Ellipse Montessori Academy vs Lab School Paris

	E Ellipse Montessori Academy Paris, France	L Lab School Paris Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,800 - 28,000	Fees / year €14,780 - 21,770
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), French Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at 3 rue Amélie, 75007 Paris. The school is in the heart of Paris. The campus is spacious, calm, bright and secure, with a terrace, courtyard and library.	Location Located in the heart of Paris, France.
Stages	Stages Ages 2 to 3: Infant Community; 3 to 6: Children's House; 6 to 11: Elementary; 11 to 15: Middle School; 15 to 18: International High School	Stages Kindergarten through 12th grade; Primary and Secondary with the 11th- and 12th-grade International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
School type	School type Bilingual Montessori school in Paris serving ages 2 to 18; instruction in French and English; program aligned with the French national education system and beyond.	School type Bilingual, inclusive and secular school serving kindergarten through 12th grade.
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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 & Registration Fees - New enrolments (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 500. - Ages 6–11: EUR 700. - Middle School (11–15 years) application fee: EUR 700. - High School (15–17 years) application fee: EUR 700. - Re-registrations (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 250. - Ages 6–11: EUR 500. - Middle School re-registration (11–15 years): EUR 500. - High School re-registration (15–17 years): EUR 700. - Deposit to guarantee a place: a deposit equal to two months' tuition is required and is deducted from tuition; deposit amounts vary by level (shown on the school's fee schedule as ranging approximately from EUR 2,300 to EUR 5,600 depending on level). Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group / class) — academic year 2025–2026 - Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years, morning schedule): EUR 11,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–12:30; Wednesday until 11:50.) - Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years or 3–6 years, full day): EUR 13,800 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–15:45; Wednesday until 11:50.) - Elementary (Class 6–11 years): EUR 16,200 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00; Wednesday until 11:40.) - Middle School (Class 11–15 years): EUR 20,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00; Wednesday until 12:00.) - International High School: - Grade 10 (Seconde): EUR 24,000 per year. - IB Diploma Years (DP1 / DP2 — 1re and Terminale): EUR 28,000 per year. - Summary listing of annual tuition by grade (condensed): - Ages 2–5 (nursery / kindergarten full day): EUR 13,800. - Grades 1–5 (elementary 6–11 years): EUR 16,200. - Grades 6–9 (middle school 11–15 years): EUR 20,500. - Grade 10: EUR 24,000. - Grades 11–12 (IB years): EUR 28,000. Additional compulsory or commonly charged fees - Organic school catering (100% organic caterer): EUR 1,460 per year (option shown as catering). - Lunch box option (where a medical certificate is required): EUR 450 per year. - Ellipse Outfit Pack (uniform/pack): EUR 150 (charged in Middle School and High School listings). - Career Coaching (3ème / 3rd grade in middle school): EUR 600. - Development Fee for IB programme (one-time / programme development): EUR 5,000 (listed under High School). - Computer deposit (High School): EUR 400. - External diploma/examination fees are additional to tuition (Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge diplomas, IB diploma fees and other diploma fees). Family discounts and concessions - A family discount is applied for families with two or more children: the discount is deducted from the tuition fees for the youngest child. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and additional charges are presented as annual amounts; the school requires a deposit equal to two months' tuition to guarantee a place; that deposit is deducted from the tuition balance. Application/registration fees are non-refundable. - The school's public fee information does not publish a detailed term-by-term invoice schedule or the standard instalment options in the fee text provided. Boarding fees - No boarding or residential education is listed; all schedules and fees are for day programmes. Other costs or optional charges - Extracurricular programmes, holiday courses and some extracurricular activities are offered and may carry separate registration or participation charges (these appear as separate items in the school's extracurricular/holiday programme communications). Refund information - Application / registration fees are explicitly stated as non-refundable. - No separate general tuition refund policy or detailed refund schedule for mid-year withdrawal is published in the school's publicly listed fee page; specific refund conditions beyond the non-refundable application fee are not specified in the publicly displayed fee text. Fee payment options - The school's publicly available fee page lists amounts, deposits and non-refundable application fees but does not publish the specific accepted payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the fee text. Contact the school to confirm accepted payment methods and instalment arrangements. Notes - All figures above are those published for the 2025–2026 academic year and are expressed in euros (EUR).	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 From age 2 to 18, Ellipse Montessori Academy in Paris provides a bilingual Montessori program in French and English. The Primary program (2–11) is Montessori-based and bilingual. For ages 11–15, the Collège Alternatif Bilingue offers the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Cambridge Certification. For ages 15–18, the Lycée International Bilingue offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Educators are AMI-certified and French- or English-speaking, and the bilingual program is aligned with the national education system and beyond.	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.
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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
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
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 —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Nursery and Elementary admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5). Middle School and Lycée admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Letter of motivation from the family and child. 5. Letters of recommendation from 2 teachers. 6. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5).	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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