EIB Trocadero vs Union School

	E EIB Trocadero Paris, France	U Union School Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,401 - 15,600	Fees / year €13,500 - 21,700
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 180
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 2022
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Near the Trocadéro, Paris 16e arrondissement. Address: 43 Rue Decamps, 75116 Paris.	Location 27 rue de La Faisanderie, Paris 16e arrondissement, Paris, France.
Stages	Stages Maternelle and Élémentaire (Nursery through CM2).	Stages Nursery to Year 6 (Nursery and Primary).
School type	School type Private secular bilingual school.	School type Bilingual Nursery and Primary School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school utilizes smaller class sizes and lower student-to-teacher ratios to provide individual attention tailored to the needs of each student. For children who require extra assistance adapting to the dual-language system, a structured French language support plan can be implemented starting in Year 2 (CP).	Additional learning support Board of Experts includes specialists in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (notably dyslexia).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation EIB Trocadéro does not maintain an official affiliation with any single foreign country.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school is a secular and non-confessional institution with no religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Open from 8:30; classes start at 9:00; day ends at 16:30; doors close at 17:00.	School day structure Extended school days; Wednesday Academy with activities taught in English; homework done at school.
Bus service details	Bus service details The official school website does not outline a dedicated school bus or shuttle service for the EIB Trocadéro campus.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application (frais de dossier) for new pupils: EUR 300. - Registration fee (frais d'inscription) for the 2026/27 school year: EUR 1,800 (non‑refundable). - Excellence Fund (one‑off contribution paid on enrolment): EUR 300. Tuition fees (per term and annual) – 2026/27 - Nursery (PS half day): EUR 3,467 per term; EUR 10,401 per year. - Maternelle (nursery/full early years): EUR 4,854 per term; EUR 14,562 per year. - Elementary (Élémentaire): EUR 5,200 per term; EUR 15,600 per year. - Insurance and medical file (assurance et dossier médical): EUR 15 + EUR 16 (one‑off charges). Optional and additional recurring services (2026/27) - Language reinforcement class (Classe de renforcement en langue): EUR 917 per term; EUR 2,750 per year (optional when prescribed/selected). - School meals / demi‑pension (cantine): 5 days – EUR 997 per term; EUR 2,991 per year. 4 days – EUR 798 per term; EUR 2,394 per year. Lunch‑box options: 4 days – EUR 460 per term; EUR 1,380 per year. 5 days – EUR 565 per term; EUR 1,695 per year. The midday catering service is invoiced separately from tuition and is mandatory until the end of the school year. - Uniform items (mandatory from Petite Section to CM2; sport pack mandatory from CP): apron/tablier EUR 44; pullover/cardigan EUR 54; sport pack EUR 98. Other fees and charges - Re‑registration deposit (acompte) for the following year: EUR 1,750 (deducted from first‑term invoice). - Transfer fees between EIB schools (tests and interviews included): EUR 800 (applies to transfers to some EIB primary/middle sites). - For foreign bank transfers or SEPA from non‑French banks, any bank charges are payable by the payer. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: annual billing for compulsory tuition (paid by term); separate invoices for optional services each term; annual invoices for extra‑curricular activities. Term dates used for billing: 1 September–30 November (1st trimester); 1 December–28 February (2nd trimester); 1 March–3 July (3rd trimester). - Payment methods accepted: SEPA direct debit; bank transfer; card payment (American Express not accepted); cheque. Cash is not accepted. SEPA direct debit is preferred from French accounts but can be set up from eligible European accounts per SEPA rules. For SEPA, families can choose 1 instalment (first week of October), 3 instalments (first week of October, January and March), or 9 monthly instalments (first week of October to first week of June) — a EUR 75 annual fee is added if choosing 9 monthly instalments. Re‑registration deposits may be collected automatically if SEPA was chosen. For rejected direct debits or cheques, fixed handling fees apply. Late payment, penalties and collection fees - Late penalties: interest at the legal rate plus two percentage points and a contractual late penalty equal to 10% of the unpaid invoice will apply automatically. Collection fees are charged by stage (first and second reminders free; third reminder/mise en demeure EUR 25; command to bailiff EUR 450). A fixed fee for failed direct debit/cheque is EUR 100. Non‑payment can lead to suspension of direct debits and the immediate exigibility of all sums due and may lead to exclusion and contract termination. Refunds and cancellation - Application (frais de dossier) and registration (frais d'inscription) fees are non‑refundable. The first‑term tuition payment paid as an enrolment deposit is non‑refundable except when the school is informed of the cancellation by registered letter within 15 calendar days following the date of the pupil's admission; in that case the deposit may be refunded. If cancellation occurs after that 15‑day window, amounts paid at enrolment are not refunded. The catering (cantine) fees are not refundable in case of pupil absence for any reason. If a pupil leaves during the school year, any started trimester remains due in full; optional fees are billed pro rata. Certain re‑registration deposits may be refundable in specific cases (for example, school‑driven orientation to another EIB teaching offer, refusal of redoublement decided by the school, or parental transfer outside Île‑de‑France before defined deadlines) subject to the contractual conditions in the school's financial regulations.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Registration fee: EUR 1,550 per new enrolment. - Reduced registration fee for pupils already at the school: EUR 775. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and instalment breakdown) - TPS (Toute Petite Section, age 2–3): EUR 14,200 per year. Tuition is payable in three instalments. If split into three equal instalments, the amounts would be approximately EUR 4,733.33, EUR 4,733.33 and EUR 4,733.34 per instalment. - Petite Section through CM2 (Pre‑Reception / Reception up to Year 6): EUR 19,750 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 6,583.33, EUR 6,583.33 and EUR 6,583.34 per instalment. - Language‑Intensive LAB program (Year 1 upwards): EUR 21,700 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 7,233.33, EUR 7,233.33 and EUR 7,233.34 per instalment. Canteen / Meals (annual) - Hot organic lunch, 4 days per week: EUR 2,425 per year. - Hot organic lunch, 5 days per week: EUR 2,950 per year. - Lunch Box (supervision/service at lunchtime): EUR 1,200 per year. Insurance and other compulsory small fees - School insurance: EUR 30 per pupil. - Educational materials and uniforms: cost to be set and communicated separately; uniforms are sold through the school e‑shop. Fees for educational materials and school insurance are scheduled to be due on the payment date shown below. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition billing schedule: tuition is payable in advance in three instalments. The first instalment is due within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application (or in June for re‑enrolments). The second instalment is due by 15 September 2026 at the latest. The third instalment is due by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is payable with the first instalment. - Canteen billing schedule: canteen fees are payable in three quarterly instalments in advance (due on 15 September 2026, 15 January 2027 and 15 April 2027). - Fees for educational materials and school insurance are due on 15 June 2026. Boarding - There is no boarding provision for pupils; boarding fees do not apply. Other costs and extras - Uniforms (sweatshirts, polo shirts, t‑shirts): sold via the school e‑shop; price to be communicated. - Educational materials: a fee is charged and is payable on the date indicated above; the exact amount is to be communicated. - Optional extracurriculars included in tuition: a range of activities (coding, sports including tennis, chess, drama, arts, music, gardening and sustainability workshops, philosophy, body‑mind work, yoga/meditation, specialist games) are listed as included within the stated tuition for the applicable year groups. Refund information - No explicit school refund policy or refund amounts are published alongside the fee schedule; no refund procedure is stated in the fees and payment information. Fee payment options (methods) - The published fees and billing schedule state payment timing and instalment structure but do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). Payment methods are not specified in the fee information. Brief note on gaps in the published fee information - The school publishes annual tuition amounts, registration fee, insurance, canteen prices and billing dates, and notes that uniforms and educational materials will be charged, but the precise amounts for uniforms and educational materials are not provided. The published fee pages do not state a formal refund policy nor the specific payment methods accepted.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Private, secular bilingual school network. The EIB Paris group comprises eight schools in Paris and is part of Globeducate.	Governance and ownership The school has a Board of Experts consisting of prestigious researchers and reputed practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EIB Trocadéro combines the French Ministry of National Education curriculum with a fully bilingual programme in English and French. All curriculum concepts are taught in both languages. Mathematics is taught using the Singapore method in both French and English from Nursery to Year 6. Lessons are 50% English and 50% French, and the school day runs every day including Wednesday mornings. The school serves Nursery through CM2 (Year 6).	Curriculum details Union School provides bilingual nursery and primary education with classes of about 20 children. It teaches a bilingual double curriculum by following both the French Programme de l Education nationale and the English National Curriculum. All our classes follow both the French and British National Curricula. Classes are taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. Cognitive sciences are integrated into pedagogy and the Academy offers a wide range of activities on Wednesday afternoons. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 20 students. Each class is taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker.
Exam results	Exam results 100% success rate in the Brevet des Collèges and the French Baccalauréat.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school fosters individual talents. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings. Close cooperation with educational specialists includes experts in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (in particular dyslexia).
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Safeguarding and wellbeing are central to the school's approach. The safeguarding framework includes clear child-protection policies, designated safeguarding leads, and protocols for alerting and coordinating with authorities. Prevention is a core focus; staff are regularly trained to recognise signs of vulnerability, malaise, or violence, and to foster an environment where students feel safe to share concerns, with emphasis on respect, diversity, inclusion and responsible behavior. Age-appropriate workshops and programs help students understand their rights, know how to seek help, recognise inappropriate conduct, and practise safe digital behaviours. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility involving families, teachers, and staff across the community, ensuring physical, emotional, and psychological safety for all students.	Social & emotional learning Union School Paris provides a bilingual education with small class sizes of about 20 pupils and teachers who give constant attention; team spirit, solidarity, kindness and self-confidence are embedded in the education.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school works with educational specialists and has a Board of Experts in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (notably dyslexia).
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school operates a bilingual French–English program, with half of the instruction in English (50% English) and immersion classes in elementary. English language learning begins early, with students starting English from age 3.	English as an additional language The school teaches a bilingual double curriculum, following the French National Curriculum and the English National Curriculum; classes are taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The safeguarding framework prioritises the mental wellbeing of students, promoting a climate of listening and safety that supports emotional and psychological security for every learner.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is a top priority, with rigorous procedures, designated safeguarding leads, clear child-protection policies, and coordination with authorities. The program emphasises prevention, ongoing staff training, and engagement of families and partners to maintain a vigilant, safe school community.	Safeguarding A safeguarding policy is in place.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Union School is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The premises cover 1200 m2 dedicated to your children. The school has nine classrooms, two playgrounds, a gymnasium, a vegetable garden and a library which becomes a canteen at mealtimes. The spaces are designed to reconcile practicality, safety and design. The meals are designed and prepared using local, ethical and organic sourcing; the school recycles and composts and eliminates plastic materials in favor of natural and recyclable materials.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has two large playgrounds with a total surface area of 200 m2, as well as its own gymnasium.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school has nine classrooms and a library that becomes a canteen at mealtimes. The premises include a vegetable garden, which is used to teach eco-responsibility and to practise maths, science, vocabulary and sensory development.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Throughout the year, EIB Paris offers a wide range of extracurricular activities accessible to enrolled and non-enrolled students: artistic, sports, cultural workshops and more. During school holidays, our holiday camps welcome children in a stimulating and secure environment, in French and English.	Extra curricular facilities All complementary activities are integrated into the curriculum. They include chess, philosophy, drawing, coding, drama and singing, as well as yoga, meditation and cultural outings and green classes. Every Wednesday afternoon, the Academy offers additional activities taught exclusively in English.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History EIB Trocadéro is part of the EIB Paris network of private bilingual schools, which comprises eight campuses in Paris and the west of Paris. Since 1954, EIB private bilingual schools have educated about 3,000 students from more than 70 nationalities. EIB Trocadéro opened in September 2025, located in Paris's 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro, and welcomes students from Nursery to CM2. The school provides a bilingual program with 50% of classes in English and 50% in French. After completing primary education at EIB Trocadéro, students may continue at one of the group's bilingual middle schools, either EIB Monceau or EIB de la Jonchère.	History From its conception in 2019, Union School aimed to create a bilingual nursery and primary school in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement. It opened its doors in 2022. The project was born from enthusiasm, passion and international professionalism to provide bilingual education in French and English. Its governance includes a Board of Experts drawn from researchers and practitioners in bilingualism and related fields.
Community	Community EIB Paris schools offer a multicultural, multilingual environment from day one. The network provides extracurricular activities throughout the year, including arts, sports, and cultural workshops, with bilingual holiday camps during school breaks. These activities are available to both enrolled and non-enrolled students, fostering community involvement and cultural openness. The network also shares news and events about all EIB Paris schools.	Community The school works closely with parents, inviting their input to inform pedagogy and daily life. It teaches a bilingual program that follows both the French national curriculum and the English National Curriculum, enabling cross-course learning. The Union School Academy offers a wide range of activities on Wednesday afternoons for both Union School pupils and external children. There is emphasis on solidarity and eco-responsibility, with a Board of Experts enriching the school's pedagogy.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school's activity program allows students to develop their talents across intellectual, creative, athletic, and cultural domains. Coding and Robotics are offered for Grande Section to CM2. A Computer Workshop is offered for CE2 to CM2, and Chess is taught in French or English from Grande Section to CM2. Full schedule and pricing are available on Eduka.	Academic & intellectual Union School Paris provides a bilingual academic education for nursery and primary students in classes of about 20. It follows a bilingual double curriculum by combining the French Programme de l'Éducation nationale with the English National Curriculum, enabling seamless progression between courses. Personal and academic achievement are prioritized, supported by a pedagogy that integrates cognitive science with international best practices. Classes are taught by pairs of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker, which supports immersion in both languages.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school offers Cultural Workshops including Musical Awakening for Petite Section and Moyenne Section. Arts & Crafts in English run from Grande Section to CE1. Instrument Lessons run from Moyenne Section to CM2, and Drama is offered from CE1 to CM2. Unique & Creative Workshops include Eco-friendly DIY (Brico Ecolo) and Cooking Workshop.	Arts & creative Union School Academy runs on Wednesday afternoons, offering workshops that engage creativity, movement and problem-solving. Activities include sports, theatre collaborations with Atlantic Theater Arts, and English-language camps such as Musical Comedy Camp, Coding with Fun Tech Adventures, Yoga and LEGO. These offerings foster creativity, confidence and a wide range of talents in a supervised, caring environment.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English-language arts and crafts workshops are offered as part of the cultural activities. Chess is taught in French or English from Grande Section to CM2. Wednesday Activities include Happy Wednesday for Maternelle and French Mercredi for ÉLémentaire, with Manga and Fun Science. Study Sessions include English Homework Support and French Homework Support from CE1 to CM2, plus Evening Study.	Cultural & language English-language workshops are a core part of the Academy, with multiple sessions on Wednesdays for Coding, Yoga and LEGO in English. Spanish language exposure is provided through dedicated workshops for younger children, such as Spanish for the little ones. External collaborations expand intercultural experiences, including theatre and arts partnerships.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Wednesday Activities offer social and recreational options across age groups. Happy Wednesday runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for Maternelle and includes playtime, quiet time, and sports activities. French Mercredi runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for Élémentaire and includes Manga and Fun Science. Full schedule and pricing are available on Eduka.	Social & hobbies Wednesday Academy fosters social development through group activities that combine physical education, creative arts and collaborative problem-solving. Sports and performing arts activities promote teamwork, mutual aid and self-confidence. Coding, LEGO and language workshops give children opportunities to collaborate and share ideas.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Solidarity and eco-responsibility are central to the Union School ethos, with daily involvement in community service and environmental initiatives.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Board of Experts unites researchers and practitioners to enrich pedagogy with scientific findings. The school works with educational specialists to support its teaching approach and offers structured routines such as extended day and family activity planning. These collaborations help tailor learning and development for pupils.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Vacation camps run during school holidays in French and English. They provide a stimulating and secure environment for children. The year-round after-school activities include artistic, sporting, and cultural options.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Union School places wellbeing at the heart of its education through the Academy and a broad range of activities. Wednesday Academy offers physical activities, yoga and creative workshops that promote fitness, focus and relaxation. Sports and movement develop body awareness, coordination, emotional regulation and self-confidence.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Lessons are taught in French and English on an equal basis. The French curriculum is enhanced in every subject, while the English curriculum leads students toward bilingualism. By the end of elementary school, students master the entire French Ministry of Education curriculum in both English and French.	Language provision English and French are the languages of instruction. All classes follow both the French Programme de l'Éducation Nationale and the English National Curriculum. Teaching is delivered by pairs of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. On Wednesdays, the Academy provides additional English-language activities.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school combines the French Ministry of National Education curriculum with a fully bilingual programme, offering an equal split of classes in English and French. Beginning in preschool, students are immersed equally in English and French, with 50% of the weekly schedule dedicated to each language.	Bilingual teaching The school teaches a bilingual double curriculum. All classes follow both the French Programme de l'Éducation Nationale and the English National Curriculum. Classes are small, with an average of 20 pupils, and are taught by a pair of teachers: a native English-speaker and a native French-speaker.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion begins in elementary, with 50% of classes taught in English and 50% in French.	Immersion programs On Wednesday afternoons, the Union School Academy offers activities taught exclusively in English. The Academy is open to Union School pupils and to children from other schools.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Applications for Nursery to Year 6 are accepted all year round, depending on available places. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year remains open. Families can begin the admissions process by submitting an application, and a member of the admissions team will contact you after submission. 2. To apply for a place, fill out the application form on this page; a member of the admissions team will get in touch. The general terms of service and fees for 2025-2026 are available at the bottom of this page. The application fee is 300€ and the registration fee is 1650€, non-refundable. 3. For the 2026-2027 school year, registration is open and the same process applies; you can apply by filling out the form and the admissions team will contact you. The application fee remains 300€ and the registration fee is 1800€. 4. You can also book a visit to see the school before applying; booking is available via the Book a Visit link on the admissions page. 5. The application process and fees for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 are detailed in downloadable documents on the page. 6. The enrolment process for the following year can begin in October, with November being particularly popular; last available places are often allocated from January onwards. 7. Do children need to take an assessment to enter EIB Trocadéro? A meeting with the head of school is essential, and depending on the child's academic background, an assessment may be proposed. 8. EIB Trocadéro supports mid-year arrival with a structured onboarding and personalised support by the teaching team.	Admissions 1. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open. To enrol, complete the admission application form in the relevant section. The form is accessible via the provided link. The school maintains a maximum class size of 22 pupils. 2. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are processed as they are received. Within 15 days of receiving a complete application, the school contacts families to arrange an appointment with Headmistress Coralie Manhes-Sims and Founder Barbara de Baudry d'Asson. This is followed by a Taster Day and an assessment session in English, French and mathematics. The admission decision is sent within three days of these assessments, and families have 15 days to confirm enrolment by returning the necessary documents. 3. Financial conditions are published. Tuition fees are payable in three instalments: the first within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application or in June for re-enrolments; the second by 15 September 2026 at the latest; the third by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is 1,550 euros (775 euros for students already at Union School). Canteen options, insurance and uniforms are additional.
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