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Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, EIB Lamartine is a private bilingual primary school for ages 3 to 10. It delivers a French-English bilingual curriculum under a contract with the State, complemented by a daily English learning program from early years through CM2. From CP onward, one quarter of the school day is conducted in English, with a teaching team including 11 French-language teachers and 6 English-language teachers, supported by music staff and others. Classrooms in moyenne section feature interactive whiteboards, and pupils receive computing training aligned with the Brevet Informatique et Internet (B2i) in CM1–CM2. Environmental awareness is embedded through a UNESCO partnership and Eco-Schools involvement. The school promotes personal development in a multicultural, secular environment and offers a wide range of after-school activities and vacation camps, taught in English or French. Learnissimo provides distance language courses, and language integration support (Dispositif d'Intégration Langagier) helps students thrive bilingually.
EIB Lamartine has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in French, English.
Location
123 Rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris. Located in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, next to the Trocadéro and opposite the Eiffel Tower, EIB Lamartine is housed in a private townhouse with secure access.
Stages
Nursery (Petite Section) through Year 6 (CM2), ages 3–10.
Type
Private bilingual international school; secular.
Country affiliation
France; follows the French National Curriculum under a contract of association with the State.
Religious affiliation
Secular
School day structure
School day runs 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, morning English-language cultural and artistic workshops are offered. In Petite Section, children attend half-day sessions (morning or afternoon) five days a week to ease the transition.
Fees
Annual tuition at EIB Lamartine ranges from EUR 10 to EUR 8,499 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- One-time application (dossier) fee: EUR 300. - One-time registration (inscription) fee: EUR 900. These administrative fees are non‑refundable.
Tuition fees (per term and per year, by year group)
- Tuition (all year groups from Petite Section through CM2): EUR 2,833 per term. EUR 8,499 per year. The annual tuition is composed of the sum for the State association contribution and the mandatory "Pack EIB" included in tuition. A 25% reduction applies for a third child (applies to tuition only).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing: tuition is invoiced as an annual amount; optional services (for example catering) are invoiced per term; other optional services are invoiced separately. For students who join during the school year, tuition and optional services are charged pro rata temporis. - School term dates used for billing: 1 September – 30 November (1st term); 1 December – 28 February (2nd term); 1 March – 3 July (3rd term). - Payment schedules accepted (family choice): - SEPA direct debit in 1 instalment (withdrawn first week of October), - SEPA direct debit in 3 instalments (first week of October, first week of January, first week of March), - SEPA direct debit in 9 monthly instalments (first week of October through first week of June), - Or by bank transfer / debit card / single bank transfer following the same one-time or three-transfer calendar. American Express is not accepted. For rejected direct debits or returned payments, bank fees and penalties apply and the outstanding balance becomes immediately due. - Late payment penalties: interest at the legal rate plus two points and a contractual late‑payment penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice; repeated non‑payment may lead to suspension of attendance and immediate exigibility of all sums due.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered for EIB Lamartine (primary school). No boarding fees apply.
Other costs and fees
- School insurance: EUR 15. - Medical file processing: EUR 16. - Uniform and related items (mandatory items and indicative prices): - Tablier: EUR 44. - Pull / Cardigan: EUR 54. - Sport pack: EUR 98 (pack sport mandatory from CP; uniform mandatory from Petite Section to CM2). Shipping to home is not included in uniform prices. - Catering and midday care options: - Half‑board (demi‑pension) 4 days/week: EUR 708 per term (EUR 2,124 per year). - Half‑board à l'unité (per meal): EUR 20. - Lunch‑box 4 days: EUR 360 per term (EUR 1,080 per year). - Lunch‑box à l'unité: EUR 15. - Garderie (supervision) ticket à l'unité: EUR 10. - Optional extra-curricular / language options (examples and prices): Spanish optional course listed at EUR 400 per term (EUR 1,200 per year). Other optional activities, camps, projects or trips are charged in addition to tuition. - Transfer fees between EIB schools or specific inter‑school testing/transfer fees may apply (see administrative tariff references).
Refund and cancellation terms
- Administrative (application) fees and registration/exam fees are non‑refundable. Refund of an initial deposit (acompte) is possible only if the school receives written cancellation by recorded delivery within 15 days following the student's admission; after 15 days amounts paid are not refunded. Specific exceptional cases (for example orientation decided by the school to an offering not available within EIB Paris, refusal of redoubling, parent mutation under conditions with supporting evidence) allow for possible refund of re‑registration fees under the conditions set out by the school. In the event of a pupil's departure during the school year, the family must notify the school by recorded delivery; the full current trimester's tuition remains due while optional fees are billed pro rata.
Fee payment options (methods and practical notes)
- Accepted methods: SEPA direct debit (preferred), bank transfer, debit card (American Express not accepted), cheque (used in specific circumstances such as rejected SEPA). SEPA direct debit may be set up from a range of European/AELE countries and some non‑euro EU countries as detailed in the school's payment terms; fees charged by foreign banks for transfers are borne by the payer. Rejection of SEPA withdrawals may require payment by cheque and can trigger additional bank fees charged to the family.
Academics
EIB Lamartine teaches French Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 10.
Curriculum
The EIB Lamartine is a bilingual private primary school for children aged 3 to 10. It offers a French-English bilingual curriculum under an association contract with the State, complemented by a daily English-learning program. Daily English instruction starts at age 3, taught by qualified native-speaking teachers, and from CP one quarter of the school day is conducted in English. From the moyenne section onward, classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, and pupils receive computing training, with five domains of the Brevet Informatique et Internet (B2i) validated in CM1–CM2. Environmental awareness is part of the program, with UNESCO partnership and Eco-Schools involvement, and the school offers a wide range of after-school activities and courses taught in English. The teaching team includes eleven French-language teachers and six English-language teachers, supported by a music teacher and other staff.
Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 11:1 (more than 200 students and 11 French teachers plus 6 English teachers).
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EIB Lamartine is a bilingual primary school welcoming children aged 3 to 10. In a warm, friendly environment the school offers a bilingual French curriculum under a State association, complemented by a daily English-learning program from the early years to CM2, including Happy Wednesday English workshops on Wednesdays. A quarter of the school day is conducted in English. From CP onward, English is taught in level-based groups; from CE1 to CM2 the English program follows the English National Curriculum, and reading and writing begin in CE1. In CM2, students may take the Cambridge Younger Learners exam, validated by the British Council. Spanish is optional from CM1 and is studied in both oral and written forms for two hours per week, with quarterly progress checks, continuing into CM2.
Safeguarding
The protection of our community, which includes students, parents and staff, is very important to us and our schools have many common needs. We are proud to be a member of Globeducate, one of the leading K12 education groups in the world, which includes more than 65 bilingual and international schools and online programs educating 40,000 students in 11 countries. The link below provides access to Globeducate policies. Globeducate Policies (in English).
Admissions
Admissions
1) Age range and program: The EIB Lamartine is a bilingual primary school that welcomes children aged 3 to 10. It offers a bilingual French curriculum under a contract of association with the State, complemented by an exclusive daily English-learning program from petite section through CM2. The school is international, bilingual, and secular and aims for children to be happy at school, flourish academically and emotionally, cultivate the joy of learning, and strive for academic excellence. It is located in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro, in a secured townhouse. 2) Admissions timing: The schools accept and welcome new students throughout the year, subject to places available. 3) Environment and language: The school provides a multicultural and multilingual environment from day one and has a daily English-learning program. 4) Hours and activities: Classes run from 8:30 to 17:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; various activities are offered from the middle section during lunch or after classes end at 16:30; address is 123 Rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris; phone is +33 (0)1 45 53 89 36.
FAQs
Where is EIB Lamartine located and what ages does it serve?
EIB Lamartine is located at 123 Rue de la Pompe, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, near the Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower. The school serves children aged 3 to 10 in a private bilingual primary program.
Is EIB Lamartine a co-educational school and what curriculum does it follow?
Yes, it is a co-educational private school. It offers a French-English bilingual curriculum under a contract of association with the State, plus a daily English-learning program.
What does the daily schedule look like for students?
School days run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays there are morning English-language workshops, and Petite Section students attend half-day sessions to ease the transition; from CP onward, a quarter of the day is taught in English.
What are the tuition fees and what do they cover?
Tuition is €2,833 per term or €8,499 per year. The annual fee includes the State association contribution and the mandatory Pack EIB; there is a 25% discount on tuition for a third child.
What are the admission and related fees, and are they refundable?
A one-time application fee is €300 and a one-time registration fee is €900; both fees are non-refundable.
What payment options does the school offer and when are payments due?
Billing is annual, with options to pay by SEPA direct debit (1, 3 or 9 installments), bank transfer or debit card. American Express is not accepted, and late payments incur interest and penalties.
Is boarding available at EIB Lamartine?
Boarding is not offered for this primary school. This is a day school focused on standard school hours.
What are the catering and meal options and their costs?
Half-board is available 4 days per week for €708 per term (€2,124 per year). Meal options include lunch-boxes at €360 per term (€1,080 per year) and single meals at €20 each; Garderie supervision is €10 per ticket.
How is English taught, and when does it start?
Daily English instruction starts in the Petite Section (age 3). From CP onward, a quarter of the day is conducted in English; from CE1 to CM2 the English program follows the English National Curriculum, with reading and writing beginning in CE1.
Are there English-language exams or international assessments for students?
In CM2, pupils may take the Cambridge Younger Learners exam, validated by the British Council. From CM1 to CM2, students complete the five B2i domains (Brevet Informatique et Internet) as part of computing literacy.
What is the student-teacher ratio and overall size of the school?
The school has about 200 students with roughly 11 French teachers and 6 English teachers, giving an approximate 11:1 student-teacher ratio.
What facilities and campus features define EIB Lamartine?
The school is housed in a secured-access townhouse in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro. From moyenne section onward, classrooms include interactive whiteboards and computing training, supporting a modern bilingual learning environment with UNESCO Eco-Schools involvement.
What extracurricular activities are available, and can non-enrolled students participate?
A wide range of extracurricular activities, including artistic, sporting and cultural workshops, is offered to enrolled and non-enrolled students. Vacation camps run during school holidays in French and English, and Learnissimo provides distance language courses.
How does the school approach wellbeing and safeguarding?
EIB Lamartine is part of Globeducate, a global network with safeguarding policies. The school emphasizes a supportive environment for emotional, social and academic development and adheres to the group's safeguarding standards.
How is language integration supported for non-native English speakers?
EAL support is provided with level-based English groups from CP onward, plus the Dispositif d'Intégration Langagier to help language integration within the bilingual program.
What languages are taught and is there any bilingual or additional language provision beyond English?
French is the language of instruction with daily English learning; from CP, English is taught in a dedicated portion of the day and from CE1 to CM2 the English curriculum follows the English National Curriculum. Spanish is optional from CM1, taught for two hours per week with quarterly progress checks through CM2, and Learnissimo offers additional distance language courses.
How does the school engage with families and the broader community?
EIB Lamartine is part of Globeducate, a network of over 65 bilingual and international schools across 11 countries, supporting shared safeguarding policies and international best practices. The Paris location and bilingual program encourage exposure to global culture and local cultural offerings.
Who governs the school and how is it connected within the broader network?
The school is part of a network of eight private secular bilingual schools in Paris and the western suburbs, operating under a contract with the State as a bilingual institution. This network arrangement supports collaboration and consistency across campuses.
