Deutsche Schule Paris vs Esclaibes International School - Paris 8

	D Deutsche Schule Paris Paris, France	E Esclaibes International School - Paris 8 Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,945 - 11,799	Fees / year €10,600 - 11,069
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 332	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 19	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1958	Opened 2014
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 Esclaibes International Schools operates six campuses in Paris (8th, 15th and 16th arrondissements), Clichy, and Marseille (12th and 7th arrondissements). Paris 8 is a preschool–bilingual kindergarten–elementary campus near Parc Monceau; Paris 15 offers preschool–middle school; Paris 16 covers bilingual preschool and kindergarten; Clichy provides nursery–kindergarten–elementary; Marseille 12 offers nursery–kindergarten–primary–secondary; Marseille 7 serves preschool–kindergarten–1st/2nd grade. All campuses emphasize bilingual instruction and Montessori-inspired learning.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary school (Grundschule); Secondary level (Sekundarstufe) up to Abitur or AbiBac.	Stages Paris 8: preschool, kindergarten and elementary; Paris 15: preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle; Paris 16: bilingual preschool and kindergarten; Clichy: nursery, kindergarten and elementary; Marseille 12: nursery, kindergarten, primary and secondary; Marseille 7: preschool, kindergarten, first/second grade.
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 Bilingual international schools (Montessori-inspired).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 24 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities represented.
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany; funded by the German Foreign Office and the German Embassy Paris; run by the Deutsche Schulverein Paris.	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	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 —
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 —
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 Summary (scope) - This overview covers published fees for Esclaibes International Schools' campuses in Paris (8ᵉ, 15ᵉ, 16ᵉ), Clichy and Marseille (7 and 12). The school publishes per‑pupil annual tuition figures and one‑time admission/administrative charges; sibling discounts are offered. Application and one‑time fees - A one‑time entrance (application/registration) fee applies at initial enrolment. Example amounts reported across campuses: Paris campuses commonly show an entrance fee in the range of €900; Marseille entrance fees are commonly reported at €600. An annual administrative or registration fee of around €300 is also charged at many campuses. Tuition fees by campus and year group (annual amounts) - Marseille (Marseille 12 / Marseille 7): annual tuition examples reported range by age/grade. Published figures for Marseille include annual tuition around €7,964 with total annual fees per some grades reported at approx. €8,264–€9,320 depending on year group. A first‑year total that includes one‑time entrance and administrative fees has been shown at approx. €8,864 for certain grades. - Paris 15 (bilingual kindergarten and primary): tuition is published as starting at approximately €11,560 per year for the Paris 15 campus; third‑party fee listings report detailed annual tuition levels for this campus in the order of €12,065 for kindergarten and primary at the price period shown by those listings. - Paris 8, Paris 16 and Clichy: third‑party fee listings report annual tuition that varies by campus and class level (examples from the listings: Paris 8 cited annual tuition figures in a higher band, with entries such as €19,000–€19,950 for some early years/primary groupings; Paris 16 and Clichy show campus‑specific annual tuition figures in the mid‑four‑figure to low‑five‑figure range). Use the listed campus values below as representative annual amounts by campus and year group. Representative annual tuition examples by campus (summary, no table) - Marseille: annual tuition examples shown ≈ €7,964 (plus annual administrative fee ≈ €300; entrance fee ≈ €600 in the first year). - Paris 15: annual tuition starting ≈ €11,560; third‑party listing shows €12,065 as a representative annual tuition for kindergarten/primary. - Paris 8: some published listings show annual tuition figures in the range of ≈ €19,000–€19,950 for certain preschool/primary levels. - Paris 16 and Clichy: campus listings show annual tuition figures in the mid‑range among the network (examples reported by aggregators: €7,271–€12,065 depending on campus and year group). Per‑term breakdown and billing cadence - The school's published public fees are presented as annual tuition figures and one‑time entry/administrative charges; third‑party fee summaries also list fees on an annual basis. Specific per‑term amounts and the exact invoicing cadence (one annual invoice, termly invoices, or installment options) are not provided in the publicly available fee summaries and are handled in the school's enrolment/billing arrangements. Sibling discounts and recurring concessions - A sibling discount structure is published in summary form in public fee listings: for example, a reported discount of −10% for the second child, −20% for the third child and −30% for the fourth child appears in fee summaries for the network. Boarding fees - The Esclaibes campuses are operated as day schools with standard opening hours and after‑school care options; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published for the campuses. Other regular costs and extras - Canteen / catering: a school‑run catering option is available at multiple campuses; canteen charges are billed separately from tuition in typical practice. - After‑school activities and workshops (Wednesday Workshops, holiday courses): these extracurricular programmes are offered; fees for these activities vary and are specified per programme or session rather than being included in base tuition. - Uniform and material costs: no uniform fee or compulsory uniform cost is published in the school's public fee statements; material and pedagogical resources are generally indicated as included in the academic offer but any specific supply lists or material charges are handled at campus level. Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation - No public, detailed refund policy or withdrawal schedule is published alongside the publicly posted annual fee summaries. Refunds, withdrawal penalties, and prorating of fees are governed by the school's enrolment contract and billing terms provided at registration. Payment methods and options - Public fee summaries list annual tuition amounts and one‑time charges but do not publish exhaustive lists of accepted payment methods. Parents make fee arrangements through the school's admissions and finance teams; common practice for schools of this type is to accept bank transfer and to offer invoicing with possible installment plans, with card payments or other methods managed by the school's billing office. Specific accepted payment methods and any administrative surcharges are provided by the school during registration and on the enrolment invoice. Notes on published variations within the network - Fees vary significantly by campus and by year group; the network's campus pages present a ‘starting at' annual figure at campus level while third‑party fee aggregators publish detailed per‑grade annual values and list the one‑time entrance and administrative charges. Where a detailed per‑term billing schedule, refund table or payment method list is required, that information is supplied to families in the school's enrolment documentation and billing correspondence.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
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 Marie Robert and Alexandre d'Esclaibes founded Esclaibes International Schools and lead the network. The network operates six campuses in Paris, Clichy, and Marseille, and is supported by the Apprendre Montessori training organization co-founded with Sylvie d'Esclaibes to train teaching teams.
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 The school teaches bilingualism with daily learning in two languages, international teachers, a global student community, and Cambridge exam preparation.
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 Well-being is central to Montessori learning. Based on Montessori pedagogy, crèches and nursery schools enable each pupil to learn in an environment where progress respects the child's individual rhythm. In elementary and middle school, the emphasis is on well-being; an active pedagogy fosters students' self-confidence. The mission is to cultivate both individual and collective fulfillment, with the foundation that students are happy to come to school each morning.
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 The school teaches in English and French, with daily bilingual immersion in two languages and Cambridge exam preparation.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Montessori pedagogy supports mental wellbeing. Well-being is emphasised across the school; an active pedagogy fosters self-confidence. The aim is to cultivate fulfillment for individuals and the community; the foundation is that students are happy to attend every morning.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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 Esclaibes International Schools operate across six campuses in Paris (8th, 15th and 16th arrondissements), Clichy and Marseille (12th and 7th). Bilingualism is at the heart of teaching with daily learning in two languages, international teachers, a global student community, and Cambridge exam preparation. Paris 15 features spacious, bright classrooms, a private courtyard, a multi-purpose room and a motor room. Paris 16 offers a bilingual Montessori preschool with a playground and a hands-on learning approach; Marseille 12 has a private outdoor courtyard and large classrooms; Marseille 7 includes a 300 m² outdoor playground. Paris 8 hosts a Montessori nursery and elementary program in a warm, multilingual environment; Clichy is designed for children from 0 to 12 years and provides facilities to support international education.
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 Montessori pedagogy underpins crèches, nurseries and elementary education, with a hands-on teaching approach that supports active learning and self-confidence. Paris 16 and Paris 8 emphasize Montessori methods, with a warm, world-oriented learning environment. Classrooms are bright and equipped with teaching aids, including Paris 15's spaces described as having all the necessary teaching aids. Cambridge exam preparation is part of the program.
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 Wednesday Workshops; Holiday Workshops
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 Since 2014 Esclaibes International Schools has been building a bilingual school that is demanding, joyful and open to the world. Children from the age of 2 develop in a structured, lively environment, supported by active teaching methods and a truly international outlook. The school has over 40 nationalities, six campuses, and over 400 families trust it.
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 French-English bilingualism is at the heart of teaching across Paris, Clichy and Marseille, with daily learning in two languages. Cambridge exam preparation, hands-on immersion, and the use of American textbooks support bilingual proficiency, with an equal distribution of hours in both languages. The network aims to foster global citizenship by building cultural bridges and joining the IB network to expand international opportunities.
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 —
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 The school runs Holiday Workshops that are week-long bilingual courses open to all, including those who don't attend our schools. These hands-on language courses include object making, cooking workshops, and gardening. The Little Artist sessions explore drawing, painting, modeling, and crafting, and other workshops feature art- and culture-themed activities such as The Great Imagination Journey, which includes cuisine, crafts, dance, and music from different countries.
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 offers Wednesday Workshops that provide bilingual immersion in French and English through a range of cultural activities. English-language activities and tutoring reinforce bilingualism, and the program is designed to help students master both languages. Holiday Workshops explore world cultures with themes such as celebrations around the world, Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, and other cultural topics; sessions are open to non-enrolled children.
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 Wednesday Workshops bring children together for bilingual activities in two languages, with groups meeting in the morning and afternoon and a lunch break; Daycare is available until 6 p.m. for schedules that suit families. Holiday Workshops also offer time for group, social activities around a shared theme with open registration for non-students.
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 —
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 Well-being is central to Esclaibes' Montessori-inspired pedagogy. The approach emphasizes student happiness, with an active teaching style, and a focus on individual and collective fulfillment within a meticulous and caring learning environment.
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 French and English are taught at parity across the curriculum, with equivalence of language teaching as a core principle. Cambridge English exam preparation is part of the curriculum, and primary education uses American textbooks to deepen English proficiency. The network has joined the IB network to strengthen its international dimension. Programs are offered from preschool through secondary on select campuses, including Marseille 12 (nursery to secondary) and other campuses offering preschool to elementary levels.
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 French-English bilingualism is central to teaching across Esclaibes International Schools in Paris, Clichy and Marseille. For each cycle two classes are dedicated to each language: one for English and one for French; in kindergarten the environment features French-speaking teachers on one side and English-speaking educators on the other, and the same structure continues in elementary school. This structure provides an equal distribution of teaching hours in both languages. Cambridge exam preparation is part of the program, and primary pupils train with American textbooks to deepen English proficiency.
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 Language immersion is achieved through the two-language class structure, with total immersion in French and English. In kindergarten, the classroom arrangement includes English-speaking and French-speaking teachers, and the same organization applies in elementary school. Cambridge exam preparation is integrated, and American textbooks are used to support English proficiency.
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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 —
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