May 31. Missing these deadlines incurs a late fee of €100 per child. Re-registration after deregistration restarts the loyalty-discount counting from zero except for approved temporary interruptions under specific conditions.
Refund information - The administration (registration) fee is non-refundable. A one-time infrastructure fee is neither pro rata nor refundable. In general each year commenced is due; in limited cases a pro rata refund may be considered (contact accounts for assessment). Canteen fees are refundable only for health-related absences of more than five days upon presentation of a medical certificate. Other refund entitlements are limited and governed by the school's general terms of payment and cancellation deadlines.
Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment procedures: SEPA/direct-debit mandate (via the school billing portal) and bank transfer to the school account. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. Employer invoicing is supported for company payers. Returned direct-debit fees apply as stated above. - Bank transfer details (when paying by bank): - Account name: Association de lÉcole Allemande Internationale de Paris / Deutscher Schulverein in Paris - IBAN: FR76 1751 5900 0008 2840 6017 923 - BIC: CEPAFRPP751.
Boarding / residential provision - No boarding or residential accommodation fees are listed; the school's published fee schedule covers tuition, care, canteen, transport and the other services noted above. No separate boarding fees apply.
Fee details
Application & registration fees - Frais de dossier (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 300. - Frais d'inscription (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 1,000. - Ces frais administratifs et d'inscription sont non remboursables ; l'inscription définitive d'un nouvel élève est subordonnée au paiement du droit d'inscription non remboursable et d'un acompte correspondant à un tiers de la scolarité annuelle.
Tuition fees by programme and year group (academic year 2026/27) - Cursus du Baccalauréat français (Section générale / Section internationale / Section européenne) : - Frais de scolarité par trimestre : EUR 3,400. - Frais de scolarité annuels : EUR 10,200. - Cursus de préparation à l'International Baccalaureate (IB) : - Seconde (classe préparatoire au cursus IBDP) : EUR 4,166 par trimestre / EUR 12,498 à l'année. - IB DP1 (Première IB) : EUR 6,485 par trimestre / EUR 19,455 à l'année. - IB DP2 (Terminale IB) : EUR 6,890 par trimestre / EUR 20,670 à l'année. - Frais annexes obligatoires pour tous les élèves : assurance scolaire EUR 15 ; dossier médical EUR 16. - Frais d'inscription aux examens (élèves IB1 et IB2) : EUR 100. - Dans les frais de scolarité annuels est inclus un « Pack EIB » (prestations périscolaires obligatoires) et une part liée au contrat d'association (montants ventilés dans la grille tarifaire). Une remise de 25 % s'applique pour le 3ᵉ enfant inscrit (sur les frais de scolarité uniquement).
Optional / additional costs (examples and amounts) - Options et préparations (tarifs annuels indiqués aussi par trimestre) : - Préparation BFI (ex-OIB) : EUR 715 par trimestre (EUR 2,145 à l'année). - Préparation section européenne : EUR 494 par trimestre (EUR 1,482 à l'année). - Option Cinéma‑Audiovisuel : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année). - Option Arts plastiques : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année). - Cours de Culture générale : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année). - Biologie complémentaire : EUR 270 par trimestre (EUR 810 à l'année). - iPad : caution restituée en fin de scolarité EUR 400 ; location iPad EUR 160 (soit EUR 16/mois sur 10 mois). - Service de counselling pour candidatures universitaires : à partir de EUR 600 ; tarification par pays (ex. UK à partir de EUR 900 ; US à partir de EUR 1,800) selon le niveau d'accompagnement. - Voyages scolaires, sorties et projets pédagogiques sont facturés en sus et feront l'objet d'estimations et facturation ponctuelle.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Facturation : une facture annuelle pour les frais scolaires (payable selon la modalité choisie) ; factures trimestrielles pour frais optionnels ; les élèves inscrits en cours d'année sont facturés au prorata (le mois d'arrivée est facturé en entier). - Garantie de place : le règlement du premier trimestre (et le droit d'inscription non remboursable plus l'acompte d'un tiers le cas échéant) garantit la place. - Modalités de règlement (choix) : - Prélèvement automatique SEPA : en 1 paiement (1ère semaine d'octobre), en 3 échéances trimestrielles (1ère semaine d'octobre, de janvier et de mars) ou en 9 échéances mensuelles (1ère semaine d'octobre à 1ère semaine de juin). Le paiement en 9 mensualités entraîne une facturation supplémentaire de EUR 75 pour l'année. En cas de rejet de prélèvement SEPA, une pénalité (frais) est appliquée. - Virement bancaire ou paiement par carte (American Express non acceptée) : paiement unique la 1ère semaine d'octobre ou en 3 virements/paiements (1ère semaine d'octobre et de janvier). Si une échéance trimestrielle est réglée en plusieurs paiements, une facturation de EUR 25 par trimestre peut être rajoutée. Les règlements en espèces ne sont pas acceptés. - Rejets et pénalités : en cas de rejet de prélèvement des frais (SEPA) un montant est facturé par rejet ; en cas de non‑paiement aux dates prévues, intérêts de retard au taux légal majoré de deux points et pénalités correspondant à 10 % de la facture impayée. Des frais de relance et frais de recouvrement peuvent être appliqués. L'inscription peut être suspendue en cas de non‑paiement.
Refunds, cancellations and re‑registration - Frais administratifs et frais d'inscription/examens : non remboursables. - Remboursement de l'acompte (nouvelle inscription) : possible seulement si l'école est informée de l'annulation par lettre recommandée dans un délai maximum de 15 jours suivant l'admission effective (date portée sur le document d'admission définitive). Après 15 jours, les montants versés ne sont pas remboursés. - Réinscription : acompte de réinscription EUR 700 par élève (déductible de la facture du premier trimestre) ; cet acompte est facturé et peut être remboursé dans des cas spécifiques (orientation décidée par l'école vers un enseignement non dispensé dans une école EIB, refus de redoublement décidé par l'école, mutation professionnelle hors Île‑de‑France avant une date fixée, admission dans un lycée public selon procédure). - Départ en cours d'année : la famille doit notifier le départ par lettre recommandée ; tous les frais relatifs au trimestre complet en cours restent dus.
Boarding (internat) - Aucun service d'internat/boarding n'est mentionné dans la grille tarifaire ni dans le règlement financier du lycée EIB Etoile pour l'année 2026/27 ; aucun tarif d'internat n'est facturé dans les pages tarifaires.
Uniform and related costs - Les uniformes scolaires sont fournis via la boutique uniforme officielle de l'EIB (site de la boutique uniforme EIB) et les articles obligatoires (hauts avec logo, packs standards, packs sport, etc.) sont vendus séparément ; les coûts varient selon le pack et la taille (exemples de packs standard pour d'autres établissements EIB : à partir d'environ EUR 35 à EUR 88 suivant le pack et le niveau). Ces achats ne sont pas inclus dans les frais de scolarité.
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
Timetable for Grundschule (primary school) lists the subjects and weekly hours by grade for the 2023/2024 school year. Subjects include Religion or Ethics, German, German as a Foreign Language, French as a Foreign Language, French as Mother Tongue, English, Mathematics, General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography (including Geography in French), Politics, History (including French History), Art, Music, Sport/Swimming, and an Elective/AG. Sample timetables show how hours may be distributed by grade; the actual timetables change each school year for organizational reasons. Religion/Ethics is chosen by parents until students reach around age 14; from Grade 7 Religion/Ethics are elective. The school offers Abitur or AbiBac; graduates go on to universities in Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Curriculum details
Since September 2023, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB Programme section is located at 52 Rue de Londres in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Lycée Etoile serves Seconde to Terminale. Campus Etoile is at 9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017 Paris, and Campus London is at 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris; the IB section also hosts all Seconde classes of Lycée Etoile. Language teaching and immersion classes are offered, providing a multicultural and multilingual environment from day one.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
The school has 332 students and 47 teachers; average class size is 18.7 students.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
AbiBac or Abitur are offered; AbiBac success is 100%. In 2025, graduates enrolled at universities in Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris Campus Nancy, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates complete Abitur or AbiBac and access higher education through global networks and individualized support. Destinations include Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Individuelle Förderung places focus on developing students' talents and needs. In Arbeitsgemeinschaften, students explore science, sports, crafts, and music; a weekly Deutsch als Zweitsprache course in Grade 1 supports multilingual children.
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. Express interest in enrolling your child by contacting Anette Gros. Phone: +33 1 46.02.85.55. Ms. Gros is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30, and Wednesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30. The registration deadline is May 31. The enrollment process is conducted electronically; you will receive a link to register.
2) A list of the documents required for registration can be viewed via the Document Checklist. The registration link is issued after you contact the admissions office.
3) German language proficiency assessment: The appointment to determine the required German language level typically takes place in May. German language skills are required from Grade 2.
4) Language level requirements by grade: Grade 4 requires German level A1; Grade 7 requires B1; Grade 8 requires B1; Grade 9 requires B2; Grade 10 and above require native-level German (at least C1).
5) Textbooks: There is no provision of free textbooks at iDSP. Parents must purchase the textbooks on the first day of school. A list of the textbooks to be purchased can be found under Practical – Textbooks.
Admissions
1. Initial Application: To begin the process, parents must complete a pre-registration form online through the school's Eduka platform. This step creates a family account where you can track the status of your application. Applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted.
2. Document Submission and Application Fee: Once the Eduka account is active, parents must upload all necessary supporting documents, which centrally include the student's previous academic reports. A non-refundable application fee of €300 is required at this stage to process the file. If any documentation is missing, the admissions team will request it before moving forward.
3. Academic Review and Assessment: The school evaluates the student's academic history to ensure they can access the curriculum. Depending on the student's profile and whether they are applying for the French or International Baccalaureate track, the school may request additional testing or language assessments. This ensures the student's level aligns with the school's standard requirements.
4. Family Interview: If the application is strong and there are potential vacancies, the school will invite the family for a meeting. This allows the school to assess the student's maturity, conduct, and suitability for the program. It also provides an opportunity for parents to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the campus.
5. Offer and Registration: When a place is offered, parents must formally accept it by returning the required enrolment forms. To secure the spot, families must pay a registration fee of between €900 and €1,000, along with an advance deposit toward the first term's tuition. Once these payments are received, the student is officially placed on the class roster.
