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Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Lab School Paris is a bilingual secular school in France serving students from CP to 2nde, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in Première and Terminale. English and French are the languages of instruction, and the school follows the French curriculum while emphasizing social and emotional development and student autonomy. Classes are organized in double level groups such as CP and CE1, CE2 and CM1, CM2 with about fifteen pupils per level and roughly thirty per class, to support collaboration and individual attention. The pedagogy blends influences from Montessori, Freinet, Dewey, Neill, and Steiner, and draws on current research in education, psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and anthropology. There are two campuses, Paris and Montreuil, with co teaching and a supervision ratio of one teacher for fifteen students. Extracurriculars include an Arts and Sciences Lab, after school workshops, and diverse activity options. The school encourages creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and empathy.
Lab School Paris has instruction in French, English.
Location
Located in the heart of Paris, France.
Stages
Kindergarten through 12th grade; Primary and Secondary with the 11th- and 12th-grade International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Type
Bilingual, inclusive and secular school serving kindergarten through 12th grade.
Country affiliation
France (follows the French education system)
Religious affiliation
Secular
Fees
Annual tuition at Lab School Paris ranges from EUR 14,780 to EUR 21,770 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees - Application fee: €580 per student. - Pre-enrollment processing fee: €80 per student (charged at the start of the registration process). - Association membership: €20 per family (annual). - School outings fee: €25 per student (annual). - Re-enrollment fee: €250 per student (when applicable). (These charges are applied at registration or re-registration as part of the enrolment administration process).
One-off / enrollment charges - Any separate enrollment administration charge shown on school materials is payable at the time of enrollment (see the application / pre-enrollment items above).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-month when paid in 10 instalments) Note: the school operates a sliding scale of ‘rate bands' tied to household income; the table below lists the annual fee per child for each band and the equivalent monthly amount when paid over 10 months (September–June).
- Rate band I (highest band, income > €200,000): • Primary (Kindergarten–5th): €14,780 per year — €1,478 per month. • Middle (6th & 8th): €15,600 per year — €1,560 per month. • High (9th & 10th): €17,200 per year — €1,720 per month. • IB (11th & 12th): €21,770 per year — €2,177 per month.
- Rate band H (income < €200,000): • Primary: €13,280 per year — €1,328 per month. • Middle: €14,000 per year — €1,400 per month. • High: €15,500 per year — €1,550 per month. • IB: €19,770 per year — €1,977 per month.
- Rate band G (income < €160,000): • Primary: €11,780 per year — €1,178 per month. • Middle: €12,400 per year — €1,240 per month. • High: €13,800 per year — €1,380 per month. • IB: €17,770 per year — €1,777 per month.
- Rate band F (income < €120,000): • Primary: €10,080 per year — €1,008 per month. • Middle: €10,600 per year — €1,060 per month. • High: €11,900 per year — €1,190 per month. • IB: €15,570 per year — €1,557 per month.
- Rate band E (income < €90,000): • Primary: €8,380 per year — €838 per month. • Middle: €8,800 per year — €880 per month. • High: €9,900 per year — €990 per month. • IB: €13,370 per year — €1,337 per month.
- Rate band D (income < €60,000): • Primary: €6,580 per year — €658 per month. • Middle: €6,900 per year — €690 per month. • High: €7,800 per year — €780 per month. • IB: €11,070 per year — €1,107 per month.
- Rate band C (income < €40,000): • Primary: €4,780 per year — €478 per month. • Middle: €5,000 per year — €500 per month. • High: €5,700 per year — €570 per month. • IB: €8,770 per year — €877 per month.
- Rate band B (income < €25,000): • Primary: €2,780 per year — €278 per month. • Middle: €2,900 per year — €290 per month. • High: €3,300 per year — €330 per month. • IB: €6,270 per year — €627 per month.
- Rate band A (lowest band, income < €12,500): • Primary: €780 per year — €78 per month. • Middle: €800 per year — €80 per month. • High: €900 per year — €90 per month. • IB: €3,470 per year — €347 per month.
(Annual figures and the 10-month instalment equivalents follow the school's published rate-band grid).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing options: monthly instalments paid over 10 months (September through June) or a single annual payment. - Discount for single-payment: a 5% discount applies when the fee is paid in one instalment by the stated single-payment deadline (single-payment deadline is indicated as late July in school materials). - Sibling discounts: -5% for the second child enrolled and -10% for every child thereafter. - Families are allocated a rate band during the enrollment process; the band determines the annual tuition charge.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school. No boarding fees apply.
Other costs and optional charges - Annual association membership: €20 per family. - Annual school outings/field trips contribution: €25 per student. - Any additional extra-curricular fees, materials, or trips are charged separately when applicable; these are itemised at the time the activity is offered.
Re-enrolment / cancellation and refund information - A re-enrollment administration fee is shown as €250 per student; an application administration charge is shown as €580 per student when first registering. - No formal, detailed public refund policy for tuition or administration fees is posted on the school's public enrolment materials and FAQ pages; parents should expect that one-off administrative fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in the school's enrollment contract documents.
Payment methods and practical payment arrangements - The school's published materials set out the billing cadence (monthly over 10 months or single annual payment with a discount) and state that rate bands and payments are processed during enrollment. Specific accepted payment instruments (for example, credit card, direct bank transfer, direct debit mandate) are not listed in the public fee documents; payment instructions and accepted methods are provided as part of the enrolment and billing process.
Discounts and financial aid - Income-based rate bands: household income is used to allocate a rate band which reduces the tuition payable; availability of places within lower bands is limited. - Sibling discount: -5% for second child, -10% for third child and above. - The school operates a financial-aid review process handled by a financial committee; families apply for a rate band during enrollment.
Notes about the information provided - The figures above are taken from the school's published annual rates grid and enrolment materials, and the payment cadence and discount rules are stated in the school's enrolment guidance. The school communicates specific payment instructions, deadlines and any contractual refund terms as part of the enrolment contract and billing correspondence.
Academics
Lab School Paris teaches IB (DP), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.
Curriculum
The Lab School Paris is a bilingual English‑French school that welcomes students from CP to 2nde and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Première and Terminale. Class organization uses double‑level groups (CP/CE1, CE2/CM1, CM2/6e, 5e/4e, and 3e/2nde) with about 15 pupils per level and roughly 30 per double‑level class. The high school includes a general and technological 10th grade. The school blends contributions from research in education, psychology, sociology, neuroscience, philosophy and anthropology with a student‑centered, project‑based pedagogy and interdisciplinary learning. It emphasizes social‑emotional development, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy to prepare students as responsible, autonomous, and engaged citizens. The language of instruction is bilingual, in English and French, and the institution is secular and inclusive.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Lab School Paris is an innovative, bilingual, united, secular, and eco-responsible school. It supports children in acquiring knowledge, skills, and culture from the Ministry of Education's curriculum, while paying particular attention to the development of socio-emotional skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy. The aim is to transform pupils into responsible, enlightened, autonomous, supportive, and blooming citizens. Hybrid pedagogy blends contributions from Montessori, Freinet, Dewey, Neill and Steiner with current research in education, psychology, sociology, neuroscience, philosophy and anthropology. The educational team collaborates with the pedagogical council and researchers from the Lab School Network to evaluate teaching practices with regard to both academic success and well-being at school.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Lab School Paris is an innovative, bilingual, inclusive and secular school. It follows the Ministry of Education's curriculum while emphasising the development of socio-emotional skills. The school's description reflects an inclusive approach to education. The bilingual model uses co-teaching in two languages with a teacher-to-student ratio of one teacher for a maximum of 15 children.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The simultaneous teaching of disciplines in two languages is the model chosen by the school. It is based on co-teaching in two languages and on the presence of children in the class whose language levels of French and English vary from beginner to native. The teaching team functions in pairs of French and English-speaking teachers. The supervision ratio is one teacher for a maximum of 15 children.
Mental Wellbeing
Socio-emotional development is a focus, including creativity, collaboration, and empathy. The educational team uses research to evaluate teaching practices with respect to students' well-being at school, informing how teaching is implemented. This approach seeks to support students' personal growth and well-being alongside their academic progress.
Safeguarding
Lab School Paris maintains a Privacy Policy that explains information collection, usage, and protection. It states that information may be disclosed to trusted third parties to investigate, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or threats to the physical safety of any person, and it covers consent and cookies.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Watch an information session recording or visit us during an open house (recommended). Next open house dates are March and April 2026. 2. Create a LabCompanion account (desktop computer only) and complete essential information about your child in the online enrollment tool (birth date, grade, report card, etc.). 3. Pay the 100€ application fee. This amount is deducted from the enrollment fee and paying allows you to book an online appointment with school leadership and a discovery day at school for your child.
Scholarships
Rates for the 2026-2027 academic year are between 1,560€ and 2,350€ per month per child (or 15,600€ to 23,500€ per year) since the school is private and non-profit and receives no state subsidies. The school uses income-based rate bands to determine financial aid; to request aid, an application is submitted and reviewed by the financial committee, which determines the rate band based on the parents' financial situation, with taxable income as an indicator but not the sole factor. The number of spots per rate band is limited to maintain financial stability, and rate bands are determined during enrollment. Fee payments can be made monthly over 10 months (September to June) or in one full payment with a 5% discount if paid before 31 July. A sibling discount of 5% applies to the enrollment of the second child, and 10% for every additional child. Additional costs include 100€ per student for the application, 20€ per family for the Lab School Association, 25€ per student for yearly field trips, 600€ per student enrollment fees, and 280€ per student for re-enrollment.
FAQs
What type of school is Lab School Paris?
Lab School Paris is a co-educational, serving students aged 5 to 18 located in France. The Lab School Paris is a bilingual English‑French school that welcomes students from CP to 2nde and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Première and Terminale. Class organization uses double‑level gr
What curriculum does Lab School Paris follow?
The Lab School Paris is a bilingual English‑French school that welcomes students from CP to 2nde and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Première and Terminale. Class organization uses double‑level groups (CP/CE1, CE2/CM1, CM2/6e, 5e/4e, and 3e/2nde) with about 15 pupils per level and roughly 30 per double‑level class. The high school includes a general and technological 10th grade. The school blends contributions from research in education, psychology, sociology, neuroscience, philosophy and an
What age range does Lab School Paris cater for?
Lab School Paris welcomes students from age 5 to 18.
What are the fees at Lab School Paris?
Annual fees at Lab School Paris range from 1 to 9. **Application and registration fees**
- Application fee: €580 per student.
- Pre-enrollment processing fee: €80 per student (charged at the start of the registration process).
- Association membership: €20 per family (annual).
- School outings fee: €25 per student (annual).
- Re-enrollment f
How do I apply to Lab School Paris?
1. Watch an information session recording or visit us during an open house (recommended). Next open house dates are March and April 2026. 2. Create a LabCompanion account (desktop computer only) and complete essential information about your child in the online enrollment tool (birth date, grade, rep
What languages are taught at Lab School Paris?
Instruction is delivered in two languages, French and English, through mutual immersion. The school follows the French education system's curriculum. Kindergarten through 12th grade IB is integrated. The 11th and 12th grade classes follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
What facilities does Lab School Paris offer?
The Lab School Paris is an innovative, bilingual, united, secular, and eco-responsible school. It welcomes children from CP to 2nde, divided into double-level class groups: CP/CE1, CE2/CM1, CM2/6e, 5e/4e and 3e/2nde, with about 15 pupils per level and about 30 per class. There are two campuses: Pari
When was Lab School Paris founded?
Lab School Paris was founded in 2017.
What extracurricular activities does Lab School Paris offer?
Art and Science Lab offers Workshops for Everyone, blending artistic practices with scientific disciplines. The workshops are often bilingual and occur as after-school workshops, Wednesday workshops, and school vacation workshops. Participants form teams to explore activities such as audiovisual pro
Does Lab School Paris provide learning support?
The Lab School Paris is an innovative, bilingual, inclusive and secular school. It follows the Ministry of Education's curriculum while emphasising the development of socio-emotional skills. The school's description reflects an inclusive approach to education. The bilingual model uses co-teaching in two languages with a teacher-to-student ratio of one teacher for a maximum of 15 children.
