EIFA International School London vs Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres

	E EIFA International School London London, United Kingdom	L Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £7,107 - 9,770	Fees / year £8,413 - 17,600
Age range	Age range 2 - 14 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 1915
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 36 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LS, Marylebone, Central London. The school is located in the heart of London with a central London location and wide-ranging extracurricular activities.	Location 35 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2DG. The main site is located in South Kensington. The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle operates from the main site with three annex primary campuses: André Malraux, Marie d'Orliac and Wix. It is governed by AEFE and owned by the French government.
Stages	Stages Nursery to Year 9; Junior EIFA (from 2 to 11) and Middle EIFA (from 12 to 14).	Stages Nursery & Primary; Collège (Year 7/10); Lycée (Year 11/13); British Section
School type	School type Independent, co-ed, secular and international school.	School type French international school governed by AEFE; owned by the French government; offers French, bilingual and British curricula.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 30 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EIFA offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) for pupils with no proficiency in either language. Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is provided with a SENCo and external specialist consultants; the school cannot cater for severe SEN.	Additional learning support On-site medical and wellbeing service; SEN support includes Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) and Programme d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP); some pupils have Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) funded by the local authority; exam accommodations available; safeguarding and psychological support are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AEFE partner school; DELF exams offered (DELF Junior and DELF Scolaire); homologation by the French Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details There is a bus service provided by an independent operator, La Clef des Champs; contact them directly to arrange transport.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Fees overview (2025–2026 academic year) Application and one-off registration fees - Administrative (new pupils, one-off, non-refundable): GBP 360 (incl. VAT). - School entrance fee (new pupils, one-off, non-refundable): GBP 2,400 (incl. VAT). Tuition fees — per term (and per year = three terms) - Pre-Nursery (VAT exempt): per term GBP 7,107 — per year GBP 21,321. - Nursery (VAT exempt): per term GBP 7,107 — per year GBP 21,321. - Reception: per term GBP 8,528 — per year GBP 25,584. - Year 1: per term GBP 8,528 — per year GBP 25,584. - Year 2: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 3: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 4: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 5: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 6: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 7: per term GBP 8,617 — per year GBP 25,851. - Year 8: per term GBP 8,617 — per year GBP 25,851. - Year 9: per term GBP 8,617 — per year GBP 25,851. Early Years funding / additional tuition (eligible pupils) - Eligible 3- and 4-year-olds: up to 15 hours free entitlement per week from 08:30–11:30; for eligible 2-year-olds the school also offers up to 15 hours subject to eligibility checks. Additional tuition (to cover a 17.5-hour week) is charged per term as follows: - Pre-Nursery / Nursery additional tuition (17.5 hours per week): per term GBP 5,765 (VAT treatment: exempt in those year groups as shown). - Reception (for pupils under 5) additional tuition (17.5 hours per week): per term GBP 6,918 (incl. VAT). Extras and other recurring charges - School lunch (compulsory unless medically exempt): GBP 490 per term (not subject to VAT) for 2025–2026. - From 1 January 2026: a non-residential trips and enrichment activities fee of GBP 50 per term (not subject to VAT). - Extras invoiced separately (examples): transport, residential trips, after‑school clubs, PE kit, lost or damaged books, iPads/laptops, private music tuition. Discounts - 5% discount on fees paid yearly in advance. - Sibling discount: 5% discount for the second child; up to 15% in total for three siblings. Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are payable termly in advance; accounts must be settled in full on or before the first day of each term. Interest will be charged on overdue fees. Pupils will not be allowed to start school until invoices are settled. - A full term's written notice is required for withdrawal; if proper notice is not given, a term's fees in lieu will be payable. Notices must be sent in writing to the Head of School. - Fees remain payable if the school is closed for events beyond its reasonable control (for example, lack of essential services or weather). All international bank transfers must be made net of bank fees; the school may invoice parents for bank fees charged to the school. Late payment and interest - The school reserves the right to charge interest on late payments at a rate of 5% above the base rate at the time. Refunds and non-refundable items - The administrative fee and the school entrance fee are one‑off and non‑refundable. A term's fees will be due in lieu if required written notice of withdrawal is not given. Interest may be charged on overdue fees. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school only. Uniform / PE kit - The school operates a non‑uniform policy for day‑to‑day wear; however, children are required to have and wear the EIFA PE kit for PE lessons. Costs for PE kit are not published on the fee schedule and are handled separately (PE kit is available via the school's authorised supplier). Payment method(s) - Payment may be made by bank transfer (BACS) to the school's account: L'Ecole Internationale Franco Anglaise Ltd, HSBC Bank PLC. Details provided for GBP payments include Sort Code 40-11-60, Account No. 70723347, IBAN GB83HBUK40116070723347, SWIFT HBUKGB4B. Parents are requested to quote the child's name when making direct payments. All international transfers should be made net of bank fees. Notes specific to VAT - VAT applies to most school fees from 1 January 2025; some early years provision (Pre‑Nursery and Nursery) is VAT exempt. School lunch and the non‑residential trips/enrichment fee are not subject to VAT.	Fee details Application fees - Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription) per pupil: - Nursery (Petite section): GBP 1,500 (no VAT). - Pre-primary (MS & GS), Primary, Collège (equivalent Y7–Y10), Lycée (Y11–Y13) and British Section: GBP 1,500 excl. VAT; VAT where applicable at 20% increases the total to GBP 1,800 for the categories where VAT applies. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) — academic year 2025–2026 - Nursery (Petite section, South Kensington / André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac): - Annual tuition: GBP 13,220 (VAT not applicable). - Per-term: First term GBP 5,288; Second term GBP 3,966; Third term GBP 3,966. - Pre-primary MS & GS — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,956 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,191.20; Total incl. VAT GBP 13,147.20. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,382 excl. VAT (GBP 5,258.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT). - Pre-primary MS & GS — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 12,630 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,526; Total incl. VAT GBP 15,156. - Per-term: First term GBP 5,052 excl. VAT (GBP 6,062.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 8,413 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 1,682.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 10,095.60 (commonly rounded to GBP 10,095 in published summaries). - Per-term: First term GBP 3,365 excl. VAT (GBP 4,038 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary (Classes secondaires): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary SI–BFI (SI–BFI stream): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,513 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,102.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,615.60. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,205 excl. VAT (GBP 5,046 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT). - British Section: - Annual tuition: GBP 17,600 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 3,520; Total incl. VAT GBP 21,120. - Per-term: First term GBP 7,040 excl. VAT (GBP 8,448 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is billed and payable in three accounting trimesters: - Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months), Term 3 (April–June, 3 months). - Per-term amounts are specified for each year group (see items above). - Any term once started is payable in full ("Tout trimestre commence9 est dfb"). - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are payable to secure a place and are non-refundable; these fees are not deductible from tuition. - Invoicing and payment practicalities: payments are carried out by bank transfer; the schoole28099s bank details are shown on each invoice and must be quoted with the invoice reference when making the transfer. The school also lists ParentPay among its payment platforms for school services. Boarding fees - The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle is a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are charged. Other costs and mandatory/optional charges - School meals (Droits de demi-pension) — annual and per-term amounts (VAT-exempt): - Annual: amounts vary by campus / year group; examples (annual): Wix pack-lunch supervision and other site-specific rates shown in the published fees document (example figures in 2025–2026 schedule: Wix/primary/Andre9 Malraux/Marie d'Orliac meal fees per category range; total annual meal fees shown from GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 depending on campus and level). - Per-term meal charges are shown in the fees schedule (examples: First term GBP 559 / GBP 313 / GBP 385 depending on level; Second and Third term GBP 419 / GBP 235 / GBP 289). Meals are VAT-exempt. - Examination enrollment fees (VAT-exempt): examples (secondary): - DNB: GBP 20; Epreuves anticipe9es: GBP 70; Baccalaure9at: GBP 135. - British external exam costs are charged at cost plus 10%, rounded up to the nearest pound. - US university application support (Common App and related services): - Common Application (service fee example): GBP 800 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 160; Total incl. VAT GBP 960. Additional outside-standard-procedure tariffs apply per application (e.g., GBP 100 excl. VAT + 20% VAT). - Before/after-care and supervision, per-term examples: - Wix pack-lunch supervision: First term GBP 134 (and term breakdowns GBP 54 / GBP 40 / GBP 40). - South Kensington (SK) morning care (garderie du matin): First term GBP 289 (then GBP 115 / GBP 87 / GBP 87 per term in the schedule). - Small administrative replacements and incidentals (examples): replacement meal card GBP 5; replacement pupil liaison book GBP 5; replacement key GBP 9 excl. VAT (GBP 10.80 incl. VAT where VAT applies). These modest fees are listed individually in the fees schedule. Refund information - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are non-refundable in case of withdrawal and are not deductible from tuition fees. - Any term once started is payable in full; that rule governs refunds for mid-term departures. - Specific exceptional cases (for example transfer for professional reasons within agreed deadlines) are handled according to the schoole28099s administrative rules; the schoole28099s published admissions and catering pages set out precise procedural notes and deadlines. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is the required payment method for tuition invoices; bank account details are shown on each invoice and the invoice reference must be quoted. - The school lists ParentPay among its platforms for certain payments (meals, clubs, etc.), and other online payment platforms are referenced in the schoole28099s administrative information. - Invoices show whether VAT is applied and the VAT-inclusive total.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EIFA provides bilingual education in French and English to children aged 2 to 14. From Nursery to Year 9, EIFA combines the rigorous approach of the French curriculum with the breadth, creativity, and excitement of the English curriculum. From Early Years, pupils are immersed in both French and English, with English literacy broadly aligning with the British curriculum. The bilingual curriculum runs across subjects to develop proficiency in both languages.	Curriculum details The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres offers a French Curriculum aligned with the French Ministry of Education, including a British Section and two specialized tracks: the Plurilingual Section and the International Section. The plurilingual section is a curriculum allowing students to learn a wide variety of languages: German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Arabic; at the end of 2nde, a plurilingual student with a very good level of English can take the IGCSE English Language. The international section is a curriculum focused on strengthening the teaching of the English language and culture; continuing in Seconde leads to two IGCSE exams (English Language and English Literature), and continuing in Première and Terminale leads to the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). The British Section follows the English curriculum for GCSEs and A-Levels, with French as a compulsory subject at both levels. All lycée pupils receive at least three reports per year.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average of 15 pupils per class.	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pupils gain work experience in different settings. The sixth form offers enrichment lectures and visits and prepares students for university applications and future study.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
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 —
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Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions EIFA welcomes applications for admission from all students regardless of nationality, religion or gender. Applications are accepted throughout the year; visitors are welcome to arrange a private tour of the school. There are no formal examination requirements; applicants must demonstrate good academic achievement and ability. Apply early to secure a place, as priority is given to siblings and Westminster residents when classes are oversubscribed. Minimum level of English or French: up to Year 8, children who have not yet mastered one of the two languages of instruction (French or English) are accepted. Process: Step 1. Applying for a place: a completed and signed Application Form with a photograph and a £360 (including VAT) non-refundable Admission Fee; a complete official transcript of the child's school record including the results of any standardised testing or other assessments; a copy of the child's passport or birth certificate. Step 2. Decision of the Admission Committee and Registration: the Admission Committee reviews applications weekly; parents/legal guardians are informed of the outcome by email within 3 working days. If offered a place, parents/legal guardians must read and sign the EIFA Acceptance Form and transfer a £2,400 (including VAT) non-refundable School Entrance Fee. Once the signed Acceptance Form and Entrance Fee are received, registration is confirmed and must be finalised by the deadline in the offer letter; otherwise the place may be offered to another family. Age chart per year group and school year lists the year groups from Pre-Nursery to Year 9 with corresponding UK/FR designations. For example: Pre-Nursery (TPS) 2-3; Nursery (PS) 3-4; Reception (MS) 4-5; Year 1 (GS) 5-6; Year 2 (CP) 6-7; Year 3 (CE1) 7-8; Year 4 (CE2) 8-9; Year 5 (CM1) 9-10; Year 6 (CM2) 10-11; Year 7 (6ème) 11-12; Year 8 (5ème) 12-13; Year 9 (4ème) 13-14. For contact, the Registrar can be reached at [email protected] or +44 20 7637 5351.	Admissions 1. Enrollment/Inscription: Before you start, read the attached guide to avoid common mistakes. The guide presents step-by-step the pre-registration procedure, the required supporting documents, how the enrolment commissions operate, and an overview of the school from primary to high school. Pre-registration is free; the Initial Registration Fee is payable only after a place is accepted. Online platform: Pre-registration for the 2026/2027 academic year must be submitted via Skolengo. Create an account in your own name and select 'First enrolment in this school'. If you already have children enrolled, sign in and proceed through the Registrations steps. When the file is complete, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with the child's file number (PT-). Admission priority: All applications are reviewed by the enrolment committee; the order in which applications were received is not taken into account. Eligibility depends on the number of places available and the priority criteria detailed in the Admission Priority Criteria. Calendar: The calendar shows deadlines for submitting applications and the period within which decisions from the enrolment committees will be communicated. 2. Re-registration: Each year families must re-register for the following year and pay the re-registration fees. The re-registration campaign takes place in February and is announced by email to parents or legal guardians. 3. Leaving: Families leaving the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle during the school year must inform the Admissions department by email and fill out a leaving form. The primary school secretariats must also be informed of the departure. Exeat certificates are available from the last day of classes. To obtain it, Primary pupils must return all library books and settle any administrative/financial obligations; Secondary pupils must return all library books, hand back the catering and library cards, and settle any administrative/financial obligations. 4. General Rules: Payments are by bank transfer. Initial Registration Fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. The school year is divided into three terms: September–December (4 months), January–March (3 months), and April–June (3 months). Fees are due for each term attended. The dining package chosen at the start of the school year remains valid for the entire year and cannot be changed mid-year. 5. The Scholarship: La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the Consulate; it covers all children from nursery to terminale. The scholarship application for a school year is processed starting in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London's site (Conditions d'attributions) for eligibility. 6. French Government Grant: A means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate. Applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the French Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholars are available to existing pupils in years 5-9 and to new pupils entering Middle School (years 7-9) in English, French or Mathematics. Scholarships may not be held in more than one discipline. They are awarded for academic excellence in one field of study and/or outstanding potential to succeed; scholarship pupils are expected to demonstrate commitment and high attendance. Applications are initially discussed with the Head of School and a relevant subject specialist; invited pupils bring supporting documentation such as a copy of the last school report (if new to the school) and examples of work in their chosen area. The pupil then completes an assessment relevant to the area identified on the Scholarship application. Recommendations for the award are made by the Head of School to the School Board, which makes the final determination. Scholarships are only available for UK residents. To apply, send a message to [email protected].	Scholarships La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the French Consulate; it covers all children from maternelle to terminale, and the scholarship campaign for a school year begins in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London (Conditions dattribitions) for eligibility. The French Government Grant is a means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate; applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
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