Rainbow School Paris vs Trillium International School

	R Rainbow School Paris Paris, France	T Trillium International School Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,050 - 11,750	Fees / year €7,590 - 15,290
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rainbow School Paris is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France.	Location 9 rue de la Sabotte, 78160 Marly-le-Roi, France. Marly-le-Roi is a commune in the Île-de-France region to the west of Paris. The area is residential with local shops and services.
Stages	Stages Nursery and Primary. Nursery uses English immersion (70% English, 30% French). Primary is bilingual and introduces the French national curriculum; French as a foreign language is offered for non-native speakers.	Stages Preschool; Primary School. The school is organized into early years and elementary levels.
School type	School type private international school	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Averaging 25 nationalities each year.	Pupil nationality mix Over 70 nationalities represented
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Registration & application fees - Application fee: EUR 160 (non-refundable). - Interview fee: EUR 150 (billed and payable prior to the appointment; non-refundable). - Entrance (confirmation) fee: EUR 1,950 (billed when a family accepts an offer; non-refundable). Tuition fees — annual and per term (three instalments) - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — part time (mornings only): EUR 7,050 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 2,350. - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Pre‑K — full time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): EUR 9,950 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 3,317. - Kindergarten — full time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): EUR 9,950 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 3,317. - Primary (Grades 1–5) — full time (Mon, Tue, Wed morning, Thu, Fri): EUR 11,750 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 3,917. Academic support / programme supplements (per child) - Student counselling & wellness (Pre‑Nursery/Nursery part‑time): EUR 115. - Student counselling & wellness (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Pre‑K full time): EUR 220. - Cambridge English certification + counselling (Kindergarten): EUR 260. - Cambridge learning / Cambridge English certification / counselling & wellness (Primary): EUR 290. Other compulsory and optional annual costs - School material and supplies: Nursery EUR 90 once per year; Primary EUR 310 once per year (charged on the first invoice). - Uniform package (mandatory package from the school supplier): approximately EUR 385. Uniform orders are placed through the school's supplier and delivered to the school for collection. - School insurance (required each school year; not required until the first day the child begins): approximately EUR 30 (price varies by provider). - FLE programme (required for non‑native French speakers in Grades 2–5): EUR 1,600. - Afterschool Club (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 16:00–18:30; Wednesdays for Wednesday Club registrants): EUR 2,850 (programme fee); individual evening voucher: EUR 23 per evening. Wednesday Club options available (full day / half day / single activity). - Canteen (hot lunches, 4 days/week): indicative termly amount EUR 565; final termly level is to be confirmed by the school for the current year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: families may pay tuition annually or by term (three instalments). If paying by term, the three due dates are before 31 July, before 31 January, and before 30 April. - Invoicing and reservation: the entrance fee is billed when a family accepts an offer and must be paid to reserve the place; the interview fee is billed and payable prior to the appointment. - Late or non‑payment: if school fees are not paid by the stated due dates, the student's place may be released to another family. Refunds and cancellations - Application, interview and entrance fees are non‑refundable. - No portion of tuition fees is refunded if a student leaves before the end of the school year. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Rainbow School Paris operates as a day school with defined opening and dismissal times; no boarding provision is listed. Fee payment options - Published fee and policy documents specify due dates and billing procedures but do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, etc.) in the public fee documents. Payment for specific items (for example, the interview fee) is described as payable prior to the appointment. Families should follow the school's invoice instructions when billed.	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Enrollment (one-time, due at first registration): €1,200. - Administration fee (due in the first year after enrollment): €500. - Supplies and starter uniform (one-time, due at first registration): €700. Admissions initial payment noted on enrolment form - For some published enrolment material the registration amount is shown as €900 and school supplies €300 payable at submission of the registration form; families should expect an upfront registration/supplies payment when a place is reserved. Tuition — monthly (published as monthly rates charged over 10 months) - Nursery (ages 18 months–4 years) — monthly (over 10 months): - Full-time (8:00–18:00): Tuition €759; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Morning care €87; After-school clubs €140; Total monthly amount €1,153. - Full-time (9:00–16:00): Tuition €759; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Total monthly amount €926. - Three-quarter time (9:00–15:00): Tuition €659; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Total monthly amount €826. - Half-day morning (9:00–11:45, for children up to 3 years): Tuition €339; Snack €15; Total monthly €354. - Half-day midday (9:00–13:00, for children up to 3 years): Tuition €359; Snack €15; Canteen €140; Total monthly €514. - Reception (foundation year) — monthly (over 10 months): - Full-time (8:00–18:00): Tuition €1,079; Snack €27; Lunch €140; Morning care €87; After-school clubs €140; Total monthly €1,473. - Full day (9:00–16:00): Tuition €1,079; Snack €27; Lunch €140; Total monthly €1,246. - Years 1–6 (ages 6–11) — monthly (over 10 months): - Full-time (8:00–18:00): Tuition €1,135; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Morning care €87; After-school clubs €140; Total monthly €1,529. - Full day (9:00–16:00): Tuition €1,135; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Total monthly €1,302. Tuition — annual (published annual fee schedule for the academic year 2025–2026) - Pre-primary & Primary (full-time) — annual tuition: €11,685. - Pre-primary (4 days) — annual tuition: €11,185. - Pre-primary (3 days) — annual tuition: €9,285. - Pre-primary (2.5 days) — annual tuition: €8,785. - Annual canteen (canteen/lunch) option: €1,395; lunch box option: €250; annual snack provision: €250. - Morning daycare, after-school club and tutoring annual fees are published separately (examples: morning daycare 5 days €1,440; after-school clubs 4 days €2,475; tutoring 3 days €1,620). Other recurring and optional charges - After-school clubs (annual): examples include €2,475 (4 days), €1,987 (3 days), €1,238 (2 days), €973 (1 day). - Tutoring (annual): examples include €1,620 (3 days), €1,070 (2 days), €650 (1 day). - Morning daycare (annual): examples include €1,440 (5 days), €1,150 (4 days), €918 (3 days), €648 (2 days), €360 (1 day). - Occasional/exceptional session daily rates also published (example: exceptional day €100). - Late collection penalty: €10 every 10 minutes after 6:00 p.m. - Returned cheque or refused direct debit charge: €100 per event. - Fixed fee for reminders on unpaid accounts: €30 per letter. - Discounts / promotional offers: a sibling discount is published (example: €1,000 discount from the second child); referral discounts may also apply. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options (installment plans) — a single final payment by bank transfer within 30 days of invoice, or SEPA direct-debit instalments on the 27th of month according to one of these schedules: six payments (27 Aug–27 Jan), ten payments (27 Aug–27 May), eleven payments (27 Aug–27 Jun), or twelve payments (27 Aug–27 Jul). - Payments are due in advance according to the chosen schedule. - Any payment made after the 27th of the month is considered late and is subject to a 10% surcharge. - All bank transfer, SEPA direct-debit or cheque arrangements must use the school's published banking details or the signed SEPA mandate when relevant. - For refusal/returned instruments the school applies the €100 returned-payment fee and may apply collection charges. Boarding - Boarding is not offered for the pre-primary and primary age ranges described; no boarding fees are published. Uniform and supplies - A starter uniform pack is charged as part of supplies: a starter pack is described in the published materials and the supplies/uniform charge is shown in the published fee schedule (see the supplies/uniform one-time fee above). Specific items in the starter pack include winter coat, raincoat, PE trousers, cardigans, polo and T‑shirts and standard trousers. Annual replacement uniforms and additional pieces are charged separately if required. - Annual supplies-only fees for some ages (2–3 years) are shown as €400 in the published schedule for subsequent years. Refunds, withdrawal and absence policy - There is no refund for absence, dismissal/expulsion, or voluntary departure for periods already invoiced. - If a family withdraws during the school year, the school must be notified by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt with two months' notice. - If a pupil leaves before 31 December of the school year the fees due are 70% of the tuition; after 31 December the fees are due in full (100%). - Students arriving during the school year are billed as follows: arrivals before 31 December — 100% of the tuition; arrivals 1 January–31 March — 70% of the tuition; arrivals after 31 March — 40% of the tuition. - No refund is given for absence or dismissal. Late or unpaid fees incur the penalties and charges noted above. Accepted payment methods - SEPA direct debit (mandate form used for recurring instalments). - Bank transfer (virement) for single payments and transfers. - Cheques are referenced in the payment conditions (returned-cheque fee applies). - Invoicing and the chosen instalment schedule determine exact due dates and the instalment amounts. Key practical notes for budgeting - Monthly figures shown on the admissions page are published as “monthly over 10 months”; an annual fee schedule is also published and includes separate annual amounts for tuition, canteen, clubs and daycare. - Additional optional services (clubs, tutoring, daycare, exceptional days) and incidentals (late collection, returned-payment fees) should be included when estimating total yearly cost.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Rainbow School Paris offers a bilingual Primary Curriculum. English lessons are based on the British National Curriculum and French lessons are based on the French National Curriculum. In Grade 1 English is taught in the morning and French in the afternoon, with English also on Wednesday mornings. Grades 2 and 3 have English for 2.5 days and French for 2 days; Grades 4 and 5 have French for 2.5 days and English for 2 days. Mathematics is taught using the Singapore method to develop fluency. The school is a Cambridge International School offering Cambridge Pathway programs.	Curriculum details British French curriculum adapted to all children with Montessori pedagogy. Nursery (Ages 2-4) focuses on discovering the world through observation, sensory experiences, and hands-on activities. Reception and Primary (Ages 5-11) introduce scientific concepts across Life and Earth Sciences, Physics and Chemistry, and Technology and Engineering. Pre-primary (Ages 3-6) provides a playful introduction to programming with Bee-Bot, Cubetto, Code & Go Mouse, ScratchJr, Lightbot, and Kodable. Primary (Ages 6-11) covers first steps in programming with visual coding (Scratch, Blockly, Code.org) and programmable robots (Thymio, Blue-Bot, LEGO WeDo), with creative projects and Robotics/Science workshops including a dedicated Science, Technology, and Robotics Room. English language classes are offered, and language options include Chinese or Spanish.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Rainbow School Paris uses an immersive bilingual approach in English and French. The school is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France, about 10 minutes from Paris and 5 minutes from La Défense. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact can be made by phone at +33 (0)1 43 33 00 07 or by email at [email protected].	Admissions 1. Age range and admissions policy: The school accepts pupils from age 2 (18 months depending on the child) through to the end of primary school (Year 6). It operates an open admissions policy and enrolments are accepted throughout the year, subject to availability in each class. The school offers bilingual education. 2. Documents and interview process: For primary pupils, previous school reports are requested. For admission to pre-nursery, an evaluation of the child's English level is not required. An interview with the Headteacher and the class teacher responsible will be organised to discuss each individual case. The small size of our classes enables the school to cater for almost any educational background and can be adapted to offer additional support if needed. 3. Special educational needs and interviews: Decisions regarding the admission of children with special educational needs are made by the Headteacher and the teaching team, based on the school's ability to meet the pupil's needs. An individual interview will be required for these pupils. The school will request a recent report from an educational psychologist to ensure that the teacher and all staff can meet the pupil's needs. 4. Enrolment form and fees: Enrolment Form Academic Year 2025–2026; Registration fees are €900 and school supplies fees are €300, payable at the time the registration form is submitted. Without payment, no place is reserved.
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