Ecole de Wix vs Stewart International School Kentish Town

	E Ecole de Wix London, United Kingdom	S Stewart International School Kentish Town London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £10,259 - 21,542	Fees / year £13,650 - 14,505
Age range	Age range 4 - 10 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 260	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 28	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 2012
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 SIS-LPEBL KT is in the Kentish Town area of London. The address is 22 Vicars Road NW5 4NL. It is a private independent primary bilingual (English/French) school welcoming pupils aged 3 to 10. Pupils are taught English and French on a parity basis.
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 Primary school level; ages 3 to 10. Small-number year groups are used to nurture each child's learning and well-being.
School type	School type Independent day school; annex of Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle; not a boarding school.	School type Private independent bilingual primary school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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 Not AEFE-affiliated
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 School opens at 8:25 am and lessons run from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm (12:00 pm on Wednesdays). Pupils have a 30-minute half-day playtime and two lunch services (11:30 am for Nursery–Year 1; 12:00 pm for Year 2–Year 6). For each year group, the language of instruction alternates every half day.
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 & Registration Fees - Registration (first application) fee: GBP 1,200 for most entries; GBP 600 for Year 6 entries. This registration fee is non‑refundable and is not deductible from tuition fees. - Advance on first term fees: GBP 1,000 payable on enrolment or in May for re‑enrolment. This advance is non‑refundable and will be deducted from the tuition fees for the Autumn term. Nursery (3–4 years) — tuition (per term) - Full‑time (inclusive of 15 funded hours per term): Term 1: GBP 3,506; Term 2: GBP 2,326; Term 3: GBP 2,326. Compulsory Lunch & Snack: GBP 320 per term (not applicable to some funded‑hours pupils as noted in the fee sheet). - Full‑time (inclusive of 30 funded hours per term): Term 1: GBP 2,602; Term 2: GBP 1,422; Term 3: GBP 1,422. Compulsory Lunch & Snack conditions are specified in the nursery fee sheet. - Total annual school fees for Nursery (example, where full term totals apply): GBP 12,790 (annual total shown for the standard Nursery/full‑fee presentation). Reception / Primary (5 years +) — tuition (per term) and VAT treatment - Tuition fees (per term): Term 1: GBP 4,730; Term 2: GBP 3,550; Term 3: GBP 3,550. - Compulsory Lunch & Snack: GBP 320 per term. - VAT on tuition (Primary): 20% applied to the tuition portion. VAT amounts shown per term: Term 1: GBP 946; Term 2: GBP 710; Term 3: GBP 710. Total per term for Primary (tuition + VAT + lunch): Term 1: GBP 5,996; Term 2: GBP 4,580; Term 3: GBP 4,580. Total annual school fees for Primary (sum of terms as published): GBP 15,156. Billing schedule, invoicing and payment terms - Parents are invoiced within the first two weeks of each term; invoices include term charges and any extras. Fees for the year are split across three terms: Term 1 = 40% of the annual school fees (plus the GBP 1,000 advance where applicable), Term 2 = 30% of annual fees, Term 3 = 30% of annual fees. Payment deadlines: balance for Term 1 by end of September; Term 2 by end of January; Term 3 by end of April. - Fees are due for the whole term even if a pupil attends only part of the term. The School may apply a late‑payment penalty of GBP 15 for each completed week of delay and may recover reasonable costs incurred in fee recovery. Concessionary payment plans (e.g., 10 monthly instalments from September to June) can be agreed at the School's discretion and will be withdrawn on default. After‑school care, Wednesday Club and other extras - Wednesday Club fees (per term): Term 1 (13 sessions + lunch): GBP 650; Term 2 (11 sessions + lunch): GBP 550; Term 3 (10 sessions + lunch): GBP 500. Wednesday Club fees are included on the termly invoice. Enrolment and payments for the Wednesday Club are final and non‑refundable. - After‑school Care (Garderie) arrangements: runs from 16:00 to 18:30 every day (including Wednesday). Enrolment is by fixed full‑term days, places are limited (maximum 20 per group), and snacks supplied by parents must be nut‑free. After‑school care fees are charged as extras and are invoiced termly. - Other extras: school outings, reading books, special events and similar items are charged in addition to tuition and will appear as extras on invoices. Uniform and compulsory costs - Uniform is compulsory. Required items include long‑ and short‑sleeve polo shirts, a fleece jacket, navy cardigan/jumpers, dark shoes, navy/grey/black trousers or skirts, and PE kit (navy tracksuit bottoms, white T‑shirt, trainers). Families may order uniform from the named provider (SchoolUniformDirect). All clothing and belongings should be clearly marked with the child's name. Refunds, deposits and notice on withdrawal - The registration fee (GBP 1,200 or GBP 600 for Year 6) and the GBP 1,000 advance on first term fees are explicitly non‑refundable in all circumstances. - School fees will not be refunded for periods of absence due to sickness or any other reason. Wednesday Club and after‑school care enrolments are non‑refundable. If parents withdraw a pupil, the School requires at least one full term's written notice; failing that, one term's fees in lieu of notice will be payable immediately. The School may also suspend or finally withdraw a pupil for non‑payment or other breaches as set out in the Terms & Conditions. Payment methods, banking details, vouchers and childcare schemes - Kentish Town families must make payments by bank transfer according to the School's process. The published bank details for transfers are: Account Name: Petite Ecole Bilingue; Sort code: 40‑07‑13 (HSBC); Account number: 31165178; IBAN: GB80HBUK40071331165178; BIC: HBUKGB4110D. Bank charges are payable by the payer; include the child's surname and first name as the payment reference. - The School is registered for the Tax‑Free Childcare scheme and accepts childcare vouchers for the payment of tuition fees (conditions apply; voucher payments must be made in bulk at term starts and follow the School's voucher instructions). Cheques are accepted for some campuses but Kentish Town payments must be made by bank transfer per the School's payment process. Discounts and sibling policy - A 10% discount applies to the second child's school fees (terms and conditions for application and which charges are discounted are published in the fee documentation).
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a compulsory uniform. Families can order the uniform from School Uniform Direct. Compulsory pieces include long-sleeve polo shirts, short-sleeve polo shirts, and a fleece jacket; pupils wear dark shoes and navy cardigans with grey, navy or black trousers/skirts/dresses. For PE, pupils wear navy tracksuit bottoms, a white T-shirt, and white or dark trainers; long hair must be tied back for safety.
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 Meals are prepared on site by catering staff and meet national nutritional standards; meals include two portions of fruit/vegetables per meal and water is served at lunchtime. Packed lunches must follow healthy eating guidelines; the school is nut-free and nuts are not permitted; sweets and carbonated drinks are restricted.
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 The proprietor is Anne Henderson-Stewart. The headteacher is Natasha Henderson-Stewart. Stewart International School - La Petite Ecole Bilingue is a group of four campuses located in London, Paris and Bordeaux, and SIS-LPEBL KT is housed in Saint Martin's church former vicarage in Gospel Oak since September 2012.
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 school is a private independent bilingual (English/French) primary school for pupils aged 3 to 10. Pupils are taught English and French on a parity schedule. It teaches both the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. Two pedagogic coordinators build bridges between the two curricula and ensure teaching plans are logical and appropriate. Year groups are small, with around 20 pupils per age group. The curriculum uses cross-curricular projects and project-based teaching, and organises many school outings to support learning.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 20 pupils per age group
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Standards relating to leadership and management, the quality of education, pupil health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and related areas are met. Pupils make good progress across the curriculum and across languages, with teaching carefully aligned to bilingual schemes of work. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities, and pastoral care supports wellbeing. The inspection notes areas for development including more organised pastoral records and strengthening pupils' economic understanding.
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 favours small-number year groups to nurture each child's learning and well-being.
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 Pupils are taught English and French on parity basis.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The school nurtures each child's learning and well-being.
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 —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities PE lessons on Mondays and Thursdays. Choir on Tuesdays. Coding on Thursdays. School assemblies occur twice a month. After-school care is available every day from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, and Wednesday clubs run weekly from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 La Petite Ecole Bilingue Kentish Town is an independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 11 located in Kentish Town, London. It is part of a group of three schools, two in London and one in Paris. The Kentish Town campus was opened by the Proprietor in its current building in 2012. The headteacher has served since September 2022. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and the French Education Nationale Programme with equal time given to lessons in 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 school has an international community, with almost all pupils from international families and many bilingual from birth. Pupils celebrate festivals and special days and are exposed to different faiths and cultural differences such as Hanukkah, Ramadan and Sikhism to develop empathy. Regular opportunities for the whole school to gather promote the school values of caring for one another, and behaviour is generally good, supported by pastoral care and safeguarding. The school describes its community as inclusive, with pupils taught to value diversity and to contribute to society.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual English and French are taught on parity in the timetable. The school teaches both curricula: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. A project-based teaching approach is used. The school organises many school outings to enrich learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Choir takes place on Tuesdays. The school uses a project-based teaching approach that encourages creative learning. The school organises school outings.
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 is bilingual (English/French) with English and French taught on parity. For each year group, the language of instruction alternates every half day. The curriculum includes both the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. Language learning is integrated within the bilingual environment.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies After-school care is available every day from 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm. Wednesday Club runs weekly from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with enrollment limited to 12 children per group. Enrollment for the full term is required and occasional attendance is not allowed. Fees for Wednesday Club are included in the termly tuition.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school day runs from 8:25 am to 4:00 pm, with Wednesdays ending at 12:00 pm. Nursery has a nap time after lunch and a long 45-minute playtime. PE lessons are on Mondays and Thursdays; Choir on Tuesdays; Coding on Thursdays; School assemblies twice a month. Lunch is served in two services at midday (11:30 am for Nursery–Year 1, 12:00 pm for Year 2–Year 6).
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 English and French are the languages taught. The school follows the English National Curriculum and the French Education Nationale program with parity between the two languages. EAL/FLE support is provided to help pupils learn English and French as additional languages, including differentiation and occasional Teaching Assistant support.
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 school is a private independent primary bilingual (English/French) school welcoming pupils aged 3 to 10 years old. Pupils are taught English and French on a strict schedule parity basis. The school teaches both curricula: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program.
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 —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Pre-application: Pre-application at SIS – LPEBL KT is free and can be done at any time of the year. Parents wishing to pre-apply for their child need to complete the online form. 2. School place offer: School place offers are made according to our Admission Policy following the pre-application process. Parents receive a School Place offer email which details the various required formalities to be completed by parents in order for the offer to be approved. The School Place offer is valid for 10 days. 3. Admission: Registration is complete once all the formalities detailed below have been fulfilled within the deadline. read the “Terms and Conditions”, the “Financial Policy” and any document attached to the email. send a copy of the child's valid passport; send copies of both parents' valid passports; in the case of divorce or separation: send a copy of the divorce or separation court order or a letter signed by both parties regarding child custody arrangements if no court order has been handed down; copies of the child's last three school reports (when available); pay the £1,200 first application fee; pay a £1,000 advance on first term fees. NB : in case of cancellation, these payments are not refundable.
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