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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
EIB de La Jonchère is a private bilingual school near Paris that serves children from age 3 to 15. The curriculum follows the French National Education framework, delivered in a 50/50 bilingual structure with English and French taught in parallel from preschool. Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work support engaging, practical learning. Interdisciplinary STEAM projects, technology, and robotics are integrated to strengthen bilingual progression. The campus sits on a forested 5-acre site in Yvelines, with classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio ensure personalised attention. The school is UNESCO-associated and part of the EIB Paris network of private bilingual campuses. Around thirty native French and English teachers support learners, with after-school activities available until 6:00 PM. English Passerelle and Language Integration Program options help learners access Cambridge English preparation. This prepa res students for Francophone or Anglophone paths.
9 Sente de Bournival, 78170 La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France
The Essentials
EIB de La Jonchère has instruction in French, English.
Location
The EIB de La Jonchère is located in Bougival, Yvelines (78). The campus sits on 4.9 acres of attractive grounds set in a forest, with a main campus address at Chemin du Mur du Parc, 78380 Bougival, and an entrance at Sente de Bournival, 78170 La Celle-Saint-Cloud. It is about 30 minutes from central Paris.
Stages
Nursery - Grade 9 (ages 3-15); bilingual program with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French
Type
Private bilingual school
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 35 nationalities represented.
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesdays 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; after-school activities until 6:00 PM
Fees
Annual tuition at EIB de La Jonchère ranges from EUR 13,845 to EUR 17,145 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees - Application (frais de dossier, new applicants): EUR 300. - Registration fee (frais d'inscription, new applicants): EUR 1,650. - Excellence fund on first enrolment (Fonds d'excellence, new applicants): EUR 1,650.
Tuition fees (per trimester and annual by year group) - Maternelle and Primary (per trimester): EUR 4,515; annual total: EUR 13,545. - Immersion class (CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. (Immersion tuition does not combine with the standard primary tuition.) - Collège (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. - Reduction: 25% discount applies to the tuition for the third child enrolled (applies to tuition only; not cumulative with employer coverage).
Canteen / lunch options (per trimester and annual) - Demi‑pension (canteen) 5 days (per trimester): EUR 978; annual total: EUR 2,934. - Demi‑pension 4 days (per trimester): EUR 783; annual total: EUR 2,349. - Lunch box (supervised lunch / use of facilities) (per trimester): EUR 440; annual total: EUR 1,320.
Other compulsory and one‑off costs - School insurance: EUR 15. - Medical file fee (dossier médical): EUR 16. - Annual excellence fund for continuing students: EUR 300 (except for new pupils where a different amount applies). - Uniform (mandatory from Petite Section to 3ème): - Tablier: EUR 44. - Sweater / Cardigan: EUR 54. - Sports pack (from CP): EUR 98. - New‑entry starter pack and manuals are billed during the year (price set annually).
Optional services and their costs (annual figures where given) - Door‑to‑door shuttle (annual): - < 10 km: EUR 7,530. - 10–14 km: EUR 8,211. - ≥ 15 km: EUR 9,051. - School trips: costs of longer school trips are charged separately to families; shorter daily trips are included in certain fees as stated by the school.
Boarding - No boarding (residential) fees are listed; the school operates as a day school.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year is billed on an annual basis for tuition, with trimester dates defined as follows: 1st trimester: 1 September – 30 November; 2nd trimester: 1 December – 28 February; 3rd trimester: 1 March – 3 July. Trimesters are used for optional service invoicing. - Re‑registration: an advance (acompte) of EUR 1,750 is required at re‑registration; this amount is deducted from the first term invoice. - Payment methods accepted: SEPA direct debit, bank transfer, or card payment (American Express is not accepted). Cash is not accepted. - Payment schedules offered: - Single annual payment (single debit in the first week of October). - Three instalments (first week of October, January and March). - Nine monthly instalments (first week of October to first week of June) — a processing fee of EUR 75 is added for the monthly option. - Invoices: tuition is generally invoiced annually; optional fees are invoiced by trimester; extracurricular activities and transport have their own invoicing cadence as specified by the school. - Non‑payment and penalties: late payment triggers default interest (legal rate plus two points) and a late‑payment penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice. Collection fees are applied for successive reminders (first and second reminders free, third reminder EUR 25, enforcement order EUR 450). Fees for unpaid direct debit or cheque are EUR 100. Non‑payment may result in exclusion from class and immediate exigibility of all outstanding sums.
Refunds, cancellation and early‑departure terms - Application and registration fees are non‑refundable. The enrolment deposit (first‑term tuition paid as an advance) may be refunded only if the school receives written cancellation by registered letter within 15 calendar days following the date of final admission; after that period the amounts paid at registration are not refundable. - Early departure during the school year: any started trimester remains fully payable. Optional fees are billed pro rata where applicable. Requests to change canteen/lunch box status during the year must follow the school's stated calendar and administrative process.
Other administrative fees and inter‑EIB transfer costs - Transfer fees to other EIB primary or secondary sites (testing and interview included): EUR 800 (charged at re‑registration in February).
(End of fee summary.)
Academics
EIB de La Jonchère teaches IB (DP), French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Follows the French National Education curriculum with a bilingual structure where teaching is 50% in English and 50% in French. From preschool, students are immersed in both English and French, and the programme uses Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary STEAM projects and integrates technology and robotics. Small classes support personalised attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.
Student Teacher Ratio
Student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.
Higher Education Progression
Fully bilingual students can choose between Francophone or Anglophone academic systems after their time at the school.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Empathy and high standards guide EIB de La Jonchère's approach to learning. The school uses an active learning method that places the child at the heart of the learning process. It emphasizes values of respect, cooperation, and solidarity as core to daily life at school. The environment is warm and nurturing, supporting students' social and emotional development. The bilingual program fosters linguistic openness and cross-cultural understanding, contributing to students' social growth. The school believes in developing personal growth alongside academic achievement.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual education with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. From Nursery onward, pupils follow a bilingual curriculum. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) supports non-French or non-English speaking pupils entering primary levels. A homeroom class is established where students study in their dominant language for 13 hours a week. Additional language reinforcement is provided in small groups to support transition to the non-dominant language. Language progress is assessed against CEFR, and, if appropriate, a Personalized Plan for Educational Success (PPRE) can be used. Extra-curricular activities and language camps provide additional language practice.
Mental Wellbeing
The well-being of the learner is a focus within the Language Integration Programme. The LIP includes elements designed to foster socialisation and a sense of belonging, with regular parent–teacher information and evaluation meetings to monitor progress and address difficulties. The language learning approach uses engaging activities (singing, games, art, theatre, and culture) to support emotional comfort and motivation. The program also emphasizes a cultural transition and human experience, aiding students' comfort and inclusion within the school community.
Admissions
Admissions
The school accepts and welcomes students year-round, subject to space availability.
FAQs
What curriculum does EIB de La Jonchere follow?
The school follows the French National Education curriculum with a bilingual structure where teaching is 50% in French and 50% in English.
How many students attend the school?
Approximately 320 students attend EIB de La Jonchere from maternelle through lower secondary education.
What age range does the school serve?
EIB de La Jonchere serves students aged 3 to 15, from maternelle through college (lower secondary).
