Bilingual International School of Paris vs Ellipse Montessori Academy

	B Bilingual International School of Paris Paris, France	E Ellipse Montessori Academy Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,800 - 21,800	Fees / year €13,800 - 28,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 14 Rue Letellier, 75015 Paris, France. The campus is in the 15th arrondissement of Paris and is accessible by car, with several subway and bus stops nearby.	Location Located at 3 rue Amélie, 75007 Paris. The school is in the heart of Paris. The campus is spacious, calm, bright and secure, with a terrace, courtyard and library.
Stages	Stages Preschool and Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; High School. We welcome children between 3 and 17 years of age.	Stages Ages 2 to 3: Infant Community; 3 to 6: Children's House; 6 to 11: Elementary; 11 to 15: Middle School; 15 to 18: International High School
School type	School type Bilingual international school; instruction in English and French; Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel are represented.	School type Bilingual Montessori school in Paris serving ages 2 to 18; instruction in French and English; program aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 32 nationalities are represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrollment fee - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): EUR 1,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and equivalent per trimester) - Nursery (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 13,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester (annual ÷ 3): EUR 4,600. - Pre-K (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 14,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 4,933.33. - Kindergarten (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00): EUR 15,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 5,266.67. - Primary School (Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30): EUR 16,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 5,600. - Middle School (Monday–Friday, 08:45–16:30): EUR 21,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 7,266.67. - High School (Monday–Friday, 08:45–16:30): EUR 21,800 per year. Equivalent per trimester: EUR 7,266.67. School lunch and lunch box - School lunch: EUR 595 per trimester (EUR 1,785 per year). - Lunch box: EUR 245 per trimester (EUR 735 per year). Wednesday Club (FLE option) — fees and session counts - Full day (08:30–16:00): EUR 945 per trimester (11 sessions per trimester). EUR 2,355 per year (33 sessions). - Half day (08:30–12:00 or 13:00–16:00): EUR 670 per trimester (11 sessions per trimester). EUR 1,300 per year (33 sessions). Billing schedule and payment terms - All tuition fees are quoted per academic year and are due in their entirety prior to the start of the school year. The school requires full payment before term start; no installment schedule is specified in the published fee information. Boarding fees - Not applicable: no boarding program or boarding fees are listed for the school; the school operates with day schedules for each year group. Other costs and fees - The published, itemized additional costs that are listed are the School Lunch and Lunch Box (per trimester) and the Wednesday Club (per trimester and per year). No separate mandatory boarding fee is listed. Refund information - The enrollment fee is non-refundable. The school is under no obligation to return payment or partial payments in the event of a change in plans or a mid-year departure. Fee payment options - For donations, accepted methods listed include check and bank wire transfer. (Payment methods for tuition are required in full prior to the start of the school year; specific tuition payment methods are not itemized in the published fee schedule.)	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - New enrolments (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 500. - Ages 6–11: EUR 700. - Middle School (11–15 years) application fee: EUR 700. - High School (15–17 years) application fee: EUR 700. - Re-registrations (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 250. - Ages 6–11: EUR 500. - Middle School re-registration (11–15 years): EUR 500. - High School re-registration (15–17 years): EUR 700. - Deposit to guarantee a place: a deposit equal to two months' tuition is required and is deducted from tuition; deposit amounts vary by level (shown on the school's fee schedule as ranging approximately from EUR 2,300 to EUR 5,600 depending on level). Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group / class) — academic year 2025–2026 - Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years, morning schedule): EUR 11,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–12:30; Wednesday until 11:50.) - Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years or 3–6 years, full day): EUR 13,800 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–15:45; Wednesday until 11:50.) - Elementary (Class 6–11 years): EUR 16,200 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00; Wednesday until 11:40.) - Middle School (Class 11–15 years): EUR 20,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00; Wednesday until 12:00.) - International High School: - Grade 10 (Seconde): EUR 24,000 per year. - IB Diploma Years (DP1 / DP2 — 1re and Terminale): EUR 28,000 per year. - Summary listing of annual tuition by grade (condensed): - Ages 2–5 (nursery / kindergarten full day): EUR 13,800. - Grades 1–5 (elementary 6–11 years): EUR 16,200. - Grades 6–9 (middle school 11–15 years): EUR 20,500. - Grade 10: EUR 24,000. - Grades 11–12 (IB years): EUR 28,000. Additional compulsory or commonly charged fees - Organic school catering (100% organic caterer): EUR 1,460 per year (option shown as catering). - Lunch box option (where a medical certificate is required): EUR 450 per year. - Ellipse Outfit Pack (uniform/pack): EUR 150 (charged in Middle School and High School listings). - Career Coaching (3ème / 3rd grade in middle school): EUR 600. - Development Fee for IB programme (one-time / programme development): EUR 5,000 (listed under High School). - Computer deposit (High School): EUR 400. - External diploma/examination fees are additional to tuition (Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge diplomas, IB diploma fees and other diploma fees). Family discounts and concessions - A family discount is applied for families with two or more children: the discount is deducted from the tuition fees for the youngest child. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and additional charges are presented as annual amounts; the school requires a deposit equal to two months' tuition to guarantee a place; that deposit is deducted from the tuition balance. Application/registration fees are non-refundable. - The school's public fee information does not publish a detailed term-by-term invoice schedule or the standard instalment options in the fee text provided. Boarding fees - No boarding or residential education is listed; all schedules and fees are for day programmes. Other costs or optional charges - Extracurricular programmes, holiday courses and some extracurricular activities are offered and may carry separate registration or participation charges (these appear as separate items in the school's extracurricular/holiday programme communications). Refund information - Application / registration fees are explicitly stated as non-refundable. - No separate general tuition refund policy or detailed refund schedule for mid-year withdrawal is published in the school's publicly listed fee page; specific refund conditions beyond the non-refundable application fee are not specified in the publicly displayed fee text. Fee payment options - The school's publicly available fee page lists amounts, deposits and non-refundable application fees but does not publish the specific accepted payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the fee text. Contact the school to confirm accepted payment methods and instalment arrangements. Notes - All figures above are those published for the 2025–2026 academic year and are expressed in euros (EUR).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform required. Ellipse Outfit Pack: 150 euros.
Food options	Food options —	Food options 100% Organic Caterer: 1,460 euros / year; Lunch box (medical certificate required): 450 euros / year.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is an independent private school. It is non-religious.	Governance and ownership Ellipse Montessori Academy is run as a professional family school. A Parent Committee exists to collaborate with parents. It is a member of the Association Montessori de France (AMF).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is 100% bilingual, serves children aged 3-17, and represents 32 nationalities. The program is fully bilingual with 50% English and 50% French instruction, delivered by native English and native French teachers. Preschool and Kindergarten are bilingual 50/50 with small classes of about 12 students. Primary School maintains 50/50 instruction with native-language instructors and daily use of both languages. Middle School emphasizes bilingual development through interdisciplinary projects and bilingual debates; High School serves ages 15-18 with preparation to join international universities.	Curriculum details From age 2 to 18, Ellipse Montessori Academy in Paris provides a bilingual Montessori program in French and English. The Primary program (2–11) is Montessori-based and bilingual. For ages 11–15, the Collège Alternatif Bilingue offers the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Cambridge Certification. For ages 15–18, the Lycée International Bilingue offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Educators are AMI-certified and French- or English-speaking, and the bilingual program is aligned with the national education system and beyond.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes capped at 12-14 students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression High school graduates are prepared to join international universities.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school supports physical and emotional development and fosters self-confidence and interpersonal skills within a safe and comfortable learning environment.	Social & emotional learning The school includes cognitive and socio-emotional development as part of its bilingual Montessori program, fostering autonomy, self-awareness, and social growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school is fully bilingual in English and French, with half of the day taught in English and half in French; instruction is delivered by native English-speaking and native French-speaking teachers. The school is 100% bilingual overall. English language courses include the Wednesday Club and English Language Vacation Camps.	English as an additional language The school delivers its educational program in both French and English; teachers are French-speaking or English-speaking.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school supports mental wellbeing through a holistic, whole-child approach that includes emotional development and a safe, supportive environment, helping students build self-confidence and interpersonal skills.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through socio-emotional development and a bilingual AMI-certified teaching team delivering education in both languages.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Children feel comfortable and safe and are listened to; the school emphasizes a safe and optimal learning environment.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus hosts Preschool, Primary School, Middle School and High School on the same premises in Paris's 15th arrondissement. The program is fully bilingual, with half the day in English and half in French, taught by native English- and native French-speaking teachers. The curricula follow the French National Education program and the Cambridge International program. Class sizes are small, with 12–14 students per class. After-school activities are offered to all students, including art, music and drama, and physical education.	Facilities overview The school has five classrooms. The spaces are spacious, calm, bright, and secure, and include a terrace, courtyard, library, and a landscaped environment that encourages autonomy. The school is bilingual in French and English, with AMI-certified teachers guiding students. The educational program in both languages is aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Curriculum follows the French National Education program and Cambridge International program. Instruction is split 50/50 between English and French and is delivered by native English and native French teachers. The 100% bilingual environment supports proficiency in both languages. In middle school, interdisciplinary projects strengthen critical thinking and collaboration across disciplines in both languages. In high school, students aged 15 to 18 develop analytical, information-synthesis, and project-management skills to prepare for international university study.	Academic facilities The school has AMI-certified teachers who are French or English speaking. They teach across five classrooms. The bilingual program is delivered in French and English. The program is aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities All students have access to after-school activities. The program includes art, music and drama as well as physical education. A Wednesday Club provides weekly exposure to English language and Anglo-Saxon culture. English Language Vacation Camps run during school vacation periods.	Extra curricular facilities Integrated extracurricular activities are offered.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Founded in 2017 in the heart of Paris, Ellipse Montessori Academy serves children from 2 to 18 years old across five classrooms guided by AMI-certified teachers. It is a bilingual school delivering instruction in French and English and offers Montessori pedagogy alongside Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate programs at secondary levels. The learning environment is spacious, calm, bright, and secure, with spaces such as a terrace, courtyard, and library designed to foster autonomy and self-awareness. The school operates in Paris and provides education across the infant, primary, elementary, middle, and high school stages.
Community	Community Located in Paris's 15th arrondissement, BISP is a non-religious private school for children aged 3-14 offering Preschool, Primary and Middle School programs. The bilingual model provides 50% English and 50% French instruction, delivered by native English and native French teachers. The school represents a multicultural community with 32 nationalities represented. A wide range of after-school activities and language enrichment programs, including Wednesday Club and English vacation camps, complements the core program.	Community Ellipse Montessori Academy fosters a community with strong parental involvement. It partners with families to co-educate their child and has created an Ellipse Parent Committee to coordinate parent participation. The school operates in Paris and maintains a bilingual English-French learning environment. It serves students from ages 2 to 18, supporting a multi-age community and ongoing parent-school collaboration.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Ellipse has a Parent Committee (Comité de parents Ellipse) that coordinates parent involvement. The committee fosters collaboration between families and staff. Parents participate in activities and school life through this committee. The school emphasizes partnership with parents as part of its mission. The committee provides a formal channel for parent voices.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Middle School program strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving in both English and French. Interdisciplinary projects cultivate intellectual autonomy, collaboration skills, and organized work. Students develop argumentation, debate, and confident presentation in both languages. In High School, students refine mastery of complex concepts through deep analysis, information synthesis, and project management, while developing leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative After-school activities include Art. Music and Drama. Physical Education is part of the after-school activities. All students have access to these activities. The program provides opportunities to engage in visual and performing arts.	Arts & creative The All Saints' Week vacation courses include Circus Arts & Rugby Tots Week for 3–5 year-olds and Graphic Illustration and Design & Pilates Week for 6–11 year-olds. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. The activities provide creative experiences in circus arts, visual illustration, design, and Pilates. The sessions take place during All Saints' Week, from 21 to 25 October 2024.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Students come from over 32 nationalities. The school is 100% bilingual, with 50/50 English and French instruction. English and French are used as languages of instruction and in daily interactions. Classes are taught by native English and native French-speaking teachers.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The All Saints' Week vacation courses include Circus Arts & Rugby Tots Week (3–5 year-olds) and Graphic Illustration and Design & Pilates Week (6–11 year-olds), offering group activities and hobbies. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. These activities involve social interaction and collaborative learning through arts and movement.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional High School students develop leadership through concrete initiatives. They develop an entrepreneurial spirit as part of their program. This leadership and entrepreneurship occur alongside building a strong academic profile for higher education.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is included in the after-school activities offered to all students. After-school activities include Art, Music and Drama, and Physical Education. Participation in these activities supports well-being and active engagement.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Circus Arts, Rugby Tots, and Pilates Week promote movement and physical wellbeing. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. These sessions support wellbeing through active, movement-based activities during All Saints' Week (21–25 October 2024).
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and French are the languages taught, with a bilingual curriculum. From Nursery through Middle School, instruction is delivered in both languages by native French- and English-speaking teachers. Supplementary English exposure opportunities include the Wednesday Club and English Language Vacation camps.	Language provision The school teaches French and English. In French, the program follows the Education Nationale framework, adapted and completed by the Montessori Pedagogy. In English, the Cambridge programme is followed, adapted to the rhythm of the Montessori Pedagogy. AMI-trained teachers teach in either English or French, with classes organized by age groups: Nursery Community (2-3), Children's House (3-6), Elementary (6-11), and Middle School (11-15).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and French. Preschool and Kindergarten Program offers a bilingual English-French curriculum from age 3. The Bilingual Middle School provides an international curriculum while remaining fully bilingual, taught by native French- and English-speaking teachers.	Bilingual teaching The school is a French-English bilingual Montessori school for ages 2 to 15.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school offers English-language exposure through a Wednesday Club program and English Language Vacation camps during school breaks.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Member of Association Montessori de France (AMF). AMI-certified teachers.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. If you wish to enroll your child at BISP, fill out the form at the bottom of the Admissions page. Once the completed contact form is received, the enrollment application for the requested grade level will be sent. Submit the completed enrollment application with the required supporting documentation: a completed application form; a copy of your child's birth certificate and a photocopy of their passport; a passport-sized photo of your child; a copy of your child's most recent progress report (if applicable); and a letter of recommendation from the child's most recent teacher (if applicable). You will receive a response from the admissions team within a few days. 2. Submit the completed enrollment application along with the required supporting documents. Include a completed application form; a copy of your child's birth certificate and a photocopy of their passport; a passport-sized photo; and a copy of your child's most recent progress report (if applicable). If applicable, include a letter of recommendation from your child's most recent teacher. 3. Tuition and fees for the 2026/2027 school year are published. Enrollment fee is 1,000 euros (non-refundable) and tuition is 13,800 euros for Nursery, 14,800 euros for Pre-K, 15,800 euros for Kindergarten, 16,800 euros for Primary, 21,800 euros for Middle School, and 21,800 euros for High School. Additional charges include School Lunch 595 euros per trimester, Lunch Box 245 euros per trimester, and Wednesday Club costs of 945 euros per trimester (2,355 euros per year) for full-day or 670 euros per trimester (1,300 euros per year) for half-day. All fees are due in full prior to the start of the school year and refunds are not provided for mid-year departures.	Admissions Nursery and Elementary admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5). Middle School and Lycée admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Letter of motivation from the family and child. 5. Letters of recommendation from 2 teachers. 6. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5).
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