EIB Lamartine vs Lycée International - American Section

	E EIB Lamartine Paris, France	L Lycée International - American Section Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10 - 8,499	Fees / year €5,000 - 6,610
Age range	Age range 3 - 10 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1952
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 123 Rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris. Located in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, next to the Trocadéro and opposite the Eiffel Tower, EIB Lamartine is housed in a private townhouse with secure access.	Location Located outside of Paris in historic Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Lyce9e International houses the American Section.
Stages	Stages Nursery (Petite Section) through Year 6 (CM2), ages 3–10.	Stages Pre-K through 12 (MS through Terminale): Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
School type	School type Private bilingual international school; secular.	School type Public, co-educational day school within the Lyce9e International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye; all students study the French national curriculum in French and enroll in one of 14 national sections; the American Section provides native English-speaking instruction.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 50 nationalities are represented in the American Section; the majority hold French and American dual nationalities or are French citizens who spent time abroad in English-language schools.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France; follows the French National Curriculum under a contract of association with the State.	Country affiliation France; public school within the French national education system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day runs 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, morning English-language cultural and artistic workshops are offered. In Petite Section, children attend half-day sessions (morning or afternoon) five days a week to ease the transition.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Access to campuses via the Paris RER network (line A) and public buses; a limited school bus service operates for Ecole Schnapper.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - One-time application (dossier) fee: EUR 300. - One-time registration (inscription) fee: EUR 900. These administrative fees are non‑refundable. Tuition fees (per term and per year, by year group) - Tuition (all year groups from Petite Section through CM2): EUR 2,833 per term. EUR 8,499 per year. The annual tuition is composed of the sum for the State association contribution and the mandatory "Pack EIB" included in tuition. A 25% reduction applies for a third child (applies to tuition only). Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: tuition is invoiced as an annual amount; optional services (for example catering) are invoiced per term; other optional services are invoiced separately. For students who join during the school year, tuition and optional services are charged pro rata temporis. - School term dates used for billing: 1 September – 30 November (1st term); 1 December – 28 February (2nd term); 1 March – 3 July (3rd term). - Payment schedules accepted (family choice): - SEPA direct debit in 1 instalment (withdrawn first week of October), - SEPA direct debit in 3 instalments (first week of October, first week of January, first week of March), - SEPA direct debit in 9 monthly instalments (first week of October through first week of June), - Or by bank transfer / debit card / single bank transfer following the same one-time or three-transfer calendar. American Express is not accepted. For rejected direct debits or returned payments, bank fees and penalties apply and the outstanding balance becomes immediately due. - Late payment penalties: interest at the legal rate plus two points and a contractual late‑payment penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice; repeated non‑payment may lead to suspension of attendance and immediate exigibility of all sums due. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered for EIB Lamartine (primary school). No boarding fees apply. Other costs and fees - School insurance: EUR 15. - Medical file processing: EUR 16. - Uniform and related items (mandatory items and indicative prices): - Tablier: EUR 44. - Pull / Cardigan: EUR 54. - Sport pack: EUR 98 (pack sport mandatory from CP; uniform mandatory from Petite Section to CM2). Shipping to home is not included in uniform prices. - Catering and midday care options: - Half‑board (demi‑pension) 4 days/week: EUR 708 per term (EUR 2,124 per year). - Half‑board à l'unité (per meal): EUR 20. - Lunch‑box 4 days: EUR 360 per term (EUR 1,080 per year). - Lunch‑box à l'unité: EUR 15. - Garderie (supervision) ticket à l'unité: EUR 10. - Optional extra-curricular / language options (examples and prices): Spanish optional course listed at EUR 400 per term (EUR 1,200 per year). Other optional activities, camps, projects or trips are charged in addition to tuition. - Transfer fees between EIB schools or specific inter‑school testing/transfer fees may apply (see administrative tariff references). Refund and cancellation terms - Administrative (application) fees and registration/exam fees are non‑refundable. Refund of an initial deposit (acompte) is possible only if the school receives written cancellation by recorded delivery within 15 days following the student's admission; after 15 days amounts paid are not refunded. Specific exceptional cases (for example orientation decided by the school to an offering not available within EIB Paris, refusal of redoubling, parent mutation under conditions with supporting evidence) allow for possible refund of re‑registration fees under the conditions set out by the school. In the event of a pupil's departure during the school year, the family must notify the school by recorded delivery; the full current trimester's tuition remains due while optional fees are billed pro rata. Fee payment options (methods and practical notes) - Accepted methods: SEPA direct debit (preferred), bank transfer, debit card (American Express not accepted), cheque (used in specific circumstances such as rejected SEPA). SEPA direct debit may be set up from a range of European/AELE countries and some non‑euro EU countries as detailed in the school's payment terms; fees charged by foreign banks for transfers are borne by the payer. Rejection of SEPA withdrawals may require payment by cheque and can trigger additional bank fees charged to the family.	Fee details Application fees - Pre‑Kindergarten through 5th grade (MS – CM2): EUR 225. - 6th through 12th grade (6ème – Terminale): EUR 250. Deposit and registration (new and returning students) - New students: a non‑refundable payment of EUR 2,000 is required upon notification of acceptance. This EUR 2,000 consists of a one‑time registration fee of EUR 1,000 and an advance deposit of EUR 1,000 that will be deducted from the first tuition invoice. Payment must be received within two weeks of acceptance to secure the place. For families with four or more children in the Section, the EUR 1,000 registration fee is waived beginning with the fourth child. - Returning students: a non‑refundable advance deposit of EUR 1,000 is due each spring and will be deducted from the invoice issued in September; the precise due date is communicated in March. Places cannot be guaranteed for students whose deposits have not been received by the deadline. Annual tuition (2025/2026) — amounts shown by school level and payer type - Family rate (family pays tuition): - Pre‑K through 5th (MS – CM2): EUR 5,000 per year. - 6th through 9th (6ème – 3ème): EUR 5,150 per year. - 10th through 12th (2nde – Terminale): EUR 6,610 per year. - Family rate — third child (reduced rate for the 3rd child and any additional child): - Pre‑K through 5th: EUR 4,500 per year. - 6th through 9th: EUR 4,640 per year. - 10th through 12th: EUR 5,960 per year. - Sponsored rate (employer pays tuition): - Pre‑K through 5th: EUR 9,890 per year. - 6th through 9th: EUR 10,180 per year. - 10th through 12th: EUR 13,050 per year. Per‑term amounts and billing practice - Tuition is stated as an annual amount. Tuition (and, for new students, the registration fee) is invoiced in September; the balance of tuition is due by September 30 each year. Families eligible for the Family rate may choose to pay by direct debit in six equal monthly installments from October 5 to March 5; the direct‑debit schedule appears on the September invoice. There is no separate published per‑term fee schedule in the Section's tuition document; billing is issued annually with the payment options noted above. Mid‑year entry and prorated charges - A full annual tuition amount applies when a student enters before December 31. Students entering after December 31 are billed as follows: January 1–March 1 = 70% of annual tuition; after March 1 = 50% of annual tuition. Withdrawal and refund policy - Application fees and registration fees are non‑refundable. Advance deposits are non‑refundable except where a student is asked to withdraw from the Section for academic reasons. Tuition fees are fully due and non‑refundable. A 10% late fee is applied to payments received after the stated due dates. Boarding / internat - Boarding is not available. The Section does not operate boarding facilities and does not accept students who will not be living with their parent(s) or guardian. (Therefore, boarding fees are not applicable.) Other costs and incidental charges - The published fee schedule for the Section sets application, registration, advance deposit, annual tuition rates, and penalties; it does not list a mandatory uniform charge or a boarding charge. Separate costs that families commonly encounter—such as public transportation passes, limited paid school‑bus services in some locations, school lunches, class trips, exam fees, or extracurricular activity costs—are arranged or billed separately and are not included in the Section's annual tuition figures. The Section notes access to campuses via the regional train and public bus network and a limited school bus service; details and any transport fares are managed through the local parent association and regional transport providers. Payment methods and banking information - Accepted payment methods: euro‑denominated checks drawn on a French bank account (one check per family accepted), bank wire transfer (IBAN/SWIFT), and direct debit (available for families on the Family rate who choose the six‑installment option). All transfer fees must be covered by the sender. - Bank transfer details (use these exactly for wire transfers): - Account name: ASALI. - IBAN/RIB: FR76 30003 01860 00037266703 39. - BIC/SWIFT: SOGEFRPP. - Bank name: SOCIETE GENERALE. Families are asked to ensure their name appears in the wire‑transfer reference. Billing contacts and enquiries - Questions regarding invoices or payments should be directed to the Section's Business/Accounting Office (accounting@americansection.org).
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options There is no cafeteria lunch program for Kindergarten (GS) and First Grade (CP) on the Lycée International campus; students may go home for lunch or bring a packed lunch and participate in the Lunchbox program, run by the parents whose children participate.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of a network of eight private, secular bilingual schools distributed across Paris and the western suburbs.	Governance and ownership The American Section is governed by the ASALI (Association de la Section Américaine du Lycée International) Board of Trustees, consisting of seven to 11 trustees elected by ASALI members (parents) for a two-year term at the AGM held each autumn. The Board recruits, appoints, supports, and evaluates the Director, leads strategic planning, and sets budgets and tuition. The American Section is a not-for-profit association under French law (Association loi de 1901) and operates on the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye campus as part of the public Lycée International.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The EIB Lamartine is a bilingual private primary school for children aged 3 to 10. It offers a French-English bilingual curriculum under an association contract with the State, complemented by a daily English-learning program. Daily English instruction starts at age 3, taught by qualified native-speaking teachers, and from CP one quarter of the school day is conducted in English. From the moyenne section onward, classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, and pupils receive computing training, with five domains of the Brevet Informatique et Internet (B2i) validated in CM1–CM2. Environmental awareness is part of the program, with UNESCO partnership and Eco-Schools involvement, and the school offers a wide range of after-school activities and courses taught in English. The teaching team includes eleven French-language teachers and six English-language teachers, supported by a music teacher and other staff.	Curriculum details Authentic American education within a top French public school, from pre-K to 12 (MS-Terminale). Native English-speaking teachers teach the American Section classes, accounting for about 20% of a student's time, while the remaining 80% is taught by French teachers following the French Ministry of Education program. This creates a bilingual and bicultural education, combining English-language instruction with a full French curriculum. In the Upper School, students pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), introduced in 2024 to replace the OIB, with eight additional hours of instruction in the section language (including English Language and Literature, History and Geography as DNL, and Connaissance du Monde). The BFI contributes 41% of the total BFI score, emphasizes spoken communication, and includes a capstone oral presentation for an independent research project, with a Contemporary US Society module. The first BFI exam session occurred in spring 2024.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 11:1 (more than 200 students and 11 French teachers plus 6 English teachers).	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The American Section reports 100% success on the BFI diploma. The BFI replaced the OIB, with the first exam session in spring 2024, and BFI components account for 41% of the total score. Graduates go on to attend some of the world's top universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates matriculate at Anglophone universities or programs abroad as well as in France. Notable university destinations include Brown University, Caltech, University of Chicago, Duke University, Stanford University, Wellesley College, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Trinity College Dublin, Sciences Po, ESSEC Business School, Lycée Louis le Grand Paris, Lycée Sainte Geneviève, EPFL, University of Leiden, McGill University, and University of Toronto. About half of graduates enroll in Anglophone universities or programs abroad, while the other half study in France.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The program offers enrichment beyond the standard curriculum, including a Writer-in-Residence program that brings authors to classrooms and extensive experiential learning. Students engage in independent inquiry such as capstone oral presentations and a US-context research project (CdM), alongside global learning experiences like field trips and other enrichment activities.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Character Education is a key element of the Lower School curriculum. The basic human values of respect, responsibility, self-discipline and perseverance, trustworthiness, fairness, and caring are discussed and developed during the year. The program is integrated with the curriculum in the form of discussions, writing exercises, and books that promote happiness, belief in oneself, and being a caring, determined, and responsible child. In Middle and Upper School, the Secondary Student Support Program builds on the Lower School Character Education and Life Skills programs to address wellness issues that accompany adolescence and young adulthood. The Support Program emphasizes authentic, compassionate advocacy, resilience in facing academic and personal challenges, and the ability to identify reliable resources when needed. The program rests on two pillars: Personal Advisory and Wellness Education, with Sixth Grade (Sixième) and Tenth Grade (Seconde) delivered by teacher-advisors; one-on-one sessions occur outside class hours; Wellness Education covers bullying prevention, stress management, cyber-safety, self-esteem, and positive body image; Terminale prepares students for the transition to university life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language EIB Lamartine is a bilingual primary school welcoming children aged 3 to 10. In a warm, friendly environment the school offers a bilingual French curriculum under a State association, complemented by a daily English-learning program from the early years to CM2, including Happy Wednesday English workshops on Wednesdays. A quarter of the school day is conducted in English. From CP onward, English is taught in level-based groups; from CE1 to CM2 the English program follows the English National Curriculum, and reading and writing begin in CE1. In CM2, students may take the Cambridge Younger Learners exam, validated by the British Council. Spanish is optional from CM1 and is studied in both oral and written forms for two hours per week, with quarterly progress checks, continuing into CM2.	English as an additional language The American Section provides native English instruction alongside a full French curriculum. Students learn from native English-speaking faculty and follow a complete French program within the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Français Spécial is offered to students with limited French to acquire sufficient written and spoken French to join regular classes in French the following year, with FS available from CE1 through Seconde. Admission requirements for Français Spécial emphasize strong English skills and solid math ability, and a motivation to learn French and integrate into the French school system.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Wellness Education aims to help teens anticipate challenges they will face at school and beyond. The program covers bullying prevention, stress management, navigating interpersonal relationships, cyber-safety, and developing self-esteem and a positive body image. Personal Advisory sessions provide access to a trusted adult and faculty advocate, with a focus on overall wellness rather than solely academics. The program is integrated with the Student Support framework and extends across the middle and upper school years, including guidance related to the transition to university life in Terminale.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The protection of our community, which includes students, parents and staff, is very important to us and our schools have many common needs. We are proud to be a member of Globeducate, one of the leading K12 education groups in the world, which includes more than 65 bilingual and international schools and online programs educating 40,000 students in 11 countries. The link below provides access to Globeducate policies. Globeducate Policies (in English).	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The EIB Lamartine is a bilingual private primary school welcoming children aged 3 to 10. It is housed in a secured-access townhouse in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro. The school provides a bilingual French curriculum under a contract with the State, complemented by an exclusive daily English learning program from the early years to CM2. The school is international, bilingual and secular, and emphasizes happiness, academic and personal development within a multicultural, caring and respectful environment.	Facilities overview The American Section operates on three campuses in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Lycée International, Collège Marcel Roby, and Ecole Schnapper. Curricula and instruction are harmonized across all three campuses so students benefit from consistent schooling. The Lycée International campus serves ages 4–18 (Pre-K to Terminale) within the school's 14 international sections, including the American Section. The main campus includes a gym facility. The Lycée International hosts 14 international sections, with the American Section being one of them.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities There is a gym on the main campus. Soccer is an extracurricular activity offered to students across Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The academic mission recognizes each child as an individual and emphasizes social, emotional, physical and intellectual development in a multicultural, attentive and respectful environment. The school offers a bilingual French curriculum under a state contract and includes daily English language learning from the petite section through CM2. It stresses that all children are creative and capable of success, guiding them toward academic excellence within an international bilingual context.	Academic facilities Libraries and technology are integrated into the American Section's learning. The libraries support information literacy from Early Years, with three librarians enhancing access to books and guiding research and digital literacy. Library classes begin in Lower School, and librarians collaborate with teachers on projects. The program includes a Writer-in-Residence series, and technology is supported with dedicated devices: iPads for Lower School and Chromebooks for Middle and Upper School, plus a Google Apps-based education platform and computer programming taught in the French classroom.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities available to enrolled and non-enrolled students, including artistic, sporting and cultural workshops. During school holidays, vacation camps are held in a stimulating and safe environment, with activities conducted in French and English.	Extra curricular facilities Lower School activities include Griffith Observatory Astronomy Class, Robotics Club, Theater, Soccer. Middle School offers Book Club, Art Club, Chess, Community Service, Theater, Soccer, Student Council, Yearbook. Upper School features A-capella singing, Art Club, Economics Club, Community Service, India Exchange Team, Poetry Club, Literary Magazine, Model United Nations, Soccer, Student Council, Theater, Yearbook.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The American Section of the Lycée International was established just outside Paris over a half-century ago by Dwight D. Eisenhower. It offers bilingual and bicultural education for children from age 4 to 18. Students learn from native English-speaking faculty in the American Section while following the full French curriculum within the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a public institution ranked among France's top schools. With 99-100% success on the BFI diploma (Baccalaureat Français International), graduates go on to the world's finest universities. The Lycée unites students from 14 international sections, creating a multilingual, multicultural experience.
Community	Community The EIB Lamartine is an international, bilingual, and secular primary school where rigor, kindness, respect for others, and adherence to school rules come together. The school ensures children are happy at school, thrive academically and emotionally, and cultivate a love of learning, effort, and hard work to achieve academic excellence. It is located in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro, in a secured townhouse, welcoming children from Paris and from around the world, with Paris's rich cultural offerings of museums, galleries, and monuments just steps away. The bilingual French-English curriculum is complemented by a daily English-learning program from the early years through CM2, and the school offers year-round extracurricular activities and vacation camps in French and English.	Community The American Section fosters a vibrant community through a broad range of co-curriculars and community service. Recent events include MUN at THIMUN, TEDx LI St Germain Youth, Poetry by Heart, climate education initiatives, and the inaugural International Day celebrating the school's over 60 nationalities. Other community events include a Fall Picnic, Thanksgiving Desserts, a Holiday Sale, and the Fundraising Gala and Auction.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The American Section relies on parent volunteers who run most social events, serve as Homeroom Parents, and help with Art and Library classes. A Volunteer Leadership Committee coordinates involvement and includes a Volunteer Mentoring Program to pair new volunteers with experienced leaders. Volunteer opportunities span Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School, including Homeroom Parents, Art and Library volunteers, and class-level committees organizing dances and other events. Section-wide events include a Fall Picnic, Thanksgiving Desserts, Holiday Sale, and the Fundraising Gala and Auction, with the Gala described as the Section's major annual social fundraiser. The Section also hosts International Day, Lycée en Fête, Soccer, and Cocktail Parties to connect families with school life.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Throughout the year, EIB Paris offers a wide range of extracurricular activities accessible to both enrolled and non-enrolled students: artistic workshops, sports, cultural activities, and more. During school holidays, vacation camps welcome children in a stimulating and secure environment, in French and English. Learnissimo provides distance language courses. These offerings are part of the EIB Lamartine extracurricular program.	Academic & intellectual Authentic American education is delivered within the Lyce9e International, from pre-K to 12. All Section classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers educated in North America; the remainder of the curriculum follows the French national program. Français Spe9cial offers one year of French immersion for non-French speakers, and graduates pursue top universities.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Artistic workshops are offered as part of the extracurricular program. Students participate in creative and cultural activities. These activities run throughout the year and are available to both enrolled and non-enrolled students. Vacation camps provide additional opportunities beyond regular school activities.	Arts & creative Arts and creative activities include art and library work, theatre, community service, and robotics. Students also participate in class projects and dances and trips as part of the creative experience.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Learnissimo offers distance language courses. Language teaching is provided across languages at EIB Paris. Dispositif d'Intégration Langagier supports language integration. The school operates within a bilingual environment.	Cultural & language The Lyce9e International comprises 14 international sections, and about 700 American Section students are enrolled across three campuses. The American Section classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers educated in North America. French remains the common language, but every sections language and culture are valued; Français Spe9cial provides intensive French instruction for non-French speakers on admission.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities are offered throughout the year, including artistic, sports, and cultural activities. Wednesday activities are available. Vacation camps are offered during school holidays in French and English. These offerings are available to enrolled and non-enrolled students.	Social & hobbies A wide range of co-curriculars and community service builds the whole person. Student stories highlight involvement in arts, theatre, robotics, and yearbook-related activities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community service is a feature of the program, with activities such as Care Packages for Refugees. Care packages for refugees totaled nearly 60 items; the annual community picnic also fosters community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Co-curricular activities are designed to develop leadership skills and global awareness. Opportunities for leadership and professional development exist through clubs and events, including the TEDx LI St Germain Youth initiative.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and outdoor activities are part of the extracurricular program. Artistic and cultural activities are also offered. Vacation camps operate during school holidays in French and English in a stimulating and secure environment. These activities provide opportunities for recreation and social engagement outside class.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Mindfulness and wellness activities are part of student life, including mindfulness, arts and crafts, and nature walks. Outdoor trips and sustainability-themed activities are organized as part of weekends and class trips, and dances are a regular social event.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision It uses French as the language of instruction, with daily English language learning from the start of schooling. It runs a bilingual French program under a state association contract. It provides a multicultural and multilingual environment from day one and is described as international, bilingual, and secular.	Language provision The school teaches in English for American Section classes and in French for the rest of the curriculum. English-language instruction is delivered by teachers from the United States or Canada who hold North American degrees. Français Spécial supports French language development in the first year. The program leads to the French Baccalaureate with International Option (OIB) at the end of studies.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The EIB Lamartine is a bilingual primary school welcoming children aged 3 to 10. It offers a bilingual French curriculum under a state association contract, complemented by an exclusive daily English language program from the early years through CM2.	Bilingual teaching The American Section provides bilingual instruction with English-language classes taught by native English-speaking teachers educated in North America. The remainder of the curriculum is taught in French by French teachers in accordance with the programs defined by the French Ministry of Education. Lower and Middle School students have six hours per week of American Section classes; Upper School students have eight hours per week. Students take the French Baccalaureate with International Option (OIB) at the end of their studies.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs English-language instruction is the core of the American Section; all Section classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers. Français Spécial provides targeted French language development in the first year so students may join regular French-language classes in the following year. French is used for the remainder of the curriculum and is aligned with the National Ministry of Education standards.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1) Age range and program: The EIB Lamartine is a bilingual primary school that welcomes children aged 3 to 10. It offers a bilingual French curriculum under a contract of association with the State, complemented by an exclusive daily English-learning program from petite section through CM2. The school is international, bilingual, and secular and aims for children to be happy at school, flourish academically and emotionally, cultivate the joy of learning, and strive for academic excellence. It is located in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro, in a secured townhouse. 2) Admissions timing: The schools accept and welcome new students throughout the year, subject to places available. 3) Environment and language: The school provides a multicultural and multilingual environment from day one and has a daily English-learning program. 4) Hours and activities: Classes run from 8:30 to 17:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; various activities are offered from the middle section during lunch or after classes end at 16:30; address is 123 Rue de la Pompe, 75116 Paris; phone is +33 (0)1 45 53 89 36.	Admissions The American Section provides a bilingual education, English and French, to students ages 4–18. Admission is selective. For students who do not speak French, Français Spécial is offered to develop French language skills (ages 7–15) so they can join bilingual classes the following year.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Financial aid and scholarships are funded through the Annual Fund.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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