La Petite Ecole Francaise

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees £11,250 - 13,500

Ages 2 - 11 years

Pupil numbers 140

Type Co-educational

Opened 1983

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum

Taught languages French, English, Spanish

Typical class size 20

Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

La Petite Ecole Française is a bilingual independent day school in Notting Hill, London, serving children aged 2 to 11. It teaches a French national curriculum alongside the British system within the AEFE network and holds Homologation status from the French Education Nationale. The school is located at 73 Saint Charles Square, occupying two ground-floor areas and a first floor that have been refurbished to feel homely. Its extensive outdoor spaces include a large playground, a separate Nursery playground and a gardening area, plus access to a gym and local sport centres for swimming and tennis. Lessons are delivered in a bilingual English/French framework, with Spanish introduced in primary. In Maternelle (Nursery to Year 1), 40% of lessons are taught in English, rising to 50% by September 2025; from Year 2 onwards, 25% of teaching time is in English. CM2 results for September 2025 were strong compared with AEFE peers and the French national average. Wrap-around care, after-school clubs, museum and theatre visits, and a project-led approach to plurilingualism complete the offering.

www.lapetiteecolefrancaise.co.uk

73 Saint Charles Square, London W10 6EJ, United Kingdom

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located at 73 Saint Charles Square, London W10 6EJ, in Notting Hill, West London. It is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The building serves as a bilingual French-English nursery and primary school.

Stages

Nursery and Primary, for ages 2 to 11.

Type

Co-educational independent day school

Additional learning support

Assistance and Support: Gifted children are stretched and challenged, and those needing more assistance are supported.

Country affiliation

France via the AEFE network (French national education curriculum).

School day structure

School hours are 9:00 to 15:30, with a Wednesday half-day from 9:00 to 12:20.

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Fees

Application and registration fees

- Registration / application fee: £120 (payable by bank transfer when submitting the application form; VAT is applied for children over 5).
- Waiting-list inscription fee: £100 (charged when parents request a place on the waiting list).

Deposit and administration fees (when a place is offered)

- Deposit: £3,200 (held by the school and returned when the child leaves provided a full term's written notice is given).
- Administration fee charged with the offer: £240 (including VAT for children over 5) — this is payable at the time the place is accepted.
- Combined initial payment on acceptance: deposit plus administration fee (deposit £3,200 + admin fee £240).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / academic year details)

- Toute Petite Section (TPS / Pre-Nursery): £4,500 per term.
- Petite Section to CM2 (PS through end of primary / Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section, CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2): £3,750 per term (2025/26 figure; excludes VAT where applicable).

Note: lunch is an optional additional cost charged per term (see the separate line below).

Optional and additional costs

- Lunch (hot lunch and dessert four days per week): £240 per term (optional).
- Materials / small consumables and incidental items: parents are responsible for personal school items and any curriculum-related materials not included in tuition; the school recommends labelling all clothing and materials.
- Insurance: the school maintains insurance for accidents for which it is responsible; parents are advised to hold personal insurance for their child's belongings and personal cover.
- Uniform: no specific uniform cost is published in the school fee schedule; any uniform purchase costs are borne by families.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Frequency: fees are billed termly. The school requires payment at the start of each term.
- Deadline: school fees must be paid within the first week (or within 10 days) of the term's commencement.
- VAT: VAT treatment varies by age and fee type (some items are shown as excluding VAT, and VAT is applied for children over 5 where indicated).

Refund and cancellation terms

- Deposit refund: the deposit is returned when the child leaves provided a full term's written notice is given. If written notice is not given in the required time, the deposit is retained. Examples of timing obligations and effects on the deposit are stated in the school's terms and rules.
- Administration / registration fees: administration/registration fees paid with acceptance are non-refundable.

Boarding

- Boarding: not applicable. The school operates as a day school with stated school hours and half-day Wednesdays.

Accepted methods of payment and payment instructions

- Preferred method: bank transfer (parents are asked to use the child's name as the payment reference). Cheques are accepted where indicated, payable to ‘La Petite Ecole Francaise' or ‘La Petite Ecole Francaise ltd' as specified.

Summary of key headline amounts (termly)

- TPS (Pre-Nursery): £4,500 per term.
- PS–CM2 (Nursery through end of primary): £3,750 per term.
- Lunch (optional): £240 per term.
- Deposit: £3,200 (held and refundable subject to one full term's written notice). Administration fee with offer: £240. Registration/application fee: £120 (waiting-list inscription fee: £100).

Academics

Curriculum

The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and follows the official French National Curriculum. The French Inspector checks conformity each year, with a mission report and inspections of teachers. French National Assessments are used to monitor pupil progress. The CM2 results for September 2025 show very strong outcomes compared with AEFE network schools worldwide and the national average in France. Download Curriculum in English Here.

Student Teacher Ratio

Maternelle class sizes cap at 18 pupils per teacher and assistant; older classes cap at 20 pupils per teacher. For specialised lessons (dance, music, English), classes are split into small groups of 9. 40% of lessons in English in Maternelle, rising to 50% by September 2025; from Year 2, 25% of teaching time is in English. All English teachers are native speakers. Pupils who have been at the school since Maternelle leave CM2 as fully bilingual and can progress to English or French schools.

Exam Results

CM2 French National Assessment results for September 2025 show very strong outcomes compared with AEFE network schools worldwide and the national average in France.

Higher Education Progression

Pupils transition to Lycée CDG in Section Internationale for secondary education.

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Admissions

1. Application process and eligibility: La Petite Ecole Française is a bilingual French/English school registered for 190 children. Children are admitted in September and must be between 2 years and 11 years old, depending on the class. The school operates 9:00am–3:30pm on weekdays, with a Wednesday half-day from 9:00am–12:20pm. The school follows the French national education curriculum and is inspected by the French National Education Authority, AEFE, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate; admission depends on space, age, and registration requirements. Prospective families are invited to visit the school during the process.

2. Waiting list considerations: When an application is received, extra weight is given to those who have been on the waiting list the longest, to children who are siblings of current or past pupils, and the school aims to balance the numbers of boys and girls in the class.

3. Offer of place and enrollment steps: An email informs parents whether their child has been offered a place or placed on the waiting list. If a place is offered and accepted, the inscription fee and a deposit must be paid, and the school's terms and conditions, the internal regulations, and the charter of homologues French schools in London are signed.

4. Fees, payments and funding: The inscription fee is £120, the deposit is £3,200, and admin fees with the offer are £240. Per-term fees for 2025/26 are £3,750 for Petite Section PS-CM2 and £4,500 for Toute Petite Section TPS, with lunch fees of £240 per term. The deposit is held and returned on departure with full-term notice. Early Years Funding may be available for 2–4 year olds through the local authority.

Scholarships

French Government Grants: Grants are available to encourage the schooling of French children abroad. Eligibility criteria include that the child must be a French citizen, the family must live in the host country, the child and parent must be on the register of French citizens residing abroad held by the French Consulate, the child must be over 3 years old, and the school must be accredited by the Ministry of Education. A request for financial support must be made to the French Consulate.

Waitlist

Waitlist: The school maintains a waiting list. Priority is given to those on the waiting list the longest, to siblings of current or past pupils, and to balancing the class by gender where possible. Admission remains subject to space, staff/child ratios, and registration requirements. The school does not discriminate on sex, race, disability, religion, or color.

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FAQs

Where is La Petite Ecole Française located and what ages does it serve?

La Petite Ecole Française is at 73 Saint Charles Square, London W10 6EJ in Notting Hill. It is a bilingual nursery and primary school for children aged 2 to 11, co-educational and independent. The school opened in 1983 and moved to the current building in 2010.

Is La Petite Ecole Française a day school or does it offer boarding?

It is a day school with no boarding option. The school day runs from 9:00 to 15:30 on weekdays, with a Wednesday half-day from 9:00 to 12:20.

What curriculum does the school follow and is it AEFE-accredited?

The school follows the official French National Curriculum and is AEFE-homologated, with oversight by the French Education Ministry. It operates as a bilingual French-English school, aligning with both the French and British approaches. CM2 results in 2025 show very strong performance within AEFE networks and the French national average.

What are the current termly fees for different year groups?

For 2025/26, Toute Petite Section (TPS) is £4,500 per term, and Petite Section to CM2 (PS–CM2) is £3,750 per term. Lunch is optional at £240 per term. Fees are billed termly and due at the start of each term.

What additional costs should families plan for at La Petite Ecole Française?

There is a £3,200 deposit (returned on departure with full-term notice) and an £240 administration fee when a place is offered. A £120 registration fee is payable with the application, and a £100 waiting-list inscription fee applies if you join the waiting list. Lunch, if taken, is £240 per term, and uniform costs are borne by families.

When can children start and how does the admissions process work?

Children are admitted in September and must be between 2 and 11 years old, depending on the class. Prospective families visit the school as part of the process, and space and registration requirements determine admission. If a place is offered, you pay the inscription fee and deposit and sign the school's terms and conditions.

Are there scholarships or financial aid options?

There are French Government Grants available for French citizens schooling abroad, with eligibility including residence in the host country and registration with the French Consulate. Local authority Early Years Funding may be available for 2–4 year olds. Applications for these supports are made through the relevant French or local channels.

What are class sizes and how is teaching organized?

In Maternelle, class sizes are capped at 18 students per teacher and assistant; older classes are capped at 20 per class. Specialised lessons (dance, music, English) are taught in small groups of about 9. All English lessons are delivered by native English-speaking teachers.

How is English language taught and how bilingual is the school?

In Maternelle, about 40% of lessons are in English, rising to 50% by September 2025; from Year 2 onwards, 25% of teaching time is in English. English teachers are native speakers and teach English literacy as well as cultural content within the French curriculum. Pupils who stay through CM2 leave fully bilingual and can progress to English or French secondary schools.

What are CM2 exam results like?

CM2 French National Assessment results for September 2025 show very strong performance compared with AEFE network schools worldwide and the French national average.

What happens after CM2 in terms of secondary education?

Pupils transition to Lycée CDG in Section Internationale for secondary education, continuing their bilingual and bicultural development within a French international framework.

What facilities does the campus offer?

The school is located in Notting Hill and uses two ground floors plus a first floor that have been refurbished. It features light-filled classrooms, a large playground with a dedicated nursery area, a gardening space, a gym, and a hall, plus spacious outdoor areas for learning and activity.

What sports facilities and programs are available?

Sports are conducted in a large gymnasium with two sessions per week per class, plus activities in the hall or playground on other days. In CP to CM2, students do tennis, climbing and swimming at Westway Sports Centre and Kensington Leisure Centre, taught by professional coaches in English.

What ICT and technology facilities does the school have?

ICT resources include 20 iPads, four video-projectors, four Apple TVs, a Coding Robot and 10 BBC Micro:bits. ICT projects run across the curriculum, and there is an explicit E-Safety policy guiding digital learning.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?

A wide range of after-school clubs is offered, including Coding, Science, Gardening, Music, Drama, Capoeira, Art, English, Football and Rugby, with details and pricing shared each term. The school also arranges outings and theatre visits to support learning.

What wrap-around care is offered?

Garderie (wrap-around care) runs from 8:00 to 8:45 in the morning and from 15:30 to 17:00 after school, with a Wednesday early finish at 14:00. After-school clubs provide additional activities beyond core hours.

How does the school support wellbeing, SEN and EAL?

The school has a dedicated SEN and EAL policy with provision led by the Head Teacher as SENDCO. They use PAP/IEP plans, provide in-class differentiation and small-group support, and can access external professionals as needed. PSHE and safeguarding underpin mental and emotional welfare, with staff trained to respond to concerns.

What languages are taught and how is language provision delivered?

The curriculum is bilingual in English and French, with immersion in both languages from early years. Spanish is introduced from CP, and English is delivered by native-speaking teachers, integrated within the French curriculum.

How can parents get involved with the school community?

The school has a diverse international parent community. Each class has two parent representatives who meet the Headteacher every half term, and parents volunteer for outings, sports day and the fete. All communications with families are in both English and French.

What accreditations and inspections does the school have?

La Petite Ecole Française is AEFE-homologated and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), ensuring ongoing compliance with both French and UK standards.

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