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Collège Français Bilingue de Londres

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees £15,440 - 18,306
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Collège Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL) is a private school in London that follows the French National Education curriculum (AEFE homologation) and provides bilingual French–English education for ages 3 to 15. It operates under English law and is affiliated with the AEFE network and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In Primary, teaching is split 50/50 between native French- and native English-speaking teachers, with 13 hours per language each week and content planned jointly. EAL/FLE support helps bilingual learners, and an additional English programme supports language development. In Secondary (from 6ème), five hours of English and British culture are taught; Spanish, German and Mandarin are offered as second languages, with some non-linguistic subjects taught in English. The school opened in 2011 in a listed Victorian building in Kentish Town and has a capacity of about 700 pupils. At the end of 3ème, pupils transfer to a French lycée in London (Lycée International Winston Churchill or Lycée Charles de Gaulle) or elsewhere; the Brevet international option is available. CFBL emphasises language learning and digital culture and offers extensive clubs.

www.cfbl.org.uk

87 Holmes Rd, London NW5 3AX, United Kingdom

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The Essentials

Collège Français Bilingue de Londres has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in French, English.

Location
Kentish Town, North West London, Camden. 87 Holmes Road, NW5 3AX. The area has good public transport connections and is near Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill and Regent's Park.

Stages
Nursery to Year 10 (ages 3 to 15).

Type
Private independent school under English law; follows the French National Education curriculum (homologation) and offers bilingual education.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 60 nationalities represented among 700 pupils aged 3 to 15.

Country affiliation
AEFE network; affiliated with France and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

School day structure
Primary day runs Monday–Friday, 8:45 am–3:30 pm (arrive from 8:30 am) with two breaks and lunch; five inset Wednesdays; Secondary runs Monday–Friday with nine 50-minute sessions; arrive from 8:15 am; two breaks (10:15–10:30 and 14:05–14:20) and lunch in multiple time slots.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Collège Français Bilingue de Londres ranges from GBP 15,440 to GBP 18,306 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Non-refundable application fee: GBP 200.

Registration / first‑time enrolment fees

- First registration fee (one‑off, payable on acceptance):
- Petite Section (PS): GBP 1,500 (VAT not applicable).
- From Moyenne Section (MS) to 4ème: GBP 1,800 (equivalent to GBP 1,500 excl. VAT + GBP 300 VAT; shown as GBP 1,800 TTC).
- 3ème: GBP 780 (equivalent to GBP 650 excl. VAT + GBP 130 VAT; shown as GBP 780 TTC).
- Advance on fees payable at registration (deducted from the first term invoice): GBP 1,000 per pupil (paid on registration or re‑registration).

Tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year — annual totals (per pupil)

- Petite Section (PS, Nursery): TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 15,440.
- Maternelle MS / GS: TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 18,306.
- Primary (Primaire): TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 15,882.
- Secondary (Collège): TOTAL ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES: GBP 16,162.

(Annual totals include educational fees and lunch/canteen fees; VAT applied to the educational fee component where indicated.)

Tuition fees by term (split of the annual total) — per pupil

- Payment structure overview: Annual fees are split into four instalments: an advance on fees (GBP 1,000) paid at registration, then three term invoices (one per trimester). The Q1 invoice includes the advance as part of the first term total.

- Petite Section (PS)
- Q1 total: GBP 6,950 (includes GBP 1,000 advance; educational fees excl. VAT GBP 5,450; lunch fees GBP 500).
- Q2 total: GBP 4,245 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,940; lunch fees GBP 305).
- Q3 total: GBP 4,245 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,940; lunch fees GBP 305).
- Annual total: GBP 15,440.

- Maternelle MS / GS
- Q1 total: GBP 8,240 (includes GBP 1,000 advance; educational fees excl. VAT GBP 5,450; lunch fees GBP 500; VAT on educational fees GBP 1,290).
- Q2 total: GBP 5,033 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,940; lunch fees GBP 305; VAT GBP 788).
- Q3 total: GBP 5,033 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,940; lunch fees GBP 305; VAT GBP 788).
- Annual total: GBP 18,306.

- Primary (Primaire)
- Q1 total: GBP 7,148 (includes GBP 1,000 advance; educational fees excl. VAT GBP 4,540; lunch fees GBP 500; VAT on educational fees GBP 1,108).
- Q2 total: GBP 4,373 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,390; lunch fees GBP 305; VAT GBP 678).
- Q3 total: GBP 4,361 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,380; lunch fees GBP 305; VAT GBP 676).
- Annual total: GBP 15,882.

- Secondary (Collège)
- Q1 total: GBP 7,273 (includes GBP 1,000 advance; educational fees excl. VAT GBP 4,540; lunch fees GBP 625; VAT on educational fees GBP 1,108).
- Q2 total: GBP 4,448 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,390; lunch fees GBP 380; VAT GBP 678).
- Q3 total: GBP 4,441 (educational fees excl. VAT GBP 3,380; lunch fees GBP 385; VAT GBP 676).
- Annual total: GBP 16,162.
- Note: The Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) fee for 3ème is not included in the annual total and is added to the Q3 invoice (approximately GBP 40, amount subject to change).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The expected sequence of payments: pay the non‑refundable application fee on application; if offered a place, pay the non‑refundable registration fee and the advance on fees (GBP 1,000) to confirm the place; the balance of the first term fee is invoiced and payable when billed; remaining terms invoiced and payable each trimester.

- Accepted payment channels: payment is accepted via the Eduka platform or by bank transfer only. Cheques are not accepted.

- Canteen: Canteen (lunch) is compulsory. Primary canteen covers 4 lunches per week (Wednesdays excluded); Secondary canteen covers 5 lunches per week. Canteen fees are included in the totals shown above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Other costs and additional charges

- PE kit / school uniform: The school has an official PE kit available from the authorised supplier (Ace Sports). The phased new PE kit cost is estimated at approximately GBP 25–30 per pupil (per year for required kit items). Second‑hand uniform sales are organised periodically.

- School supplies and textbooks: Parents provide school supplies; primary supplies and many primary items are included in the educational fees but some items are charged separately (textbooks for secondary pupils, specific maths supplies for certain year groups, etc.).

- Afterschool care, clubs and additional activities: Clubs, wraparound care and some trips (overnight trips excluded from the educational fees) are charged extra as applicable. Day outings (non‑residential) are included in the educational fee component; most residential/out‑of‑term trips are charged separately.

- Exam fees: The DNB exam fee (for 3ème) is invoiced in Q3 (approx. GBP 40, subject to change).

Refunds, cancellations and notice

- Application fee, registration fee and the advance on fees are non‑refundable. If you cancel after accepting a place, those amounts will not be reimbursed.

- Withdrawal during a school term: if a pupil is withdrawn during a term, the school will not refund fees or charges paid for the remainder of that term; fees for the following term will remain due unless the required written notice has been given in accordance with the school's notice periods.

- Exclusion or required removal: in the event of suspension, permanent exclusion or required removal, there is no refund of fees for the remainder of the term.

Short practical notes on invoicing items shown above

- Annual totals shown are the full billed amounts per pupil for the 2025–2026 academic year and are split across the term invoices as listed. VAT is applied to the educational fee component where indicated; lunch fees and some other items are VAT‑exempt.
Academics

Collège Français Bilingue de Londres teaches British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
CFBL offers bilingual French-English education following the French National Curriculum (AEFE homologation). In Primary (PSM to CM2), each class is taught half the time by a native French-speaking teacher and half by a native English-speaking teacher, with 13 hours per language per week and content defined by the two teachers working closely together. Primary English language support is provided by EAL/FLE staff and includes a supplementary English programme to support bilingual learners. In Secondary, from 6ème, there are five hours of English and British culture; Spanish, German and Mandarin are offered as second languages from 6ème, and some non-linguistic subjects are taught entirely in English. At the end of 3ème, pupils move to a French lycée in London (mainly Lycée International Winston Churchill or Lycée Charles de Gaulle) or another school in France or overseas; the Brevet international option is available.

Student Teacher Ratio
Primary classes are taught 50% in French and 50% in English by native French-speaking and native English-speaking teachers, with 13 hours per language per week. In Secondary, most learning sessions are conducted in groups of 30 pupils, with some subjects taught in smaller groups; up to 40% of teaching time occurs in small groups and there is a SENCO department.

Exam Results
Brevet results are published annually and have been high; in 2024, 63 entered and 63 passed (100%), with a substantial portion categorized as Very Good. iGCSE results are tracked for CFBL students who go on to take iGCSEs at partner Lycées, and those students are reported to be among the highest achievers of their cohort.

Higher Education Progression
CFBL provides Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to prepare pupils for career pathways in the French, British or international systems, in line with Gatsby Benchmarks and Parcours Avenir. Careers events include university visits, national and higher education fairs, and access to platforms such as ONISEP, UCAS and the National Careers Service. Destinations include French lycées in London, UK higher education institutions and other international destinations.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and talented pupils are offered differentiated work and may have a PPRE if appropriate.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1 Completing our online form: To apply for a place at CFBL, fill out the online application form. Apply as soon as online applications open to ensure the best availability of places, particularly for the Early Years. Families provide details about the child and parents or legal guardians, and pay the £200 non-refundable application fee.

2. Step 2: Decision of the admissions committee: The Admissions Committee meets regularly (about once per month) to allocate places. The first Admissions Committee considers applications submitted from the start of applications (early October) and allocates places according to oversubscription criteria: Priority 1: children of staff members; Priority 2: children who have a sibling registered at CFBL; Priority 3: children who has at least one parent working for one of the KTECT companies, who contributed financially to the foundation of the school; Priority 4: children from a homologuée school established in the United Kingdom transferring at the end of the schooling offered by said school; Priority 5: Pupils transferring from a school recognised by the AEFE or the MLF established in the UK; Priority 6: Pupils transferring from a school recognised by the AEFE or the MLF established outside the UK; Priority 7: Pupils transferring from a school accredited by the Ministry of Education established in France or pupils who have followed CNED. Once all applications with oversubscription criteria have been dealt with, if there are any places left to allocate, they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The second Admissions Committee takes into account the oversubscription criteria of applications submitted between October and December, and allocates any remaining places on a first-come, first-served basis, and so on. Admissions committees (for 2026-2027 applications): 1. 1st committee: Tuesday 11th November 2025 (application cut-off to be considered in this committee: Wednesday 5 November at 11.59pm) 2) 2nd committee: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 (application cut-off to be considered in this committee: Sunday 30th November at 11.59pm).

3. Step 3: Registration: Families will be informed of the outcome of the admissions committee (by email) within 4 working days, whether they are offered a place or not. If you are offered a place, please complete in EDUKA: Sign Acceptance form, Fill in Registration form, Submit all requested documentation (passports, birth certificate or French family book, proof of address, visa and exit certificate if applicable), and pay the registration fee and an advance on the first term's school fees, both non-refundable. Once these conditions have been met, the registration will be confirmed. This process must be finalised by the deadline in the offer letter, otherwise the school reserves the right to offer the place to another family. If you are not offered a place, unless you cancel your application, it will be taken into account at every subsequent Admissions Committee during the current school year. Please note that your application will not be carried over to the following school year. Families who have been unsuccessful in securing a place during the current school year will have to apply again the following school year, from October onwards.

Scholarships
French consulate: Means-tested bursary for French citizens on the French consulate's register; deadlines may differ from CFBL's; contact the French consulate if needed. French Scholarship Foundation: Provides financial support for school fees to families facing temporary financial hardship and supports CFBL and LIL Winston Churchill; online application; impartial and confidential; more information on FSF website. FECT Scholarships: CFBL offers FECT scholarships to 6ème students to reduce tuition fees for secondary years; four types: Excellence, Sports, CFBL Music and Arts, CFBL Merit; funded by KT Educational Charitable Trust; full details and application process available on CFBL site. Parents' Association (APC): Provides financial assistance including computer loan and one-off grants for trips and help with SEN diagnostic fees; more information on APC website.
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