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Curriculum French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement that follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. It serves pupils from TPS to CM2, with English immersion from an early age integrated into daily learning. Small class sizes enable a personalised, active teaching approach centered on thematic projects across general and scientific culture. The school environment prioritizes children's well-being and development, with spacious, soundproofed classrooms equipped with large touch screens and integrated sound systems. New premises span over 2,200 m2 and include outdoor terraces, a well-equipped canteen operated by a dietician, and dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities. The program blends French academic standards with robust language exposure, supported by English-speaking teachers and international trips to reinforce language and cultural understanding. Practical learning extends to coding and robotics, Verbal Aikido workshops, arts, and theatre, fostering curiosity, collaboration, and responsible digital literacy for confident global citizens.
New School Lyon has instruction in French, English.
Location
69 avenue Jean Mermoz, 69008 Lyon, in Lyon's 8th arrondissement
Stages
Nursery and Elementary
Type
Private bilingual school
Additional learning support
Personalised care; increased supervision and extra tutoring where necessary; support courses in French, Maths or English
Country affiliation
France (French national curriculum)
School day structure
Open Monday to Friday; starts 7:45 am (before-school care available until 9:00 am); morning 9:00 am–12:00 pm; afternoon 1:30 pm–4:30 pm; Nursery 4:30 pm–6:30 pm; supervised study three times a week from 5:00 pm–6:00 pm (CE1).
Fees
Annual tuition at New School Lyon ranges from EUR 6,155 to EUR 7,750 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees
- Registration fee for new students (per child): €360. - Re-enrolment fee for returning students (per child): €95. - Excellence Fund contribution (per child): €300.
Tuition fees (rates published)
- Monthly full-time tuition for one child: €549.50. - Monthly full-time tuition for a family with two children: €990 (total monthly). - Monthly full-time tuition for a family with three children: €1,399 (total monthly). - Monthly part-time tuition (TPS only): €386.50.
Note: The school publishes tuition as monthly rates. No published breakdown by individual year group (TPS, Maternelle, CP, etc.) or as per-term figures is available in the public schedule.
Optional and ancillary fees (monthly pricing where indicated)
- Daycare (hours listed: from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. — time slot not charged — and from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; monthly rates): - For 1 child: 3 days €31; 4 days €41.50; 5 days €51.50; one-day ticket €4.20. - For 2 children: 3 days €51.50; 4 days €67; 5 days €82.50; one-day ticket €7.20. - For 3 children: 3 days €77.50; 4 days €92.50; 5 days €118; one-day ticket €12.
- Supervised study (monthly basis stated): 1 day €30; 2 days €55; 3 days €75. - Wednesday workshops: between €20 and €40 per month per activity (rate depends on the activity).
Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding is not offered; New School Lyon operates as a day school for nursery and primary levels (TPS to CM2). No boarding fees apply.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Published billing basis: monthly tuition rates are shown (i.e., fees are presented as a monthly amount). No publicly published per-term billing schedule, due dates, or late-payment penalties are included in the published fee information.
Refunds and cancellations
- No publicly published refund or cancellation policy appears with the fee schedule. Refund terms and liability for partial school attendance or early withdrawal are not stated in the published fee page.
Other routine costs
- The published schedule does not list mandatory uniform costs or textbook charges as separate line items; optional service charges above (catering, daycare, supervised study, workshops) are those explicitly listed. Additional incidental costs (school supplies, excursions, special activities) are not itemised in the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options
- The published fee information lists rates but does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, cheque) or payment-channel details.
Brief note on unavailable details
- The publicly available fees are given as monthly rates and optional monthly services. A per-term breakdown, explicit per-year-group tuition lines, specific billing dates, accepted payment methods, and a published refund policy are not provided in the published fee schedule. These specific items are not available in the published fee material.
Academics
New School Lyon teaches French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
Curriculum
New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English public school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement, serving pupils from TPS to CM2. It follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. Bilingual immersion in English from an early age is central to learning. Small class sizes support a personalised teaching approach, which is active and based on a thematic project of general and scientific culture. The environment promotes children's well-being and development.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes children's well-being and personal development. It is designed as a friendly, human-scale environment with small class sizes and personalised teaching, and bilingual immersion from an early age.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in French and English, with bilingual immersion from an early age.
Mental Wellbeing
The school supports mental wellbeing by fostering a friendly, human-scale environment that respects each child's rhythm and needs.
Admissions
Scholarships
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FAQs
What type of school is New School Lyon?
New School Lyon is a co-educational, serving students aged 2 to 11 located in France. New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English public school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement, serving pupils from TPS to CM2. It follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. Bilingual imm
What curriculum does New School Lyon follow?
New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English public school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement, serving pupils from TPS to CM2. It follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. Bilingual immersion in English from an early age is central to learning. Small class sizes support a personalised teaching approach, which is active and based on a thematic project of general and scientific culture. The environment promotes children's well-being and development.
What age range does New School Lyon cater for?
New School Lyon welcomes students from age 2 to 11.
What are the fees at New School Lyon?
Annual fees at New School Lyon range from 6,155 to 6,155. **Application and registration fees**
- Registration fee for new students (per child): €360.
- Re-enrolment fee for returning students (per child): €95.
- Excellence Fund contribution (per child): €300.
**Tuition fees (rates published)**
- Monthly full-time tuition for one child: €549.50.
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How do I apply to New School Lyon?
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What languages are taught at New School Lyon?
French is the common foundation with rigorous teaching of the French language, enriched by group projects. The school encourages multilingualism and language exposure as natural and valued. It supports language development through exchanges with English-speaking schools, English theatre, immersive a
What facilities does New School Lyon offer?
New School has moved to brand new premises covering more than 2,200 m2, suitable for children from kindergarten to CM2. Classrooms are spacious, soundproofed and ergonomically furnished, each with a large touch screen and a sound system, with outdoor terraces for activities. The playground is design
Does New School Lyon offer boarding?
No boarding. The school provides before- and after-school care on site, with the day opening from 7:45am and supervision available around the school day.
When was New School Lyon founded?
New School Lyon was founded in 1979. New School Lyon has a history of more than 45 years. It opened its doors with an avant-garde idea. Since 1979, New School welcomes pupils from a very young age, sharing the official French curriculum with dynamic English-language learning. English is an indispensable language in today's world, and b
What extracurricular activities does New School Lyon offer?
Artistic activities include pottery, painting and an introduction to music theory, with piano lessons through the Amadeus mini conservatory. Drama classes are taught by Anglo-Saxon teachers, and artistic exploration extends to visual arts and theatre. These activities support creative expression as
