EIB de La Jonchère vs EIB Grenelle School

	E EIB de La Jonchère Paris, France	E EIB Grenelle School Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,845 - 17,145	Fees / year €16,132 - 17,431
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened 2021
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The EIB de La Jonchère is located in Bougival, Yvelines (78). The campus sits on 4.9 acres of attractive grounds set in a forest, with a main campus address at Chemin du Mur du Parc, 78380 Bougival, and an entrance at Sente de Bournival, 78170 La Celle-Saint-Cloud. It is about 30 minutes from central Paris.	Location 176 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, minutes away from Les Invalides.
Stages	Stages Nursery - Grade 9 (ages 3-15); bilingual program with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French	Stages Nursery to Year 6 (Maternelle to CM2).
School type	School type Private bilingual school	School type Private bilingual primary school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 35 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Small class sizes and personalised supervision to meet the needs of individual students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesdays 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; after-school activities until 6:00 PM	School day structure School opens at 8:30 AM; classes run 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; after-school care and homework assistance available until 5:45 PM.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application (frais de dossier, new applicants): EUR 300. - Registration fee (frais d'inscription, new applicants): EUR 1,650. - Excellence fund on first enrolment (Fonds d'excellence, new applicants): EUR 1,650. Tuition fees (per trimester and annual by year group) - Maternelle and Primary (per trimester): EUR 4,515; annual total: EUR 13,545. - Immersion class (CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. (Immersion tuition does not combine with the standard primary tuition.) - Collège (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. - Reduction: 25% discount applies to the tuition for the third child enrolled (applies to tuition only; not cumulative with employer coverage). Canteen / lunch options (per trimester and annual) - Demi‑pension (canteen) 5 days (per trimester): EUR 978; annual total: EUR 2,934. - Demi‑pension 4 days (per trimester): EUR 783; annual total: EUR 2,349. - Lunch box (supervised lunch / use of facilities) (per trimester): EUR 440; annual total: EUR 1,320. Other compulsory and one‑off costs - School insurance: EUR 15. - Medical file fee (dossier médical): EUR 16. - Annual excellence fund for continuing students: EUR 300 (except for new pupils where a different amount applies). - Uniform (mandatory from Petite Section to 3ème): - Tablier: EUR 44. - Sweater / Cardigan: EUR 54. - Sports pack (from CP): EUR 98. - New‑entry starter pack and manuals are billed during the year (price set annually). Optional services and their costs (annual figures where given) - Door‑to‑door shuttle (annual): - < 10 km: EUR 7,530. - 10–14 km: EUR 8,211. - ≥ 15 km: EUR 9,051. - School trips: costs of longer school trips are charged separately to families; shorter daily trips are included in certain fees as stated by the school. Boarding - No boarding (residential) fees are listed; the school operates as a day school. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year is billed on an annual basis for tuition, with trimester dates defined as follows: 1st trimester: 1 September – 30 November; 2nd trimester: 1 December – 28 February; 3rd trimester: 1 March – 3 July. Trimesters are used for optional service invoicing. - Re‑registration: an advance (acompte) of EUR 1,750 is required at re‑registration; this amount is deducted from the first term invoice. - Payment methods accepted: SEPA direct debit, bank transfer, or card payment (American Express is not accepted). Cash is not accepted. - Payment schedules offered: - Single annual payment (single debit in the first week of October). - Three instalments (first week of October, January and March). - Nine monthly instalments (first week of October to first week of June) — a processing fee of EUR 75 is added for the monthly option. - Invoices: tuition is generally invoiced annually; optional fees are invoiced by trimester; extracurricular activities and transport have their own invoicing cadence as specified by the school. - Non‑payment and penalties: late payment triggers default interest (legal rate plus two points) and a late‑payment penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice. Collection fees are applied for successive reminders (first and second reminders free, third reminder EUR 25, enforcement order EUR 450). Fees for unpaid direct debit or cheque are EUR 100. Non‑payment may result in exclusion from class and immediate exigibility of all outstanding sums. Refunds, cancellation and early‑departure terms - Application and registration fees are non‑refundable. The enrolment deposit (first‑term tuition paid as an advance) may be refunded only if the school receives written cancellation by registered letter within 15 calendar days following the date of final admission; after that period the amounts paid at registration are not refundable. - Early departure during the school year: any started trimester remains fully payable. Optional fees are billed pro rata where applicable. Requests to change canteen/lunch box status during the year must follow the school's stated calendar and administrative process. Other administrative fees and inter‑EIB transfer costs - Transfer fees to other EIB primary or secondary sites (testing and interview included): EUR 800 (charged at re‑registration in February). (End of fee summary.)	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application fee (new applicants): EUR 300 — non-refundable. - Registration fee (first year, academic year 2025/2026): EUR 1,650 — non-refundable. - One‑off School Excellence Fund (one-time contribution): EUR 300. Tuition fees (per term and per academic year) - Preschool (Maternelle): EUR 5,367 per term; EUR 16,101 per year. - Primary (Elémentaire, Year 1 to Year 6 / CP to CM2): EUR 5,800 per term; EUR 17,400 per year. - Annual insurance and medical‑file charges: EUR 15 + EUR 16. Billing schedule and payment terms - School year is split into three billing terms: Term 1 (1 September – 30 November), Term 2 (1 December – 28 February), Term 3 (1 March – 3 July). - Payment options and schedules offered: - Single annual payment (one transfer) scheduled in the first week of October. - Three instalments: first week of October, January, and March. - SEPA direct debit is available and preferred for families with EU bank accounts; SEPA debits can also be used for re‑enrolment deposits. - Accepted methods: bank transfer or debit card (American Express is not accepted). Cash payments are not accepted. - Re‑enrolment deposit for the next year (applied as an advance on the next year's invoice): EUR 1,750 (stated as the deposit amount to confirm re‑enrolment for 2026/2027). - Late payment penalties and recovery fees: legal interest rate plus two points and an automatic penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice; recovery fees include a formal notice fee (EUR 25), bailiff notice (EUR 450), and failed direct debit fee (EUR 100). Non‑payment can lead to immediate exigibility of all sums and to exclusion of the pupil. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered. EIB Grenelle is a day primary school (maternelle to CM2). No boarding fees apply. Other compulsory and optional costs - Uniforms (mandatory from Nursery to Year 6): tablier (apron) EUR 44; sweater / cardigan EUR 54. Sports pack (EUR 98) is mandatory from CP onward. - Optional Language Integration Programme (for pupils needing French as an additional language or English as an additional language): EUR 2,750. - Catering / lunch options (optional, billed in addition to tuition): - Canteen 5 days: EUR 977 per term; EUR 2,931 per year. - Canteen 4 days: EUR 782 per term; EUR 2,346 per year. - Lunch box (4 days): EUR 452 per term; EUR 1,356 per year (includes supervision and use of catering equipment). - Transfer fees between EIB schools (where applicable): EUR 800 for transfer to EIB Monceau or EIB Lamartine primary school; EUR 800 for transfer to Collège Monceau (covering entrance test and interview). - Sibling discounts: a 25% reduction is offered for the third enrolled child; the 25% reduction applies to tuition fees for the third child and is not cumulative with corporate full/partial sponsorship. Refund and cancellation conditions - Application and registration fees are non‑refundable. - The tuition down‑payment (first term's tuition paid on enrolment) can be reimbursed only if the school is informed of cancellation by recorded delivery within 15 calendar days following the admission date; after that 15‑day period payments are not refundable. - Re‑enrolment deposit refund is possible only in specific cases (for example, change of course decided by the school, refusal of a school‑decided repeat year under the stated deadlines, or a parental transfer outside Île‑de‑France before the stated date with employer proof) and subject to the contractual deadlines and conditions described in the school's terms. Summary note on invoicing and proration - Annual school fees are prorated for students entering during the school year (charged by full months, with the month of arrival charged in full). For students leaving mid‑year, any term started remains payable in full; optional services are prorated.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms are required for all students. They must be worn at school, in the vicinity of the school, and on outings. The display of symbols or clothing that overtly indicate a religious affiliation is not allowed in accordance with French government guidelines. Clothing must be in good condition, must fit properly, and must not reveal undergarments. Ladies' earrings are the only visible piercings allowed. Uniforms must be bought from the official uniform supplier before the start of the school year and can be purchased during the year.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Part of EIB Paris, a private, secular bilingual schools group. It is a UNESCO associated school.	Governance and ownership The school is private and secular and is part of the EIB Paris group of eight private bilingual schools in Paris and the western suburbs. It follows the French national curriculum with 50% of classes taught in English and 50% in French.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Follows the French National Education curriculum with a bilingual structure where teaching is 50% in English and 50% in French. From preschool, students are immersed in both English and French, and the programme uses Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary STEAM projects and integrates technology and robotics. Small classes support personalised attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.	Curriculum details Follows the French Ministry of National Education curriculum with a fully bilingual programme, 50% of classes in English and 50% in French. By the end of elementary school, students have covered the elements of the official curriculum in both English and French. Chinese is taught for 2 hours per week starting in Year 4. STREAM activities (Science, Technology, Reading and Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) support ongoing skill development. Small classes and personalised support are provided, with a student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.	Student teacher ratio Student-to-teacher ratio is lower than the average French school.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Brevet des Collèges and Baccalauréat: 100% success, with 98% honours.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Fully bilingual students can choose between Francophone or Anglophone academic systems after their time at the school.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Empathy and high standards guide EIB de La Jonchère's approach to learning. The school uses an active learning method that places the child at the heart of the learning process. It emphasizes values of respect, cooperation, and solidarity as core to daily life at school. The environment is warm and nurturing, supporting students' social and emotional development. The bilingual program fosters linguistic openness and cross-cultural understanding, contributing to students' social growth. The school believes in developing personal growth alongside academic achievement.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school offers a bilingual education with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. From Nursery onward, pupils follow a bilingual curriculum. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) supports non-French or non-English speaking pupils entering primary levels. A homeroom class is established where students study in their dominant language for 13 hours a week. Additional language reinforcement is provided in small groups to support transition to the non-dominant language. Language progress is assessed against CEFR, and, if appropriate, a Personalized Plan for Educational Success (PPRE) can be used. Extra-curricular activities and language camps provide additional language practice.	English as an additional language French and English are taught in equal measure at EIB Grenelle. From nursery to CM2, all subjects are taught in both French and English. The school adds two extra teaching hours per week to support bilingual learning, and classes run every day of the week, including Wednesday mornings. Students are prepared for international certifications: DEFL for French and Cambridge for English. Mandarin is introduced from Year 4 onwards, with two hours of Mandarin per week.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The well-being of the learner is a focus within the Language Integration Programme. The LIP includes elements designed to foster socialisation and a sense of belonging, with regular parent–teacher information and evaluation meetings to monitor progress and address difficulties. The language learning approach uses engaging activities (singing, games, art, theatre, and culture) to support emotional comfort and motivation. The program also emphasizes a cultural transition and human experience, aiding students' comfort and inclusion within the school community.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and pupil welfare are a priority across Globeducate and EIB Paris. Clear child protection policies are in place and accessible to the entire school community. Designated Safeguarding Leads are trained to identify and manage concerns. There are reporting, monitoring and referral protocols, including coordination with authorities such as the Ministry of Education, social services and law enforcement. Prevention is central, with regular staff training to recognise signs of vulnerability or distress and to foster a safe, respectful environment. Families, teachers, staff and external partners are informed about policies and actively participate in safeguarding.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Set on 4.9 acres of attractive grounds with modern facilities, the EIB de La Jonchère campus opened in 2017. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard for dynamic learning, and small class sizes ensure individual attention. The campus sits on a lush 5-acre site located in the forest in the Yvelines region. The school maintains a bilingual English–French environment to support its learning program.	Facilities overview The school is located in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, minutes from Les Invalides. A reception area serves the campus. The school opened in September 2021 and welcomes pupils from nursery to Year 6 (Maternelle to CM2). It offers a bilingual programme with 50% of classes in English and 50% in French.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities An education program aligned with the French National Education system, with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. Immerses children from preschool equally in English and French, with half of the weekly schedule taught in English. Follows the French curriculum, enhanced with Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work, enabling fully bilingual students to choose between Francophone or Anglophone academic pathways. A focus on small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio and personalized support. Innovation is central, with new technologies and robotics integrated through interdisciplinary STEAM projects. The team comprises around thirty native French and English teachers. EIB is UNESCO associated.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered daily after classes until 6:00 PM.	Extra curricular facilities Throughout the year, EIB Grenelle offers a wide range of after-school activities open to both enrolled and non-enrolled students, including artistic, sports and cultural workshops. During school holidays, bilingual holiday camps provide a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History EIB de La Jonchère offers a bilingual education for children ages 3 to 14, located about 30 minutes from central Paris in the Yvelines region. The school follows the Ministry of National Education programs and provides 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. EIB Paris is a group of private secular bilingual schools with eight campuses in the capital and the west. Founded in 1954, EIB focuses on early learning of English from age 3. The EIB Paris network serves more than 3,000 students from more than 70 nationalities.	History EIB Grenelle is part of EIB Paris, a group of private, secular bilingual schools. There are eight EIB schools in the capital and in the west of Paris, serving students from Preschool to High School since 1954. EIB Grenelle opened its doors in September 2021, in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, near Les Invalides. The school follows the Ministry of National Education programmes and offers a fully bilingual programme with 50% of classes in English and 50% in French.
Community	Community EIB de La Jonchère is part of EIB Paris, a group of private secular bilingual schools with eight campuses in Paris and the west. The group surrounds students with a multicultural, multilingual environment from day one. The network offers a wide range of after-school activities and bilingual holiday camps throughout the year. The group serves students from more than 70 nationalities across the network.	Community EIB Grenelle fosters a close-knit, family-oriented school community. The school creates a welcoming and international atmosphere, emphasizing well-being and high academic standards. The goal is to prepare students to become well-rounded global citizens, with emphasis on empathy, tolerance, collaboration, critical thinking and communication. International Day provides opportunities for knowledge-sharing and community bonding.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The APEIB's purpose is to assist EIB de la Jonchère with school events, community projects and communications. The association organizes events to bring families and the school community together, including a welcome breakfast, Christmas market and end-of-year fair. It introduces students to different cultures throughout the year, including Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year and International Day. It reinforces students' social commitment through solidarity actions, such as food drives and fundraising. It also organizes events for the student community, including Halloween, sports day and prom night, and smaller projects like bake sales, Chandeleur, Easter egg hunts and holiday crafts, reflecting the bilingual school's vibrant culture.	Parent teacher association The PTA has an annual subscription of 45 €. The PTA helps bring new and old parents from diverse cultural backgrounds together to support and reinforce the school community spirit. It runs events for children, parents and teachers, sponsors initiatives, and maintains an ongoing relationship with the school to contribute to positive changes for all children. The PTA also supports ecological goals by creating a school garden and providing materials for sorting and recycling. The PTA is the link between the school and parents.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Coding & Robotics is offered from Grande Section to CM2. Lego and Chess are offered from Grande Section to CM2. In Middle School, Coding & Robotics, Chess, and Math Games are offered. World Knowledge and General Knowledge are available as Cultural Workshops.	Academic & intellectual The school combines the French curriculum with teamwork and learning through doing. It aims for high academic standards and the development of responsible, tolerant citizens. STREAM blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with hands-on learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Cultural Workshops include Musical Awakening, Music Training, General Knowledge, Buzz Crew, and Arts & Crafts. Unique & Creative Workshops include Circus Arts, Magic, and Filmmaking. Piano Workshop is offered for Grande Section to CM2. Wednesdays offer Creative Wednesday for Kindergarten and Primary.	Arts & creative Extracurricular activities include workshops enriching daily life. Cultural activities foster artistic expression; science activities spark curiosity. Sports promote wellbeing and teamwork.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school provides 50% English and 50% French instruction. English Passerelle and Language Integration Program (LIP) are available. External students can join English classes from 14:00 to 16:00, using Cambridge English Preparation materials and exchanges with British correspondents. Manga, World Knowledge, and Visual & Digital Arts are among the cultural workshops offered.	Cultural & language Bilingual immersion begins in nursery with a 50/50 English-French split. Extra weekly hours support bilingual learning and immersion. UNESCO, Eco-Schools, and WWF projects foster sustainability and global citizenship.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Wednesday Creative and Wednesday Sports are scheduled for Kindergarten to Primary. Piano Workshop runs for Grande Section to CM2. Bilingual Childcare is available for Petite Section to CM2. After-school care is available for enrolled students.	Social & hobbies Social clubs and hobby groups foster peer connection. After-school care runs until 5:45 pm; lunch-break activities are offered. Wednesday activities are open to all students.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Global citizenship is promoted through UNESCO partnerships and sustainability projects. Eco-Schools and WWF initiatives involve practical projects. Students engage in service and cross-cultural activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Buzz Crew is a cultural workshop for CE1 to CM2. Filmmaking is offered for CM2. Piano Workshop is offered for Grande Section to CM2. Bilingual Childcare is available for Petite Section to CM2.	Leadership & professional Teamwork and project-based learning build collaboration and communication skills. The Singapore Method and STREAM foster problem-solving and independent thinking. UNESCO and Eco-Schools programs offer leadership opportunities on global issues.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Swimming is offered for Grande Section and CP. Aquagym is offered for CE2 to CM2. Team Sports are offered for Grande Section to CM2. Yoga is offered for Moyenne Section and Grande Section. Self-Defense is offered for CE2 to CM2, and Capoeira for CP to CM2.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Class hours run 9:00–12:00 and 13:45–16:30; campus open 8:30–18:00. After-school care runs to 5:45 pm; activities continue until 6:00 pm. Access to gymnasiums and a swimming pool supports physical education.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school follows the Ministry of National Education programmes and offers 50% English and 50% French instruction for children aged 3 to 14. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) is available for non-French or non-English-speaking pupils in CM1–CM2 (Grade 4–5).	Language provision English and French are taught on a 50/50 basis; immersion classes are available in elementary; language support in middle school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual education with a 50/50 split of English and French for children aged 3 to 14. The language of instruction alternates by day, with English on some days and French on others; on Wednesday mornings, students alternate weekly between English and French.	Bilingual teaching Fully bilingual teaching with 50% of classes in English and 50% in French.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion classes are offered in English or French for Years 3 to 6 (CE1 to CM2) to support language development. In Years 7 and 8 (6e and 5e), a dedicated programme strengthens English or French and aids integration into the bilingual curriculum.	Immersion programs Immersion classes in elementary.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school accepts and welcomes students year-round, subject to space availability.	Admissions 1. Submit the online application form to apply for a place for your child. Applications for Nursery to Year 6 are accepted year-round, subject to available places. For 2025-2026, registration is open and a member of the admissions team will contact you after submission. 2. Review the terms of service and fees. The 2025-2026 terms show an application fee of 300€ and a registration fee of 1650€ (non-refundable). The 2026-2027 terms show an application fee of 300€ and a registration fee of 1800€ (non-refundable). 3. You can choose between 2025-2026 or 2026-2027; both have open registration. The school publishes separate fees for each academic year, and the fees are non-refundable. 4. Book a visit to see the school before applying. You can book a visit to view the facilities and meet the admissions team; this is encouraged for prospective families. 5. Start the admissions process by downloading the documents. Download the application process and the tuition fees schedule and Terms of Service for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 from the links at the bottom of the page. 6. Mid-year admissions are possible. EIB Grenelle regularly welcomes new pupils mid-year, depending on available places; the teaching team provides support to ensure a smooth integration.
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