Bilingual International School of Paris vs Hattemer Bilingue

	B Bilingual International School of Paris Paris, France	H Hattemer Bilingue Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,800 - 21,800	Fees / year €10,965 - 15,200
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1885
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 Two campuses in Paris: 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris (8th arrondissement) and 43 Rue Decamps, 75116 Paris (16th arrondissement). The 8th arrondissement campus offers Maternelle & Élémentaire for ages 3 to 10. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network.
Stages	Stages Preschool and Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; High School. We welcome children between 3 and 17 years of age.	Stages Nursery and Elementary (Maternelle and Élémentaire). The program is bilingual with daily English instruction from nursery, taught by native-speaking teachers. By the end of CM2, most students reach B1 level in English; six to seven hours of English per week are taught CP–CE2 and five hours in CM1–CM2.
School type	School type Bilingual international school; instruction in English and French; Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel are represented.	School type Private, independent, secular, bilingual.
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 Secular
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 and re‑enrolment fees - Registration fee (new applicants): EUR 1,985. - Re‑enrolment fee (returning pupils): EUR 800. - Deposit required at enrolment / re‑enrolment: EUR 1,500 (this deposit is charged and remains due in many withdrawal situations). Tuition fees (per term and per year, by year group) - Bilingual kindergarten (Maternelle): - Petite section (Nursery, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Petite section (Nursery, half day): EUR 2,982 per term — EUR 8,946 per year. - Moyenne section (Pre‑School, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Grande section (Year 1, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Bilingual elementary (Élémentaire): - CP (Year 2): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CE1 (Year 3): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CE2 (Year 4): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CM1 (Year 5): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CM2 (Year 6): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. Optional services and additional fees - Parents' Association membership: EUR 50 (annual). - Canteen (4 days): EUR 695 per term — EUR 2,085 per year. - Canteen (5 days): EUR 860 per term — EUR 2,580 per year. - Lunch box (4 days): EUR 515 per term — EUR 1,545 per year. - Lunch box (5 days): EUR 640 per term — EUR 1,920 per year. - Day care / evening study (full‑week package): EUR 627 per term — EUR 1,881 per year. - Private lessons (Elementary): EUR 60 per hour. - Extracurricular activities and options: from EUR 550 per year depending on the activity. - School trips, field trips or special projects: additional charges may apply and will be billed separately after cost estimation. Uniform costs (mandatory items and prices) - Nursery to Year 4 (inclusive): smock / blouse: EUR 44. - Year 5 to Year 6: - Short‑sleeved polo (100% cotton): EUR 44. - Long‑sleeved polo (100% cotton): EUR 47. - Cardigan (100% cotton): EUR 54. - Sweater (100% cotton): EUR 54. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued and payable according to the chosen payment method. Payment options and schedules include: - Direct debit in 3 instalments: due on 15 September, 5 December and 5 March. (A fourth direct‑debit for the deposit may be taken at re‑enrolment time.) - Direct debit in 8 monthly instalments: on the 15th of each month from September to April (a 9th debit for the deposit may be taken at re‑enrolment time). - Bank transfer in 2 instalments: due 15 September and 15 December (a third transfer for the deposit may be due on 5 May at re‑enrolment). - Payment by credit card to the school office or by telephone (American Express not accepted). - Cheque payments are permitted only for extracurricular activities, holiday courses, trips, registration/re‑registration fees, uniforms, bookshop purchases and the deposit. - Important payment rules: rejected direct‑debit instalments are not re‑presented; two rejections cancel that payment modality and rejection fees may be re‑charged. Any school term once started remains payable in full. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school is a day school (maternelle and élémentaire). Refunds, cancellations and related conditions - Registration fees are non‑refundable. - The deposit paid at admission may be refundable if the school is notified of cancellation within 15 days from the admission date; otherwise amounts paid at registration (registration fee and deposit) are generally not refunded. - Re‑enrolment fees remain due and are generally not refundable except where expressly allowed under the school's contractual conditions. - Any term started remains payable in full; families must notify withdrawal by registered letter in the forms and timeframes set out in the school's contractual conditions. Discounts and special conditions - Large‑family discount: from the third child enrolled, a 20% discount applies to the lowest tuition fee (discounts are not cumulative and apply only to tuition, not to registration or re‑enrolment fees). (End of fees overview.)
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The demi-pension (half-board) is provided with table service for all pupils. The meals include a starter, a main course, cheese, and a dessert. Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 13:00. Menus are updated monthly. A lunch-box option is available for pupils with a medical certificate starting from CE2.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement From PS, MS, GS to CE2, pupils wear a Hattemer blouse. From CM1 onward, a uniform is required: a white-collared Hattemer top and a navy blue sweater; trousers, skirt, or dress in gray or navy; jeans and sneakers are forbidden. CM1 and CM2 may purchase and wear a set including a navy cardigan with a stand-up collar, a navy V-neck sweater, and two short-sleeve polo shirts.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The demi-pension is served at table with supervision and a meal. Meals are composed of a starter, a main dish, cheese, and a dessert. Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 13:00, with multiple services for different levels. Menus are updated monthly. A lunch-box option is available with a medical certificate from CE2.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is an independent private school. It is non-religious.	Governance and ownership Hattemer Bilingue is a private, secular, bilingual school not under state contract. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network.
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 Hattemer Bilingue offers a bi-cultural program in French and English across maternelle through the elementary level, with English instruction starting in early childhood. In Maternelle, instruction is 50% English and 50% French, and English begins from day one. By the end of Grande Section, students understand and express themselves in both languages, and a music program is available as part of the curriculum. In Élementaire, the Hattemer method is more complete and dense than the national program, giving 100 extra hours in mathematics and 200 extra hours in French, with a focus on French, math fundamentals and strong English. Progress in English is validated by the Cambridge exam, and there is a weekly Grand Cours to monitor progress in writing and speaking. From Seconde onward, students can choose between bilingual and international tracks, with six hours of English per week in Seconde and the international track offering English-language study of language, literature and civilization. In Première et Terminale, students may pursue bilingual or international tracks; the international track leads to the IB diploma, and IELTS is included in the program; a counseling office assists with university admissions for top international universities, and since 2023 the school has integrated with the EIB network.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes capped at 12-14 students.	Student teacher ratio 18-21 students per class.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Progress is validated by the Cambridge exam.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression High school graduates are prepared to join international universities.	Higher education progression Première et Terminale internationales allow students to pursue the IB diploma; IELTS is included in the curriculum for Première; a counseling office helps with university admissions to top international universities.
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 —
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 offers a bilingual French-English program for all students. English instruction is strengthened, with instruction split 50/50 between French and English in kindergarten and 6 hours of English per week in elementary.
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 —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Children feel comfortable and safe and are listened to; the school emphasizes a safe and optimal learning environment.	Safeguarding The school is a Globeducate member; safeguarding the community including students, parents and staff is a priority, and Globeducate policies apply.
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 Hattemer Bilingue operates on two Paris campuses. The Paris 8th Campus is located at 52, rue de Londres, Paris 75008, and serves children from 3 to 10 years old in nursery and elementary. The school provides a bilingual English-French environment, with 50% of nursery lessons taught in English and 1 hour 30 minutes of English per day starting in elementary, with class sizes of 18–21 students. The Hattemer Bilingue 16th Campus opened at 43, rue Decamps, Paris 75116, in 2017; in September 2025 Hattemer Bilingue 16e became EIB Trocadéro, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network. A future change is planned: from September 2026 the 8th arrondissement campus will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Hattemer Bilingue offers after‑school sports programs, including fencing (_escrime_), rugby initiation for younger students, and judo. These activities are part of the after‑school offerings and are listed in the extracurricular catalog for the 2025–2026 year.
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 Hattemer Bilingue uses the Hattemer teaching method, built on four pillars: confidence in each child's abilities, explicit and progressive transmission of knowledge, academic rigor with deep learning, and recognition of effort and enjoyment of learning. The school emphasizes a bilingual environment with early English exposure; 50% of nursery classes are conducted in English and elementary students receive 1 hour 30 minutes of English per day. The program promotes mastery of French, mathematics and English, and includes a weekly Grand Cours in Elementary. The school presents itself as providing an exclusive teaching method designed to foster a strong foundation across core disciplines and to develop curiosity beyond the classroom.
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 Hattemer Bilingue offers more than 20 extracurricular activities. The activities catalog (2025–2026) includes coding, robotics, chess, music, theatre in English, arts and crafts, and various sports. The schedule includes a Wednesday program (Hattemer Wednesday) with activities from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and each activity typically lasts one hour. The program also features individual instrument lessons (piano, violin, guitar) offered as paid sessions, and group activities such as acting, singing, and English language projects.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Hattemer Bilingue has existed since 1885, with a mission to lead each student to success through rigorous learning and the constant pursuit of excellence. English instruction has long been part of Hattemer Bilingue, with about half of lessons taught in French and English in nursery and six hours of English per week in elementary. The school is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris and serves nursery and elementary students aged 3 to 10. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will join the EIB Paris network as EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school with parity of hours, continuing its values and expanding its pedagogical offering. Hattemer Bilingue is a member of Globeducate, a major global K-12 education network.
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 Hattemer Bilingue operates the Grand Cours, a weekly oral and written assessment that includes a Grand Cours oral attended by parents in person or at a distance, and weekly sessions inviting parents to observe. Parents are regularly informed of their children's results through daily notebooks, the 'carnets' every three weeks, and an annual prize ceremony. The school engages in Globeducate sustainability initiatives and has earned Eco-Ecole awards, including Eco-Ecole 2025 distinction Or for Hattemer Bilingue 8e; Globeducate's programs emphasize sustainability and international learning. The school's news posts describe activities ranging from a week of study spanning ancient Egypt to robots of the future and biodiversity explorations by students, reflecting a lively, culturally rich community.
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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 Hattemer Bilingue offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to challenge students academically. The program includes Coding (GS–CM2),Math challenges (Défis et Jeux mathématiques), and Chess, alongside Robotics, with dedicated time blocks across the week. Instrument lessons (piano, violin, guitar) and English-language theatre (Actor Studio) are available, with collective music courses such as ‘À vous de jouer' and ‘Sur un air de musique' to develop musical literacy. An Elementary Grand Cours is held weekly to reinforce learning across subjects.
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 Hattemer Bilingue runs a rich arts program including Arts Plastiques and crafts, plus theatre events. Theatre is offered across age groups, including English-language theatre via Actor Studio for CE1–CM2. Music education includes group singing and instrumental study with private lessons available, and visual arts and crafts foster creative expression throughout the primary years.
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 Hattemer Bilingue provides a bi-cultural education with approximately half of the instruction in English starting in kindergarten and 6 hours of English per week in elementary. English-language activities include Actor Studio (in English), theatre in English, and games and singing in English, supporting language development across the curriculum. The Wednesday Hattemer program offers additional sessions in French and English to reinforce language skills and immersion.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Hattemer Bilingue offers social and hobby activities that complement classroom learning. The Mercredi Hattemer program runs from 13:00 to 17:00 with age-appropriate, one-hour workshops in French and English, fostering language practice and social interaction. After-school options include chess, drama, and a variety of language-enriched activities that promote collaboration and engagement.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Hattemer Bilingue participates in eco-friendly initiatives and has earned Eco-Ecole 2025 distinction Gold, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Eco Week and biodiversity projects are part of school life, highlighting sustainable practices and student involvement in environmental responsibility.
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 Hattemer Bilingue runs a weekly Grand Cours in Elementary, providing structured, discipline-based enrichment as part of the school's extended-after-school offerings.
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 Sports activities are a core part of daily life, including fencing (Escrime) for CE1–CM2, rugby initiation for MS–GS, and judo from GS to CM2. The program also includes physical activity, study time, English-language games, and age-appropriate athletic workshops as part of the after-school timetable.
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 provides instruction in English and French. English instruction is reinforced from kindergarten onward; in Maternelle, half the instruction is in English and half in French, and in Élementaire, English is taught for 1 hour 30 minutes per day. The school welcomes students aged 3 to 10 and is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
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 Hattemer Bilingue offers a bi-cultural bilingual program in English and French. In Maternelle, instruction is split 50/50 between English and French. In Élementaire, English is taught for 1 hour 30 minutes per day.
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 —
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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 Hattemer Bilingue is a private, non-contract, secular and bilingual school in Paris. We are currently accepting applications for all classes, depending on available places. The school is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network. Paris 8e offers nursery and elementary education, from age 3 to 10. The school has an exclusive teaching method—the Hattemer method. English is taught from the early years of nursery. The study program is international-focused. A brochure is available for download. A contact form is available for inquiries. The address is 52, Rue de Londres, Paris 75008. The phone number is 01 43 87 59 14.
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