The British School of Paris - Junior Campus vs Union School

	T The British School of Paris - Junior Campus Paris, France	U Union School Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €20,684 - 28,680	Fees / year €13,500 - 21,700
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 180
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1954	Opened 2022
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Junior School: 12, rue Hans List, 78290 Croissy-sur-Seine, France. Senior School: 38, quai de l'Ecluse, 78290 Croissy-sur-Seine, France.	Location 27 rue de La Faisanderie, Paris 16e arrondissement, Paris, France.
Stages	Stages Junior School; Senior School.	Stages Nursery to Year 6 (Nursery and Primary).
School type	School type The British School of Paris teaches the British curriculum and is a fully accredited British Overseas School in France.	School type Bilingual Nursery and Primary School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides Learning Support to cater for students with additional educational needs; a tailored, inclusive approach is used across Pastoral and Academic teams.	Additional learning support Board of Experts includes specialists in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (notably dyslexia).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Extended school days; Wednesday Academy with activities taught in English; homework done at school.
Bus service details	Bus service details A comprehensive bus service is available at an extra cost; routes cover numerous areas including Croissy-sur-Seine, Saint-Cloud and Paris centres.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Application fee: None (there is no separate application fee to submit an application). - Registration / one‑off charges for first year: a one‑off Registration Fee of EUR 1,500 and a one‑off Development Fund contribution of EUR 8,000 have been applied historically for new pupils; the Development Fund contribution is described as non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - EUR 20,684 per year — Kindergarten 1 (age 3). Per term: EUR 6,894.67. - EUR 26,240 per year — Kindergarten 2 (age 4). Per term: EUR 8,746.67. - EUR 27,273 per year — Kindergarten 3 (age 5). Per term: EUR 9,091.00. - EUR 27,273 per year — Grade 1. Per term: EUR 9,091.00. - EUR 28,680 per year — Grade 2. Per term: EUR 9,560.00. - EUR 28,680 per year — Grade 3. Per term: EUR 9,560.00. - EUR 28,680 per year — Grade 4. Per term: EUR 9,560.00. - EUR 28,680 per year — Grade 5. Per term: EUR 9,560.00. - EUR 31,620 per year — Grade 6. Per term: EUR 10,540.00. - EUR 31,620 per year — Grade 7. Per term: EUR 10,540.00. - EUR 31,620 per year — Grade 8. Per term: EUR 10,540.00. - EUR 33,107 per year — Grade 9. Per term: EUR 11,035.67. - EUR 33,107 per year — Grade 10. Per term: EUR 11,035.67. - EUR 34,065 per year — Grade 11. Per term: EUR 11,355.00. - EUR 34,065 per year — Grade 12. Per term: EUR 11,355.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced on an annual basis; full annual fees are payable on receipt of the invoice. The school offers a standard three‑term payment option (one‑third at the start of each term). Subject to agreement with the Director of Finance, some senior‑school fees may alternatively be spread over ten instalments (September–June). Fees are payable in advance; late payment may attract interest and may lead to withdrawal of a pupil. Payments should include any bank charges. - Per‑term payment (standard): one‑third of the annual fee at the start of each term. Per‑term amounts for each year group are shown above. Boarding fees - The British School of Paris operates as a day school (day only); there are no boarding places and therefore no boarding fees. Other costs and recurring extras - One‑off first‑year charges: Registration Fee (EUR 1,500) and Development Fund contribution (EUR 8,000). The Development Fund contribution is indicated as non‑refundable. These one‑off items are applied in the first year for new pupils. - Bus service: annual bus fees are charged per zone (example historical figures: Zone 1 EUR 3,200; Zone 2 EUR 3,735). Bus fees are invoiced annually and are payable for the full year; refunds of bus fees are only made if the school is informed within the first term. - Compulsory curriculum trips: certain year groups have compulsory trips charged in addition to tuition (examples of past charges include Year 5, Year 6, Years 7–9 trip amounts shown in the fee schedule). Separate invoices may be issued for compulsory field trips associated with GCSE/A‑Level subjects. - Private music tuition: charged per lesson (example historical rates shown: EUR 56 for 1 hour; EUR 38 for 40 minutes; EUR 28 for 30 minutes). - Uniform: a school uniform is required; uniform purchase is an additional, family‑borne cost. - Educational support / EAL: additional specialist educational support is charged separately when required; core EAL provided as part of the programme for eligible pupils may not carry extra cost, while further tailored support is chargeable. Refund and withdrawal terms - Withdrawal notice: one half‑term's written notice addressed to the Registrar is required to avoid being charged one full term's fees in lieu. For parents leaving mid‑year, the historical reimbursement schedule (as published in the school financial information) showed: until Christmas — one term invoiced; until Spring break — two terms invoiced; after Spring break — no repayment. The Development Fund contribution is non‑refundable. Fee payment options and practical payment details - Accepted methods (historical / published practice): bank transfer (international SWIFT/IBAN details provided to payers), direct debit (within France), cheque, and cash (cash accepted up to EUR 1,000 per month); bank charges are to be borne by the payer. Direct debits from outside France are not possible. The school advises that payments should include invoice references (family/pupil name, invoice number) to enable identification. Summary (short points) - No application fee to submit an application. - Annual tuition varies by year group between EUR 20,684 and EUR 34,065; standard billing is annual with a three‑term payment option (one‑third each term). Per‑term equivalents are listed above. - One‑off first‑year charges reported in published fee schedules include a Registration Fee (EUR 1,500) and a Development Fund contribution (EUR 8,000) — the Development Fund contribution is non‑refundable. - The school is a day school; no boarding fees apply. - Additional costs commonly billed separately: bus service (annual zones), compulsory trips for some year groups, private music tuition, and any specialised educational support beyond the core provision. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Registration fee: EUR 1,550 per new enrolment. - Reduced registration fee for pupils already at the school: EUR 775. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and instalment breakdown) - TPS (Toute Petite Section, age 2–3): EUR 14,200 per year. Tuition is payable in three instalments. If split into three equal instalments, the amounts would be approximately EUR 4,733.33, EUR 4,733.33 and EUR 4,733.34 per instalment. - Petite Section through CM2 (Pre‑Reception / Reception up to Year 6): EUR 19,750 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 6,583.33, EUR 6,583.33 and EUR 6,583.34 per instalment. - Language‑Intensive LAB program (Year 1 upwards): EUR 21,700 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 7,233.33, EUR 7,233.33 and EUR 7,233.34 per instalment. Canteen / Meals (annual) - Hot organic lunch, 4 days per week: EUR 2,425 per year. - Hot organic lunch, 5 days per week: EUR 2,950 per year. - Lunch Box (supervision/service at lunchtime): EUR 1,200 per year. Insurance and other compulsory small fees - School insurance: EUR 30 per pupil. - Educational materials and uniforms: cost to be set and communicated separately; uniforms are sold through the school e‑shop. Fees for educational materials and school insurance are scheduled to be due on the payment date shown below. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition billing schedule: tuition is payable in advance in three instalments. The first instalment is due within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application (or in June for re‑enrolments). The second instalment is due by 15 September 2026 at the latest. The third instalment is due by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is payable with the first instalment. - Canteen billing schedule: canteen fees are payable in three quarterly instalments in advance (due on 15 September 2026, 15 January 2027 and 15 April 2027). - Fees for educational materials and school insurance are due on 15 June 2026. Boarding - There is no boarding provision for pupils; boarding fees do not apply. Other costs and extras - Uniforms (sweatshirts, polo shirts, t‑shirts): sold via the school e‑shop; price to be communicated. - Educational materials: a fee is charged and is payable on the date indicated above; the exact amount is to be communicated. - Optional extracurriculars included in tuition: a range of activities (coding, sports including tennis, chess, drama, arts, music, gardening and sustainability workshops, philosophy, body‑mind work, yoga/meditation, specialist games) are listed as included within the stated tuition for the applicable year groups. Refund information - No explicit school refund policy or refund amounts are published alongside the fee schedule; no refund procedure is stated in the fees and payment information. Fee payment options (methods) - The published fees and billing schedule state payment timing and instalment structure but do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). Payment methods are not specified in the fee information. Brief note on gaps in the published fee information - The school publishes annual tuition amounts, registration fee, insurance, canteen prices and billing dates, and notes that uniforms and educational materials will be charged, but the precise amounts for uniforms and educational materials are not provided. The published fee pages do not state a formal refund policy nor the specific payment methods accepted.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The British School of Paris provides a British international education. In Junior School, Foundation Stage follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework; Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 use the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with French taught to all pupils. In Senior School, Key Stage 3 (ages 11–14) offers a broad range of subjects; Key Stage 4 leads to GCSEs and the Sixth Form offers A Levels. The Sixth Form includes a Futures programme with dedicated advisers to support university applications through UCAS and international pathways, and features events such as a University Fair. The school reports strong examination results and international destinations for graduates, including McGill University, Bocconi University, IE University, and the University of Sydney.	Curriculum details Union School provides bilingual nursery and primary education with classes of about 20 children. It teaches a bilingual double curriculum by following both the French Programme de l Education nationale and the English National Curriculum. All our classes follow both the French and British National Curricula. Classes are taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. Cognitive sciences are integrated into pedagogy and the Academy offers a wide range of activities on Wednesday afternoons. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 20 students. Each class is taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker.
Exam results	Exam results GCSE results 2025: 100% pass rate; 67% of grades 9–7; 97% achieved grades 9–4. A Level results 2025: 100% pass rate.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Futures programme provides high-quality, individualised support for life beyond school, with dedicated Future Advisers guiding university applications through UCAS as well as international pathways, PSHE profiling and a University Fair to connect students with universities.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school fosters individual talents. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings. Close cooperation with educational specialists includes experts in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (in particular dyslexia).
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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. Complete online forms to register your child. Nursery forms are Part One and Part Two, while Reception to Year 13 forms are Part One and Part Two. If your child has particular needs, complete the EAL and Educational Support forms. PDF versions of Nursery and Reception–Year 13 forms are available. If you have questions about the registration process, contact the Registrar. 2. Fee assistance is available to help with fees. The fee assistance scheme guidelines explain how it works and who may be eligible. All fee assistance applicants should also submit a school application form. 3. Pupils can start at any date throughout the year. New students usually start on Mondays. The BSP is open to all children aged 3–18. 4. There is no application fee. The FAQ page confirms this policy. If you have questions, contact the Registrar. 5. The BSP accepts children from age 3 to 18. This age range covers Nursery through Year 13.	Admissions 1. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open. To enrol, complete the admission application form in the relevant section. The form is accessible via the provided link. The school maintains a maximum class size of 22 pupils. 2. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are processed as they are received. Within 15 days of receiving a complete application, the school contacts families to arrange an appointment with Headmistress Coralie Manhes-Sims and Founder Barbara de Baudry d'Asson. This is followed by a Taster Day and an assessment session in English, French and mathematics. The admission decision is sent within three days of these assessments, and families have 15 days to confirm enrolment by returning the necessary documents. 3. Financial conditions are published. Tuition fees are payable in three instalments: the first within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application or in June for re-enrolments; the second by 15 September 2026 at the latest; the third by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is 1,550 euros (775 euros for students already at Union School). Canteen options, insurance and uniforms are additional.
Scholarships	Scholarships Fee assistance is offered to help with fees. The BSP charges fees and receives no government funding. Fee assistance guidelines explain eligibility and how the scheme works; a fee assistance application form is available to download and must be submitted along with the school application form via registrar@britishschool.fr.	Scholarships —
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