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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Union School Paris is a bilingual nursery and primary school for children aged 2 to 11, located in the 16th arrondissement. The school follows a bilingual double curriculum, combining the French Programme de l'Éducation Nationale with the English National Curriculum, with classes of about 20 pupils. Each class is taught by two teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. Cognitive sciences are integrated into pedagogy, and Wednesday afternoons feature a wide range of activities taught in English. The campus covers 1,200 square metres and includes nine classrooms, two playgrounds, a gymnasium, a vegetable garden and a library that becomes a canteen at mealtimes. Meals are locally sourced, ethical and organic; recycling and composting reduce plastic in daily life. Extracurriculars include chess, coding, drama, singing and sports, with theatre collaborations and English-language camps. A Board of Experts guides pedagogy with researchers and practitioners in bilingualism and related fields.
Union School has 180 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, English.
Location
27 rue de La Faisanderie, Paris 16e arrondissement, Paris, France.
Stages
Nursery to Year 6 (Nursery and Primary).
Type
Bilingual Nursery and Primary School.
Additional learning support
Board of Experts includes specialists in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (notably dyslexia).
School day structure
Extended school days; Wednesday Academy with activities taught in English; homework done at school.
Fees
Annual tuition at Union School ranges from EUR 13,500 to EUR 21,700 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fee - Registration fee: EUR 1,550 per new enrolment. - Reduced registration fee for pupils already at the school: EUR 775.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and instalment breakdown) - TPS (Toute Petite Section, age 2–3): EUR 14,200 per year. Tuition is payable in three instalments. If split into three equal instalments, the amounts would be approximately EUR 4,733.33, EUR 4,733.33 and EUR 4,733.34 per instalment. - Petite Section through CM2 (Pre‑Reception / Reception up to Year 6): EUR 19,750 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 6,583.33, EUR 6,583.33 and EUR 6,583.34 per instalment. - Language‑Intensive LAB program (Year 1 upwards): EUR 21,700 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 7,233.33, EUR 7,233.33 and EUR 7,233.34 per instalment.
Canteen / Meals (annual) - Hot organic lunch, 4 days per week: EUR 2,425 per year. - Hot organic lunch, 5 days per week: EUR 2,950 per year. - Lunch Box (supervision/service at lunchtime): EUR 1,200 per year.
Insurance and other compulsory small fees - School insurance: EUR 30 per pupil. - Educational materials and uniforms: cost to be set and communicated separately; uniforms are sold through the school e‑shop. Fees for educational materials and school insurance are scheduled to be due on the payment date shown below.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition billing schedule: tuition is payable in advance in three instalments. The first instalment is due within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application (or in June for re‑enrolments). The second instalment is due by 15 September 2026 at the latest. The third instalment is due by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is payable with the first instalment. - Canteen billing schedule: canteen fees are payable in three quarterly instalments in advance (due on 15 September 2026, 15 January 2027 and 15 April 2027). - Fees for educational materials and school insurance are due on 15 June 2026.
Boarding - There is no boarding provision for pupils; boarding fees do not apply.
Other costs and extras - Uniforms (sweatshirts, polo shirts, t‑shirts): sold via the school e‑shop; price to be communicated. - Educational materials: a fee is charged and is payable on the date indicated above; the exact amount is to be communicated. - Optional extracurriculars included in tuition: a range of activities (coding, sports including tennis, chess, drama, arts, music, gardening and sustainability workshops, philosophy, body‑mind work, yoga/meditation, specialist games) are listed as included within the stated tuition for the applicable year groups.
Refund information - No explicit school refund policy or refund amounts are published alongside the fee schedule; no refund procedure is stated in the fees and payment information.
Fee payment options (methods) - The published fees and billing schedule state payment timing and instalment structure but do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). Payment methods are not specified in the fee information.
Brief note on gaps in the published fee information - The school publishes annual tuition amounts, registration fee, insurance, canteen prices and billing dates, and notes that uniforms and educational materials will be charged, but the precise amounts for uniforms and educational materials are not provided. The published fee pages do not state a formal refund policy nor the specific payment methods accepted.
Academics
Union School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
Curriculum
Union School provides bilingual nursery and primary education with classes of about 20 children. It teaches a bilingual double curriculum by following both the French Programme de l Education nationale and the English National Curriculum. All our classes follow both the French and British National Curricula. Classes are taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. Cognitive sciences are integrated into pedagogy and the Academy offers a wide range of activities on Wednesday afternoons. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings.
Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is 20 students. Each class is taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker.
Gifted and Talented
The school fosters individual talents. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings. Close cooperation with educational specialists includes experts in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (in particular dyslexia).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Union School Paris provides a bilingual education with small class sizes of about 20 pupils and teachers who give constant attention; team spirit, solidarity, kindness and self-confidence are embedded in the education.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school works with educational specialists and has a Board of Experts in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (notably dyslexia).
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches a bilingual double curriculum, following the French National Curriculum and the English National Curriculum; classes are taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker.
Safeguarding
A safeguarding policy is in place.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open. To enrol, complete the admission application form in the relevant section. The form is accessible via the provided link. The school maintains a maximum class size of 22 pupils.
2. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are processed as they are received. Within 15 days of receiving a complete application, the school contacts families to arrange an appointment with Headmistress Coralie Manhes-Sims and Founder Barbara de Baudry d'Asson. This is followed by a Taster Day and an assessment session in English, French and mathematics. The admission decision is sent within three days of these assessments, and families have 15 days to confirm enrolment by returning the necessary documents.
3. Financial conditions are published. Tuition fees are payable in three instalments: the first within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application or in June for re-enrolments; the second by 15 September 2026 at the latest; the third by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is 1,550 euros (775 euros for students already at Union School). Canteen options, insurance and uniforms are additional.
FAQs
What ages does Union School serve?
Union School Paris welcomes children aged 2 to 11, from Nursery through Year 6.
What curriculum does Union School follow?
The school follows a bilingual double curriculum, combining the French Programme de l'Education Nationale with the English National Curriculum. Cognitive sciences are integrated into the pedagogy.
How does bilingual teaching work at Union School?
Each class is taught by two teachers: one native English speaker and one native French speaker. This dual-teacher model ensures genuine bilingual immersion throughout the school day.
Where is Union School located?
The school is at 27 rue de La Faisanderie in Paris's 16th arrondissement, with 1,200 square metres of dedicated facilities.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from EUR 13,500 to EUR 22,200 depending on the year group. Registration fees are EUR 1,550 for new enrolments and EUR 775 for existing pupils.
What is the class size?
Classes average about 20 pupils, with a maximum of 22. Each class has two teachers, ensuring a strong student-teacher ratio.
Does Union School offer learning support?
Yes. The school has a Board of Experts including specialists in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology, and learning disorders such as dyslexia.
What facilities does the school have?
The school has nine classrooms, two playgrounds totalling 200 square metres, a gymnasium, a vegetable garden, and a library that doubles as a canteen at mealtimes.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Wednesday Academy offers workshops in English including sports, theatre with Atlantic Theater Arts, Musical Comedy Camp, Coding with Fun Tech Adventures, and yoga.
When was Union School founded?
Union School opened in 2022, having been conceived in 2019 to provide bilingual education in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement.
How many students attend the school?
Union School has approximately 180 students across its Nursery and Primary levels.
