Cours Molière vs Deutsche Schule Paris

	C Cours Molière Paris, France	D Deutsche Schule Paris Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,400 - 12,825	Fees / year €9,945 - 11,799
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 332
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 19
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language German, French
Opened	Opened 1926	Opened 1958
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school operates in Paris, France, with two campuses: Campus Soult at 2 boulevard Soult, 75012 Paris; Campus Montmorency at 24 rue de Montmorency, 75003 Paris.	Location The iDSP is located in Saint-Cloud, a western suburb of Paris. The campus address is 18 Rue Pasteur, F-92210 Saint-Cloud; the entrance is at 12 Rue Lelégard. The school can be contacted at info@idsp.fr and +33 1 46 02 85 68.
Stages	Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School	Stages Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary level (Sekundarstufe) up to Abitur or AbiBac.
School type	School type International private school	School type German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule); the iDSP is the only German overseas school in Paris, operated by the German School Association Paris and funded by the German Foreign Office via the German Embassy Paris.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 24 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Individualized support; Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) offered for multilingual children (two sessions per week in first grade).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France and the United States (Franco-American curriculum)	Country affiliation Germany; funded by the German Foreign Office and the German Embassy Paris; run by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure After-school program with clubs and activities; daily 14:00–15:30 for AGs; participation is confirmed after enrollment for the full school year.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Two bus lines: Line 1 La Celle-Saint-Cloud, Vaucresson, Garches; Line 2 Paris (16th arrondissement) and Boulogne-Billancourt. Timetables and details via info@idsp.fr, +33 1 46 02 85 68.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fee - A registration payment is required to confirm a place. The school's registration documents show a registration check of €3,000 required at enrollment; another published tuition note references a registration payment of €2,500 for an alternate payment option. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and common optional services) - Kindergarten (Soult campus) - One-time annual payment: €12,350. - Annual total if using the 3-installment option: €13,000. - Lunch: €2,000 (annual). - Educational daycare / after-school (16:30–18:00): €2,000 (annual). - Optional "Bilingual Wednesdays" program (11:30–18:00): €3,500 (annual). - Primary (Soult campus) - One-time annual payment: €12,350. - Annual total if using the 3-installment option: €13,000. - Lunch: €2,000 (annual). - Supervised study / after-school (16:30–18:00): €2,000 (annual). - Optional "Bilingual Wednesdays" program (11:30–18:00): €3,500 (annual). - Middle School (Montmorency campus) - One-time annual payment: €12,825. - Annual total if using the 3-installment option: €13,500. - Lunch box (note: applies to certain grades): €1,000 (annual). - Study hall / supervised study (17:00–18:00): €1,000 (annual) as stated in the school's enrollment document. - High School (Montmorency campus) - One-time annual payment: €12,825. - Annual total if using the 3-installment option: €13,500. - No standard half‑board or study‑hall rates are listed for High School in the published enrollment form; the school notes that enrollment in the High School Diploma (dual-diploma) program may incur additional fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Method 1 (single payment): One-time payment due before September 1st; paying in one instalment qualifies for a 5% reduction on the tuition amount. - Method 2 (registration deposit + instalments): A registration check (the enrollment documents state €3,000) is required at registration and the remaining amounts are collected across scheduled payments (the enrollment documents list payment dates as August 15, November 15 and February 15). Registration is definitive only after the school receives the registration payment. Registrants are required to pay for the entire school year even in case of cancellation. Boarding - The school does not publish boarding (full‑board) services or boarding fees. Published fees refer to lunch / half‑board or lunch‑box options and after‑school study; no residential boarding fee schedule is provided. Other costs and recurring extras - Uniform: the school provides a coat‑uniform for pupils, but no purchase price is listed in the enrollment documents. - School supplies and back‑to‑school packs are referenced in the school's materials (separate supply lists exist); individual supply costs are not listed in the fee tables. - Optional programs and their annual fees found in enrollment materials: - Bilingual Wednesdays (Kindergarten & Primary): €3,500 per year. - Middle‑school lunch box: €1,000 per year. - After‑school study / daycare (varies by level): €1,000–€2,000 per year as listed above by level. Refund policy and cancellation - Enrollment is confirmed when the registration payment is received. The school's enrollment documents state that registrants must pay for the entire school year even in the case of cancellation, indicating that tuition for the year remains payable after cancellation. Fee payment options / accepted instruments - The published enrollment documents specify the payment process using checks (the registration/check amounts and scheduled check dates are listed). No credit‑card or bank‑transfer payment instructions are specified in the published fee documents. Brief notes about items not fully specified in published materials - The published documents give the annual totals for each level and list payment dates and the registration check amount, but do not itemize the per‑installment monetary breakdown for the three‑installment option (i.e., exact amounts for each scheduled instalment are not shown). - There is an inconsistency between two published statements regarding the registration payment: some published notes reference a registration payment of €2,500 for an alternate payment option while the enrollment forms state a registration check of €3,000. Additionally, one published summary shows a supervised‑study fee of €2,000 for certain levels while the detailed enrollment form lists a study‑hall fee of €1,000 for Middle School; these discrepancies appear between the tuition summary and the enrollment PDFs. These points are taken from the school's published tuition summary and from the level‑specific enrollment documents. End of fee overview	Fee details Application / Administration fees - One-off administration (registration) fee charged at the start of the admission process: SELF-PAYER €650. - One-off administration fee when the employer is billed: COMPANY-PAYER €689. - One-time infrastructure levy charged upon initial admission: €6,120 per child. This infrastructure fee is not pro rata and is not refundable; it is waived only for families who pay exclusively for their child's education (see payment-status rules). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, per child) - Kindergarten (all-day, twice a week — Tuesday & Thursday): SELF-PAYER €9,945; COMPANY-PAYER €13,480. - Kindergarten (full-time, five days a week): SELF-PAYER €13,054; COMPANY-PAYER €17,143. - Primary & Lower Secondary (Grades 1–9): SELF-PAYER €10,684; COMPANY-PAYER €13,508. - Grade 10: SELF-PAYER €11,950; COMPANY-PAYER €14,904. - Grades 11–12: SELF-PAYER €11,550; COMPANY-PAYER €14,604. Discounts and reductions - Sibling discount (applies from registration): 25% for the second child; 50% for the third child; 60% for each additional child. - Loyalty discount (applies after consecutive years enrolled): 0% in year 1; 10% in year 2; 15% in year 3; 20% in year 4; 25% in year 5; 30% in year 6; 35% from year 7 onward. Discounts are applied sequentially if more than one is claimed. Additional offers and other fees - French introductory / intensive course (grades 6–12), when required: per semester, 4 lessons/week €1,660. - Canteen (meal prices and standard packages): meal without registration €9.50; registered meal plans charged per half-year and per school year as follows (per-meal rate used to calculate): - 5 days/week: per half-year €720 — per school year €1,350. - 4 days/week: per half-year €576 — per school year €1,080. - 3 days/week: per half-year €432 — per school year €810. - 2 days/week: per half-year €288 — per school year €540. - 1 day/week: per half-year €144 — per school year €270. Refunds are not available except for absences for health reasons of more than five days with a medical certificate. Registration for the canteen is made at the start of each semester. - Extended care centre (ages 4 to Grade 5; 15:30–18:30) — annual rates by days per week: - 5 days: €2,704; 4 days: €2,272; 3 days: €1,839; 2 days: €1,298; 1 day: €758. Day visit €39. Registration required each school year. - School bus (per school year): SELF-PAYER < 4 km €1,545; SELF-PAYER > 4 km €3,688; COMPANY-PAYER €4,409. Fares may be adjusted if the bus company raises prices. - Wednesday German program (age 4–10, includes canteen; 32 Wednesdays/year): - 8:10–13:15 €1,785 per year; 8:10–15:30 €2,499 per year; 8:10–18:30 €3,024 per year. Cancellations possible until the first day of school; no refund after that date except where explicitly noted. - ASSR exam administration contribution (grades 7–12): €25 per registered student (exam itself free). - Temporary enrollment (grades 1–9, short stays): administration fee €100 and tuition €250 per week (maximum one month). Guest-student terms apply for longer stays. Visiting/exchange-student fees vary by length of stay (examples: up to 3 months: €100 registration + pro rata fees; up to 5 months: €650 registration + half fees; >5 months: €650 registration + full annual fees). Billing schedule and payment terms - The full annual tuition is invoiced at the beginning of the school year. For registrations in the second semester (from 1 February), fees are calculated pro rata (over 10 months). Reserving a place for a later date requires payment for the full school year. - Self-payers: the total bill is collected by direct debit in seven equal instalments (October–April), each debit on the 10th of the month; a signed direct-debit mandate must be submitted via the school's billing portal. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. The invoice must be paid within 14 days of invoicing. Returned direct-debit administration fees: €25 for the first returned debit; €50 for the second. - Company-payer / employer-invoiced accounts: invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. Employer confirmations are required for mixed/self-pay arrangements. - Reminder procedure and penalties: a payment reminder is issued after overdue payment; first reminder after 14 days with a €30 reminder fee; final reminder after another 14 days with a €60 fee. Continued non-payment may lead to legal proceedings and jeopardise registration or issuance of certificates. Late deregistration fees apply if cancellation deadlines are missed. Administration fee for cancellations or returned payments is specified. Cancellation and re-registration rules - All deregistrations (school, kindergarten, bus) must be made in writing. Deadlines: for cancellation before the end of the first half-year — November 30; for cancellation effective at the end of the school year — May 31. Missing these deadlines incurs a late fee of €100 per child. Re-registration after deregistration restarts the loyalty-discount counting from zero except for approved temporary interruptions under specific conditions. Refund information - The administration (registration) fee is non-refundable. A one-time infrastructure fee is neither pro rata nor refundable. In general each year commenced is due; in limited cases a pro rata refund may be considered (contact accounts for assessment). Canteen fees are refundable only for health-related absences of more than five days upon presentation of a medical certificate. Other refund entitlements are limited and governed by the school's general terms of payment and cancellation deadlines. Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment procedures: SEPA/direct-debit mandate (via the school billing portal) and bank transfer to the school account. Payment by cheque or standing order is not accepted for self-payers. Employer invoicing is supported for company payers. Returned direct-debit fees apply as stated above. - Bank transfer details (when paying by bank): - Account name: Association de lÉcole Allemande Internationale de Paris / Deutscher Schulverein in Paris - IBAN: FR76 1751 5900 0008 2840 6017 923 - BIC: CEPAFRPP751. Boarding / residential provision - No boarding or residential accommodation fees are listed; the school's published fee schedule covers tuition, care, canteen, transport and the other services noted above. No separate boarding fees apply.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Coat-uniform is provided by the school for all students. Preschool and Primary wear a blouse provided at the start of the year; CE2 may choose between a blouse or a blazer; CM1-CM2 wear a navy blazer purchased by parents before the year starts. Blouses and blazers are labeled with the student's name; sportswear is not permitted outside PE.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options On-site meals are provided with rotating sample menus and seasonal produce; special menus are offered throughout the year, and Sodexo provides the service.	Food options iDSP runs a cafeteria for students from Monday to Friday. Since 2023, catering is provided by Les Marmites Volantes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients; meals are prepared the day before and delivered by an electric vehicle, including a starter, a main course with vegetables, and a dessert. Weekly, two vegetarian options plus one meat-based and one fish-based option are offered, with a daily vegetarian meal also available; meals can be ordered for the full semester or year, at 8€ per meal per semester, 7.50€ per meal per year, or 9.50€ for meals without registration; orders are placed via Ecole Directe.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Private international school in Paris. Founding member of the Fédération Nationale de l'Enseignement Privé (F.N.E.P).	Governance and ownership The iDSP is the only German-language international school in Paris operating under German pedagogy. The school is funded and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, represented by the German Embassy Paris, and carried by the Deutscher Schulverein Paris. The principal has overall responsibility for organization and education, and the school administration handles administrative affairs and the maintenance of the buildings.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cours Molière offers an international education in Paris with a complete and balanced Franco-American curriculum. The program enables each student to master two languages, with personalized support and innovative teaching methods tailored to a modern, international education. The environment is caring and fosters curiosity and the development of each student's potential. Founded in 1926, the school has welcomed around 17,000 students. The school operates on two campuses: Campus Soult for preschool and primary (2 boulevard Soult, 75012 Paris) and Campus Montmorency for middle and high school (24 rue de Montmorency, 75003 Paris).	Curriculum details Timetable for Grundschule (primary school) lists the subjects and weekly hours by grade for the 2023/2024 school year. Subjects include Religion or Ethics, German, German as a Foreign Language, French as a Foreign Language, French as Mother Tongue, English, Mathematics, General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography (including Geography in French), Politics, History (including French History), Art, Music, Sport/Swimming, and an Elective/AG. Sample timetables show how hours may be distributed by grade; the actual timetables change each school year for organizational reasons. Religion/Ethics is chosen by parents until students reach around age 14; from Grade 7 Religion/Ethics are elective. The school offers Abitur or AbiBac; graduates go on to universities in Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio The school has 332 students and 47 teachers; average class size is 18.7 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results AbiBac or Abitur are offered; AbiBac success is 100%. In 2025, graduates enrolled at universities in Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris Campus Nancy, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates complete Abitur or AbiBac and access higher education through global networks and individualized support. Destinations include Germany (TUM, EBS, Freiburg, Frankfurt, Hagen), France (Essec, Sciences Po Paris, Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, Cours Florent), and Switzerland (ETH Zürich).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Individuelle Förderung places focus on developing students' talents and needs. In Arbeitsgemeinschaften, students explore science, sports, crafts, and music; a weekly Deutsch als Zweitsprache course in Grade 1 supports multilingual children.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Cours Molière fosters social and emotional development in a caring environment. Kindness, trust, and mutual support guide daily interactions. Personalized support helps each student grow at their own pace and reach their potential. The school cultivates an international community with over 35 nationalities represented, supporting empathy and global citizenship. Through dynamic bilingual instruction and individualized guidance, students develop curiosity, confidence, and resilience.	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 Cours Molière welcomes English-speaking students and integrates them into the French national programme through dedicated language support. From preschool, 50% of teaching staff are native English speakers or bilinguals, and English is used throughout the day in all activities. From CP to CM2, instruction is bilingual (65% French – 35% English). Cambridge English programs begin in primary and lead to an iGCSE at the end of middle school. In high school, students can pursue a second diploma, the American High School Diploma, completed in English. Specialized care for non-francophone children is offered; English classes are based on proficiency levels, with French classes taught by a specialist.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school emphasizes kindness, trust, and mutual support in all interactions. It supports personal growth with individualized guidance and innovative teaching. The environment is international and inclusive, helping students feel valued as they develop curiosity and confidence. The goal is to foster well-being by combining academic challenge with a supportive, caring community.	Mental wellbeing —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school operates on two campuses in Paris: Campus Soult (Preschool and Primary) at 2 boulevard Soult, 75012 Paris, and Campus Montmorency (Middle School and High School) at 24 rue de Montmorency, 75003 Paris. It welcomes students from 35 nationalities and provides a bilingual English–French environment. English language instruction accounts for more than 50% of the week and follows the English National Curriculum. Classes are small, with about 15 students per class. The school was established in 1926 and is a member of ELSA France. Lunch is provided in the cafeteria, daily daycare is available, and meals are supervised by staff.	Facilities overview The school has Villa Kunterbunt, the Kindergarten, alongside Grundschule and Sekundarstufe. There are three libraries serving the kindergarten, primary and secondary levels, located on the ground floor of the main building C and run with the help of parent volunteers, offering German and French literature. The Kantine provides school meals from Monday to Friday, with primary meals at 12:30 and secondary meals at 13:15; meals are prepared fresh the day before by the catering company Les Marmites Volantes, using seasonal ingredients and offering vegetarian options, ordered via Ecole Directe. Ganztagsschule offers daily after‑school activities (AGs) from 14:00 to 15:30, and Betreuungszentrum provides afternoon care from 15:30 to 18:30 for children from age 4 up to class 6. The campus supports after‑school and enrichment through these programs and facilities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sport is held in the stadium next to Campus Soult on Wednesdays.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities English language instruction accounts for more than 50% of the week and follows the English National Curriculum. Cambridge Young Learners Exams and Key English Test are part of the program; English is taught with a mix of native English-speaking and other teachers. Classes are small, with about 15 students each.	Academic facilities The school offers Abitur or AbiBac, with the education pathway spanning from Kindergarten through Sekundarstufe II. The curriculum centers on German, French and English, with language learning delivered in small groups to support multilingual proficiency. Lessons are student‑centred, emphasizing interdisciplinary and project‑based learning, with time for individual learning and targeted support. The school also provides orientation and guidance on study and career paths to prepare students for university worldwide, and AbiBac is presented as the “Sahnéhäubchen” of the credential mix. The Abitur and AbiBac, together with the multilingual approach, enable graduates to pursue higher education globally.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Cultural and educational outings are organized, including visits to museums such as the Louvre and Centre Pompidou and theatre visits. On Wednesdays, Cultures & Langues offers a wide range of activities; the program includes singing, art workshops, museum visits, and other experiences that complement studies.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular offerings include the Ganztagsschule's AGs, which run daily from 14:00 to 15:30 and are open to all students, plus the Betreuungszentrum after‑school care from 15:30 to 18:30 with activities such as homework help, sport, crafts, games and a 16:30 snack. Zusatzangebote include Sprachkurse for children and adults, taught by native speakers (French, German, Latin options available), and Sprachferien language weeks during holidays with daytime activities including sport and creative options. The school also supports after‑school arts and culture through EMFA – Musikschule, offering instrumental lessons across 16 instruments and an adult choir. Sprachkurse and Sprachferien pages describe these programs, while EMFA provides ongoing musical education as part of the enrichment offerings.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Cours Molière was founded in 1926 in Paris's 12th arrondissement by Madame Suzanne Ange8le Albertine Decrouez, a former Parisian primary school teacher. She opened a small private primary school on Avenue Daumesnil, and in 1935 the school moved to larger premises on Avenue du Ge9ne9ral Michel Bizot. From the early years, Cours Moli8re welcomed pupils from Paris and the neighbouring town of Saint-Mande9, establishing a reputation for academic seriousness and openness to languages. Today the school operates two campuses—Soult in Paris 12 and Montmorency in Paris 3—with the senior school in the Marais, and it welcomes both French and international students from more than 35 nationalities, offering a complete Franco-American curriculum with bilingual instruction and personalized language support. The school has welcomed more than 17,000 students over its history.	History iDSP traces its origins to 1958, when the Association of the German-language School in Paris was formed with support from the German Foreign Office, the German Embassy in Paris, and other partners. The first class began on November 3, 1958, in three rooms at the YMCA near the Trocadéro, with seven students; by year's end there were 28. The school moved to Neuilly in 1959; the primary opened in 1960-61 and a kindergarten was added in 1962, while a nine-class secondary was completed in 1965-66. From 1968-1970 the school relocated during expansion, and by 1970 it accommodated around 600 students; in 1975-1981 the parents founded the Amis de l'école and class councils formed, with enrollment reaching 941 in 1977-78. The main mission remains to provide German-speaking children with instruction in German up to the Abitur, and since the 1990s facilities have been modernized and a bilingual curriculum introduced in 1994, with the EMFA German-French music school opening in 1998-99.
Community	Community The school operates two campuses in Paris: Soult (Paris 12) and Montmorency (Paris 3), with the senior school located in the Marais and the historic roots in eastern Paris. More than 35 nationalities are represented within the school community. The Headmasters welcome describes an environment with high-quality programs, stimulating activities, and individualized support, and emphasizes the essential link between school, parents, and students in forming a supportive community. Values include kindness, personalized support, an international environment, and innovative teaching.	Community iDSP fosters a vibrant school community through its extracurricular offerings and school life. Extracurricular activities are coordinated by associations such as the Amicale de l'iDSP and the school music program, and events like the Oktoberfest bring families together. The Amicale de l'iDSP, a public-benefit association founded in the 1970s, supports the kindergarten and school through member contributions, seeking financial support, and organizing Paris and museum visits to help newly arrived families integrate; its funds finance major acquisitions, student projects, cultural events, and other activities. The Amicale welcomes new members and invites you to join to support projects and enjoy the school's social life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Association of the German International School of Paris is the governing body of the school and the employer of teaching and administrative staff. Its board is elected by all members at general assemblies for a three-year term. The board's prerogatives extend from budgeting and investments to construction projects, recruitment of local staff, and medium-term strategic decisions, and its members serve on a voluntary basis for the school's welfare. The board works closely with the school's pedagogical and administrative leadership. As parents, you are automatically members and are invited to attend the general assemblies in October and June. The statutes of the association are published, and the current board includes: Jan Rieländer (President), Regina Susterac (Vice-President), Markus Hempel, Maureen Rieländer, Roland de Moustier, Anja Bothe, Irina Ort, Guillaume Rade. Contact: vorstand@idsp.fr. Address: 18 Rue Pasteur, Saint-Cloud; Eingang: 12 Rue Lelégard; Tel.: +33 1 46.02.85.68.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Art Workshops: Singing, theatre, music, and visual arts workshops offered in English or French give children a space for authentic expression. They enrich vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and enable language use in a creative and spontaneous context. They also support oral confidence, a key pillar in bilingual development. These activities extend language immersion into real-world contexts.	Academic & intellectual iDSP students participate in national and inter-school competitions. Elodie won first place and Sunaina placed fourth in the 2025 Vorlesewettbewerb (reading competition) at Saint‑Germain‑en‑Laye. A group project from the Grünes Band competition, organized by the Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, earned a prize for the iDSP team. Students also took part in a German-language reading contest hosted by German schools.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art Workshops: Singing, theatre, music, and visual arts workshops are offered in English or French to provide authentic expression. They promote creativity and language use in a creative, expressive context. They support oral confidence as part of bilingual development.	Arts & creative EMFA (École de Musique Franco-Allemande) sits on the iDSP campus and offers instrument lessons in German and French for children and adults; its motto is Musique sans frontières. Musicians of all ages and levels are welcome. The school's afternoon programs include Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AGs) for after‑school clubs, with daily sessions and a structured sign‑up process. The Kunst‑AG organizes art activities and excursions such as the Salon des Beaux‑Arts de Garches. Oktoberfest and other cultural events are part of the iDSP cultural programming.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Cultural Outings: Museums, exhibitions, performances, sensory experiences, and educational walks provide direct immersion in real-world contexts. They encourage meaningful language use and deepen cultural awareness. A language immersion program offers a unique experience to learn a language and discover a new culture.	Cultural & language All primary students learn French four hours per week as part of a French language program, with a French as a Foreign Language track and a native-language option for bilingual students; the school also introduces the culture of the host country. An after‑school English course runs for two hours for students in grades 2–4. German language offerings for French‑speaking children include beginner and intermediate courses as part of the Mittwochsschule (Wednesday school), taught by native German‑speaking teachers. The Mittwochschule emphasizes hands‑on, interactive learning and cultural instruction to introduce German language and customs.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sports Activities: They encourage natural interaction and language learning through movement. They help learners follow instructions, cooperate, and demonstrate teamwork in the target language. These activities foster language fluency in social and recreational settings.	Social & hobbies Ganztagsschule offers Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AGs), after‑school clubs that run daily from 14:00 to 15:30 and require annual participation once registered, with a fair lottery if demand exceeds capacity. The Kunst‑AG includes excursions such as the Salon des Beaux‑Arts de Garches. The Amicale (parents' association) promotes community life, funds school projects, and organizes events including the Christmas market. The Accueil périscolaire provides after‑school care from 15:30 to 18:30 with games, crafts, and social activities on the main campus.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Amicale de l'iDSP is a non‑profit association whose members are mainly parents and alumni; its primary goal is to raise funds to support the school and kindergarten, promote community life, ease the entry of new families, and connect the school with the French environment. All profits from the Amicale's activities go 100% to the school and kindergarten, and the association runs events including festivals and the Christmas market.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Studien- und Berufsberatung (study and career guidance) at iDSP aligns with the diversity of its students and supports secondary students with choosing schools or apprenticeships, working with external partners in France, Germany, and other European countries. In grade 9 students undertake a multi‑day social internship; grade 10 includes a two‑week internship; grades 11–12 focus on study and career guidance, including possible participation in a German‑French study fair. iDSP graduates are eligible to participate in the central admissions process via Parcoursup. Praktika (internships) are offered and coordinated through the school's career guidance office.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports Activities promote physical fitness and teamwork, supporting students' wellbeing. Lunchtime is a time for conviviality, sharing and learning, with seasonal menus offered throughout the year and prepared with seasonal produce; meals are delivered to the school and served on site by Sodexo. On Wednesdays, children can stay at school until 6:00 p.m. to enjoy enriching extracurricular activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Betreuungszentrum (after‑school care) operates every weekday from 15:30 to 18:30 for kindergarten and for children up to class 5, with options to book specific days and durations. The center is on the main site in Building B and includes space for resting and play in a green area, along with activities such as board games, ball games, crafts, and socializing. After‑school programs also include daily AGs from 14:00 to 15:30, creating opportunities for physical activity and creative pursuits.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches in English and French. English immersion begins in nursery and continues through primary, with bilingual instruction across the campuses.	Language provision German as a mother tongue (Grades 1–12) and German as a foreign language (Grades 1–8); French as a foreign language (Grades 1–12) and French as a native language (Grades 1–12); History and Geography are taught in French (Grade 7 and Grades 9–12). English is taught from Grades 5–12. Latin and Spanish certificate courses are offered outside the regular program. An introductory course to French (Heranführkurs) is offered from Grade 6 to Grade 12 to align language levels. The AbiBac program combines the German Abitur with the French Baccalauréat.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Bilingual Immersion from nursery school. The French core curriculum is taught alongside English language development starting in nursery and continued through the primary cycle. The program aims to produce students who are fluent in both French and English through ongoing bilingual instruction.	Bilingual teaching German language and culture are central; German is taught as a mother tongue (Deutsch als Muttersprache) from Grade 1 to 12, and German as a foreign language (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) from Grade 1 to 8. French is taught as a foreign language (Französisch als Fremdsprache) from Grade 1 to 12 and as a native language (Französisch als Muttersprache) from Grade 1 to 12. English has a significant role, with two primary-level language clubs for beginners and advanced learners, and a cross‑grade group for strong English learners in Grades 5–6.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion program. A bilingual immersion experience starting in nursery with English exposure and ongoing language development through primary. It offers a unique experience to learn a language and discover a new culture, and supports language skills, personal development, open-mindedness, and future professional opportunities.	Immersion programs In the kindergarten, German as a second language is introduced through immersion (a bain de langue). The child is immersed in a German-language environment to learn unconsciously and become comfortable with languages. A weekly language-bath program is led by a German-speaking educator in small groups, reinforcing the immersion approach.
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Admissions	Admissions The school has two campuses in Paris: Campus Soult at 2 boulevard Soult, 75012 Paris (Preschool and Primary) and Campus Montmorency at 24 rue de Montmorency, 75003 Paris (Middle School and High School). The Preschool and Primary programs are on Campus Soult, while Middle School and High School are on Campus Montmorency. The school is located in the heart of Paris and offers an international environment. The Franco-American curriculum is complete and balanced, providing an optimal environment for overall development. The program offers each student the opportunity to master two languages with personalized support and innovative teaching methods.	Admissions 1. Express interest in enrolling your child by contacting Anette Gros. Phone: +33 1 46.02.85.55. Ms. Gros is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30, and Wednesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30. The registration deadline is May 31. The enrollment process is conducted electronically; you will receive a link to register. 2) A list of the documents required for registration can be viewed via the Document Checklist. The registration link is issued after you contact the admissions office. 3) German language proficiency assessment: The appointment to determine the required German language level typically takes place in May. German language skills are required from Grade 2. 4) Language level requirements by grade: Grade 4 requires German level A1; Grade 7 requires B1; Grade 8 requires B1; Grade 9 requires B2; Grade 10 and above require native-level German (at least C1). 5) Textbooks: There is no provision of free textbooks at iDSP. Parents must purchase the textbooks on the first day of school. A list of the textbooks to be purchased can be found under Practical – Textbooks.
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