Ecole de Wix vs Ecole Marie d'Orliac

	E Ecole de Wix London, United Kingdom	E Ecole Marie d'Orliac London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £10,259 - 21,542	Fees / year £10,096 - 15,460
Age range	Age range 4 - 10 years	Age range 3 - 10 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 260	Pupils 450
Typical class size	Typical class size 28	Typical class size 28
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Wix's Lane, London SW4 0AJ. Wix Primary School is in Clapham, south of the River Thames. It is an annex of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and shares a large Victorian building with Belleville Wix Academy. The nearest Underground station is Clapham Common (Northern Line), and numerous bus routes serve the area.	Location Marie d'Orliac is situated in the pleasant Parsons Green area, in the heart of Fulham, London. The address is 60 Clancarty Road, London SW6 3AA. The school welcomes children aged 3 to 10 years, from Petite Section to CM2.
Stages	Stages Nursery to Year 6 (Maternelle to CM2) for ages 4 to 10. Pupils can continue to Year 7 (6ème) on the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle South Kensington site.	Stages Nursery and Primary (ages 3-10).
School type	School type Independent day school; annex of Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle; not a boarding school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix British and French; In the Fulham Bilingual section, each class has 28 pupils: 14 from Holy Cross (the English school) and 14 registered by the Lycée Français.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with France through the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad); part of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle London system.	Country affiliation France (AEFE network)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Gates open at 8:30am. Two streams are offered: a reinforced English bilingual stream with day end at 3:15pm (Wednesday finish at 12:00pm or 1:10pm if not taking lunch), and a 50/50 bilingual stream with day end at 3:10pm. Start times differ by stream (reinforced stream begins earlier; 50/50 begins around 8:45am). Bus routes to the school are available.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus routes to the school are available.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription): GBP 1,500 per pupil (VAT applied at 20% where applicable, bringing the total to GBP 1,800 in categories where VAT is chargeable). Tuition fees for Wix (primary annex) — amounts per academic year 2026/27 and per term - Primary (general rate, applicable to Wix primary-year groups): Annual tuition GBP 10,259 (ex VAT) — VAT at 20% where applicable = GBP 2,051.80; total including VAT GBP 12,310.80. Per-term breakdown: Term 1 (Sept–Dec) GBP 4,103 (ex VAT) / GBP 4,923.60 (inc VAT); Term 2 (Jan–Mar) GBP 3,078 (ex VAT) / GBP 3,693.60 (inc VAT); Term 3 (Apr–Jun) GBP 3,078 (ex VAT) / GBP 3,693.60 (inc VAT). - Example per-age illustration published for 2026/27 (for comparison across primary grades): a typical primary-year total shown by independent fee databases is around GBP 12,556 per year for a Grade 1 (age 6). Use the full primary schedule above (GBP 10,259 ex VAT / GBP 12,310.80 inc VAT) as the standard primary fee basis for Wix. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is billed and payable in three accounting trimesters: Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months) and Term 3 (April–June, 3 months). Any term once started is payable in full. - Initial registration fees are payable to secure a place, are not refundable, and are not deductible from tuition fees. Boarding fees - The school is a day school and does not offer boarding; there are no boarding fees for Wix or any other site. Other costs and typical mandatory / optional charges - School meals (demi-pension / packed-lunch supervision): Wix-specific meal/supervision charges are lower than South Kensington and are billed per term. Example figures for Wix: lunch/pack-lunch supervision charged around GBP 159 per term (Wix example), and Wix pack-lunch supervision examples by term are shown in the published schedule (illustrative breakdowns: First term GBP 134 with later-term splits). Annual meal totals vary by campus and level (examples across campuses in published schedules ranged roughly GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 per year). Meals are VAT-exempt. - Textbooks, library, course materials and exam registration: modest annual charges apply and vary by year group — examples: library/books from about GBP 33–GBP 61 per year; examination registration fees for national French exams and UK qualifications are charged where applicable (examples shown: DNB, Bac registration amounts and other exam fees). Specific secondary exam charges (indicative examples) include: DNB, EAF and Baccalauréat exam and registration fees as listed in the published fees schedule. - Small administrative and incidentals: replacement meal card and similar small items are charged at modest, specified rates (examples: replacement meal card GBP 5). Before/after-care and other supervision services have separate per-term charges (Wix pack-lunch supervision and morning/aftercare examples are itemised). - Uniform and standard school supplies: primary supplies lists and any uniform expectations are provided for each site; supplies are charged separately and amounts vary by year group and by the required kit. (Supplies lists are published for the 2026/27 year.) Refund information - Initial registration fees (Droits de première inscription) are not refundable in the event of withdrawal. Any term once started is due in full; refunds for mid-term departures are not granted except in strictly defined exceptional circumstances handled under the school's administrative rules. Fee payment options and invoicing - Tuition and other invoices are billed in GBP and payments are required by bank transfer; the school's bank details and the invoice reference must be quoted on the transfer. ParentPay (or similar online payment platforms) is used for ancillary services (meals, clubs and other optional services) where indicated on invoices. VAT is shown on invoices where it applies.	Fee details Application / initial registration fees - Initial registration fee (per pupil): - Nursery (Petite Section): GBP 1,500 (no VAT). - Pre-primary, Primary, Collège, Lycée and British Section: GBP 1,800 (including VAT where applicable). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term totals) — Marie d'Orliac relevant rows (All amounts shown are the total including VAT where applicable. Term breakdown follows the school's three-term calendar: Term 1 = Sept–Dec, Term 2 = Jan–Mar, Term 3 = Apr–Jun.) - Nursery (Petite Section — applies to André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac / South Kensington): - Annual: GBP 13,484. - Term 1: GBP 5,394. Term 2: GBP 4,045. Term 3: GBP 4,045. - Pre-primary (MS & GS) — English-intensive bilingual (French curriculum): - Annual: GBP 13,410. - Term 1: GBP 5,362.80. Term 2: GBP 4,023.60. Term 3: GBP 4,023.60. - Pre-primary (MS & GS) — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual: GBP 15,459.60. - Term 1: GBP 6,183.60. Term 2: GBP 4,638.00. Term 3: GBP 4,638.00. - Primary (elementary) — English-intensive bilingual (French curriculum): - Annual: GBP 10,297.20. - Term 1: GBP 4,119.60. Term 2: GBP 3,088.80. Term 3: GBP 3,088.80. - Primary (elementary) — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual: GBP 12,556.80. - Term 1: GBP 5,023.20. Term 2: GBP 3,766.80. Term 3: GBP 3,766.80. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school year is divided into three accounting terms (Sept–Dec; Jan–Mar; Apr–Jun). Annual fees are split into the three term amounts shown above and invoiced termly. - Any term that has started is due in full. Re-registration and initial-registration fees must be paid as required by the admissions timetable. - Payments are made by bank transfer; the school's bank details are shown on each invoice and the invoice number must be used as the payment reference. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable at Marie d'Orliac; the school operates as a day primary campus. School meals, catering and related charges (Marie d'Orliac) - Annual school meals (MdO): GBP 982 (VAT exempt). - Term 1 meal fee: GBP 392. Term 2: GBP 295. Term 3: GBP 295. - The school issues meal subscriptions as an annual package valid for the whole year; the chosen meal regime cannot be changed mid-year except in specific, documented circumstances. No refunds are issued for missed meals due to teacher absence, staff strikes, school trips or inclement weather. Meal card replacement fee: GBP 5. Other fees and routine charges (examples and per-term amounts where shown) - Examination enrollment fees (VAT exempt): typical amounts shown are GBP 20, GBP 70, GBP 135 depending on the exam. - Common Application (US university) processing fee: GBP 960 (total incl. VAT as shown). Additional per-application surcharge for non-standard procedures: GBP 120 (total incl. VAT). - Supervision / wraparound services (examples): - Wix pack-lunch supervision (example shown): Term 1: GBP 137; Term 2: GBP 55; Term 3: GBP 41 (site-specific service). - Before-school supervision (South Kensington example): Term 1: GBP 295; Term 2: GBP 119; Term 3: GBP 88. - Small administrative replacements and incidentals: pupil meal card replacement GBP 5; replacement pupil liaison book GBP 5; replacement key GBP 10.80 (incl. VAT where indicated). Refunds and cancellations - Initial registration fees (Droits de première inscription) are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal and are not deductible from tuition fees. - Any term started is chargeable in full. - No refunds for school meal charges are issued for absences caused by teacher absence, strikes, school trips or weather; the annual dining package is valid for the year and is therefore not refundable except in specific, documented cases (medical certificate, confirmed professional transfer or transfer to/from another AEFE member school as defined by the school's rules). Accepted payment methods and VAT treatment - Payments are accepted by bank transfer only; bank details and the required payment reference are printed on each invoice. VAT at 20% is applied to tuition and other taxable services where indicated; school meals and certain examination fees are VAT-exempt and are shown as such. Notes on terminology used in the fee schedule - PS = Petite Section (nursery). MS = Moyenne Section; GS = Grande Section (pre-primary levels). - “English-intensive bilingual (French curriculum)” refers to the French curriculum with increased English instruction; “50/50 bilingual (double curriculum)” refers to a split timetable delivering both curricula. Amounts above correspond to the published fee schedule for the 2026–2027 school year and the school's stated billing rules and ancillary charges.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements No boarding; before- and after-school care is not offered.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options School meals are optional: parents can choose that their child eats at the school canteen or provides a packed lunch.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership École de Wix is an annex of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres and is a member of the AEFE network. Founded in 1993, it shares a building with Belleville Wix Academy and its pupils continue to Year 7 at the South Kensington site.	Governance and ownership Owned by the French government and governed by AEFE (Agence de l'Enseignement Français e0 l'Etranger); part of Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres; Marie d'Orliac is one of its primary schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details École Primaire de Wix welcomes children from 4 to 10 years old, from Moyenne Section to CM2. It is an annex of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, and pupils can naturally continue their education in Year 7 at the South Kensington site. The school is a member of the AEFE network. The teaching follows the Education Nationale programme, with a central emphasis on linguistic diversity and openness to the world. The school offers three pathways: a parity bilingual programme (Parcours bilingue à parité horaire) with one class per year from Moyenne Section to CM2; a strengthened English bilingual programme (Parcours à anglais renforcé) with one class per year from Moyenne Section to CM2; and a bilingual programme in parity with Belleville Wix Academy, where each class comprises 28 pupils (14 from Belleville Wix Academy and 14 registered with Lycée Français), taught by two teachers (one French, one English) in close collaboration.	Curriculum details The primary school Marie d'Orliac is located in the Parsons Green area in Fulham. It welcomes children aged 3 to 10, from Petite Section to CM2. It follows the AEFE educational project, which emphasizes linguistic diversity, cultural openness, engagement, and the essential values for the future citizens of its pupils. English teaching is coordinated by Ms Cerian Maraviglia across all Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle primary sites; four English teachers deliver instruction at Marie d'Orliac. From Nursery to Year 2 English is 3 hours per week; from Year 3 to Year 6 English is 3 hours plus 1 hour of DNL (Discipline Non Linguistique) taught in English, with DNL subjects such as History, Geography, Sciences, and Sports. DNL subjects follow the French curriculum but are taught in English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pupils can naturally continue their education in Year 7 (6e) at the South Kensington site of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school follows the AEFE educational project, which places central emphasis on linguistic diversity, openness to cultures, engagement, and values essential to future citizens.
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 English teaching is coordinated across all Lycée Français primary sites by Madame Cerian Maraviglia, with four English teachers at Marie d'Orliac Primary School.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview École Wix is a French primary school annexed to Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres, located on Wix Lane in Clapham, London SW4 0AJ. It is part of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle London network, which includes the main South Kensington site and three other primary sites: André Malraux in Ealing, Marie d'Orliac in Fulham, and Wix in Clapham. Pupils at Wix can continue into Year 7 (6ème) at the South Kensington site. Parité classes have 28 pupils: 14 from Belleville Wix Academy and 14 registered by the Lycée Français.	Facilities overview Marie d'Orliac Primary School is located in Parsons Green, in the heart of Fulham. It is one of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle London's three primary annexes, along with André Malraux and Wix, the main site being in South Kensington. The Fulham Bilingual program has classes of 28 pupils per class, with 14 from Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and 14 from the Lycée Français. Four English teachers are responsible for English at Marie d'Orliac Primary School. The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle London is governed by AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). The school is multilingual and multicultural, with 41 nationalities and a broad language offering including French and English.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school offers French, bilingual, and British curricula. The school is multilingual and multicultural, with 41 nationalities represented. The program is multidisciplinary, including sport, theatre, cinema, arts, music, journalism, coding, and ecology. The school provides opportunities for international exchanges and educational trips. Language instruction includes French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Clubs and associations support student life. Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered. The Open to the World approach includes multilingual and multicultural experiences and international trips. Primary School Councils involve representatives of administration, teachers, parents and pupils.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Wix Primary School was founded in 1993 and is located in Clapham, south of the River Thames. It is run by Headteacher Thibaud Ventelou and comprises 14 classes and around 260 pupils from Reception (MS) to Year 6 (CM2). It is an annex of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and shares a large Victorian building with Belleville Wix Academy. It is part of the AEFE network and follows the French National Education framework, with a central emphasis on linguistic diversity and openness to the world. Wix offers two bilingual streams: a reinforced-English bilingual path and a parity-hour bilingual path run in partnership with Belleville Wix Academy, with equal hours in both languages.	History Marie d'Orliac Primary School is the Fulham campus of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres. It is one of four primary schools within the Lycée, alongside South Kensington, André Malraux (Ealing) and Wix (Clapham). The Lycée is governed by AEFE. Marie d'Orliac is located in Parsons Green, Fulham, at 60 Clancarty Road, London SW6 3AA. The school participates in the Fulham Bilingual programme, a partnership with Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, with bilingual classes that integrate French and English.
Community	Community The Wix community is built on collaboration among families, teachers and school leadership, with parents' associations playing a vital role in ensuring the quality of relationships and dialogue. Pupils participate in a wide range of activities under the French curriculum, including choir with concerts for parents at Christmas and at the end of the school year, access to the school library, and specialist activities in music, arts, judo, rugby, etc. Teachers initiate many projects to enrich pupils' citizenship, sport, culture and art. Outside school hours, after-school clubs offer a wide variety of activities at the school.	Community The community is multilingual and multicultural, with 41 nationalities represented and a range of languages taught (French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek). There are international exchanges and educational trips that broaden students' horizons. School life includes active parental involvement through a primary School Council with parent representation, and through the parent associations APL and ACE-LFL.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association There is a primary School Council with representatives from management, teachers and parents, meeting at least once per term. Parents can engage via the parent associations APL and ACE-LFL; the council accommodates input from both parents and students through elected representatives.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Marie d'Orliac provides multilingual education with French and English instruction delivered by two teachers (one French, one English) working in close partnership. The curriculum supports bilingual and multilingual learning across subjects. The program is multidisciplinary, spanning sport, theatre, cinema, visual arts, music, journalism, coding and ecology. The school offers exchanges and international trips to broaden pupils' horizons.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Arts and theatre are integral to Marie d'Orliac, with opportunities in theatre, cinema, visual arts and music. CE2 pupils take part in theatre projects and performances as part of the school's creative program. For example, CE2 pupils performed Shakespeare plays on the Shaw Theatre stage as part of the Shakespeare School Festival. Additional arts activities include creative projects and exhibitions as part of school life.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Parity classes consist of 28 pupils: 14 from Belleville Wix Academy and 14 enrolled by Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle. English instruction is coordinated by Ms. Cerian Maraviglia across all Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle primary sites. Two English teachers, native English speakers, provide English instruction to Wix pupils.	Cultural & language The school teaches French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek, reflecting a multilingual approach. It hosts 41 nationalities within its community, with exchanges and international trips to foster intercultural understanding. Language and culture are integrated across the curriculum through multilingual instruction and international experiences.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies There are clubs and associations at Marie d'Orliac, covering a range of interests including journalism, coding and ecology. The school's student life includes the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program. These activities complement classroom learning and encourage peer engagement and initiative.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community life is supported through school and parent associations and collaborative activities across the four primary schools. The network includes school councils and parent associations that help shape life at the school. The school emphasises communal involvement and volunteering as part of its broader education.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Primary School Councils involve pupil representatives who participate in school life and governance. Class-level tutors and school leaders coordinate with parents and students, and council structures extend to school-wide governance. Students have opportunities to practice leadership and participate in decision-making through these councils.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach that includes sport, theatre, cinema, arts, music and ecology. Outdoor education and field trips are part of the programme, including CE2 trips to the Chilterns featuring climbing, abseiling, archery, team challenges, and outdoor observation and survival activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught: French and English. Bilingual instruction provides equal time to both languages from early years through Year 6, with English language support integrated into the curriculum.	Language provision Languages taught include French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek. The school operates a multilingual program as part of its Open to the World philosophy. The Open to the World framework emphasizes multilingualism, multiculturalism with 41 nationalities represented, and international exchanges.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Bilingual program with parity of hours. Each class has 28 pupils: 14 from Belleville Wix Academy and 14 from Ecole Primaire de Wix. Instruction is in French and English, delivered by two teachers (one French, one English) who work closely together on a shared calendar. Bilingual classes are offered from Reception through Year 6 (MS to CM2).	Bilingual teaching The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London offers French, bilingual, and British curricula. An international teaching team provides personalized support to help students succeed academically and personally. The environment is welcoming and supports personal development and well-being.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English-augmented program (French track) with enhanced English language instruction within the French curriculum, delivered by two teachers (one French, one English) in close partnership.	Immersion programs The school is multilingual, teaching French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek. It is multicultural, with 41 nationalities represented, offering exchanges and international trips. Multidisciplinary activities include sport, theatre, cinema, arts, music, clubs, journalism, coding and ecology.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1) Read the attached guide before assembling your child's dossier to understand the pre-registration process. The guide explains the step-by-step pre-registration procedure, the documents required (pièces justificatives), how the placement commissions operate, and provides an overview of the school structures from primary to secondary. The guide helps prevent errors that could slow down or invalidate the process. 2) Pre-registration is free; the payment of the First Enrollment Fee (DPI) is due only after a place is accepted. The DPI is not payable until a place is confirmed. 3) An online admissions platform is used to manage the process and submit the pre-registration and supporting documents. 4) Fees and financial terms are outlined in the admissions sections: the DPI and tuition-related payments have specific timelines and rules. 5) The school year is divided into three terms: September–December (4 months), January–March (3 months), and April–June (3 months); fees are due for each term attended or partially attended. 6) The dining package chosen at the start of the school year is valid for the entire year and cannot be changed. 7) Scholarships and financial aid are described in the admissions materials: the “bourse scolaire” is an aid to schooling available to French families applying via the Consulate, subject to resources; the scholarship campaign runs from February of the preceding school year, and families are advised to consult both the Lycée site and the Consulate site to meet deadlines. Mobility scholarships are funded by the French Education Ministry for students wishing to study for a year at a French establishment abroad (including London); to apply, a student in seconde or première should contact the head of their current lycée for full details (type of dossier, required documents, and procedure calendar).
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Bourse scolaire: A scholarship can be awarded to French families who apply to the Consulate, subject to resources; it covers all children from maternelle to terminale. The scholarship campaign for a school year runs from February of the preceding year; families should consult both the Lycée site and the Consulate site to meet deadlines. Mobility scholarships: Each year, the French Ministry of Education funds mobility scholarships for students who wish to spend a school year at a French establishment abroad, including London. To apply, a student in seconde or première must contact the head of their current lycée; they will be given all necessary information (types of dossiers, documents to attach, and the calendar).
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