L'Ecole de Battersea

United Kingdom, London

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Nursery Petite Section (Year One, ages 3–4)	3	17,220 GBP	Infant	Three terms per year
Nursery Moyenne Section (Year Two, age 4–5)	4	20,250 GBP	Infant	Three terms per year
Nursery Grande Section / Reception to Year 1 (Year Three, age ~5–6)	5	20,250 GBP	Infant to Primary transition	Three terms per year
Primary Year One (Year Four, age ~6–7)	6	20,250 GBP	Primary	Three terms per year
Primary Year Two (Year Five, age ~7–8)	7	20,250 GBP	Primary	Three terms per year
Primary Year Three (Year Six, age ~8–9)	8	20,250 GBP	Primary	Three terms per year

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 GBP	New pupils joining in September must pay the first term's fees in advance to secure the place

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 GBP	One term's fees are due with the enrollment in line with the term start; see note in fee schedule

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Registration fee on application	95 GBP	Petite Section (Nursery) – GBP 95 (VAT exempt); Moyenne Section to CM2 – GBP 114 (inclusive of VAT)
Registration fee on application (Moyenne Section to CM2)	114 GBP	Registration fee payable on application
Admission (offer) fee on acceptance	1,350 GBP	Petite Section – GBP 1,350 (VAT exempt); Moyenne Section to CM2 – GBP 1,620 (inclusive of VAT); non‑refundable
Admission (offer) fee on acceptance (Moyenne Section to CM2)	1,620 GBP	Non-refundable

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application & Registration fees

- Registration fee (payable on application): Petite Section (Nursery) – GBP 95 per child (VAT exempt); Moyenne Section to CM2 (Reception to Year 6) – GBP 114 per child (inclusive of VAT).
- Admission (offer) fee (non‑refundable) on acceptance of a place: Petite Section – GBP 1,350 per child (VAT exempt); Moyenne Section to CM2 – GBP 1,620 per child (inclusive of VAT). New pupils joining in September must pay their first term fees in advance to secure their place.

Tuition fees (per term) and annual totals (three terms)

- Petite Section (Nursery): GBP 5,740 per term (VAT exempt).
- Annual total (calculated as three terms): GBP 17,220 (GBP 5,740 × 3).
- Moyenne Section (Reception) through CM2 (Year 6): GBP 6,750 per term (inclusive of VAT).
- Annual total (calculated as three terms): GBP 20,250 (GBP 6,750 × 3).
- Reduced pattern for Petite Section (3‑year‑olds) — “4 days/week” (no school on Wednesday): GBP 5,630 per term (VAT exempt); occasional Wednesday morning sessions available at GBP 30 per session. Annual total for the 4‑day option (three terms): GBP 16,890 (GBP 5,630 × 3).

Additional services and regular extras (per term unless stated)

- Pre‑primary school lunch (Petite, Moyenne, Grande Sections): approximately GBP 210 per term (VAT exempt).
- Primary school lunch (CP to CM2 / Years 2–6): approximately GBP 240 per term (VAT exempt).
- Before & After School Care (pre‑primary pupils only): Morning & Afternoon (8:30–8:45 / 15:30–16:00) – GBP 100 per term (VAT exempt); Morning only – GBP 50 per term (VAT exempt); Afternoon only – GBP 80 per term (VAT exempt).
- Optional After‑School Clubs: invoiced separately by participation at the start of each term (not included in tuition).
- Families with three or more full‑time children receive reductions: 3rd child 15% reduction per term; 4th child 20% reduction per term.

Uniform and compulsory equipment costs

- Primary uniform is compulsory for CP to CM2 and must be purchased from the listed supplier; items and accessories are specified (blazers, cardigans, ties, sportswear, etc.). Certain items (smart shoes, some socks, boots) are not supplied by the uniform supplier and are purchased separately. Pre‑primary classes require a compulsory smock and school satchel; smocks are sold by the school at the start of the school year. No fixed uniform price is published on the fee pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- School fees are invoiced per term and are payable by the end of the first week of each term. For the 2025–2026 academic year the term start/payment reference dates shown are: 3 September 2025, 5 January 2026, and 1 April 2026. New pupils starting in September must pay the first term's fees in advance by 1 April prior to starting in order to secure the place.
- Any delay in payment after the first week of term will attract a penalty surcharge of GBP 50 for every two weeks of delay; accumulated surcharges must be paid with the term fees. Fees for any term started are due in full.
- One full school term's written notice is required for premature withdrawal; failing to give proper notice requires payment of fees in lieu of that notice (fees in lieu of notice).

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- Fees are not refundable in the event of absence or removal of a child. A new pupil's term fees are not refundable if the pupil does not attend at the expected time of entry. Registration fees and admission fees are non‑refundable. The school may require fees in lieu of notice if correct notice is not provided.

Boarding

- There is no boarding provision; the school operates as a day school only.

Accepted payment methods and voucher schemes

- The school accepts employer Childcare Vouchers for eligible 3‑ and 4‑year‑olds and is registered for the Government Tax‑Free Childcare scheme. Specific card or bank transfer instructions are not published on the public fee pages.

Late/penalty and other contract points affecting fees

- The school reserves the right to exclude a pupil with three days' written notice while fees remain unpaid; exclusion may lead to withdrawal and fees in lieu becoming payable. Annual fee scales are published in advance each year and are subject to annual increases. Extra costs for trips that involve overnight stays or travel abroad are charged separately and notified in advance.

Summary checklist (quick reference)

- Registration fee on application: Petite GBP 95 (VAT exempt) / Moyenne→CM2 GBP 114 (incl. VAT).
- Admission fee on acceptance (non‑refundable): Petite GBP 1,350 / Moyenne→CM2 GBP 1,620.
- Tuition per term: Petite GBP 5,740 / Moyenne→CM2 GBP 6,750. Annual totals shown above are calculated as three terms.
- Lunches, before/after care, clubs, and uniform are additional and charged as noted above.
- Fees payable by the end of the first week of each term; penalty surcharge and one‑term notice conditions apply; fees are not refundable for absence or withdrawal.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees £5,740 - 6,750

Ages 3 - 11 years

Pupil numbers 259

Type Co-educational

Opened 2005

Bus Service Yes

Located in Battersea, L'Ecole de Battersea offers a bilingual French-English education for children aged 3 to 11. The school delivers a bilingual curriculum with parallel teaching from the French national curriculum and the English National Curriculum, immersing pupils in both languages and cultures across class, playground, canteen, arts and sports, and outings. It is homologuée by the French Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, a partner of AEFE, and registered with the English Department for Education; Ofsted inspects the school. All teachers hold English or French degrees and teach in both languages daily. The school serves Pre-Prep (3-6) and Prep (6-11); it opened in 2005 with 85 pupils and now educates up to 265. Facilities include two mezzanine floors housing an IT suite and library, interactive whiteboards, a gym, a large indoor sports hall, and a canteen. From Year 4 onward, students undertake residential trips to France and Great Britain each year.

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