EIFA International School London vs Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres

	E EIFA International School London London, United Kingdom	L Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £7,107 - 9,770	Fees / year £8,413 - 17,600
Age range	Age range 2 - 14 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 1915
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 36 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LS, Marylebone, Central London. The school is located in the heart of London with a central London location and wide-ranging extracurricular activities.	Location 35 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2DG. The main site is located in South Kensington. The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle operates from the main site with three annex primary campuses: André Malraux, Marie d'Orliac and Wix. It is governed by AEFE and owned by the French government.
Stages	Stages Nursery to Year 9; Junior EIFA (from 2 to 11) and Middle EIFA (from 12 to 14).	Stages Nursery & Primary; Collège (Year 7/10); Lycée (Year 11/13); British Section
School type	School type Independent, co-ed, secular and international school.	School type French international school governed by AEFE; owned by the French government; offers French, bilingual and British curricula.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 30 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EIFA offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) for pupils with no proficiency in either language. Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is provided with a SENCo and external specialist consultants; the school cannot cater for severe SEN.	Additional learning support On-site medical and wellbeing service; SEN support includes Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) and Programme d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP); some pupils have Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) funded by the local authority; exam accommodations available; safeguarding and psychological support are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AEFE partner school; DELF exams offered (DELF Junior and DELF Scolaire); homologation by the French Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details There is a bus service provided by an independent operator, La Clef des Champs; contact them directly to arrange transport.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Fees overview (2025–2026 academic year) Application and one-off registration fees - Administrative (new pupils, one-off, non-refundable): GBP 360 (incl. VAT). - School entrance fee (new pupils, one-off, non-refundable): GBP 2,400 (incl. VAT). Tuition fees — per term (and per year = three terms) - Pre-Nursery (VAT exempt): per term GBP 7,107 — per year GBP 21,321. - Nursery (VAT exempt): per term GBP 7,107 — per year GBP 21,321. - Reception: per term GBP 8,528 — per year GBP 25,584. - Year 1: per term GBP 8,528 — per year GBP 25,584. - Year 2: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 3: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 4: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 5: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 6: per term GBP 9,323 — per year GBP 27,969. - Year 7: per term GBP 8,617 — per year GBP 25,851. - Year 8: per term GBP 8,617 — per year GBP 25,851. - Year 9: per term GBP 8,617 — per year GBP 25,851. Early Years funding / additional tuition (eligible pupils) - Eligible 3- and 4-year-olds: up to 15 hours free entitlement per week from 08:30–11:30; for eligible 2-year-olds the school also offers up to 15 hours subject to eligibility checks. Additional tuition (to cover a 17.5-hour week) is charged per term as follows: - Pre-Nursery / Nursery additional tuition (17.5 hours per week): per term GBP 5,765 (VAT treatment: exempt in those year groups as shown). - Reception (for pupils under 5) additional tuition (17.5 hours per week): per term GBP 6,918 (incl. VAT). Extras and other recurring charges - School lunch (compulsory unless medically exempt): GBP 490 per term (not subject to VAT) for 2025–2026. - From 1 January 2026: a non-residential trips and enrichment activities fee of GBP 50 per term (not subject to VAT). - Extras invoiced separately (examples): transport, residential trips, after‑school clubs, PE kit, lost or damaged books, iPads/laptops, private music tuition. Discounts - 5% discount on fees paid yearly in advance. - Sibling discount: 5% discount for the second child; up to 15% in total for three siblings. Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are payable termly in advance; accounts must be settled in full on or before the first day of each term. Interest will be charged on overdue fees. Pupils will not be allowed to start school until invoices are settled. - A full term's written notice is required for withdrawal; if proper notice is not given, a term's fees in lieu will be payable. Notices must be sent in writing to the Head of School. - Fees remain payable if the school is closed for events beyond its reasonable control (for example, lack of essential services or weather). All international bank transfers must be made net of bank fees; the school may invoice parents for bank fees charged to the school. Late payment and interest - The school reserves the right to charge interest on late payments at a rate of 5% above the base rate at the time. Refunds and non-refundable items - The administrative fee and the school entrance fee are one‑off and non‑refundable. A term's fees will be due in lieu if required written notice of withdrawal is not given. Interest may be charged on overdue fees. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school only. Uniform / PE kit - The school operates a non‑uniform policy for day‑to‑day wear; however, children are required to have and wear the EIFA PE kit for PE lessons. Costs for PE kit are not published on the fee schedule and are handled separately (PE kit is available via the school's authorised supplier). Payment method(s) - Payment may be made by bank transfer (BACS) to the school's account: L'Ecole Internationale Franco Anglaise Ltd, HSBC Bank PLC. Details provided for GBP payments include Sort Code 40-11-60, Account No. 70723347, IBAN GB83HBUK40116070723347, SWIFT HBUKGB4B. Parents are requested to quote the child's name when making direct payments. All international transfers should be made net of bank fees. Notes specific to VAT - VAT applies to most school fees from 1 January 2025; some early years provision (Pre‑Nursery and Nursery) is VAT exempt. School lunch and the non‑residential trips/enrichment fee are not subject to VAT.	Fee details Application fees - Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription) per pupil: - Nursery (Petite section): GBP 1,500 (no VAT). - Pre-primary (MS & GS), Primary, Collège (equivalent Y7–Y10), Lycée (Y11–Y13) and British Section: GBP 1,500 excl. VAT; VAT where applicable at 20% increases the total to GBP 1,800 for the categories where VAT applies. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) — academic year 2025–2026 - Nursery (Petite section, South Kensington / André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac): - Annual tuition: GBP 13,220 (VAT not applicable). - Per-term: First term GBP 5,288; Second term GBP 3,966; Third term GBP 3,966. - Pre-primary MS & GS — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,956 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,191.20; Total incl. VAT GBP 13,147.20. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,382 excl. VAT (GBP 5,258.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,287 excl. VAT (GBP 3,944.40 incl. VAT). - Pre-primary MS & GS — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 12,630 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,526; Total incl. VAT GBP 15,156. - Per-term: First term GBP 5,052 excl. VAT (GBP 6,062.40 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,789 excl. VAT (GBP 4,546.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — English intensive bilingual stream (French curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 8,413 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 1,682.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 10,095.60 (commonly rounded to GBP 10,095 in published summaries). - Per-term: First term GBP 3,365 excl. VAT (GBP 4,038 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 2,524 excl. VAT (GBP 3,028.80 incl. VAT). - Primary — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary (Classes secondaires): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,259 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,103 excl. VAT (GBP 4,923.60 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,078 excl. VAT (GBP 3,693.60 incl. VAT). - Secondary SI–BFI (SI–BFI stream): - Annual tuition: GBP 10,513 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 2,102.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,615.60. - Per-term: First term GBP 4,205 excl. VAT (GBP 5,046 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 3,154 excl. VAT (GBP 3,784.80 incl. VAT). - British Section: - Annual tuition: GBP 17,600 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 3,520; Total incl. VAT GBP 21,120. - Per-term: First term GBP 7,040 excl. VAT (GBP 8,448 incl. VAT); Second term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT); Third term GBP 5,280 excl. VAT (GBP 6,336 incl. VAT). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is billed and payable in three accounting trimesters: - Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months), Term 3 (April–June, 3 months). - Per-term amounts are specified for each year group (see items above). - Any term once started is payable in full ("Tout trimestre commence9 est dfb"). - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are payable to secure a place and are non-refundable; these fees are not deductible from tuition. - Invoicing and payment practicalities: payments are carried out by bank transfer; the schoole28099s bank details are shown on each invoice and must be quoted with the invoice reference when making the transfer. The school also lists ParentPay among its payment platforms for school services. Boarding fees - The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle is a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are charged. Other costs and mandatory/optional charges - School meals (Droits de demi-pension) — annual and per-term amounts (VAT-exempt): - Annual: amounts vary by campus / year group; examples (annual): Wix pack-lunch supervision and other site-specific rates shown in the published fees document (example figures in 2025–2026 schedule: Wix/primary/Andre9 Malraux/Marie d'Orliac meal fees per category range; total annual meal fees shown from GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 depending on campus and level). - Per-term meal charges are shown in the fees schedule (examples: First term GBP 559 / GBP 313 / GBP 385 depending on level; Second and Third term GBP 419 / GBP 235 / GBP 289). Meals are VAT-exempt. - Examination enrollment fees (VAT-exempt): examples (secondary): - DNB: GBP 20; Epreuves anticipe9es: GBP 70; Baccalaure9at: GBP 135. - British external exam costs are charged at cost plus 10%, rounded up to the nearest pound. - US university application support (Common App and related services): - Common Application (service fee example): GBP 800 excl. VAT; VAT (20%) = GBP 160; Total incl. VAT GBP 960. Additional outside-standard-procedure tariffs apply per application (e.g., GBP 100 excl. VAT + 20% VAT). - Before/after-care and supervision, per-term examples: - Wix pack-lunch supervision: First term GBP 134 (and term breakdowns GBP 54 / GBP 40 / GBP 40). - South Kensington (SK) morning care (garderie du matin): First term GBP 289 (then GBP 115 / GBP 87 / GBP 87 per term in the schedule). - Small administrative replacements and incidentals (examples): replacement meal card GBP 5; replacement pupil liaison book GBP 5; replacement key GBP 9 excl. VAT (GBP 10.80 incl. VAT where VAT applies). These modest fees are listed individually in the fees schedule. Refund information - Initial registration fees (Droits de premie8re inscription) are non-refundable in case of withdrawal and are not deductible from tuition fees. - Any term once started is payable in full; that rule governs refunds for mid-term departures. - Specific exceptional cases (for example transfer for professional reasons within agreed deadlines) are handled according to the schoole28099s administrative rules; the schoole28099s published admissions and catering pages set out precise procedural notes and deadlines. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is the required payment method for tuition invoices; bank account details are shown on each invoice and the invoice reference must be quoted. - The school lists ParentPay among its platforms for certain payments (meals, clubs, etc.), and other online payment platforms are referenced in the schoole28099s administrative information. - Invoices show whether VAT is applied and the VAT-inclusive total.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school is an independent bilingual day school.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform; pupils wear the EIFA PE kit for sport lessons and must have well-fitting trainers.	Uniform requirement Uniform code is mandatory for all students and aligns with our partner Belleville Wix Academy. Uniform consists of a navy blue sweatshirt or red polo shirt bearing the Belleville Wix Academy / Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle logos; navy trousers, a dress or skirt, shorts, black or grey; and dark shoes. Polos and sweatshirts can be ordered online by creating an account; the English school handles reception and delivery on-site.
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided on site and water is available throughout the day.	Food options Students may subscribe to an annual meal plan to enjoy school meals five days a week. Meals are cooked on site with fresh produce, and menus prepared by our chef are balanced and varied: starters, main dishes, and desserts. Access is via a personal magnetic card; the annual package is valid for the entire year, and invoices are issued quarterly. Changes to the meal regime are only permitted for health reasons (with a medical certificate) or in AEFE-related circumstances.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a board of directors. L'École Internationale Franco-Anglaise Limited owns the school; Proprietors are Sabine Dehon and Isabelle Faulkner; Chair is Isabelle Faulkner.	Governance and ownership The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres is directly managed by AEFE.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EIFA provides bilingual education in French and English to children aged 2 to 14. From Nursery to Year 9, EIFA combines the rigorous approach of the French curriculum with the breadth, creativity, and excitement of the English curriculum. From Early Years, pupils are immersed in both French and English, with English literacy broadly aligning with the British curriculum. The bilingual curriculum runs across subjects to develop proficiency in both languages.	Curriculum details The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres offers a French Curriculum aligned with the French Ministry of Education, including a British Section and two specialized tracks: the Plurilingual Section and the International Section. The plurilingual section is a curriculum allowing students to learn a wide variety of languages: German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Arabic; at the end of 2nde, a plurilingual student with a very good level of English can take the IGCSE English Language. The international section is a curriculum focused on strengthening the teaching of the English language and culture; continuing in Seconde leads to two IGCSE exams (English Language and English Literature), and continuing in Première and Terminale leads to the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International). The British Section follows the English curriculum for GCSEs and A-Levels, with French as a compulsory subject at both levels. All lycée pupils receive at least three reports per year.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average of 15 pupils per class.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pupils gain work experience in different settings. The sixth form offers enrichment lectures and visits and prepares students for university applications and future study.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning PSHE is taught across the school to promote positive relationships, respect for others, and how to manage emotions. Pupils learn to help themselves and others when upset. The Early Years curriculum includes PSHE-style development within a bilingual framework. The Junior School participates in whole-school events such as World Poetry Day, World Book Day, and Tolerance Day to foster social awareness. The bilingual programme supports cross-cultural understanding and tolerance of different faiths and creeds.	Social & emotional learning The British Section provides GCSEs and A-Levels taught in English with personalised support. A weekly tutor-led lesson formalises progress tracking and delivers a Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme. The pastoral team, including a Pastoral Manager and assistants, oversees wellbeing and attendance, with tutors meeting students regularly to discuss progress, subject choices and university pathways. Students study a second language at GCSE (Spanish, German, Italian, Russian or Arabic), taught by native speakers, and participate in trips and exchanges to broaden horizons. The environment emphasises personal development, confidence and global citizenship.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) EIFA offers SEN support with a dedicated SENCo and collaboration with external specialist consultants for needs such as speech and language impairment, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and ADHD. Individualised programmes are tailored to each pupil, with close collaboration between teachers and medical staff to adjust exercises, tasks and assessments. The school is a small, family setting that provides substantial individual attention. Severe SEN cannot be catered for due to the constraints of the Grade II listed building. The dual-immersion learning-support approach is designed for international pupils regardless of home language.	Special educational needs (SEN) An inclusive school welcomes all students regardless of learning difficulties, medical needs, or disabilities. The Medical Centre includes a school doctor and a speech therapist; the doctor oversees the entire Lycée, conducts medical examinations, validates sports exemptions, and establishes plans for students with chronic illness (P.A.I.). In collaboration with the speech therapist, the school establishes Individualised Support Plans (P.A.P.) and may arrange exam accommodations. Some pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) funded by the local authority and receive appropriate support. Some French infrastructures (e.g., ULIS) are not offered abroad, and related supports (AVS) may be funded by families or AEFE grants.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language For pupils with English or French as an additional language, EIFA provides EAL and FLE programmes. These are delivered by specialist teachers or teaching assistants individually or in small groups during English or French literacy. The aim is to promote oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing in both languages. Pupils remain in EAL or FLE until they reach a level enabling full participation in the academic programme. The dual-immersion concept supports ongoing language development across the curriculum.	English as an additional language The British Section delivers English-language GCSEs and A-Levels within the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and supports 220 pupils with personalised targets and a tutor-led PSHE programme. Students from English-speaking backgrounds study alongside a bilingual context and are expected to engage with French as a compulsory part of the curriculum. A second language is studied at GCSE, with options including Spanish, German, Italian, Russian and Arabic, taught by native speakers. The section is integrated as a school within the Lycée, with daily language immersion and language-monitoring to develop reading, speaking and writing in both languages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A Senior Mental Health Lead supports pupil wellbeing. Mental wellbeing is integrated with safeguarding and PSHE provisions to promote resilience and coping skills. Staff receive ongoing training to recognise and respond to mental health needs. The school aims to create a caring environment where pupils feel safe to discuss wellbeing concerns.	Mental wellbeing A pastoral team oversees student well-being and attendance; wellbeing is integrated into the programme. The medical department provides mental health support as part of student care. Mental Health Week 2025 featured activities such as a Fitness Challenge, a debate on destigmatising mental health, writing and mandala workshops, a sensory tools workshop, a Words to Lift You Up activity, a meditation introduction and a Chill Club for quiet recreation. The school publishes monthly safeguarding and wellbeing communications led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding EIFA has a Child Protection and Safeguarding policy based on Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and related guidance. The policy aims to safeguard and promote pupils' welfare and ensures staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities. Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy DSLs oversee safeguarding duties, with named contacts for safeguarding roles and for the Prevent programme. All staff receive safeguarding and online safety training at induction and at least annually. The policy covers online safety, confidentiality, record-keeping, and safe transfer of pupil information when moving to other schools; it also covers whistleblowing and responding to concerns.	Safeguarding The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Colette Shulver, and monthly safeguarding newsletters are published. The school is committed to inclusive education and welcomes all students irrespective of difficulties; French guidelines and AEFE circulars guide support, though some French infrastructures (ULIS) and AVS supports differ abroad. In cases of harassment, the medical and educational teams should be contacted, and resources for safeguarding and online safety are provided. The orthophoniste, school doctor and other staff maintain contact with families to support safeguarding and health, with key contacts listed on site.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview EIFA operates across two buildings in Westminster, central London. It is a boutique bilingual independent school with around 150 pupils, from Nursery to Year 9, offering bilingual education in French and English.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities EIFA uses a bilingual curriculum that blends the French curriculum with the English curriculum. Pupils are immersed in both French and English from early years, and English Literacy broadly follows the British curriculum.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities A wide range of optional after-school activities is offered in the afternoon, from 15:30 to 17:00. Clubs include various sports, foreign languages, visual arts, STEAM, coding, drama, and private music tuition, with some clubs available in English or French.	Extra curricular facilities Multidisciplinary extracurricular activities include sport, theatre, cinema, visual arts, music, clubs, journalism, coding and ecology.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History EIFA opened its doors in January 2013. The vision was to be a bilingual school that creatively combines the French and English curricula. From nursery through Year 9, EIFA has pursued true bilingual education in all aspects. The school is located in Marylebone, Central London, at 36 Portland Place. The Howard de Walden Estate provided the building, enabling EIFA to establish its current home.	History The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle de Londres was founded in 1915 on Buckingham Palace Road by Marie d'Orliac, with Marie Bohn directing the girls' lycée and Henri-Jacques Proumen directing the boys' lycée. It closed in 1919 and reopened in 1920 at 1-7 Cromwell Gardens in the buildings of the Institut Franais, with Therese Oakeshott leading the girls and Emile Audra leading the boys. In 1926 the Lyce9es merged into one co-educational school under Therese Oakeshott as head. It moved to Queensberry Way in 1936, received UK Board of Education recognition in 1937, and was inaugurated in 1939 by Albert Lebrun; during World War II it was evacuated to Cambridge in 1939-40 and later reopened in South Kensington in 1945. The centenary was celebrated in 2015 with Anne, Princess Royal.
Community	Community EIFA is a bilingual boutique school in Central London serving around 150 pupils from Nursery to Year 9, with an average class size of about 15 and students from roughly 30 nationalities. The school offers a broad calendar of extracurricular activities and events as part of School Life. Ofsted rated EIFA Good in June 2024 and described a happy, welcoming, and inclusive community with diverse cultures that enrich pupils' learning and contribute to a global perspective. Latest News and activities show an active school life with events such as World Book Day and various assemblies and projects.	Community The LFCG community is active across cultural and educational events. The annual Gala for the LFCG Families Charity Fund raises funds for families experiencing financial difficulties, with the support and participation of the Parents Association (APL). A rich calendar includes the Arabic Language Festival, the Career Forum (Forum des me9tiers), the Talent Show, and the Slam with Ms Selam, alongside a wide range of clubs and associations such as Justice au C53ur. Open Days across all sites warmly welcome prospective families, reflecting an engaged, multinational school community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association EIFA Parents is the official association of parents for EIFA International School. It relies on parent volunteers and financial contributions to support intra- and extracurricular activities and to raise money for charity. The aims include raising funds for school projects and equipment, organizing social events such as coffee mornings, summer parties and sports day picnics, and representing parents' views to the Head of School and the School's Board of Directors. At the start of each school year, parents are invited to become class representatives and EIFA Parents holds termly liaison meetings with the Head of School to discuss parental concerns. The association collects a fee of £50 per child to support its activities, and is guided by a Board that includes roles such as President, Treasurer and General Secretary. A link to EIFA Parents' website is provided for additional information.	Parent teacher association The Lyce9e Frane7ais Charles de Gaulle in London is governed in part by parent involvement through the Parents Association (APL) and ACE-LFL, which connect with the school through elected parent representatives. The APL collaborates with the CIO to organise events such as the Forum des Me9tiers, and participates in fundraising activities including the Gala, which is supported by the APL. Parents can communicate with the school through the APL and ACE-LFL, and parent representatives sit on class councils and on the school council.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual EIFA offers a wide range of optional after-school activities in the afternoon, from 15:30 to 17:00, subject to demand. The program includes the homework club and after-school clubs run by teaching staff, educators or professional coaches. Clubs cover sports, foreign languages, visual arts, STEAM, coding, drama, and private music tuition, and are offered in either English or French. These activities provide language practice and opportunities for independent and collaborative learning outside the classroom.	Academic & intellectual Maths Club is open to students from Year 7 to Year 13 and covers mathematical topics beyond the school curriculum. It supports SAMI, a charity that promotes quality maths education in Africa, and volunteers have joined Maths Camps in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and Ethiopia. The History and Geography Club introduces Year 12 and Year 13 students to the method of historical analysis through prize competitions and explores geography via related book prizes, with discussions on international affairs in preparation for Model United Nations (MUN) at the International School of London. A Latin/Greek and Classics preparation workshop supports translation and classical studies at the higher level.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative After-school clubs range from art, drama, sport, and music and are run by teaching staff or professional coaches in small groups. Details of clubs on offer are provided at the beginning of each term. Junior EIFA includes Art, Music, Dance, and Drama Clubs as part of the junior curriculum, reinforcing creative expression across English and French.	Arts & creative Chorale welcomes around a hundred pupils each year and performs at school concerts and Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Terminale music option and a classical orchestra. The Creative Writing Club offers a space to learn new writing skills, share your work with others, and have fun. ART & CRAFTS CLUB provides time to use your hands and create DIY projects. Les Passeurs d'Histoire provides a quiet space to explore reading, discover new authors, organise writing workshops and encourage reading.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Clubs are offered in English or French, supporting bilingual language development. The Junior School participates in whole-school events such as Semaine de la presse (Media Week), World Poetry Day, International Week, web-radio broadcasts, World Book Day, and Tolerance Day. These events demonstrate linguistic and cultural enrichment beyond the classroom.	Cultural & language Jeunes reporters international (JRI) develops journalistic skills, including interviewing, photography, video, editing and a Web Radio studio (this workshop is limited to 30 students). Le Rond-Point is the lycée newspaper, relaunched by students in 2022, and aims to stimulate debate; members join the editorial team as journalists, illustrators, or layout artists.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Weekly after-school clubs are offered in small groups around art, drama, sport, and music. Members of the teaching staff, educators or professional coaches run the after-school clubs. Details of clubs on offer are provided at the beginning of each term.	Social & hobbies Association Sportive (AS) offers a range of sports outside school hours for leisure or competition (athletics, badminton, gymnastics, table-tennis, basketball, football, handball, kinball, volleyball); the annual subscription is £90 and there is an option to join the Kensington & Chelsea hockey team for the London Youth Games. Street Dance provides beginner and advanced levels of hip hop, breaking, locking and related styles, with up to 20 participants. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered yearly starting in Year 10, a recognised educational and sporting program that requires real commitment.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Justice au Coeur is a charity founded by students and teachers; it operates throughout the year with activities such as conferences, Christmas bazaars, sales and food collections to raise awareness of global inequalities. CLUB ÉCOLO engages eco-representatives to run eco-friendly projects to reduce the school's carbon footprint, and the school holds an E3D/EFE3D label for sustainable development. The school also offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award as a recognised UK program promoting service and personal development.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Model United Nations (MUN) is prepared as part of the History-Geography activities, with opportunities around January for participation at the International School of London. Le Rond-Point and JRI provide leadership and professional development through student journalism, editorial work, and media production. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award develops leadership, teamwork and resilience through a year-long program. These activities offer students leadership roles in media, debate and international affairs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing After-school clubs run from 15:30 to 17:00, providing opportunities for physical activity and creative pursuits. Junior Years include Sport and PE, with Art, Music, and Dance Clubs, and Outdoor Learning continues weekly. Clubs are offered in English or French, supporting a bilingual approach to wellbeing activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Association Sportive (AS) offers a broad range of sports after school, including athletics, badminton, gymnastics, table tennis, basketball, football, handball, kinball and volleyball, with a £90 annual subscription and a chance to join the Kensington & Chelsea hockey team for the London Youth Games. The Chorale provides regular performance opportunities and rehearsals, contributing to wellbeing and social engagement. The Instrumental Workshop invites motivated musicians to collaborate on group projects, with regular rehearsals and chances to perform. Participation in these activities supports physical health, teamwork and overall wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school uses two languages of instruction: French and English. EYFS input is delivered in French and English on alternating days; Years 1–7 include a French curriculum delivered in both languages, with English Literacy aligned to the UK curriculum. Years 10–11 IGCSE is delivered primarily in English; Years 12–13 IB Diploma language instruction depends on the teacher, with an option for bilingual Diploma. The curriculum blends the French National Curriculum up to Year 7 with Cambridge International, Edexcel and the French Education Nationale influences in later years.	Language provision The British Section delivers GCSEs and A-Levels in English, with English Language and English Literature offered at GCSE. French is a compulsory part of the curriculum, including in later years where a French subject is required among the four subjects for A-Levels. A wide range of LV2 options is available (German, Spanish, Italian or Russian), with LV3 options (German, Spanish or Arabic) possible from certain years. English as Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for non-native speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Two languages of instruction: French and English. EYFS is delivered in French and English on alternating days over a two-week cycle. From Year 1 to Year 7 the French curriculum is delivered in both languages, with English Literacy following the UK curriculum. Years 10–11 are taught mainly in English for IGCSE, and Years 12–13 the IB Diploma language instruction depends on the teacher, with an option for a bilingual Diploma.	Bilingual teaching The British Section delivers GCSEs and A-Levels in English. It is part of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and is located on the main South Kensington site. Students coming from English schools do not need to be fluent in French, but must demonstrate interest and proficiency in the language, as it forms a compulsory part of the curriculum. A second language is studied at GCSE level, with options including Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, and Arabic, taught by native speakers.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The International Section (SI) is approved by the French Education Ministry and strengthens the teaching of the English language and culture, with history and geography taught in English. It is intended for students with a very good level of English who wish to develop their knowledge of literature and civilisation. The programme leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet with International mention (DNB-I) and can be followed by the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) in the Lycée. In Year 10, the 2nde Section Internationale sits two IGCSE exams in English Language and English Literature.
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Accreditations	Accreditations EIFA is an AEFE-partner school and a DELF examination centre (DELF Junior and DELF Scolaire). It is inspected by Ofsted, with reports for 2024, 2022, 2018 and 2013 available. The French Ministry homologation is noted for Nursery to Year 7. The school is a registered company in England (L'École Internationale Franco Anglaise Ltd, Company No. 07302928).	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions EIFA welcomes applications for admission from all students regardless of nationality, religion or gender. Applications are accepted throughout the year; visitors are welcome to arrange a private tour of the school. There are no formal examination requirements; applicants must demonstrate good academic achievement and ability. Apply early to secure a place, as priority is given to siblings and Westminster residents when classes are oversubscribed. Minimum level of English or French: up to Year 8, children who have not yet mastered one of the two languages of instruction (French or English) are accepted. Process: Step 1. Applying for a place: a completed and signed Application Form with a photograph and a £360 (including VAT) non-refundable Admission Fee; a complete official transcript of the child's school record including the results of any standardised testing or other assessments; a copy of the child's passport or birth certificate. Step 2. Decision of the Admission Committee and Registration: the Admission Committee reviews applications weekly; parents/legal guardians are informed of the outcome by email within 3 working days. If offered a place, parents/legal guardians must read and sign the EIFA Acceptance Form and transfer a £2,400 (including VAT) non-refundable School Entrance Fee. Once the signed Acceptance Form and Entrance Fee are received, registration is confirmed and must be finalised by the deadline in the offer letter; otherwise the place may be offered to another family. Age chart per year group and school year lists the year groups from Pre-Nursery to Year 9 with corresponding UK/FR designations. For example: Pre-Nursery (TPS) 2-3; Nursery (PS) 3-4; Reception (MS) 4-5; Year 1 (GS) 5-6; Year 2 (CP) 6-7; Year 3 (CE1) 7-8; Year 4 (CE2) 8-9; Year 5 (CM1) 9-10; Year 6 (CM2) 10-11; Year 7 (6ème) 11-12; Year 8 (5ème) 12-13; Year 9 (4ème) 13-14. For contact, the Registrar can be reached at [email protected] or +44 20 7637 5351.	Admissions 1. Enrollment/Inscription: Before you start, read the attached guide to avoid common mistakes. The guide presents step-by-step the pre-registration procedure, the required supporting documents, how the enrolment commissions operate, and an overview of the school from primary to high school. Pre-registration is free; the Initial Registration Fee is payable only after a place is accepted. Online platform: Pre-registration for the 2026/2027 academic year must be submitted via Skolengo. Create an account in your own name and select 'First enrolment in this school'. If you already have children enrolled, sign in and proceed through the Registrations steps. When the file is complete, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with the child's file number (PT-). Admission priority: All applications are reviewed by the enrolment committee; the order in which applications were received is not taken into account. Eligibility depends on the number of places available and the priority criteria detailed in the Admission Priority Criteria. Calendar: The calendar shows deadlines for submitting applications and the period within which decisions from the enrolment committees will be communicated. 2. Re-registration: Each year families must re-register for the following year and pay the re-registration fees. The re-registration campaign takes place in February and is announced by email to parents or legal guardians. 3. Leaving: Families leaving the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle during the school year must inform the Admissions department by email and fill out a leaving form. The primary school secretariats must also be informed of the departure. Exeat certificates are available from the last day of classes. To obtain it, Primary pupils must return all library books and settle any administrative/financial obligations; Secondary pupils must return all library books, hand back the catering and library cards, and settle any administrative/financial obligations. 4. General Rules: Payments are by bank transfer. Initial Registration Fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. The school year is divided into three terms: September–December (4 months), January–March (3 months), and April–June (3 months). Fees are due for each term attended. The dining package chosen at the start of the school year remains valid for the entire year and cannot be changed mid-year. 5. The Scholarship: La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the Consulate; it covers all children from nursery to terminale. The scholarship application for a school year is processed starting in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London's site (Conditions d'attributions) for eligibility. 6. French Government Grant: A means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate. Applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the French Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholars are available to existing pupils in years 5-9 and to new pupils entering Middle School (years 7-9) in English, French or Mathematics. Scholarships may not be held in more than one discipline. They are awarded for academic excellence in one field of study and/or outstanding potential to succeed; scholarship pupils are expected to demonstrate commitment and high attendance. Applications are initially discussed with the Head of School and a relevant subject specialist; invited pupils bring supporting documentation such as a copy of the last school report (if new to the school) and examples of work in their chosen area. The pupil then completes an assessment relevant to the area identified on the Scholarship application. Recommendations for the award are made by the Head of School to the School Board, which makes the final determination. Scholarships are only available for UK residents. To apply, send a message to [email protected].	Scholarships La bourse scolaire is a means-tested aid awarded to French families via the French Consulate; it covers all children from maternelle to terminale, and the scholarship campaign for a school year begins in February of the preceding year. Check the Consulate of France in London (Conditions dattribitions) for eligibility. The French Government Grant is a means-tested grant awarded to French families via the French Consulate; applications are in February for the following school year. Check both the Lycée site and the Consulate's site in January to avoid missing deadlines.
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