Stewart International School Kentish Town vs The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus

	S Stewart International School Kentish Town London, United Kingdom	T The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £13,650 - 14,505	Fees / year £9,600 - 14,304
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 70
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location SIS-LPEBL KT is in the Kentish Town area of London. The address is 22 Vicars Road NW5 4NL. It is a private independent primary bilingual (English/French) school welcoming pupils aged 3 to 10. Pupils are taught English and French on a parity basis.	Location London, England. Primary School at 85 Clarendon Road, London, W11 4XQ; Cambridge Gardens Nursery at 80 Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 6HS. It is a long-established family-owned nursery and primary school offering a dual French and British curriculum.
Stages	Stages Primary school level; ages 3 to 10. Small-number year groups are used to nurture each child's learning and well-being.	Stages Nursery and Primary School; serves children aged 2 to 11.
School type	School type Private independent bilingual primary school	School type Nursery and Primary School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support SEN policy exists (policy document linked on the site).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Not AEFE-affiliated	Country affiliation France and United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School opens at 8:25 am and lessons run from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm (12:00 pm on Wednesdays). Pupils have a 30-minute half-day playtime and two lunch services (11:30 am for Nursery–Year 1; 12:00 pm for Year 2–Year 6). For each year group, the language of instruction alternates every half day.	School day structure Hours: Monday to Friday. Doors open at 8:30; 8:45 start for Years 2–6 (Primaire); 9:00 start for Maternelle; 4:00 end of lessons (Wednesdays 12:00). After-school care, language support classes and clubs run 4:00–6:30; Wednesday workshops 12:00–16:00. Nursery includes a mid-day nap after lunch and a fresh lunch is provided.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration (first application) fee: GBP 1,200 for most entries; GBP 600 for Year 6 entries. This registration fee is non‑refundable and is not deductible from tuition fees. - Advance on first term fees: GBP 1,000 payable on enrolment or in May for re‑enrolment. This advance is non‑refundable and will be deducted from the tuition fees for the Autumn term. Nursery (3–4 years) — tuition (per term) - Full‑time (inclusive of 15 funded hours per term): Term 1: GBP 3,506; Term 2: GBP 2,326; Term 3: GBP 2,326. Compulsory Lunch & Snack: GBP 320 per term (not applicable to some funded‑hours pupils as noted in the fee sheet). - Full‑time (inclusive of 30 funded hours per term): Term 1: GBP 2,602; Term 2: GBP 1,422; Term 3: GBP 1,422. Compulsory Lunch & Snack conditions are specified in the nursery fee sheet. - Total annual school fees for Nursery (example, where full term totals apply): GBP 12,790 (annual total shown for the standard Nursery/full‑fee presentation). Reception / Primary (5 years +) — tuition (per term) and VAT treatment - Tuition fees (per term): Term 1: GBP 4,730; Term 2: GBP 3,550; Term 3: GBP 3,550. - Compulsory Lunch & Snack: GBP 320 per term. - VAT on tuition (Primary): 20% applied to the tuition portion. VAT amounts shown per term: Term 1: GBP 946; Term 2: GBP 710; Term 3: GBP 710. Total per term for Primary (tuition + VAT + lunch): Term 1: GBP 5,996; Term 2: GBP 4,580; Term 3: GBP 4,580. Total annual school fees for Primary (sum of terms as published): GBP 15,156. Billing schedule, invoicing and payment terms - Parents are invoiced within the first two weeks of each term; invoices include term charges and any extras. Fees for the year are split across three terms: Term 1 = 40% of the annual school fees (plus the GBP 1,000 advance where applicable), Term 2 = 30% of annual fees, Term 3 = 30% of annual fees. Payment deadlines: balance for Term 1 by end of September; Term 2 by end of January; Term 3 by end of April. - Fees are due for the whole term even if a pupil attends only part of the term. The School may apply a late‑payment penalty of GBP 15 for each completed week of delay and may recover reasonable costs incurred in fee recovery. Concessionary payment plans (e.g., 10 monthly instalments from September to June) can be agreed at the School's discretion and will be withdrawn on default. After‑school care, Wednesday Club and other extras - Wednesday Club fees (per term): Term 1 (13 sessions + lunch): GBP 650; Term 2 (11 sessions + lunch): GBP 550; Term 3 (10 sessions + lunch): GBP 500. Wednesday Club fees are included on the termly invoice. Enrolment and payments for the Wednesday Club are final and non‑refundable. - After‑school Care (Garderie) arrangements: runs from 16:00 to 18:30 every day (including Wednesday). Enrolment is by fixed full‑term days, places are limited (maximum 20 per group), and snacks supplied by parents must be nut‑free. After‑school care fees are charged as extras and are invoiced termly. - Other extras: school outings, reading books, special events and similar items are charged in addition to tuition and will appear as extras on invoices. Uniform and compulsory costs - Uniform is compulsory. Required items include long‑ and short‑sleeve polo shirts, a fleece jacket, navy cardigan/jumpers, dark shoes, navy/grey/black trousers or skirts, and PE kit (navy tracksuit bottoms, white T‑shirt, trainers). Families may order uniform from the named provider (SchoolUniformDirect). All clothing and belongings should be clearly marked with the child's name. Refunds, deposits and notice on withdrawal - The registration fee (GBP 1,200 or GBP 600 for Year 6) and the GBP 1,000 advance on first term fees are explicitly non‑refundable in all circumstances. - School fees will not be refunded for periods of absence due to sickness or any other reason. Wednesday Club and after‑school care enrolments are non‑refundable. If parents withdraw a pupil, the School requires at least one full term's written notice; failing that, one term's fees in lieu of notice will be payable immediately. The School may also suspend or finally withdraw a pupil for non‑payment or other breaches as set out in the Terms & Conditions. Payment methods, banking details, vouchers and childcare schemes - Kentish Town families must make payments by bank transfer according to the School's process. The published bank details for transfers are: Account Name: Petite Ecole Bilingue; Sort code: 40‑07‑13 (HSBC); Account number: 31165178; IBAN: GB80HBUK40071331165178; BIC: HBUKGB4110D. Bank charges are payable by the payer; include the child's surname and first name as the payment reference. - The School is registered for the Tax‑Free Childcare scheme and accepts childcare vouchers for the payment of tuition fees (conditions apply; voucher payments must be made in bulk at term starts and follow the School's voucher instructions). Cheques are accepted for some campuses but Kentish Town payments must be made by bank transfer per the School's payment process. Discounts and sibling policy - A 10% discount applies to the second child's school fees (terms and conditions for application and which charges are discounted are published in the fee documentation).	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - First enrolment (acceptance) fee: £1,200 (non‑refundable; payable when accepting a place). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term equivalents) - Nursery (Nurs.2 / ages 2–4): Annual fee £11,920. Per term equivalent (annual divided into three terms): £3,973 (rounded). - Kindergarten / Reception and lower primary years (selected early years where published): Annual fee £11,920 for some early years; certain primary year groups (Reception–Year 5 and above) are charged at an annual rate of £14,304. Per term equivalent for a £14,304 annual fee: £4,768 (rounded). - Notes on the published fee structure: tuition is shown as termly amounts in the school's published Schedule of Fees and the schedule separates tuition and any applicable VAT lines where relevant. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced on a termly basis. Payment of the first enrolment fee is required to accept a place; subsequent tuition invoices are issued termly in accordance with the school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy. - The school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy set billing deadlines, notice periods and the consequences of late or missed payments. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school only. Other costs and compulsory extras - Compulsory extras that appear on invoices or that are noted in the published fee schedule include items such as lunch and morning/afternoon snacks, certain activities and specific curriculum items (for example named language/Latin activities from particular year groups). These items are shown separately from tuition where applicable. - Common additional charges (typically billed separately or listed in the school's fee schedule) include: school trips and residential trips (where applicable), individual music tuition, specialist clubs or extracurricular activities, examination or assessment fees, stationery/supplies and school uniform or kit. The school's admissions information also references a pre‑start information pack that lists supplies and related costs. Refund information - The first enrolment (acceptance) fee (£1,200) is non‑refundable. Refunds, fee credits and any return of sums paid are governed by the school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy; those documents set notice periods, refund eligibility and any administration procedures for cancellations or withdrawals. Fee payment options - Fees are billed termly and payment arrangements (including acceptable payment methods and any instalment options) are set out in the school's Financial Policy and Schedule of Fees. The school's published materials list the billing and financial policy documents alongside the fee schedule. Summary (key figures) - First enrolment (acceptance) fee: £1,200 (non‑refundable). - Nursery annual: £11,920 (per term approx. £3,973). - Primary annual (typical published primary rate): £14,304 (per term approx. £4,768); tuition and VAT are shown separately where applicable. (For administrative clarity: the school publishes a Schedule of Fees and a Financial Policy that set the full invoicing, VAT treatment and payment procedures; the first enrolment fee is explicitly stated as payable on acceptance.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is a private independent bilingual (English/French) primary school for pupils aged 3 to 10. Pupils are taught English and French on a parity schedule. It teaches both the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. Two pedagogic coordinators build bridges between the two curricula and ensure teaching plans are logical and appropriate. Year groups are small, with around 20 pupils per age group. The curriculum uses cross-curricular projects and project-based teaching, and organises many school outings to support learning.	Curriculum details The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a dual British and French curriculum: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. From pre-school through the end of the primary cycle, the school combines the most valuable elements of each curriculum in a bespoke program. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, as well as a teaching assistant. Lessons are taught in the morning in one language and in the afternoon in the other, giving equal hours to each curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes reading, writing and numeracy with cross-curricular work in science, history, geography and arts, and aims for accelerated progress and a thorough grasp of fundamental skills. Small class sizes and a varied programme of extra-curricular activities support the learning experience.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 20 pupils per age group	Student teacher ratio Two qualified teachers per class (one English and one French) plus a teaching assistant, with small class sizes.
Exam results	Exam results Standards relating to leadership and management, the quality of education, pupil health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and related areas are met. Pupils make good progress across the curriculum and across languages, with teaching carefully aligned to bilingual schemes of work. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities, and pastoral care supports wellbeing. The inspection notes areas for development including more organised pastoral records and strengthening pupils' economic understanding.	Exam results —
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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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
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
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Pre-application: Pre-application at SIS – LPEBL KT is free and can be done at any time of the year. Parents wishing to pre-apply for their child need to complete the online form. 2. School place offer: School place offers are made according to our Admission Policy following the pre-application process. Parents receive a School Place offer email which details the various required formalities to be completed by parents in order for the offer to be approved. The School Place offer is valid for 10 days. 3. Admission: Registration is complete once all the formalities detailed below have been fulfilled within the deadline. read the “Terms and Conditions”, the “Financial Policy” and any document attached to the email. send a copy of the child's valid passport; send copies of both parents' valid passports; in the case of divorce or separation: send a copy of the divorce or separation court order or a letter signed by both parties regarding child custody arrangements if no court order has been handed down; copies of the child's last three school reports (when available); pay the £1,200 first application fee; pay a £1,000 advance on first term fees. NB : in case of cancellation, these payments are not refundable.	Admissions The Stewart Bilingual School welcomes children of all nationalities from age 2 to 11. The school teaches a dual French and British curriculum and prepares pupils to transfer to a British secondary school, a French Lycée or an International school. 1/ MAKING AN APPOINTMENT: Arrange a visit by email or phone, mentioning your child's date of birth. Appointments help the admissions team prepare for your visit and tailor the information to your family. 2/ YOUR VISIT: You will receive a guided tour of the premises, a presentation of the school's operation, and submission of registration forms. For parents not in the UK, a close friend or relative may visit on your behalf; if you cannot visit, download and complete the relevant forms and return them to the school. 3/ PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is free of charge. You will receive an email confirming safe receipt of your application and confirmation that your child has been offered a place or is on the waiting list. Pre-registrations are processed in the order they are received. Priority is given to siblings of children already in attendance, pupils arriving from sister schools in France, and children of former pupils. If your child is placed on the waiting list, you will be notified as soon as a vacancy becomes available. 4/ TUITION: Tuition fees are subject to the Terms and Conditions; details are in the Schedule of Fees. 5/ REGISTRATION: When you receive a school place offer, complete and return the registration pack by email, post or delivered to the school within the deadline. The pack includes School Place Offer acceptance Form, Terms and Conditions, Admission policy, Financial policy, School Fees, and payment of the non-refundable first enrolment fee (£1200). Once processed, you receive confirmation of enrolment. 6/ SCHEDULE OF DATES: Registration commences immediately after the Autumn half-term holiday for the following school year. Current students have priority re-enrolment status until 15 December and confirmation of registration begins in January. Places must be accepted within 10 days of a place offer. Registration is open throughout the year, subject to places being available; a complete information pack is sent before the start of the school year with the calendar and supplies.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waitlist: The school maintains a waiting list when places are unavailable. Pre-registration indicates whether a place is offered or the child is on the waiting list. Pre-registrations are processed in the order received, with priority given to siblings of current pupils, pupils arriving from sister schools in France, and children of former pupils. The school notifies waiting list applicants as vacancies arise.
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