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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
EPBI is a private bilingual international school located in Baillargues, near Montpellier, France, welcoming more than 30 nationalities. The school offers a continuous education pathway from age 2 to 18, with equal instruction in French and English from Preschool through secondary. Students can follow both the International Baccalaureate (IB) program (MYP and DP) and the French National Curriculum, with additional pathways in Cambridge and American curricula, and options for the French Baccalaureate, IB, Cambridge, SAT, and a Dual Diploma. The bilingual model supports francophone and anglophone learners with personalized transition assistance. Class sizes are small and classrooms are bilingual across the campus, which includes a physics-chemistry laboratory and outdoor spaces. The campus sits on the Massane Golf course, offering golf as part of physical education for specific year groups. Extracurriculars include Golf, musical theatre, arts, Spanish, Chess Club, and service-oriented projects that connect classroom themes to real-world contexts for students.
Ecole Privee Bilingue Internationale has instruction in French, English.
Location
Located in Baillargues, Domaine de Massane, 34670 Baillargues, in a green and secure environment. The school is about 10 minutes from Montpellier. It welcomes French and international students from over 30 nationalities.
Stages
From preschool to high school, with genuine bilingual education from preschool, equal instruction in French and English. A continuous educational pathway from age 2 to 18, up to the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Programmes include the International Baccalaureate (IB), French Baccalaureate, Cambridge, SAT and Dual Diploma, with personalized support for French- or English-speaking students joining the bilingual curriculum.
Type
Private bilingual international school
Pupil Nationality Mix
French and international students from over 30 nationalities.
Additional learning support
Personalized support for students joining the bilingual curriculum, including language support; tailored assistance for expatriate families.
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
Open Monday to Friday – 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fees
Application & admission fees
- Study of file (new pupils only): EUR 150 — payable at time of application. - Administrative registration fee (new pupils only): EUR 650 — one-off at enrolment. - Entry fee (new pupils only): EUR 2,100 — one-off, payable on acceptance to guarantee the place.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and example per-term split)
Note: tuition is published as net annual amounts per school contract. Below each line shows: Annual amount — Example per term (annual ÷ 3), rounded to the nearest euro.
- Kindergarten (TPS/PS/MS/GS) — External: EUR 7,980 — Per term (example): EUR 2,660. - Kindergarten — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 9,300 — Per term (example): EUR 3,100. - Kindergarten — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 8,650 — Per term (example): EUR 2,883.
- Primary (National CP–CM2) — External: EUR 7,980 — Per term (example): EUR 2,660. - Primary (National) — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 9,680 — Per term (example): EUR 3,227. - Primary (National) — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 8,650 — Per term (example): EUR 2,883.
- Primary (International PPI 4 / PPI 5 — Year 5/6) — External: EUR 10,290 — Per term (example): EUR 3,430. - Primary (International) — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 11,990 — Per term (example): EUR 3,997. - Primary (International) — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 10,960 — Per term (example): EUR 3,653.
- Secondary (National 6ème to Terminale) — External: EUR 8,600 — Per term (example): EUR 2,867. - Secondary (National) — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 10,290 — Per term (example): EUR 3,430. - Secondary (National) — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 9,260 — Per term (example): EUR 3,087.
- Secondary (International) MYP 1–2 (6th–7th) — External: EUR 12,330 — Per term (example): EUR 4,110. - MYP 1–2 — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 14,080 — Per term (example): EUR 4,693. - MYP 1–2 — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 13,000 — Per term (example): EUR 4,333.
- MYP 3 (8th) — External: EUR 14,980 — Per term (example): EUR 4,993. - MYP 3 — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 16,720 — Per term (example): EUR 5,573. - MYP 3 — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 15,640 — Per term (example): EUR 5,213.
- MYP 4–5 (9th–10th) — External: EUR 17,800 — Per term (example): EUR 5,933. - MYP 4–5 — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 19,550 — Per term (example): EUR 6,517. - MYP 4–5 — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 18,470 — Per term (example): EUR 6,157.
- Diploma Programme (DP IB 1 & 2 — 11th–12th) — External: EUR 17,800 — Per term (example): EUR 5,933. - DP IB 1 & 2 — 1/2 board (Repas Ecole): EUR 19,550 — Per term (example): EUR 6,517. - DP IB 1 & 2 — 1/2 board (Lunch Box): EUR 18,470 — Per term (example): EUR 6,157.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and meal options are published as net annual amounts and set in the school contract; 1/2 board (Repas Ecole and Lunch Box) is established as an annual flat fee included in the contract. - International exam fees (IB, Cambridge, SAT) may be invoiced separately depending on options chosen in lycée. - Specific billing schedule (number of instalments, due dates, penalties for late payment) and accepted payment methods are defined in the school contract and communicated at enrolment.
Boarding / accommodation
- No on-site boarding is provided. - Host-family accommodation for collège and lycée pupils is arranged through an external host-family partner (ARAM); accommodation arrangements and fees for host families are managed outside the school's tuition schedule.
Other costs and fees (examples of recurring optional charges)
- Annual optional services (examples and typical annual charges): - Kindergarten after‑school care (garderie) — annual options: 1 day/week EUR 200; 2 days/week EUR 380; 3 days/week EUR 500; 4 days/week EUR 600. - Directed study / supervised study (primary and secondary) — annual options: typical ranges such as EUR 280–EUR 840 depending on number of days per week. - Language and academic support options (annual): FLE (French as a foreign language) and additional English lessons commonly around EUR 1,100 per year for 3 h/week. - Exam preparation options: Cambridge preparation and other certification classes charged per year (examples: 1 h/week and 2 h/week price bands). - School trips, extra‑curricular activities, exam registration fees and certain international exam costs are charged in addition to annual tuition when applicable.
Refunds and withdrawals
- Application, administrative and entry fees are charged once on application or at enrolment; annual tuition is contracted for the school year. - Cancellation, refund and withdrawal conditions (including whether any prepaid tuition is refundable on mid-year departure) are set out in the school contract and in the enrolment terms.
Fee payment options
- The school issues fees and defines payment terms in the enrolment contract; accepted payment methods and instalment arrangements are specified in that contract and provided to families at enrolment.
Academics
Ecole Privee Bilingue Internationale teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
From preschool to high school, EPBI provides genuine bilingual education with equal instruction in French and English. A continuous educational pathway from age 2 to 18 leads to the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB). French and international programmes include the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge, SAT, and a Dual Diploma; personalized support is provided for francophone or anglophone students joining the bilingual curriculum.
Exam Results
100% of students succeed in national and international examinations.
Higher Education Progression
In high school, the French and International pathways (IB, Cambridge, SAT) are offered with personalized guidance toward university study.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit an admission dossier with the documents specified. Include a letter of motivation. Participate in an interview with the pedagogical leadership. The interview focuses on the student's motivation, personal dispositions, and academic background.
2. A language proficiency assessment will be conducted to determine which languages will be studied in Group 1 (Langue A) and Group 2 (Langue B). This assessment informs language placement within the bilingual program. The Group 1 and Group 2 designation guides language choices for the student's learning path.
3. The Ecole Privée Bilingue Internationale welcomes French, English and international students who wish to thrive in a general education and see doors to higher education in France or abroad. It offers dedicated support for international and relocating families. The campus is located in Baillargues, about 10 minutes from Montpellier.
4. Tuition fees start from 7980€ per year. There is dedicated support for international and relocating families. Detailed tuition information can be viewed and an appointment can be booked for admissions.
FAQs
What ages does EPBI serve?
EPBI serves students from age 2 to 18, with a continuous educational pathway from preschool through high school.
What curriculum does EPBI follow?
The school offers both the International Baccalaureate (MYP and DP) and the French National Curriculum, with additional pathways in Cambridge, SAT, and a Dual Diploma.
How does the bilingual programme work?
EPBI provides equal instruction in French and English from preschool, with natural bilingual immersion through play and discovery in the early years.
Where is EPBI located?
The school is at Domaine de Massane, 34670 Baillargues, in a green and secure environment about 10 minutes from Montpellier.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from EUR 7,980 to EUR 10,290. There is a EUR 150 application fee, EUR 650 registration fee, and EUR 2,100 entry fee for new pupils.
What are the exam results?
100% of students succeed in national and international examinations.
How diverse is the student body?
EPBI welcomes French and international students from over 30 nationalities.
What sports are available?
The school offers golf sessions on the adjacent Massane Golf course for CM1 through 5e, plus tennis, padel, and physical education following the national cycle.
What are the meal arrangements?
School meals are varied and seasonal, with two complete organic meals offered each week. Dietary rules are followed and meals are prepared freshly on site.
When was EPBI founded?
EPBI was established in 1988 under the French National Education contract and offers bilingual education from kindergarten through sixth form.
How does the admissions process work?
Families submit an admission dossier with a letter of motivation, then participate in an interview with pedagogical leadership. A language proficiency assessment is also conducted.
