Deutsche Schule Paris vs EIB Lycée Etoile

	D Deutsche Schule Paris Paris, France	E EIB Lycée Etoile Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,945 - 11,799	Fees / year €10,200 - 20,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 15 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 332	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 19	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1958	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location EIB Lycée Etoile operates across two campuses in central Paris: Campus Etoile in the 17th arrondissement and Campus Londres in the 8th arrondissement. Both sites are situated in established, residential neighborhoods and are accessible via the city's Metro and public bus networks.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary level (Sekundarstufe) up to Abitur or AbiBac.	Stages The school functions as an upper secondary school (lycée), welcoming students in Grades 10 through 12. This corresponds to an age range of approximately 15 to 18 years old, covering the final three years of education before university.
School type	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.	School type EIB Lycée Etoile is a co-educational, private day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities, meaning students commute to the campus and reside locally with their families.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 24 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix 400 students from more than 40 nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Individualized support; Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) offered for multilingual children (two sessions per week in first grade).	Additional learning support The school provides personalized academic guidance and a dedicated university counseling service to help students manage their course loads and applications. While teachers can accommodate some minor learning differences through smaller class groupings, the campus does not maintain specialized facilities or dedicated staff for complex Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany; funded by the German Foreign Office and the German Embassy Paris; run by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris.	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with France, adhering to the curriculum standards set by the French Ministry of National Education alongside its international diploma tracks.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation The school is entirely secular and has no religious affiliation.
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.	School day structure Classes are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with a student's exact start and finish times varying based on their specific course selections. The daily timetable includes regular intervals for breaks and a designated lunch period.
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.	Bus service details EIB Lycée Etoile does not offer a dedicated private school bus service. Because the campuses are centrally located in Paris, students typically commute independently using the city's public transportation, relying on the Metro, RER, and city bus routes.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application & registration fees - Frais de dossier (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 300.  - Frais d'inscription (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 1,000.  - Ces frais administratifs et d'inscription sont non remboursables ; l'inscription définitive d'un nouvel élève est subordonnée au paiement du droit d'inscription non remboursable et d'un acompte correspondant à un tiers de la scolarité annuelle. Tuition fees by programme and year group (academic year 2026/27) - Cursus du Baccalauréat français (Section générale / Section internationale / Section européenne) : - Frais de scolarité par trimestre : EUR 3,400.  - Frais de scolarité annuels : EUR 10,200.  - Cursus de préparation à l'International Baccalaureate (IB) : - Seconde (classe préparatoire au cursus IBDP) : EUR 4,166 par trimestre / EUR 12,498 à l'année.  - IB DP1 (Première IB) : EUR 6,485 par trimestre / EUR 19,455 à l'année.  - IB DP2 (Terminale IB) : EUR 6,890 par trimestre / EUR 20,670 à l'année.  - Frais annexes obligatoires pour tous les élèves : assurance scolaire EUR 15 ; dossier médical EUR 16.  - Frais d'inscription aux examens (élèves IB1 et IB2) : EUR 100.  - Dans les frais de scolarité annuels est inclus un « Pack EIB » (prestations périscolaires obligatoires) et une part liée au contrat d'association (montants ventilés dans la grille tarifaire). Une remise de 25 % s'applique pour le 3ᵉ enfant inscrit (sur les frais de scolarité uniquement). Optional / additional costs (examples and amounts) - Options et préparations (tarifs annuels indiqués aussi par trimestre) : - Préparation BFI (ex-OIB) : EUR 715 par trimestre (EUR 2,145 à l'année).  - Préparation section européenne : EUR 494 par trimestre (EUR 1,482 à l'année).  - Option Cinéma‑Audiovisuel : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année).  - Option Arts plastiques : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année).  - Cours de Culture générale : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année).  - Biologie complémentaire : EUR 270 par trimestre (EUR 810 à l'année).  - iPad : caution restituée en fin de scolarité EUR 400 ; location iPad EUR 160 (soit EUR 16/mois sur 10 mois).  - Service de counselling pour candidatures universitaires : à partir de EUR 600 ; tarification par pays (ex. UK à partir de EUR 900 ; US à partir de EUR 1,800) selon le niveau d'accompagnement.  - Voyages scolaires, sorties et projets pédagogiques sont facturés en sus et feront l'objet d'estimations et facturation ponctuelle. Billing schedule and payment terms - Facturation : une facture annuelle pour les frais scolaires (payable selon la modalité choisie) ; factures trimestrielles pour frais optionnels ; les élèves inscrits en cours d'année sont facturés au prorata (le mois d'arrivée est facturé en entier).  - Garantie de place : le règlement du premier trimestre (et le droit d'inscription non remboursable plus l'acompte d'un tiers le cas échéant) garantit la place.  - Modalités de règlement (choix) : - Prélèvement automatique SEPA : en 1 paiement (1ère semaine d'octobre), en 3 échéances trimestrielles (1ère semaine d'octobre, de janvier et de mars) ou en 9 échéances mensuelles (1ère semaine d'octobre à 1ère semaine de juin). Le paiement en 9 mensualités entraîne une facturation supplémentaire de EUR 75 pour l'année. En cas de rejet de prélèvement SEPA, une pénalité (frais) est appliquée.  - Virement bancaire ou paiement par carte (American Express non acceptée) : paiement unique la 1ère semaine d'octobre ou en 3 virements/paiements (1ère semaine d'octobre et de janvier). Si une échéance trimestrielle est réglée en plusieurs paiements, une facturation de EUR 25 par trimestre peut être rajoutée. Les règlements en espèces ne sont pas acceptés.  - Rejets et pénalités : en cas de rejet de prélèvement des frais (SEPA) un montant est facturé par rejet ; en cas de non‑paiement aux dates prévues, intérêts de retard au taux légal majoré de deux points et pénalités correspondant à 10 % de la facture impayée. Des frais de relance et frais de recouvrement peuvent être appliqués. L'inscription peut être suspendue en cas de non‑paiement.  Refunds, cancellations and re‑registration - Frais administratifs et frais d'inscription/examens : non remboursables.  - Remboursement de l'acompte (nouvelle inscription) : possible seulement si l'école est informée de l'annulation par lettre recommandée dans un délai maximum de 15 jours suivant l'admission effective (date portée sur le document d'admission définitive). Après 15 jours, les montants versés ne sont pas remboursés.  - Réinscription : acompte de réinscription EUR 700 par élève (déductible de la facture du premier trimestre) ; cet acompte est facturé et peut être remboursé dans des cas spécifiques (orientation décidée par l'école vers un enseignement non dispensé dans une école EIB, refus de redoublement décidé par l'école, mutation professionnelle hors Île‑de‑France avant une date fixée, admission dans un lycée public selon procédure).  - Départ en cours d'année : la famille doit notifier le départ par lettre recommandée ; tous les frais relatifs au trimestre complet en cours restent dus.  Boarding (internat) - Aucun service d'internat/boarding n'est mentionné dans la grille tarifaire ni dans le règlement financier du lycée EIB Etoile pour l'année 2026/27 ; aucun tarif d'internat n'est facturé dans les pages tarifaires. Uniform and related costs - Les uniformes scolaires sont fournis via la boutique uniforme officielle de l'EIB (site de la boutique uniforme EIB) et les articles obligatoires (hauts avec logo, packs standards, packs sport, etc.) sont vendus séparément ; les coûts varient selon le pack et la taille (exemples de packs standard pour d'autres établissements EIB : à partir d'environ EUR 35 à EUR 88 suivant le pack et le niveau). Ces achats ne sont pas inclus dans les frais de scolarité.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Students at our international EIB schools are required to wear a uniform when at school, in the vicinity of the school, or on school outings. Uniforms must be purchased from our official website. The policy applies to ALL students.
Food options	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.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The school is part of the EIB Paris network of private bilingual and secular schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details Since September 2023, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB Programme section is located at 52 Rue de Londres in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Lycée Etoile serves Seconde to Terminale. Campus Etoile is at 9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017 Paris, and Campus London is at 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris; the IB section also hosts all Seconde classes of Lycée Etoile. Language teaching and immersion classes are offered, providing a multicultural and multilingual environment from day one.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school has 332 students and 47 teachers; average class size is 18.7 students.	Student teacher ratio —
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).	Exam results —
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).	Higher education progression —
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.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Languages are at the heart of the teaching approach at EIB Etoile. In addition to intensive English instruction, students can study Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. Twenty‑five percent of the school day is devoted to English. The school offers a wide range of after‑school activities and clubs that students run themselves, fostering autonomy, creativity and a sense of responsibility.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language In addition to intensive English instruction, students can study Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. The school offers preparation courses for international exams such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Cervantes, Dante and Goethe. Since September 2023, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered at EIB Etoile.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Regular breaks during the day allow students to refresh and support daily well‑being. After‑school activities cover sport, arts, culture and languages, with clubs and societies that students can lead, promoting autonomy, creativity and responsibility. The Counseling service accompanies students in post‑bac orientation, offering personalized advice for university choice, application preparation and dossier management.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview The International Bilingual School (EIB) is a group of private, secular bilingual schools comprising eight establishments across Paris and the western region. It offers students a multicultural and multilingual environment from their first day of school. Since 1954, EIB private bilingual schools have welcomed nearly 3,000 students from more than 70 nationalities, from nursery to terminale. Throughout the year, EIB Paris provides a wide range of extracurricular activities accessible to enrolled and non-enrolled students, including artistic, sporting and cultural activities. During school holidays, the holiday camps welcome children in a stimulating and secure environment in French and English.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular opportunities include artistic, sporting, and cultural activities. Holiday camps run during school breaks and are conducted in French and English. These programs are available to both enrolled and non-enrolled students.
Parent experience	Parent experience
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.	History —
Community	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.	Community A broad range of after-school activities is offered throughout the year to both enrolled and non-enrolled students, including artistic, sports, and cultural workshops. During school holidays, bilingual holiday camps provide a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children.
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.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual The school offers the bilingual French-English International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Languages are central to teaching, with extensive English instruction and options in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. Up to 25% of the timetable is conducted in English. It also teaches the International French Baccalaureate (BFI) in the British section, with English literature, history and geography studied in English; European Mention is available in the Baccalaureate, with history and geography studied in English.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative A wide range of after-school activities includes sports and arts, as well as culture and languages. Students can join clubs and societies, including those they manage themselves. These activities foster creativity and personal development.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language The school welcomes 400 students from more than 40 nationalities. Languages are central to teaching, with English taught extensively and courses in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. It offers the bilingual French-English IBDP and the BF I in the British section, with English-language study of literature, history and geography; European Mention is available in English. The London Campus is part of the EIB network, located at 52 Rue de Londres.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies After-school activities span sports, arts, culture and languages. Students can join and manage clubs and societies themselves. These activities foster autonomy, creativity and a sense of responsibility.
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.	Community & service —
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.	Leadership & professional Student-led clubs provide leadership opportunities. The Counseling department offers guidance for going abroad with an IB and for university admissions. The school prepares students for higher education through the IBDP and BF I (British International Section) tracks.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Classes can take place between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, depending on the timetable. There are breaks between classes to rest, supporting autonomy and well-being. A wide range of after-school activities supports sports, arts and personal development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English is taught intensively and accounts for up to 25% of the timetable; additional languages include Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. The school follows the French Education Nationale curriculum and enriches instruction with English-language coursework. The British-section BFI (BFI) provides English-language study of literature, history and geography; since September 2023 the IB Diploma Programme is offered. The IB section is based at 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris, while the Lycée Etoile campus is at 9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017 Paris.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching Seconde through Terminale at Lycée EIB Etoile provides bilingual English-French instruction. English accounts for about 25% of the timetable, with courses also offered in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. Since September 2023, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) is offered, including a British-section pathway (BFI, formerly OIB). The school also offers preparation for international exams such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Cervantes, Dante and Goethe.
Immersion programs	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.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Initial Application: To begin the process, parents must complete a pre-registration form online through the school's Eduka platform. This step creates a family account where you can track the status of your application. Applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted. 2. Document Submission and Application Fee: Once the Eduka account is active, parents must upload all necessary supporting documents, which centrally include the student's previous academic reports. A non-refundable application fee of €300 is required at this stage to process the file. If any documentation is missing, the admissions team will request it before moving forward. 3. Academic Review and Assessment: The school evaluates the student's academic history to ensure they can access the curriculum. Depending on the student's profile and whether they are applying for the French or International Baccalaureate track, the school may request additional testing or language assessments. This ensures the student's level aligns with the school's standard requirements. 4. Family Interview: If the application is strong and there are potential vacancies, the school will invite the family for a meeting. This allows the school to assess the student's maturity, conduct, and suitability for the program. It also provides an opportunity for parents to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the campus. 5. Offer and Registration: When a place is offered, parents must formally accept it by returning the required enrolment forms. To secure the spot, families must pay a registration fee of between €900 and €1,000, along with an advance deposit toward the first term's tuition. Once these payments are received, the student is officially placed on the class roster.
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