France, Paris
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EIB Grenelle is part of EIB Paris, a group of private, secular bilingual schools. There are eight EIB schools in the capital and in the west of Paris, serving students from Preschool to High School since 1954. EIB Grenelle opened its doors in September 2021, in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, near Les Invalides. The school follows the Ministry of National Education programmes and offers a fully bilingual programme with 50% of classes in English and 50% in French.
EIB Grenelle fosters a close-knit, family-oriented school community. The school creates a welcoming and international atmosphere, emphasizing well-being and high academic standards. The goal is to prepare students to become well-rounded global citizens, with emphasis on empathy, tolerance, collaboration, critical thinking and communication. International Day provides opportunities for knowledge-sharing and community bonding.
The PTA has an annual subscription of 45 €. The PTA helps bring new and old parents from diverse cultural backgrounds together to support and reinforce the school community spirit. It runs events for children, parents and teachers, sponsors initiatives, and maintains an ongoing relationship with the school to contribute to positive changes for all children. The PTA also supports ecological goals by creating a school garden and providing materials for sorting and recycling. The PTA is the link between the school and parents.
EIB Grenelle is a private bilingual primary school in Paris, part of EIB Paris group. It opened in September 2021 in 7th arrondissement near Les Invalides and welcomes children from nursery to Year 6. The school follows the French Ministry of National Education curriculum with a bilingual programme, offering 50% of classes in English and 50% in French. By the end of elementary school students have covered elements of the official curriculum in both languages. From Year 4, Chinese is taught for two hours per week. The campus provides small classes and personalised support, and the student‑to‑teacher ratio is lower than the average French school. STREAM activities blend science, technology, reading and robotics, engineering, arts and mathematics to support ongoing skill development. The school hosts after‑school activities, bilingual holiday camps, and clubs, including UNESCO and Eco‑Schools projects to foster citizenship and sustainable values. Facilities include gymnasiums and a swimming pool.