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EIB Etoile High School is a bilingual international upper secondary school in Paris, part of the EIB network of eight secular bilingual establishments. The campus structure comprises Campus Etoile (Lycée) at 9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017, and Campus Londres (IB/Year 11) at 52 Rue de Londres, 75008, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme introduced in September 2023. Lycée Etoile serves Seconde to Terminale, while the IB Programme section is located on the London campus. Language teaching emphasizes immersion and a multilingual environment from day one, with English instruction and options in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese; up to 25% of the timetable is in English. The school offers the French Curriculum and the IB DP, and BF I is available in the British section. EIB Paris welcomes students from over 40 nationalities and extends year‑round extracurriculars, including holiday camps in French and English, sports, arts and culture programs.
9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017 Paris, France
EIB Lycée Etoile has 400 pupils, instruction in French, English.
EIB Lycée Etoile operates across two campuses in central Paris: Campus Etoile in the 17th arrondissement and Campus Londres in the 8th arrondissement. Both sites are situated in established, residential neighborhoods and are accessible via the city's Metro and public bus networks.
The school functions as an upper secondary school (lycée), welcoming students in Grades 10 through 12. This corresponds to an age range of approximately 15 to 18 years old, covering the final three years of education before university.
EIB Lycée Etoile is a co-educational, private day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities, meaning students commute to the campus and reside locally with their families.
400 students from more than 40 nationalities.
The school provides personalized academic guidance and a dedicated university counseling service to help students manage their course loads and applications. While teachers can accommodate some minor learning differences through smaller class groupings, the campus does not maintain specialized facilities or dedicated staff for complex Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The school is affiliated with France, adhering to the curriculum standards set by the French Ministry of National Education alongside its international diploma tracks.
The school is entirely secular and has no religious affiliation.
Classes are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with a student's exact start and finish times varying based on their specific course selections. The daily timetable includes regular intervals for breaks and a designated lunch period.
EIB Lycée Etoile does not offer a dedicated private school bus service. Because the campuses are centrally located in Paris, students typically commute independently using the city's public transportation, relying on the Metro, RER, and city bus routes.
Annual tuition at EIB Lycée Etoile ranges from EUR 10,200 to EUR 20,600 for 2026/27.
EIB Lycée Etoile teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.
Since September 2023, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB Programme section is located at 52 Rue de Londres in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Lycée Etoile serves Seconde to Terminale. Campus Etoile is at 9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017 Paris, and Campus London is at 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris; the IB section also hosts all Seconde classes of Lycée Etoile. Language teaching and immersion classes are offered, providing a multicultural and multilingual environment from day one.
1. Initial Application:
To begin the process, parents must complete a pre-registration form online through the school's Eduka platform. This step creates a family account where you can track the status of your application. Applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted.
2. Document Submission and Application Fee:
Once the Eduka account is active, parents must upload all necessary supporting documents, which centrally include the student's previous academic reports. A non-refundable application fee of €300 is required at this stage to process the file. If any documentation is missing, the admissions team will request it before moving forward.
3. Academic Review and Assessment:
The school evaluates the student's academic history to ensure they can access the curriculum. Depending on the student's profile and whether they are applying for the French or International Baccalaureate track, the school may request additional testing or language assessments. This ensures the student's level aligns with the school's standard requirements.
4. Family Interview:
If the application is strong and there are potential vacancies, the school will invite the family for a meeting. This allows the school to assess the student's maturity, conduct, and suitability for the program. It also provides an opportunity for parents to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the campus.
5. Offer and Registration:
When a place is offered, parents must formally accept it by returning the required enrolment forms. To secure the spot, families must pay a registration fee of between €900 and €1,000, along with an advance deposit toward the first term's tuition. Once these payments are received, the student is officially placed on the class roster.
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