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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
EBIHS is a private school run by a non-profit association in France for ages 3 to 16. It delivers a bilingual French–English education from early years through collège, with three years of English immersion beginning in kindergarten. Grande Section offers French four hours per week and English twenty hours. All collège subjects are taught in both languages, and a third language (Spanish or German) begins in sixth grade. The secondary program follows the French curriculum and prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet, while also being a Cambridge school offering B1 and B2 English certificates and the IGCSE. The curriculum includes field trips, stays abroad, and a Learning Center with tailored support. The school operates across campuses. The site spans 1.7 hectares with 5200 square meters of buildings, accommodating 650 students in 32 classes. A future Sunflowers campus will add facilities such as a motor skills room, science lab, library, dining hall, and a bus service.
Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English, French.
Location
11 avenue du Pré de Challes, 74940 Annecy, France. Located in Annecy, Haute-Savoie. The campus serves children aged 3 to 14 across the early years, elementary and secondary levels. The school teaches in English and French as part of its bilingual program.
Stages
The Early Years (3–6 years old); Elementary School (6–11 years old); Secondary School (12–16 years old).
Type
Private, independent school run by a non-profit association.
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
Meals are provided by Leztroy, with 54% organic products. Meals can be booked online via Ecole Directe, and a lunchbox option is available; cancellations for absence must be made by 9:00 the previous working day. The daycare operates before and after school with morning hours 7:30–7:45 and afternoon hours 16:30–18:45 (including 17:15–18:00); reservations are made via Ecole Directe; daycare costs €3 with prior reservation or €5 without.
Fees
Annual tuition at Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie ranges from EUR 6,500 to EUR 8,975 for 2026/27.
Application and assessment fees
- Entrance assessment: EUR 50 per new student (assessment required for entry from CP onward). - Contribution to the development fund (one-off, payable on entry): EUR 1,000 per new pupil.
Annual and per-year-group tuition (academic year 2026/2027)
- Secondary school (6e, 5e, 4e, 3e) — Sunflowers Campus: EUR 8,515 per year; Glaisins Campus: not applicable. Annual administrative fee: EUR 460. - Primary school (Kindergarten and Elementary) — Sunflowers Campus: EUR 7,820 per year for the first child; EUR 6,880 per year for the second child and subsequent children. Glaisins Campus: EUR 7,465 per year for the first child; EUR 6,570 per year for the second child and subsequent children. Annual administrative fee: EUR 460.
Payment-frequency and installment detail (how fees are billed / payment options within the academic year)
- Standard billing structure: two non-refundable deposits followed by payment of the balance. The deposits are: first non-refundable deposit EUR 600 (payable within two weeks of acceptance or on receipt of re-enrolment contract for returning pupils) and second non-refundable deposit EUR 1,400 (payable before 10 July). The remaining balance for the year is due on receipt of the invoice before 10 September for annual payment. - Monthly instalment option: the school allows payment by 8 monthly instalments (September to April) with an additional administration charge of EUR 200 per child. Instalments are scheduled on the 10th of each month from September to April when this option is chosen. The deposits above are credited against the invoice. - Note on what the invoice includes: the billed total can include tuition, annual administrative fees and the contribution to the development fund where applicable; other services (Learning Centre, cafeteria, daycare, outings, trips, materials) are billed separately as applicable.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered for this age range at this school (no boarding fees apply). The school operates as a day school for ages 3–14.
Other mandatory and optional costs (examples and typical amounts)
- Annual administrative fee: EUR 460 (charged each year for first enrolment / re-enrolment). - School supplies and materials (mandatory): Kindergarten supplies package EUR 55; Elementary supplies package EUR 145. Cambridge programme books (secondary) are purchased by the school and rented to parents at about EUR 20–25 per year. Chromebook provisioning: EUR 56 (one-off provisioning) plus EUR 12/month on a rent-to-own basis. Cohesion week (start of year, primary/secondary): approximately EUR 220 (three days, two nights). Typical field-trip budgeting: primary ~EUR 50–150 average per year; specific trips (CM1, CM2, collège) have separate approximate costs listed (e.g., CM1 ~EUR 350; CM2 international trip ~EUR 800; secondary longer trips up to ~EUR 2,000 for some programmes). Cafeteria / meals: Kindergarten EUR 6.60 per meal; Elementary EUR 6.85 per meal; International lunch option (secondary/selected days) EUR 8.50–10.00 per lunch; supervision (lunchbox option) EUR 1.90. Daycare (per 45-minute segment): EUR 3 with prior reservation, EUR 5 without reservation. Accompanied homework sessions: approx. EUR 5 per 45 minutes (primary) and EUR 6 per hour (secondary). These items are charged in addition to tuition and are listed as mandatory or optional depending on the activity.
Refunds and cancellation / early-departure charges
- Both deposits are explicitly non-refundable (first deposit EUR 600; second deposit EUR 1,400). The balance payment and cancellation schedule for the 2026/2027 year is: departure between 1 September 2026 and 17 October 2026 — 35% of the annual tuition remains due; departure between 18 October 2026 and 19 December 2026 — 75% of the annual tuition remains due; departure on or after 1 January 2027 — 100% of the annual tuition remains due. These percentages are calculated on the basis of the annual tuition.
- Learning Centre (ESL / FLE and remedial support) is available from CP onward. Typical rates used as examples: secondary sessions — 45-minute individual lesson EUR 26.25 or 60-minute individual lesson EUR 35; shared/group sessions are lower (e.g., ~EUR 15 for 45 minutes or EUR 20 for 60 minutes). Primary FLE/ESL support: approx. EUR 20 per hour (individual or group). These charges are billed in addition to tuition.
Fee payment methods (how fees are typically paid)
- Typical payment methods documented by the school include bank transfer (virement), direct debit / SEPA (prélèvement) and payment by cheque; parents are requested to supply a RIB and SEPA mandate where required. Some school services and clubs also list the possibility to use vouchers (chèque vacances) in specific contexts. Credit-card payment is not listed as a standard, published method in the school's billing documents.
Academics
Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 16.
Curriculum
EBIHS offers a bilingual education in French and English from early years through secondary. In immersion kindergarten, English is taught by native or bilingual teachers, with three years of immersion to become bilingual (French-English). Grande Section offers French for 4 hours per week and English for 20 hours per week. All subjects in the collège are taught in both languages, and a third language (Spanish or German) starts in sixth grade. The secondary program follows the French curriculum and prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet; it is a Cambridge school, with preparation for the B1 and B2 English certificates and for the IGCSE. The program emphasizes a rich and varied curriculum with field trips and stays abroad, and includes a Learning Center offering tailored support.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with individualized teaching provide personalized attention.
Exam Results
Brevet 2025 results: 0%
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a holistic approach to your child's education, with well-structured learning in both languages, as well as emotional, social and physical development. Values such as empathy, open-mindedness, curiosity, tolerance and respect are transmitted daily by the educational team. Students learn to become autonomous, responsible, attentive to others and ready to participate in community life.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides special support for students with special needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school runs a bilingual program with instruction in English and French, with teaching in both languages (50% English, 50% French in elementary). FLE (French as a Foreign Language) sessions are offered for allophone students, and ESL (English as a Second Language) sessions are available for students with no spoken English.
Mental Wellbeing
A reassuring and caring environment is provided; safety and hygiene are top priorities. Nursery classroom assistants help ensure children's safety, well-being and support with group work.
Safeguarding
Safety and hygiene are top priorities; staff support children's safety and well-being.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete the pre-enrollment form. The form is available online at preinscriptions.ecoledirecte.com. If you are arriving from abroad and are unsure of the appropriate level, contact Admissions for guidance. The Admissions team will follow up with you to arrange a meeting by phone or video call, depending on the admission period.
2. Include your child's school reports: the first trimester of the current year (if received) and the full previous year. For CP, include the learning progress record if available. The information provided helps determine the appropriate entry level and next steps in the admissions process.
3. Inform us of any assessments or accommodations done for your child (speech therapy or neuropsychological assessments; PPRE, PAP, PAI). Learn more about the accommodations available at EBiHS. Provide any relevant documents or notes so the school can review them as part of the admissions process.
4. The Admissions office will follow up with you to arrange a meeting (phone or video call) based on the current admission period. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the school and the program.
5. For admission starting in CP, and based on available places, your child must take an entrance assessment with the Educational Director. The assessment evaluates readiness and placement within the school's program. Passing the assessment is required to finalize admission.
6. You will receive an answer after the entrance assessment is completed. The response will indicate whether admission is approved and any next steps. If additional steps are required, you will be informed with clear instructions.
7. If the answer is positive, you must confirm acceptance by signing the enrollment contract and paying the deposit by the dates communicated with the response. The deposit amount and payment deadlines will be provided at that time. Once the contract and deposit are received, your child's place will be secured.
8. You can also arrange a direct call or email to discuss your specific situation.
FAQs
What ages does EBIHS serve?
EBIHS serves children aged 3 to 16, from Early Years through Secondary School (collège).
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows the French curriculum with Cambridge programme elements, delivered bilingually in French and English. A third language (Spanish or German) begins in sixth grade.
How does the bilingual programme work?
In kindergarten, students enter total English immersion for three years. Elementary instruction is split 50/50 between French and English. In collège, all subjects are taught in both languages.
Where is EBIHS located?
The school is at 11 avenue du Pré de Challes, 74940 Annecy, France, in the Haute-Savoie region.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from EUR 7,030 to EUR 8,975 depending on level and campus. There is a EUR 50 entrance assessment fee and EUR 1,000 one-off development fund contribution.
How many students attend EBIHS?
The school has approximately 150 students across its early years, elementary, and secondary levels.
Does the school offer SEN support?
Yes. The school provides special support for students with special needs, with FLE for allophone students and ESL for students with limited English.
Is the school Cambridge-accredited?
Yes. EBIHS achieved Official Cambridge School status in 2020 and holds a Quality Label for independent private schools awarded in 2017.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers sports, theatre, art, and music clubs, plus an extracurricular programme with sports and cultural activities after school and on Wednesdays.
What are the meal arrangements?
Meals are provided by Leztroy with 54% organic products, cooked fresh daily using locally sourced ingredients. A lunchbox option is also available.
Is there a parent association?
Yes. The Apple Tree Parents Association (ATPA) brings together volunteer parents from kindergarten, primary, and middle school to support student wellbeing and community events.
When was EBIHS founded?
EBIHS was founded in 2010 following a study of the region's bilingual education needs, opening with its first two preschool classes in September 2010.
