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Where is Ecole Internationale Jules Verne located?
The school is in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Route de Bingerville (after Génie 2000), 06 BP 2597 Abidjan 06. It operates as a French international school within the AEFE network.
What age range does the school serve and how is it structured?
The school welcomes students from age 2 to 18, across three levels: Maternelle (TPS–GS), Elementary (CP–CM2), and Secondary. It is a co‑educational French program with French as the main language of instruction and English introduced early in elementary.
What is the school's curriculum and educational approach?
The curriculum is French, aligned with the AEFE network, and organized into Maternelle, Elementary, and Secondary. The school emphasizes language development, small class sizes, and a humane, personalized approach, with English LV1 and Latin/Spanish/German LV2 in the secondary years.
What are the 2026/2027 tuition rates by level, and are there other fees I should know about?
Annual tuition varies by level: TPS 1,350,000; PS–MS–GS 1,820,000; CP–CM2 1,990,000; Collège 2,850,000; Lycée 2,950,000 (2nde) or 3,150,000 (1ère–Terminale). There is a non‑refundable registration fee (TPS–GS: 180,000; CP–CM2: 180,000; Collège: 220,000; Lycée: 250,000). Additional costs include canteen, transport, textbooks, and certification/exam fees which are billed separately.
How does the admissions process work and when will families hear back?
Admissions are by dossier (or with tests for non‑homologated schools). Responses start by 16 March 2026, with timelines by level; if space is limited, a waiting list may apply. If accepted, you have 7 days to complete definitive enrollment and payment; final enrollment requires the required documents and full payment.
Are there scholarships or financial aid options?
Scholarships are not listed. There is a family discount of 10% on tuition for the third child and any additional children, reducing overall fees for larger families.
What are the typical class sizes at different stages?
Maternelle classes have about 25 pupils per class with a teacher and a teaching aide. Elementary classes have about 28 students per class, supporting autonomy, responsibility, and curious learning.
What examinations or qualifications do Secondary students take?
All students in 3ème and Terminale take Cambridge examinations (English). Certification and exam fees are charged separately according to current tariffs.
What languages are taught and how is language learning structured?
French is the language of instruction, with English taught as LV1 from the elementary years and Latin, Spanish, and German as LV2 in secondary. English language learning is supported through immersion and arts workshops.
What facilities support academic and extracurricular activities on campus?
The campus has 55 classrooms, a primary library and the CDI, a computer lab, multiple sports facilities (basketball, handball, football), a 300 m² gym with ping‑pong and trampolines, a motor‑skills room, an athletics track, and a semi‑Olympic pool. There is also an on‑site infirmary and a chef‑led cafeteria.
Are there spaces for books and technology for students?
Yes. A dedicated primary library and the Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) support research and cultural learning, and the computer lab provides access to regulated educational software.
What extracurricular activities and clubs are available beyond the classroom?
Students can join clubs such as Young Engineers, UCMAS, reading, and chess. After‑school activities include football, basketball, and dance, with the year's program available on request from mid‑October.
How does the school support student wellbeing and safeguarding?
There is an on‑site infirmary with a nurse, and the cantine provides balanced meals. Uniforms promote a sense of belonging and safety, and the school emphasizes safeguarding and a healthy, well‑rounded approach to learning and growth.
Is there provision for EAL or SEN support?
English is taught as LV1 from the elementary years with immersion through arts; however, explicit formal SEN support isn't listed. The secondary section emphasizes personalized guidance with educational counselors and study directors to support student progress.
Does the school offer boarding or is it a day school only?
The school operates as a day school with no boarding option published.
What is the uniform policy and how are uniforms managed?
Uniforms are mandatory and there are grade‑specific models. They are purchased through the school and non‑conforming students may not be admitted to class.
What is the school's approach to food and the canteen?
The school runs a cantine with healthy meals prepared by an experienced chef. Students help shape menu development via class delegates, and weekly menus are published each Monday.
What accreditations or affiliations does the school have?
The school is part of the AEFE network and is an approved homologated establishment, with a founder who has a long‑standing commitment to students' futures.
What recent cultural or community events has the school hosted?
On February 19, 2026, Latin Day was held with 6th and 5th graders leading activities; a Côte d'Ivoire cultural evening and embassy attendance highlighted the school's active community engagement.
What languages does the school teach and are there language immersion opportunities?
Languages taught include French and English, with Latin, Spanish, and German as LV2 in secondary. Artistic immersions through workshops provide additional language and cultural exposure.
