Compare European Baccalaureate International Schools in France

Instructs in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 950

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

École Internationale PACA is a public international school in Manosque, France, serving ages 3 to 18 with the French Curriculum and the European Baccalaureate. A seven-hectare campus sits on a single level and houses Kindergarten through High School, with spaces opening onto courtyards and facilities that include a gym, an amphitheatre, science laboratories, a library and arts spaces, all served by a vegetated roof. The European Schooling program offers 80% English instruction for anglophone tracks, with History, Geography and Human Science taught in the second language from S3. Students graduate with the European Baccalaureate, Abibac or Bachibac, or Baccalaureate via International Option. Boarding is available on-site for lycéens, but not for collège students. Distinctive features include MUN, the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, and Chorale Babel, plus six language sections (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese). The Maison des lycéens and CVL promote student leadership, and EDD guides sustainability initiatives.

Location

Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, France. The school is located at 159 Avenue du Docteur Bernard Foussier, 04100 Manosque. It serves an international bilingual program drawing ITER families and local students from European and non-European nationalities.

Stages

Offers education from kindergarten through the Baccalaureate, including primary, middle (collège), and high school (lycée). It operates six language sections (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese) with teaching split 50/50 between French and the section language, and provides a broad range of languages (French as a Foreign Language, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, and Korean). From the collège level, anglophone students can follow a European English-language program with courses taught more than 80% in English.

Type

Public international school with an on-site boarding facility for secondary students; boarding is available for lycéens (second to terminale) and not for collège students.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school enrolls primarily ITER families and local students from European and non-European nationalities.

Additional learning support

Educational Support Coordinator and a dedicated Support Team provide differentiated instruction and a range of support structures, including language support and for students with mild learning difficulties, diagnosed special educational needs, and for gifted and talented students.

Country affiliation

France

School day structure

The school is open 7:30–19:00, Monday to Friday. Primary daycare runs 7:30–8:15; secondary entry occurs 7:45–8:00; daily dismissal is around 16:20–18:15 depending on level; childcare (garderie) runs 16:20–18:15 for the primary; the boarding facility operates Monday morning 07:45 to Friday 18:00 and is closed weekends.

Application fees

- No published application fee amount is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year on the school's publicly posted admissions materials.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)

- No itemised tuition schedule (per term or per year group) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is published in the school's public admissions or informational documents; no numeric annual or term tuition figures are available to record.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule (dates of invoicing, term payment deadlines) or formal payment terms for tuition are available in the school's publicly posted documentation for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Boarding fees (internat)

- The school operates a small internat that accepts lycée (upper‑secondary) students. There are no published boarding fee amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in the school's public materials.

Other costs and fees (examples where amounts are published in school materials)

- Certain extracurricular or activity-specific charges are published in school documents. Example items and amounts found in the school's published sporting/section documents include:
- Annual Association/club charge for the rowing section (ACM) and related licence: EUR 202 (example amount appearing in the rowing section admissions packet).
- One-off competition/club equipment cost for new rowing entrants (competition kit): approximately EUR 55 (example amount appearing in the rowing section admissions packet).
- Annual association/section administrative charge for the school sports association (AS EIPACA) appearing as a separate small fee (example listed as EUR 60 in the rowing packet).

Refund information

- No published refund policy or stated refund amounts/conditions for tuition, application, or boarding fees is available in the school's public admissions or administrative documents for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)

- No published list of accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, cheque) or the mechanics for payments is available in the school's public admissions or administrative documents for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Brief note about available information

- I reviewed the school's publicly posted admissions pages, admissions circulars and the school's activity/section admission documents. Those materials do not include a public, itemised tuition schedule or published application/boarding fee amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years; only some activity‑specific charges (examples above) appear in the sport/section packets. Because no school‑published numeric tuition, application, boarding, billing schedule or payment‑method details were found in the reviewed public documents, no detailed numeric fee schedule can be provided here.

Boarding Arrangements

Welcomes high school students from the second year to the final year (S5–S7). It provides accommodation for families living far from Manosque; middle school students cannot board. The boarding week runs Monday 7:45 a.m. to Friday 6:00 p.m., with weekends and school holidays closed. Each boarding student must have a referent (an adult contact near Manosque) who commits to pick up or assist when parents or guardians are unavailable.

Food Options

There is a restaurant on site (Restauration scolaire).

Governance and Ownership

The school is a public school. It is led by a Director, with a leadership team that includes a Deputy Director for the secondary and a Deputy for the primary.

Curriculum

Secondary education in the European Schools lasts seven years and is divided into three cycles. The European School curriculum is identical across schools, with the exception of some mother tongue lessons, and is consistently taught and assessed. In secondary school, History, Geography and Human Science are taught in the second language from S3. To maintain the integrity of the European Baccalaureate diploma, the curriculum meets the minimum requirements of all member states; contents are established by negotiation between national experts and Boards of Inspectors, and are approved by the Joint Teaching Committee of the European Schools, the pedagogical supervisory authority. Working languages are English (Language 1) and French (Language 2).

Higher Education Progression

EIPACA students, regardless of which Baccalaureate they take, often apply to higher education around the world. Staff assist them in S6 or Première to explore options and then in S7 and Terminale with applications to the different systems. University destinations since 2013 include France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Canada, the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, and other countries.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school emphasizes project-based learning and aims to develop citizenship, tolerance, and solidarity through inclusive practices and language-rich, multicultural education. The approach focuses on individualised support and student well-being within a bilingual framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Not disclosed in the provided content.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

A wide range of languages is taught throughout schooling, including English as a major language option within language sections and additional language offerings such as Russian, Hindi, and Korean.

Mental Wellbeing

Not disclosed in the provided content.

Safeguarding

Not disclosed in the provided content.

History

The International School PACA opened in 2007 to welcome its first 79 pupils. Its opening coincided with the ITER project in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance. It was initially housed at Lycée des Iscles, and in 2009 moved to the school's new buildings. Enrollment has grown to 825 pupils from 35 countries, and the architecture by Ricciotti and Battesti features a single-story campus with Maternelle, Elementaire, Collège and Lycée, computer-equipped classrooms, a large gym, an amphitheatre, science labs, a library and expansive arts spaces. Since 2009, a European School has complemented the six international sections, teaching the European Schools program with 80% of instruction in English; students succeed in the Baccalauréat through the International Option (British/Italian/Chinese/Japanese sections), the Abibac and Bachibac, or the European Baccalaureate, with most pursuing studies in Europe or France.

Community

School life is rich with events and activities: the academic year is punctuated by festive and cultural events such as the autumn cross and the graduation ceremony in July. The Vie de l'École includes Education for Sustainable Development, a photo gallery, the EMC blog, the sports association, clubs and trips; Radio EIPACA is also part of student life. Current news and events include the choir concert on June 15, 2026, and other school activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

There are elected parent representatives on the school's board (Conseil d'administration). Their missions, programme and actions are described in a presentation slideshow accessible via a link on the Parents élus page.

Facilities Overview

The school sits on a 7-hectare site in Manosque. The campus is laid out on a single level and houses Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School in classrooms opening onto the courtyards, with all spaces computerized. The building footprint measures 180 meters by 130 meters and is topped by a vegetated roof covering 15,000 square meters. The facilities include a large gymnasium, an amphitheatre, science laboratories, a library and large art rooms.

Sports Facilities

The school has a large gymnasium. An active sports association coordinates physical activities. There are clubs and trips offered.

Academic Facilities

Science laboratories are available. There is a library on site and large rooms for arts. All classrooms are computerized. The school houses Kindergarten through High School on a single level.

Extra Curricular Facilities

There is a sports association. There are clubs and trips offered.

Academic & Intellectual

Secondary students can join clubs such as MUN (Model United Nations) and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Clubs enable discussion of various subjects and participation in charitable projects. They can also organize trips as part of club activities.

Arts & Creative

Chorale Babel is a choir and music education is offered.

Cultural & Language

There are six language sections: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese, taught with parity: 50% in French and 50% in the language of the section. A wide range of living languages is offered throughout schooling (French as a Foreign Language, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, and Korean). From middle school, anglophone students can follow a European English-language instruction where more than 80% of courses are taught in English.

Social & Hobbies

Secondary students can join middle and high school clubs to discuss subjects, engage in non-sport activities, organize charity projects, and go on trips. Clubs include the MUN, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Chorale Babel (music).

Community & Service

The Maison des lycéens (MDL) is an association that brings together students wishing to engage in civic actions and take responsibilities in the cultural, artistic, sporting and humanitarian fields. Its management is by high school students, and all students can join; it works closely with the student council (CVL).

Leadership & Professional

The Maison des lycéens is led by high school students (presidency, secretariat and treasury) and works with the student council (CVL) to coordinate student activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Education in sustainable development (EDD) is encouraged at the school, including actions such as the recycled paper project and other sustainability initiatives.

Language Provision

Languages taught include English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi and Korean. Six language sections (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese) operate from kindergarten onward. Instruction uses 50% French and 50% in the language of the section, with French as a Foreign Language available. From collège, anglophone European education is available with more than 80% of classes in English.

Bilingual Teaching

Since its opening in September 2007, the school has educated students in a bilingual education program spanning from kindergarten to the Baccalauréat. The program currently comprises six language sections: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese. Instruction in each section follows the parity principle: 50% in French and 50% in the language of the section. A wide range of languages is offered throughout the schooling, including French as a Foreign Language, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi and Korean.

Immersion Programs

Six language sections (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese) provide immersion with 50/50 parity between French and the section language. A wide range of living languages is offered across the school year, including French as a Foreign Language, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi and Korean. From collège, anglophone European education is available with courses taught more than 80% in English.

Admissions

Primary school admissions: The primary vocation of EIPACA is to provide schooling for the children of ITER program staff, from nursery through to high school. Teaching is 50% French and 50% of the language of the foreign section, with nursery taught in French; fluency in the section's language is required. Children of ITER Organization staff have priority, but places are allocated each year to candidates not entitled to ITER. There are three applicant categories: Category A (ITER Entitlement Holders with at least one parent working for ITER Organization or Domestic Agencies), Category B (ITER Entitlement Holders with at least one parent working for a subcontractor of the ITER Organization or Domestic Agencies), and Category C (non-ITER Entitlement Holders). All candidates must pass a language test before entry; modalities are detailed each year in the Academic Circular, typically published around February for the current admission campaign. Registration is done at the Manosque town hall in March and/or April, in line with national admission procedures. Only children who have reached age 3 on 31 December of the reference calendar year may apply. Tests are organized in spring; information on dates and modalities is provided during the application process. After evaluation of the applications and test results, an admissions committee chaired by the IA-DASEN (or its representative) draws up a list of the pupils selected, which is sent to the Education Department of Manosque for final enrolment within the number of places available. Pupils not selected are assigned to the school to which they belong according to common-law criteria. Re-enrolment for current primary pupils is automatic but they must re-enrol for the next school year; re-enrolment information is sent to families in late May/early June. Please read the primary school rules and regulations before applying for admission. There is a link to the online pre-admission file for the primary school.

Secondary school admissions (non ITER and ITER A/B): First registration at the secondary school follows these steps: contact the Secondary School Secretariat (for ITER families) to begin the process; ITER families can enroll their children year-round depending on arrival in France and are invited to provide an ITER Right Holder certificate before tests, which does not guarantee final admission. For other pupils, a spring admission campaign is organized each year; there is also an option to sign up for pre-admission alerts via the site's pre-admission server. All new students must have passed their admission tests before being enrolled. Enrollment follows successful testing, and candidates must have confirmed their pre-registration to receive the registration pack. An FAQ is available for further guidance. ITER A/B admissions follow these tests and steps as described above.

Dossier for international-section admissions (Seconde): The submission period is from December 1, 2025 to February 11, 2026; the dossier must be emailed in a single PDF to ce.de13-secretariat@ac-aix-marseille.fr. Attachments include: language-proficiency attestations (Annexe 1), the homeroom teacher's opinion (Annexe 2), the student's report cards, and any accommodations documentation if needed. For social scholarship students, a scholarship award document must be attached. Incomplete or late dossiers will not be examined. The dossier also includes sections for student and parental details and language-history information.

Scholarships

Bourses scolaires (scholarships) are offered for social reasons. For social scholarship students, attach a scholarship award document to the admissions dossier; the secondary admissions dossier for the International Section requires the language-level attestation and other supporting documents, and the primary admissions process provides a path to these scholarships. The admissions dossier specifically asks for a justification document from social scholarship recipients.

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European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors

Instructs in English, French

Ages 4 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors is located in Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, serving students from 4 to 18 within the European Schools network. The school offers the European Baccalaureate and provides nursery through secondary education in an accredited European framework. Its curriculum is European, multilingual and multicultural, emphasizing learning together in a diverse context, common programmes, language mastery, and openness to different cultures. Students prepare for the Baccalaureate while benefiting from an international environment. A distinctive feature is Erasmus+ accreditation, reflecting involvement in international learning opportunities. Extracurricular life is vibrant and internationally oriented. After-school workshops organized by the Parents' Association and UFCV include Introduction to music, Kung Fu taught in English, theatre in English and French, Yoga in English and French, Circus, Dance, Capoeira, and Musical in English, designed to develop curiosity, concentration, self-discipline and confidence. End-of-year performances showcase theatre, music and dance, underpinning European citizenship and collaboration across cultures globally.

Location

116 rue du Dr Charcot, 59700 Marcq-en-Baroeul. The school is in the Lille metropolitan area.

Stages

M1, M2, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7.

Type

European school (accredited; part of the European Schools network).

Country affiliation

France

School day structure

Early Education: 25 hours 30 minutes per week (180 days per year). Primary: 25 hours 30 minutes per week for P1–P2 and 27 hours 15 minutes per week for P3–P5. Secondary: 31–35 periods per week, five days per week.

Application fees
- There are no application or enrolment fees for admission to the European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors (no charge to apply).

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27)
- Tuition is free for all year groups (maternelle, primary and secondary). No yearly or per-term tuition charges are levied.

Ancillary charges (canteen, before/after‑school care, extracurricular services)
- Canteen (school meal service): kindergarten and primary meal provision is organised by the municipality; secondary pupils in S1–S4 are served in the Lycée Kernanec dining hall and are charged via a flat fee invoiced each term. S5–S7 students pay per meal using an account managed through the TURBOSELF app. Specific per-meal or per-term amounts are billed to families (amounts are set by the catering provider/organisers).
- Before- and after‑school care (périscolaire): morning reception and after‑school care for nursery and primary pupils are provided by the Parents' Association (APE EELM) via the Marcq‑en‑Baroeul Social and Cultural Centre; these services are chargeable and are invoiced according to the service selected. Invoicing is specific to the booked service.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Canteen invoices are issued each term for pupils charged a flat fee; payment is required to the school in response to the invoice. S5–S7 meal charges are collected through the TURBOSELF account system as meals are booked/consumed. Invoicing and timing for périscolaire services depend on the selected service and the organiser's billing procedure.

Boarding fees
- The school does not operate a boarding facility; boarding fees are not applicable. Day‑time schooling and wrap‑around care are provided as described above.

Other costs or fees
- Replacement meal/card fee: a replacement half‑boarder card (lost card) is charged at EUR 7; payment for the replacement card may be made by cheque (payable to “l'agent comptable du lycée Kernanec”) or in cash.
- School‑recommended materials and equipment: some items (for example a recommended NumWorks graphing calculator for S5 and above) may be offered via group purchase; an example grouped order price previously communicated was EUR 74.69 (optional, subject to availability and periodic offers). Other textbook, stationery or kit costs apply as for any school and are billed or organised separately when required.
- Any fees for specific trips, exchanges or optional activities are charged separately when applicable and are invoiced according to each activity's arrangements.

Refund information
- No general tuition refunds apply because tuition is free. Refund or adjustment rules for ancillary services (canteen, périscolaire bookings, trips or other paid services) follow the organiser's or provider's specific terms; families should follow the stated booking and cancellation procedures for each paid service to determine eligibility for any refund or credit.

Fee payment options and mechanisms
- Canteen (S1–S4): invoiced per term and payable to the school; S5–S7: payment is collected via the TURBOSELF app through top‑up/account charging for each booked meal.
- Replacement card payment: accepted by cheque (payable to “l'agent comptable du lycée Kernanec”) or cash for the EUR 7 replacement fee.
- Périscolaire services and other optional activities: invoicing and accepted payment methods are those established by the APE/centre social or activity organiser; billing is specific to the chosen service.

Financial assistance
- Social funds exist to provide partial or full assistance for school life expenses (including canteen fees, transport, school trips and school supplies) for families in financial difficulty; applications are processed through the school's social fund procedures.

Curriculum

The European School of Metropolitan Lille offers a European, multicultural and multilingual education and is part of the network of European schools. The European Schools Programme includes learning together in a diverse context, learning common programmes, mastering several European languages, and fostering openness to different cultures. The school prepares students for the European Baccalaureate.

Exam Results

In June 2026, the first graduating class sat the European Baccalaureate.

Higher Education Progression

The European Baccalaureate is internationally recognised and enables graduates to enrol in European universities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is part of the European Schools network. The school places the child at the heart of learning and passes on humanist values. Its mission aims to develop in students a spirit of openness, tolerance and respect and to help them look beyond differences to find what unites people. Respect, tolerance, cooperation and dialogue are core values highlighted by secondary students in 2020 and are practiced daily. The programme also emphasizes autonomy and responsibility as essential parts of the educational project. It provides a multicultural and multilingual learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Mastering several European languages is part of the European School Programme. Learning together in a context of diversity and sharing is a key aspect of the programme. It aims to liberate students from divisive prejudices and to learn about the richness and values of different cultures.

Academic & Intellectual

After-school educational workshops run from September 6 and continue through the school year, excluding holidays. The Parents' Association organizes these activities in partnership with UFCV, with online registration available. The program includes Introduction to music, Kung Fu (taught in English), Theatre (in English and French), Yoga (in English and French), Circus, Dance, Capoeira, and Musical in English. The activities aim to develop curiosity, concentration, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Arts & Creative

The extracurricular program includes theatre, dance, circus and music activities. The offerings include Theatre (in English and French), Dance (Danse), Circus, Capoeira, and Musical Comedy in English, as well as Musical Awakening. End-of-year performances provide a platform to showcase students' dramatic, musical and dance skills. The activities are delivered by experienced instructors and aim to cultivate creativity and performance confidence.

Cultural & Language

Many activities are bilingual or delivered in both English and French, including Theatre, Yoga and Kung Fu. The school provides European, multicultural and multilingual education and supports European citizenship. Erasmus+ accreditation demonstrates the school's involvement in international learning opportunities. The European School Lille Métropole is an accredited European school offering education from nursery through the European Baccalaureate.

Social & Hobbies

Programs foster teamwork and self-expression through theatre, dance, drama, and musical activities. Participants rehearse and perform in an end-of-year show as part of the drama/musical tracks. The program includes opportunities for group performances, creative collaboration, and personal development. Activities are organized by the Parents' Association and supported by UFCV.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Yoga and Kung Fu classes are offered to younger students and provide physical activity and mindfulness. Kung Fu classes teach discipline and coordination and are taught in English. Yoga classes promote relaxation, concentration and body awareness and are offered in English and French. Dance and movement activities promote wellness and expressive development.

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European School Paris La Défense

Instructs in English, French

Ages 4 - 18 years

Fees €3,638 - 8,358

Type Co-educational

European School Paris La Défense is a European Schools network institution serving ages 4–18 from nursery through the European Baccalaureate. The campus structure includes Site du Caron for Nursery and Primary at 80 Rue Eugène Caron, Courbevoie, and Lycée Lucie Aubrac for Secondary at 13 Rue de l'Industrie, Courbevoie. The school has two language sections, English-speaking and French-speaking, and follows the European Schools curricula culminating in the European Baccalaureate. The student body are prepared for European citizenship and international higher education within the EU framework. Facilities include sports options: Rowing (Basse Seine Nautical Club), Multi-Activities, and Weight Training with designated sessions and fees. After-school activities are organized by the APPLD, including coding and robotics, chess, bilingual theatre, dance, capoeira, judo, art, and language clubs. Language offerings include Italian, Spanish, and Romanian. The setting emphasizes movement, arts, and languages alongside academic study. It provides a structured, multilingual, and inclusive European schooling journey.

Location

Nursery and Primary: Site du Caron, 80 rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie. Secondary: Lycée Lucie Aubrac, 13 rue de l'industrie, 92400 Courbevoie. The two campuses are located in Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France. The school is part of the European Schools network, providing education from nursery through to the European Baccalaureate.

Stages

Cycle maternel (M1–M2) and cycle primaire (P1–P5) at Site du Caron; cycle secondaire (S1–S7) at Lycée Lucie Aubrac.

Type

European School

Country affiliation

European Union institutions; European Schools network

School day structure

Nursery & Primary: 8:30–11:30; 11:30–13:30 lunch; 13:30–16:30. Secondary: 8:15 start; 8:15–9:00 (M1), 9:05–9:50 (M2), 9:50–10:05 break, 10:05–10:50 (M3), 10:55–11:40 (M4), 11:45–12:30 (M5), 12:30–13:15 lunch, 13:15–14:00 (S1), 14:05–14:50 (S2), 14:50–15:00 break, 15:00–15:45 (S3), 15:50–16:35 (S4).

Application fees
- There is no separate, recurring application fee to submit a registration for the European School Paris La Défense; applying and attending the school is free of charge for eligible categories.
- Families who are liable for school fees (Category III) must pay a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the annual tuition amount to confirm first enrolment or to maintain an existing enrolment when required by the school's invoicing schedule. This deposit functions as an enrolment guarantee rather than an additional application charge.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term by cycle / year group)
- The published European Schools' Category III tuition (minerval) scale applicable for the 2026/2027 school year is:
- Nursery (Maternelle): EUR 3,637.56 per year (if enrolled as a Category III pupil before 2013/2014); equivalent to EUR 1,212.52 per term.
- Nursery (new Category III enrolments from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 4,457.80 per year; equivalent to EUR 1,485.93 per term.
- Primary: EUR 5,001.71 per year (pre-2013/2014 Category III); equivalent to EUR 1,667.24 per term.
- Primary (new Category III enrolments from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 6,129.55 per year; equivalent to EUR 2,043.18 per term.
- Secondary: EUR 6,820.51 per year (pre-2013/2014 Category III); equivalent to EUR 2,273.50 per term.
- Secondary (new Category III enrolments from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 8,358.46 per year; equivalent to EUR 2,786.15 per term.
- Category I pupils are exempt from school fees. (Families should confirm which enrolment category applies to their child; the Category III rates above apply where the family is liable for minerval.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Deposit and timing: Parents liable for the minerval are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 25% by the date specified for that year (for new enrolments a July deadline is used; for continuing Category III pupils the deposit deadline is normally end of June). The deposit must be paid before the start of the school year to validate the place.
- Balance and invoices: The remaining 75% of the annual tuition is invoiced in the autumn; the balance is normally due within 30 days of the invoice date (invoice issued in October). Where agreed in advance and by written request, the balance may be paid by instalments on a fixed schedule. Typical instalment schedules (when permitted) spread payments across late autumn and winter dates. Failure to pay the deposit or outstanding invoices by the stated deadlines can lead to the pupil being removed from the register and to debt recovery procedures.

Boarding fees
- The European School Paris La Défense does not operate boarding facilities; boarding is not applicable. Priority and admissions criteria note the absence of an internat.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Baccalaureate registration (S7 pupils): a baccalaureate registration fee is charged for all seventh-year pupils; the published fee amount for recent sessions is in the order of ~EUR 106 (example: EUR 105.98 for the 2026 session as published for European Schools' baccalaureate charges). This is invoiced to families as a separate line.
- Classroom/teaching items and licences: some centrally billed items are charged to all parents (examples used across European Schools): Intermath set and Matific licence (about EUR 32 per primary pupil) and centrally-calculated photocopying/printing charges; lost or replacement textbooks are invoiced separately.
- School outings and class funds (early cycles): standard charges include a school excursions contribution (example: EUR 100 per child) plus a small class fund payment (example: EUR 40 per child) for nursery/primary activities; these are collected through the school invoice.
- Canteen / meals: meal service is operated under contract (example providers such as SODEXO); meal subscriptions are billed in advance (typically on a termly or quarterly basis) and depend on chosen meal options and frequency.
- University application and certification fees: where the school processes university applications or issues certified historical grade reports, fees are charged per dossier or per request (examples: university application handling typically EUR 130–260 depending on country/university; certification report approx. EUR 150 per report).
- Miscellaneous charges: replacement ID badges, fines for lost items, specific course materials, optional extracurricular or supervised-study services and certain examination or certification fees may be invoiced as applicable.

Refunds and cancellation
- The enrolment deposit (25% for Category III parents) is non-refundable. Outstanding invoices that remain unpaid by the prescribed deadline may lead to removal from the register and legal recovery of unpaid sums. Adjustments to the minerval when a family's category changes during the year are calculated pro rata for the months affected. Other refunds (for example, for cancelled trips or credited canteen days) are handled according to the school's activity and invoicing policies and are reflected on the school invoice where applicable.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- Invoicing is handled by the school's accounting department and parents receive formal invoices. The standard and widely used payment method is bank transfer; instalment payments are generally executed by bank transfers according to the instalment agreement. Schools in the European Schools network commonly use bank-transfer payments (and where available a SEPA direct-debit arrangement or specific instalment form) for fee collection; parents are required to follow the accounting instructions shown on the invoice. Payment by other means may be subject to the invoicing office's arrangements.

Practical notes (concise)
- Applying/attending: applying and attending the European School Paris La Défense is free of charge for eligible categories; families in Category III are liable for minerval per the European Schools schedule above.
- Boarding: not offered.
- Typical non-tuition items invoiced centrally: baccalaureate registration, set textbooks/licences (Intermath), photocopying, school outings, canteen subscriptions, university-file fees, and certification reports.

Boarding Arrangements

No boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement

No uniform required; a dress code requires appropriate attire; the wearing of signs or clothing that visibly expresses religious affiliation is forbidden.

Food Options

The restaurant service operates five days a week with the option to register for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 fixed days. There are two meal statuses: demi-pensionnaire (the pupil takes meals at the school restaurant) and externe (the pupil is under parents' responsibility). Eating is not allowed in classrooms, the library (CDI), or in the corridors.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a public local education establishment (EPLE), a legal public entity. It is administered by a board of administration, whose composition is fixed by decree (27 February 2015).

Sports Facilities

The school offers three sport options: Rowing, Multi-Activities, and Weight Training. ROWING is available to students in S1 to S4 with Wednesday sessions: Slot 1 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (beginner) and Slot 2 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm (experienced), conducted at the Basse Seine Nautical Club; there is also a pathway with the club's training for motivated students, and occasional Saturday sessions for experienced rowers. MULTI-ACTIVITIES for S1 to S4 occur on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the first-floor multisport room. WEIGHT TRAINING is offered to S4 to S7 on Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm and from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the weight training room. Fees and registration include €45 for Multi-Activities and Weight Training; rowing requires €45 plus €58.25 for the club license, with online registration via SNBS required. Nursery & Primary activities are based at Site du Caron (80 rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie) and Secondary activities at Lycée Lucie Aubrac (13 rue de l'industrie, 92400 Courbevoie).

Extra Curricular Facilities

After-school activities are organized by the APPLD (parents' association). Registration takes place in May/June of the previous year. For 2025/2026, offerings include Coding and Robotics for M1 to P5 on Thursdays after school; Chess for P1 on Mondays; Bilingual Theatre FR/EN for P3 on Mondays; Capoeira for M1 to P5 on Tuesdays; Art for M2 to P2 on Tuesdays; Theater in English for M1 to P2 on Wednesdays; Ludi dance for M1, M2 and P1 on Thursdays; Modern dance from P2 on Thursdays; and Judo for M1 to P5 on Fridays. Nursery & Primary activities are at Site du Caron, 80 rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie; Secondary activities are at Lycée Lucie Aubrac, 13 rue de l'industrie, 92400 Courbevoie.

Academic & Intellectual

After-school activities include coding and robotics for M1 to P5, chess from P1, bilingual theatre FR/EN from P3, capoeira for M1 to P5, art from M2 to P2, theatre in English for M1 to P2, Ludi dance for M1, M2 and P1, modern dance from P2, and judo from M1 to P5. Registration takes place in May/June of the previous year. The programs are organized by the parents' association (APPLD).

Arts & Creative

Arts and creative activities include art classes for M2 to P2 on Tuesdays; theatre options including bilingual FR/EN theatre and theatre in English; Ludi dance for younger students; and modern dance starting from P2. The programs are offered after school.

Cultural & Language

Italian for native children starts from M2 for those who already speak Italian; Spanish for native children starts from M1 for those who already speak Spanish; Romanian for native children starts from M2 for those who already speak Romanian. Italian lunchtime sessions are on Tuesdays; Spanish lunchtime sessions are on Thursdays; Romanian lunchtime sessions are on Fridays.

Social & Hobbies

Chess is available from P1 with sessions on Mondays after school. Capoeira runs for M1 to P5 on Tuesdays after school. Judo runs from M1 to P5 on Fridays after school. Ludi dance and other dance offerings provide movement-based hobbies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports and movement programs promote physical activity and wellbeing, including capoeira, judo, Ludi dance, and modern dance. They are scheduled after school or at lunchtime. Registration takes place in May/June of the previous year.

Language Provision

Language education centers on L1 being the language of instruction in the section (French or English). L2 is taught with a common program and three syllabi for English, French and German. Multilingual teaching is a central part of the school's pedagogy.

Bilingual Teaching

Language sections are used in the school, with the section language (French or English) defined as the student's L1. L2 teaching is based on a common program and three syllabi, one for each L2 language: English, French and German. The English-speaking secondary section opened in September 2019 and covers all secondary levels from S1 to S7.

Immersion Programs

During the transition to secondary, groups of two or three students move to the secondary level to spend a morning in immersion in an S1 class. The immersion experience exposes students to subject content in the target language.

Admissions

1. Understand the admissions framework and priority. The school uses category-based admissions with A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1–C3 categories. Priority is given to A1 pupils, followed by A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, and C3 in that order. For enrolment in S6 and S7, only pupils already enrolled in a European School may apply. In C1–C3, priority is given to children living in Courbevoie. 2. Gather and prepare documents. For A1, A2 and B1, provide copies of the contract of employment and a certificate of employment (A1 requires the identification number). For C1–C3, provide a cover letter detailing why applying, a birth certificate or livret de famille page, and the school reports from the previous year and the current year; if the child does not live with the parents, legal guardianship papers are required; the vaccine page of the child's medical passport is mandatory. 3. Submit online application. The online application form must be fully completed for each child; applications are not processed by email. Upload the required documents as part of the online submission. For questions, contact ee.admissions@ac-versailles.fr. 4. Language proficiency and section assignment. Basic proficiency levels for language 2 (L2) and language 3 (L3) are defined for the different cycles. For S1, S3, S5, and S7, L2 levels range A2, B1, B2, C1 and L3 levels range A1+, A2+, B1+. The English-speaking section requires fluency in English, both written and oral. 5. Key enrolment dates and acceptance. Enrolment admissions run from February 26, 2024 to March 24, 2024. Results for A1 are sent by April 29, 2024; results for other categories are sent between May 21 and May 24, 2024. The admissions office is closed from July 13 to August 26, 2024. An acknowledgement of receipt is sent for complete applications. Acceptance must be confirmed within eight calendar days: by May 7, 2024 for A1 and by June 2, 2024 for other categories. Nursery and primary pupils not living in Courbevoie must obtain an exemption from their local town hall; enrollment is definitive only after the place is accepted. 6. Special conditions for A1. Legal guardians of A1 pupils have priority for admission and may submit applications throughout the school year. Guardians are asked to register their children between February 26 and March 24, 2024 to enable enrolment for all pupils. Under certain circumstances, applications from A1 pupils whose guardians begin duties in Paris after March 1, 2024 may be accepted after the enrolment deadline up to March 31, 2025; no further enrolment is planned after March 31, 2025 except for documented force majeure. 7. Completion and notification. Places are confirmed only after the applicant accepts the place; if acceptance occurs after the deadline, the place is considered refused.

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