Canadian International School of Paris

Located at 91 Boulevard Exelmans, 75016 Paris, France. Metro Exelmans (Line 9) and Michel-Ange–Auteuil (Lines 9 & 10) are nearby.

Preschool through secondary school.

International bilingual school following the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum.

ELL (English Language Learning) and FLL (French Language Learning) support for non-native speakers; Learning Support Services for students with learning difficulties; cannot accommodate students with moderate or severe disabilities.

Canada

School Office Hours: 8:15am–4:30pm; Regular School Hours: 8:45am–4:00pm; After School Program: 4:00pm–6:00pm.

The school delivers the British Columbia Ministry of Education's provincially prescribed curriculum for preschool, primary, middle, and secondary school. Students learn in English and in French, offering a bilingual and bi-cultural experience.

The student-teacher ratio is 15:1 in Primary and 20:1 in Middle and Secondary.

The school has a 100% post-secondary acceptance rate. Graduates have been accepted to universities across Canada, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and beyond, including McGill University, University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Sciences Po, American University of Paris, and the University of Chicago.

The Canadian International School of Paris offers English and French bilingual education through a single curriculum taught in two languages, fostering intercultural understanding. The school follows a student-centered, inquiry-based approach that emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and creativity within a dynamic STEAM framework. The programs develop language skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging as students grow academically and personally. Diversity is actively embraced; students come from varied cultural, linguistic, and social backgrounds, and differences are respected. The school aims to cultivate global citizenship, lifelong learning, and the development of compassionate, well-rounded individuals who contribute to the world around them.

Learning Support Services are provided for students with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or emotional and behavioural difficulties. SEN are identified through formal observations, evaluations, and assessments, informing instructional planning decisions and enabling equitable access to educational programs. Instructional planning for individual students is developed as either an adapted or modified academic program. The school is unable to accommodate students with moderate or severe disabilities, or those with significant conduct, communication, or emotional difficulties. The School reserves the right to adjust program fees during the school year based on a student's development and/or needs.

For non-native speakers, language support is offered to all students in Kindergarten through Grade 9 through intensive ELL (English Language Learning) and FLL (French Language Learning) programs. Students in Grades 10–12 must demonstrate a functional level of academic English or French to complete the British Columbia graduation assessments. Daily instruction in both English and French builds strong language skills and intercultural understanding, creating a bilingual and bi-cultural learning environment.

The school provides a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where students feel seen, supported, and valued. Diversity is actively embraced, with differences respected and voices heard, enabling all learners to thrive. The mission emphasizes developing thoughtful, resilient, globally minded citizens, and preparing students to contribute to the world beyond academics. The learning environment supports wellbeing by removing barriers so students can access education academically and personally, in line with the British Columbia School Act.

Safety and well-being are central; every student should feel safe, seen, and valued. Diversity is embraced, differences are respected, and voices are heard to ensure all learners can thrive. The approach follows the British Columbia School Act, which emphasizes helping learners develop their potential and contribute to a healthy, inclusive society. The school is committed to removing barriers so no student's background, identity, or learning style limits access to success.

The Canadian International School of Paris delivers the British Columbia Ministry of Education's provincially prescribed curriculum for preschool, primary, middle and secondary. Students learn in English and in French, providing a truly bilingual and bi-cultural experience. The admissions process is welcoming, informative, and flexible to meet the needs of families from around the world. Step 1: Connect With Our School. You can schedule a remote meeting by telephone or Zoom, or book an in-person visit to tour the school and meet the team. Step 2: Experience a Day in Our Classrooms (Optional). Schedule a Student Observation Day, allowing your child to experience a typical day. Students may join a class for a half-day or a full school day. Step 3: Submit Your Application. Complete and submit the Application Package, which includes the required documentation and a €1,000 non-refundable application fee. There is no formal application deadline, as we welcome students throughout the academic year. However, spaces are limited with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 in Primary and 20:1 in Middle and Secondary. We recommend submitting your application by early spring of the year prior to entry to avoid being placed on a waitlist. Step 4: Offer of Admission & Confirmation of Enrolment. To secure your child's place, families must submit the signed Enrolment Package and provide a 20% non-refundable deposit to confirm enrolment; this deposit guarantees your child's spot at the school. Document List: The following documents must be included with the Application Package for a student's application to be processed: an administrative fee of €1,000; the Application Form; a recent school photo or passport-style photo; two complete years of school records (translated if any records are not in English or French); the School Recommendation Form completed by the previous school and sent directly to the Canadian International School of Paris in a sealed envelope with the school stamp; Medical Information and confirmation of medical insurance; the student's birth certificate; the student's passport; and the parents' passports and immigration status. You may also access the Online Enrolment Form to submit documents electronically.

Spaces are limited, with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio in Primary and a 20:1 ratio in Middle and Secondary. Submitting the application by early spring of the year prior to entry is recommended to avoid being placed on a waitlist.