EIB Lycée Etoile and Ellipse Montessori Academy are both in Paris, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer IB and French programmes. EIB Lycée Etoile also offers Bespoke, and Ellipse Montessori Academy also offers Montessori and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are €10,200 - 20,600 at EIB Lycée Etoile and €13,800 - 28,000 at Ellipse Montessori Academy, which puts Ellipse Montessori Academy roughly 36% higher. EIB Lycée Etoile takes pupils from 15 to 18, and Ellipse Montessori Academy from 2 to 18.
Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
400
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
15
Instruction language
Instruction language
French, English
Instruction language
French, English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
2017
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
EIB Lycée Etoile operates across two campuses in central Paris: Campus Etoile in the 17th arrondissement and Campus Londres in the 8th arrondissement. Both sites are situated in established, residential neighborhoods and are accessible via the city's Metro and public bus networks.
Location
Located at 3 rue Amélie, 75007 Paris. The school is in the heart of Paris. The campus is spacious, calm, bright and secure, with a terrace, courtyard and library.
Stages
Stages
The school functions as an upper secondary school (lycée), welcoming students in Grades 10 through 12. This corresponds to an age range of approximately 15 to 18 years old, covering the final three years of education before university.
Stages
Ages 2 to 3: Infant Community; 3 to 6: Children's House; 6 to 11: Elementary; 11 to 15: Middle School; 15 to 18: International High School
School type
School type
EIB Lycée Etoile is a co-educational, private day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities, meaning students commute to the campus and reside locally with their families.
School type
Bilingual Montessori school in Paris serving ages 2 to 18; instruction in French and English; program aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
400 students from more than 40 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school provides personalized academic guidance and a dedicated university counseling service to help students manage their course loads and applications. While teachers can accommodate some minor learning differences through smaller class groupings, the campus does not maintain specialized facilities or dedicated staff for complex Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with France, adhering to the curriculum standards set by the French Ministry of National Education alongside its international diploma tracks.
Country affiliation
France
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school is entirely secular and has no religious affiliation.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Classes are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with a student's exact start and finish times varying based on their specific course selections. The daily timetable includes regular intervals for breaks and a designated lunch period.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
EIB Lycée Etoile does not offer a dedicated private school bus service. Because the campuses are centrally located in Paris, students typically commute independently using the city's public transportation, relying on the Metro, RER, and city bus routes.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & registration fees - Frais de dossier (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 300. - Frais d'inscription (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 1,000. - Ces frais administratifs et d'inscription sont non remboursables ; l'inscription définitive d'un nouvel élève est subordonnée au paiement du droit d'inscription non remboursable et d'un acompte correspondant à un tiers de la scolarité annuelle.
Tuition fees by programme and year group (academic year 2026/27) - Cursus du Baccalauréat français (Section générale / Section internationale / Section européenne) : - Frais de scolarité par trimestre : EUR 3,400. - Frais de scolarité annuels : EUR 10,200. - Cursus de préparation à l'International Baccalaureate (IB) : - Seconde (classe préparatoire au cursus IBDP) : EUR 4,166 par trimestre / EUR 12,498 à l'année. - IB DP1 (Première IB) : EUR 6,485 par trimestre / EUR 19,455 à l'année. - IB DP2 (Terminale IB) : EUR 6,890 par trimestre / EUR 20,670 à l'année. - Frais annexes obligatoires pour tous les élèves : assurance scolaire EUR 15 ; dossier médical EUR 16. - Frais d'inscription aux examens (élèves IB1 et IB2) : EUR 100. - Dans les frais de scolarité annuels est inclus un « Pack EIB » (prestations périscolaires obligatoires) et une part liée au contrat d'association (montants ventilés dans la grille tarifaire). Une remise de 25 % s'applique pour le 3ᵉ enfant inscrit (sur les frais de scolarité uniquement).
Optional / additional costs (examples and amounts) - Options et préparations (tarifs annuels indiqués aussi par trimestre) : - Préparation BFI (ex-OIB) : EUR 715 par trimestre (EUR 2,145 à l'année). - Préparation section européenne : EUR 494 par trimestre (EUR 1,482 à l'année). - Option Cinéma‑Audiovisuel : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année). - Option Arts plastiques : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année). - Cours de Culture générale : EUR 330 par trimestre (EUR 990 à l'année). - Biologie complémentaire : EUR 270 par trimestre (EUR 810 à l'année). - iPad : caution restituée en fin de scolarité EUR 400 ; location iPad EUR 160 (soit EUR 16/mois sur 10 mois). - Service de counselling pour candidatures universitaires : à partir de EUR 600 ; tarification par pays (ex. UK à partir de EUR 900 ; US à partir de EUR 1,800) selon le niveau d'accompagnement. - Voyages scolaires, sorties et projets pédagogiques sont facturés en sus et feront l'objet d'estimations et facturation ponctuelle.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Facturation : une facture annuelle pour les frais scolaires (payable selon la modalité choisie) ; factures trimestrielles pour frais optionnels ; les élèves inscrits en cours d'année sont facturés au prorata (le mois d'arrivée est facturé en entier). - Garantie de place : le règlement du premier trimestre (et le droit d'inscription non remboursable plus l'acompte d'un tiers le cas échéant) garantit la place. - Modalités de règlement (choix) : - Prélèvement automatique SEPA : en 1 paiement (1ère semaine d'octobre), en 3 échéances trimestrielles (1ère semaine d'octobre, de janvier et de mars) ou en 9 échéances mensuelles (1ère semaine d'octobre à 1ère semaine de juin). Le paiement en 9 mensualités entraîne une facturation supplémentaire de EUR 75 pour l'année. En cas de rejet de prélèvement SEPA, une pénalité (frais) est appliquée. - Virement bancaire ou paiement par carte (American Express non acceptée) : paiement unique la 1ère semaine d'octobre ou en 3 virements/paiements (1ère semaine d'octobre et de janvier). Si une échéance trimestrielle est réglée en plusieurs paiements, une facturation de EUR 25 par trimestre peut être rajoutée. Les règlements en espèces ne sont pas acceptés. - Rejets et pénalités : en cas de rejet de prélèvement des frais (SEPA) un montant est facturé par rejet ; en cas de non‑paiement aux dates prévues, intérêts de retard au taux légal majoré de deux points et pénalités correspondant à 10 % de la facture impayée. Des frais de relance et frais de recouvrement peuvent être appliqués. L'inscription peut être suspendue en cas de non‑paiement.
Refunds, cancellations and re‑registration - Frais administratifs et frais d'inscription/examens : non remboursables. - Remboursement de l'acompte (nouvelle inscription) : possible seulement si l'école est informée de l'annulation par lettre recommandée dans un délai maximum de 15 jours suivant l'admission effective (date portée sur le document d'admission définitive). Après 15 jours, les montants versés ne sont pas remboursés. - Réinscription : acompte de réinscription EUR 700 par élève (déductible de la facture du premier trimestre) ; cet acompte est facturé et peut être remboursé dans des cas spécifiques (orientation décidée par l'école vers un enseignement non dispensé dans une école EIB, refus de redoublement décidé par l'école, mutation professionnelle hors Île‑de‑France avant une date fixée, admission dans un lycée public selon procédure). - Départ en cours d'année : la famille doit notifier le départ par lettre recommandée ; tous les frais relatifs au trimestre complet en cours restent dus.
Boarding (internat) - Aucun service d'internat/boarding n'est mentionné dans la grille tarifaire ni dans le règlement financier du lycée EIB Etoile pour l'année 2026/27 ; aucun tarif d'internat n'est facturé dans les pages tarifaires.
Uniform and related costs - Les uniformes scolaires sont fournis via la boutique uniforme officielle de l'EIB (site de la boutique uniforme EIB) et les articles obligatoires (hauts avec logo, packs standards, packs sport, etc.) sont vendus séparément ; les coûts varient selon le pack et la taille (exemples de packs standard pour d'autres établissements EIB : à partir d'environ EUR 35 à EUR 88 suivant le pack et le niveau). Ces achats ne sont pas inclus dans les frais de scolarité.
Fee details
Application & Registration Fees
- New enrolments (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 500. - Ages 6–11: EUR 700. - Middle School (11–15 years) application fee: EUR 700. - High School (15–17 years) application fee: EUR 700.
- Deposit to guarantee a place: a deposit equal to two months' tuition is required and is deducted from tuition; deposit amounts vary by level (shown on the school's fee schedule as ranging approximately from EUR 2,300 to EUR 5,600 depending on level).
Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group / class) — academic year 2025–2026
- Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years, morning schedule): EUR 11,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–12:30; Wednesday until 11:50.)
- Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years or 3–6 years, full day): EUR 13,800 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–15:45; Wednesday until 11:50.)
- Elementary (Class 6–11 years): EUR 16,200 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00; Wednesday until 11:40.)
- Middle School (Class 11–15 years): EUR 20,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00; Wednesday until 12:00.)
- International High School: - Grade 10 (Seconde): EUR 24,000 per year. - IB Diploma Years (DP1 / DP2 — 1re and Terminale): EUR 28,000 per year.
- Organic school catering (100% organic caterer): EUR 1,460 per year (option shown as catering). - Lunch box option (where a medical certificate is required): EUR 450 per year. - Ellipse Outfit Pack (uniform/pack): EUR 150 (charged in Middle School and High School listings). - Career Coaching (3ème / 3rd grade in middle school): EUR 600. - Development Fee for IB programme (one-time / programme development): EUR 5,000 (listed under High School). - Computer deposit (High School): EUR 400. - External diploma/examination fees are additional to tuition (Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge diplomas, IB diploma fees and other diploma fees).
Family discounts and concessions
- A family discount is applied for families with two or more children: the discount is deducted from the tuition fees for the youngest child.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and additional charges are presented as annual amounts; the school requires a deposit equal to two months' tuition to guarantee a place; that deposit is deducted from the tuition balance. Application/registration fees are non-refundable. - The school's public fee information does not publish a detailed term-by-term invoice schedule or the standard instalment options in the fee text provided.
Boarding fees
- No boarding or residential education is listed; all schedules and fees are for day programmes.
Other costs or optional charges
- Extracurricular programmes, holiday courses and some extracurricular activities are offered and may carry separate registration or participation charges (these appear as separate items in the school's extracurricular/holiday programme communications).
Refund information
- Application / registration fees are explicitly stated as non-refundable. - No separate general tuition refund policy or detailed refund schedule for mid-year withdrawal is published in the school's publicly listed fee page; specific refund conditions beyond the non-refundable application fee are not specified in the publicly displayed fee text.
Fee payment options
- The school's publicly available fee page lists amounts, deposits and non-refundable application fees but does not publish the specific accepted payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the fee text. Contact the school to confirm accepted payment methods and instalment arrangements.
Notes
- All figures above are those published for the 2025–2026 academic year and are expressed in euros (EUR).
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
Students at our international EIB schools are required to wear a uniform when at school, in the vicinity of the school, or on school outings. Uniforms must be purchased from our official website. The policy applies to ALL students.
The school is part of the EIB Paris network of private bilingual and secular schools.
Governance and ownership
Ellipse Montessori Academy is run as a professional family school. A Parent Committee exists to collaborate with parents. It is a member of the Association Montessori de France (AMF).
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Since September 2023, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB Programme section is located at 52 Rue de Londres in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Lycée Etoile serves Seconde to Terminale. Campus Etoile is at 9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017 Paris, and Campus London is at 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris; the IB section also hosts all Seconde classes of Lycée Etoile. Language teaching and immersion classes are offered, providing a multicultural and multilingual environment from day one.
Curriculum details
From age 2 to 18, Ellipse Montessori Academy in Paris provides a bilingual Montessori program in French and English. The Primary program (2–11) is Montessori-based and bilingual. For ages 11–15, the Collège Alternatif Bilingue offers the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Cambridge Certification. For ages 15–18, the Lycée International Bilingue offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Educators are AMI-certified and French- or English-speaking, and the bilingual program is aligned with the national education system and beyond.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Languages are at the heart of the teaching approach at EIB Etoile. In addition to intensive English instruction, students can study Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. Twenty‑five percent of the school day is devoted to English. The school offers a wide range of after‑school activities and clubs that students run themselves, fostering autonomy, creativity and a sense of responsibility.
Social & emotional learning
The school includes cognitive and socio-emotional development as part of its bilingual Montessori program, fostering autonomy, self-awareness, and social growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
In addition to intensive English instruction, students can study Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. The school offers preparation courses for international exams such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Cervantes, Dante and Goethe. Since September 2023, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered at EIB Etoile.
English as an additional language
The school delivers its educational program in both French and English; teachers are French-speaking or English-speaking.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Regular breaks during the day allow students to refresh and support daily well‑being. After‑school activities cover sport, arts, culture and languages, with clubs and societies that students can lead, promoting autonomy, creativity and responsibility. The Counseling service accompanies students in post‑bac orientation, offering personalized advice for university choice, application preparation and dossier management.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through socio-emotional development and a bilingual AMI-certified teaching team delivering education in both languages.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The International Bilingual School (EIB) is a group of private, secular bilingual schools comprising eight establishments across Paris and the western region. It offers students a multicultural and multilingual environment from their first day of school. Since 1954, EIB private bilingual schools have welcomed nearly 3,000 students from more than 70 nationalities, from nursery to terminale. Throughout the year, EIB Paris provides a wide range of extracurricular activities accessible to enrolled and non-enrolled students, including artistic, sporting and cultural activities. During school holidays, the holiday camps welcome children in a stimulating and secure environment in French and English.
Facilities overview
The school has five classrooms. The spaces are spacious, calm, bright, and secure, and include a terrace, courtyard, library, and a landscaped environment that encourages autonomy. The school is bilingual in French and English, with AMI-certified teachers guiding students. The educational program in both languages is aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
The school has AMI-certified teachers who are French or English speaking. They teach across five classrooms. The bilingual program is delivered in French and English. The program is aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Extracurricular opportunities include artistic, sporting, and cultural activities. Holiday camps run during school breaks and are conducted in French and English. These programs are available to both enrolled and non-enrolled students.
Extra curricular facilities
Integrated extracurricular activities are offered.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
Founded in 2017 in the heart of Paris, Ellipse Montessori Academy serves children from 2 to 18 years old across five classrooms guided by AMI-certified teachers. It is a bilingual school delivering instruction in French and English and offers Montessori pedagogy alongside Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate programs at secondary levels. The learning environment is spacious, calm, bright, and secure, with spaces such as a terrace, courtyard, and library designed to foster autonomy and self-awareness. The school operates in Paris and provides education across the infant, primary, elementary, middle, and high school stages.
Community
Community
A broad range of after-school activities is offered throughout the year 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.
Community
Ellipse Montessori Academy fosters a community with strong parental involvement. It partners with families to co-educate their child and has created an Ellipse Parent Committee to coordinate parent participation. The school operates in Paris and maintains a bilingual English-French learning environment. It serves students from ages 2 to 18, supporting a multi-age community and ongoing parent-school collaboration.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
Ellipse has a Parent Committee (Comité de parents Ellipse) that coordinates parent involvement. The committee fosters collaboration between families and staff. Parents participate in activities and school life through this committee. The school emphasizes partnership with parents as part of its mission. The committee provides a formal channel for parent voices.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The school offers the bilingual French-English International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Languages are central to teaching, with extensive English instruction and options in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. Up to 25% of the timetable is conducted in English. It also teaches the International French Baccalaureate (BFI) in the British section, with English literature, history and geography studied in English; European Mention is available in the Baccalaureate, with history and geography studied in English.
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
A wide range of after-school activities includes sports and arts, as well as culture and languages. Students can join clubs and societies, including those they manage themselves. These activities foster creativity and personal development.
Arts & creative
The All Saints' Week vacation courses include Circus Arts & Rugby Tots Week for 3–5 year-olds and Graphic Illustration and Design & Pilates Week for 6–11 year-olds. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. The activities provide creative experiences in circus arts, visual illustration, design, and Pilates. The sessions take place during All Saints' Week, from 21 to 25 October 2024.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
The school welcomes 400 students from more than 40 nationalities. Languages are central to teaching, with English taught extensively and courses in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. It offers the bilingual French-English IBDP and the BF I in the British section, with English-language study of literature, history and geography; European Mention is available in English. The London Campus is part of the EIB network, located at 52 Rue de Londres.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
After-school activities span sports, arts, culture and languages. Students can join and manage clubs and societies themselves. These activities foster autonomy, creativity and a sense of responsibility.
Social & hobbies
The All Saints' Week vacation courses include Circus Arts & Rugby Tots Week (3–5 year-olds) and Graphic Illustration and Design & Pilates Week (6–11 year-olds), offering group activities and hobbies. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. These activities involve social interaction and collaborative learning through arts and movement.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Student-led clubs provide leadership opportunities. The Counseling department offers guidance for going abroad with an IB and for university admissions. The school prepares students for higher education through the IBDP and BF I (British International Section) tracks.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Classes can take place between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, depending on the timetable. There are breaks between classes to rest, supporting autonomy and well-being. A wide range of after-school activities supports sports, arts and personal development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Circus Arts, Rugby Tots, and Pilates Week promote movement and physical wellbeing. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. These sessions support wellbeing through active, movement-based activities during All Saints' Week (21–25 October 2024).
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
English is taught intensively and accounts for up to 25% of the timetable; additional languages include Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. The school follows the French Education Nationale curriculum and enriches instruction with English-language coursework. The British-section BFI (BFI) provides English-language study of literature, history and geography; since September 2023 the IB Diploma Programme is offered. The IB section is based at 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris, while the Lycée Etoile campus is at 9 Rue Villaret de Joyeuse, 75017 Paris.
Language provision
The school teaches French and English. In French, the program follows the Education Nationale framework, adapted and completed by the Montessori Pedagogy. In English, the Cambridge programme is followed, adapted to the rhythm of the Montessori Pedagogy. AMI-trained teachers teach in either English or French, with classes organized by age groups: Nursery Community (2-3), Children's House (3-6), Elementary (6-11), and Middle School (11-15).
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
Seconde through Terminale at Lycée EIB Etoile provides bilingual English-French instruction. English accounts for about 25% of the timetable, with courses also offered in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese. Since September 2023, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) is offered, including a British-section pathway (BFI, formerly OIB). The school also offers preparation for international exams such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Cervantes, Dante and Goethe.
Bilingual teaching
The school is a French-English bilingual Montessori school for ages 2 to 15.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
Member of Association Montessori de France (AMF). AMI-certified teachers.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Initial Application: To begin the process, parents must complete a pre-registration form online through the school's Eduka platform. This step creates a family account where you can track the status of your application. Applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted.
2. Document Submission and Application Fee: Once the Eduka account is active, parents must upload all necessary supporting documents, which centrally include the student's previous academic reports. A non-refundable application fee of €300 is required at this stage to process the file. If any documentation is missing, the admissions team will request it before moving forward.
3. Academic Review and Assessment: The school evaluates the student's academic history to ensure they can access the curriculum. Depending on the student's profile and whether they are applying for the French or International Baccalaureate track, the school may request additional testing or language assessments. This ensures the student's level aligns with the school's standard requirements.
4. Family Interview: If the application is strong and there are potential vacancies, the school will invite the family for a meeting. This allows the school to assess the student's maturity, conduct, and suitability for the program. It also provides an opportunity for parents to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the campus.
5. Offer and Registration: When a place is offered, parents must formally accept it by returning the required enrolment forms. To secure the spot, families must pay a registration fee of between €900 and €1,000, along with an advance deposit toward the first term's tuition. Once these payments are received, the student is officially placed on the class roster.
Admissions
Nursery and Elementary admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5).
Middle School and Lycée admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Letter of motivation from the family and child. 5. Letters of recommendation from 2 teachers. 6. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5).