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École Française Pierre et Marie Curie

Germany, Heidelberg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, German
Fees €2,856 - 4,080
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 155
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

École française Pierre et Marie Curie in Heidelberg is a private Franco‑German bilingual school within the AEFE network and is recognised by German authorities as equivalent to a local public school. Founded in 1997 and managed by the Association gestionnaire de l'Ecole française Pierre et Marie Curie – Maternelle et Elémentaire, the school blends a French curriculum with German instruction, with French as the predominant language and German increasing each year. English begins in CE2 (45 minutes per week) and CM1 (two 45‑minute sessions per week), and non‑French students in CM1 can take the DELF Prim A2 exam. The school day starts around 8:00 for elementary and 8:30 for kindergarten, with a garderie option after classes. Each class is taught by a French and a German teacher, working in their native languages. Facilities include a cafeteria with allergy accommodations, a library in two languages, and a computer room. The curriculum is supplemented by activities in arts, music, robotics, and other interests, reinforcing bilingual competence and cross‑cultural learning.

École française Pierre et Marie Curie, Wieblinger Weg 9, 69123 Heidelberg, Germany

The Essentials

École Française Pierre et Marie Curie has 155 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French, German.

Location
Heidelberg, Germany (Baden-Württemberg)

Stages
Private Franco-German school offering maternelle (kindergarten) through CM1 (Cours Moyen 1), including a Toute Petite Section for two-year-olds; bilingual instruction in French and German; English taught from CE2

Type
Private bilingual Franco-German school; AEFE-affiliated

Additional learning support
Personalized learning support (aide personnalisée) in French and German

Country affiliation
France (AEFE-affiliated)

School day structure
Classes start at 08:00 (elementary) and 08:30 (kindergarten); end at 13:10; after-school care runs 13:10–18:00 (17:00 on Fridays); Toute Petite Section ends at 14:10 after nap
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is prepared fresh by a caterer and served in heated containers, with a menu that includes soup, a main dish, and dessert. Allergies and intolerances can be signaled to the caterer, and meals are paid directly to the caterer rather than to the school. The school collaborates with Kidsmeal; in kindergarten, menus are pre-selected by the caterer based on DGE guidelines, while in elementary, parents choose in advance from three main dishes.

Governance and Ownership
The École Pierre et Marie Curie is a private Franco-German school. It is part of the AEFE network and is recognized by German authorities as the equivalent of a local public school. It is managed by the Association gestionnaire de l'Ecole française Pierre et Marie Curie – Maternelle et Elémentaire.
Fees

Annual tuition at École Française Pierre et Marie Curie ranges from EUR 2,856 to EUR 4,080 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Frais de 1re inscription (nouvelle inscription) : EUR 500.
- Frais de ré‑inscription annuelle : EUR 50 (majorés à EUR 100 après la date limite du 6 février).
- Cotisation annuelle à l'association gestionnaire : EUR 500 (somme déductible des impôts; mensualisation possible).

Tuition (frais de scolarité) — par niveau (montants mensuels)

- Ecole Élémentaire (Grundschule) :
- Base (tarif de base) : EUR 238 par mois.
- Supplément « École française » : EUR 102 par mois.
- Total mensuel affiché (base + supplément) : EUR 340 par mois.
- Remarque sur réduction : 2e enfant −15 %, à partir du 3e enfant −25 %. Les réductions s'appliquent aux écolages ET à la garderie. Les frais de scolarité peuvent être plafonnés à 5 % du revenu mensuel net du ménage sur demande écrite et présentation de justificatifs.

- Ecole Maternelle (Kindergarten) :
- Ecolage mensuel : EUR 291 par mois.
- Supplément forfaitaire mensuel « TPS » pour enfants nés après le 31.12.2023 : EUR 75 par mois (pour les enfants concernés).
- Réduction applicable : 2e enfant −15 %, à partir du 3e enfant −25 % (réduction applicable sur les écolages uniquement).

Périscolaire — garderie / hort / Kita (tarifs mensuels selon créneau horaire)

- Pour l'école Élémentaire (tarifs mensuels) :
- Jusqu'à 15:00 (13:10–15:00) : Sans vacances EUR 127 ; Avec vacances EUR 196.
- Jusqu'à 16:00 (13:10–16:00) : Sans vacances EUR 196 ; Avec vacances EUR 275.
- Jusqu'à 17:00 (13:10–17:00) : Sans vacances EUR 281 ; Avec vacances EUR 372. Pour les familles bénéficiant du plafonnement (5 %) : Sans vacances EUR 256 ; Avec vacances EUR 338.
- Jusqu'à 18:00 (13:10–18:00 ; vendredi 17:00) : Sans vacances EUR 380 ; Avec vacances EUR 484. Pour les familles bénéficiant du plafonnement (5 %) : Sans vacances EUR 330 ; Avec vacances EUR 421.
- Note : ces tarifs périscolaires sont en plus du prix de l'école ; le coût du déjeuner n'est pas inclus. L'option « avec vacances » est facturée obligatoirement pour l'ensemble de l'année (12 mensualités).

- Pour l'école Maternelle (tarifs mensuels) :
- Jusqu'à 15:00 (13:10–15:00) : Sans vacances EUR 103 ; Avec vacances EUR 154.
- Jusqu'à 16:00 (13:10–16:00) : Sans vacances EUR 159 ; Avec vacances EUR 217.
- Jusqu'à 17:00 (13:10–17:00) : Sans vacances EUR 219 ; Avec vacances EUR 284. (Réservable à partir de 3 ans.)
- Jusqu'à 18:00 (13:10–18:00 ; vendredi 17:00) : Sans vacances EUR 280 ; Avec vacances EUR 353.

Prix des semaines de vacances (prix par semaine)

- Prix semaine de vacances — Ecole Élémentaire :
- Jusqu'à 15:00 : EUR 166 par semaine.
- Jusqu'à 16:00 : EUR 189 par semaine.
- Jusqu'à 17:00 : EUR 218 par semaine.
- Jusqu'à 18:00 : EUR 250 par semaine.

- Prix semaine de vacances — Ecole Maternelle :
- Jusqu'à 15:00 : EUR 121 par semaine.
- Jusqu'à 16:00 : EUR 138 par semaine.
- Jusqu'à 17:00 : EUR 156 par semaine.
- Jusqu'à 18:00 : EUR 175 par semaine.

- Tarif spécifique pour enfants nés après le 31/12/2023 (par semaine) : 159 € / 176 € / 194 € / 213 € selon les plages horaires 15h/16h/17h/18h.

Facturation, calendrier et conditions de paiement

- Modalité de facturation : les tarifs indiqués sont des tarifs mensuels (« tarif mensuel / Elternbeitrag pro Monat »). L'option « avec vacances » est facturée sur 12 mensualités (obligatoire si choisie).
- Plafonnement : sur demande écrite et présentation de justificatifs, les frais de scolarité mensuels peuvent être plafonnés à 5 % du revenu mensuel net du foyer.
- Cantine / déjeuner : le coût du déjeuner n'est pas inclus dans les tarifs scolaires ; chaque parent conclut un contrat et paie directement le traiteur (les repas annulés à l'avance ne sont pas facturés par le traiteur).

Autres coûts ou frais

- Coût du déjeuner/cantine : payé séparément, directement au traiteur (Kidsmeal actuellement).
- Aucun montant de « tenue/uniforme » n'est indiqué dans la brochure tarifaire ; le règlement intérieur précise qu'une tenue adaptée au sport est obligatoire, sans mention de coût d'uniforme imposé.

Boarding (internat)

- Aucun internat / pension n'est proposé pour cette école (l'école est une maternelle et école élémentaire avec garderie périscolaire).

Remboursements

- Aucune politique de remboursement explicite (frais de scolarité/garderie) n'est indiquée dans la brochure tarifaire et les documents tarifaires consultés. Les modalités particulières (annulation, remboursement partiel) ne sont pas précisées dans les documents tarifaires accessibles.

Modes de paiement / options

- La brochure indique que la cotisation annuelle est déductible et que la mensualisation est possible ; elle ne détaille pas les moyens de paiement (virement, prélèvement SEPA, carte bancaire, etc.) dans le document tarifaire lui‑même. Le déjeuner est facturé et payé directement au traiteur selon le contrat parent‑traiteur. Pour les modalités de règlement précises (virement, prélèvement SEPA, carte), s'adresser à l'administration de l'école.


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Brève note sur les limites de cette synthèse : les montants listés ici proviennent du document « Tarifs 2026–2027 » mis à disposition par l'école et des pages d'informations publiques consultées. Le document tarifaire donne des montants mensuels, des frais d'inscription et des suppléments, mais il ne précise pas une politique détaillée de remboursement ni la liste complète des moyens de paiement acceptés pour les frais scolaires (les modalités de paiement sont indiquées de façon générale : mensualisation possible). Ces éléments (politique de remboursement et moyens de paiement exacts) ne sont explicitement détaillés dans les documents tarifaires consultés.
Academics

École Française Pierre et Marie Curie teaches French Curriculum, German Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school is a private Franco-German school. It is part of the AEFE network and is recognised by German authorities. The school aims for the success of its students in the two languages of schooling: French and German. The elementary school's primary objectives are mastery of French and German and the basics of mathematics. French instruction is predominant, but German instruction increases progressively each year. English is offered in CE2 (45 minutes per week) and in CM1 (two 45-minute sessions per week); the school also offers the DELF Prim A2 to German students enrolled in CM1.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is a private Franco-German school in Heidelberg and is part of the AEFE network, recognized by German authorities. The school aims for students' success in the two languages of schooling: French and German. Each class is taught by a French teacher and a German teacher, who teach in their native languages. English is taught from CE2, with 45 minutes per week in CE2 and two 45-minute sessions per week in CM1. The school offers language support sequences in both French and German (aide personnalisée). After-school care (Garderie) runs from 13:10 to 18:00 (17:00 on Fridays) with a hot meal, and younger children have a rest period; activities are offered in the after-school program, which is staffed mainly by German personnel with a native French speaker available for French homework help.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers language support in both French and German. German as a foreign language focuses on developing and increasing oral communication abilities, including acquisition of everyday language and vocabulary, with a multisensory approach that also covers basic grammar. French as a foreign language (FLE) is offered three to four times per week for kindergarten through CM2, aiming to develop skills and motivate learning of French through a multisensory, participatory approach. Small-group support is provided during regular teaching hours in both languages. The program targets specific language learning needs, including vocabulary and grammar foundations, to help students engage in classroom activities. The overall approach emphasizes steady language development in both languages to support ongoing academic progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught starting from CE2. In CE2, English is 45 minutes per week, and in CM1 there are two 45-minute sessions per week as part of the curriculum.

Safeguarding
The rules prohibit bringing valuable, dangerous items (such as knives or matches) to the school. The use of mobile phones and smartwatches by children is forbidden inside the school and on the playground. Parents are asked to ensure children respect safety rules outside the school grounds (no climbing over fences or trees, no throwing stones or littering, and no loitering on nearby parking areas). The teaching and supervisory staff maintain continuous supervision from 7:50 until departure; children are handed over to families or designated persons at the gate at the end of the day, with limited access to the premises for parents outside these arrangements. Absences must be reported to the school, and regular attendance is required; authorizations are needed for certain absences. The school day runs from 8:00 to 13:10 for most classes, with earlier start times for early years, and after-school care is available if needed.
Parent Experience

History
The Pierre et Marie Curie School is a private Franco-German school created in 1997 by private initiative. It is managed by the Association gestionnaire de l'Ecole française Pierre et Marie Curie – Maternelle et Elémentaire. The school is homologated and contracted by the AEFE, with homologation granted by both French authorities and the German authorities (Baden-Württemberg). This means the teaching provided conforms to the programs applicable in public French schools and in German kindergarten and elementary schools (anerkannte Ersatzschule). The school aims to prepare students to succeed in both French and German languages.

Community
Family Space provides access to documents, minutes, and school information after logging in. News and events are published in Actualités, including posts about student projects and community activities. Recent activities include a painting day on September 23, 2026 organized with volunteers; a Robotics Club started by parent volunteers; and the annual Sports Day in July 2026.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Association gestionnaire is a non-profit organization that promotes French culture and education in Germany and runs a kindergarten, an elementary school, and a daycare in the Rhine-Neckar region. Only parents or guardians of children attending the school may be active members with voting rights. The Management Committee currently consists of a President, Treasurer, and three Vice-Presidents. The Board of Directors/Curatorium includes additional active members. The General Assembly meets at least once a year to elect the Management Committee and Board, approve the budget, and fix tuition and fees. The association's statutes cover its name and seat in Heidelberg, bilingual operation, and non-profit status.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a private Franco-German bilingual institution that is part of the AEFE network and is recognized by the German authorities as equivalent to a local public school. It aims for students to succeed in both languages of schooling: French and German. Each class is taught by a French and a German teacher, who work in their native language, and English is taught from CE2. The school offers a canteen served by a caterer, with allergy accommodations and meals paid directly to the caterer. The elementary site includes a library with many books in both languages and a computer room.

Academic Facilities
The school is a Franco-German private school affiliated with AEFE and is recognized by German authorities as equivalent to a local public school. It aims for students to succeed in both languages of schooling: French and German. Each class is taught by a French and a German teacher, who work in their own languages, and the German language instruction represents at least one third of teaching time. English is taught starting in CE2. The school offers the DELF Prim A2 exam for non-French students in CM1. The school day includes start times around 8:00 for elementary and 8:30 for kindergarten, with a daytime schedule that includes a garderie option after classes.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Activities for 2025-2026 include: bus trip to rugby; Dance; Guitar; Piano; Violin; School choir; Musical awakening; Theatre; German writing workshop; French workshop; Robotics; Gymnastics. Registration forms for activities are available at the start of the school year, and offerings can vary from year to year.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics Club established in January; children build their own small robots, with evident pleasure and pride.

Arts & Creative
A painting day was held at the school as part of Freiwilligentage; volunteers were welcomed with coffee and croissants.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual French-German and affiliated with AEFE.

Social & Hobbies
Sports Day 2026: the elementary classes competed in endurance runs, sprints, shot put, and long jump.

Community & Service
The school participates in Freiwilligentage volunteering; a painting day involved volunteers welcomed with coffee and croissants.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Périscolaire offers cultural and sporting activities as part of the after-school program.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches French and German with a Franco-German bilingual curriculum. In Maternelle, two-thirds of instruction is in French and one-third in German. There are language-support workshops for non-francophone students (Français Langue Étrangère). The elementary level uses teachers from both the French and German systems, and the school maintains a library with books in both languages. The school is affiliated with AEFE and follows the French national programs as well as the Baden-Württemberg program.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education in French and German.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is an AEFE-accredited private Franco-German school, recognized by French AEFE authorities and German authorities (Baden-Württemberg).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registrations take place from February of each year. 2. Registrations are carried out based on the number of places available. 3. An allocation letter is sent to families. 4. Parents are asked to confirm the registration. 5. If there is no confirmation, the place is given to another child. 6. Download the registration form 2025–2026. 7. Download the registration form 2026–2027. 8. You can then send the completed form to the following address: administration@ecole.de. 9. Scholarships can be awarded by the Munich Consulate to children of French nationality, depending on family income. 10. The dossiers are to be collected from the school administration.

Scholarships
Scholarships can be awarded by the Munich Consulate to children of French nationality, depending on family income. The dossiers are to be collected from the school administration.
School Events
The school has not added events
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