Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres vs The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus

	L Lycée Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres London, United Kingdom	T The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £8,413 - 17,600	Fees / year £9,600 - 14,304
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 70
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1915	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location London, England. Primary School at 85 Clarendon Road, London, W11 4XQ; Cambridge Gardens Nursery at 80 Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 6HS. It is a long-established family-owned nursery and primary school offering a dual French and British curriculum.
Stages	Stages Nursery & Primary; Collège (Year 7/10); Lycée (Year 11/13); British Section	Stages Nursery and Primary School; serves children aged 2 to 11.
School type	School type French international school governed by AEFE; owned by the French government; offers French, bilingual and British curricula.	School type Nursery and Primary School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities are represented; 41 nationalities present.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support SEN policy exists (policy document linked on the site).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with France via AEFE; owned by the French government.	Country affiliation France and United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Hours: Monday to Friday. Doors open at 8:30; 8:45 start for Years 2–6 (Primaire); 9:00 start for Maternelle; 4:00 end of lessons (Wednesdays 12:00). After-school care, language support classes and clubs run 4:00–6:30; Wednesday workshops 12:00–16:00. Nursery includes a mid-day nap after lunch and a fresh lunch is provided.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - First enrolment (acceptance) fee: £1,200 (non‑refundable; payable when accepting a place). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term equivalents) - Nursery (Nurs.2 / ages 2–4): Annual fee £11,920. Per term equivalent (annual divided into three terms): £3,973 (rounded). - Kindergarten / Reception and lower primary years (selected early years where published): Annual fee £11,920 for some early years; certain primary year groups (Reception–Year 5 and above) are charged at an annual rate of £14,304. Per term equivalent for a £14,304 annual fee: £4,768 (rounded). - Notes on the published fee structure: tuition is shown as termly amounts in the school's published Schedule of Fees and the schedule separates tuition and any applicable VAT lines where relevant. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced on a termly basis. Payment of the first enrolment fee is required to accept a place; subsequent tuition invoices are issued termly in accordance with the school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy. - The school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy set billing deadlines, notice periods and the consequences of late or missed payments. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school only. Other costs and compulsory extras - Compulsory extras that appear on invoices or that are noted in the published fee schedule include items such as lunch and morning/afternoon snacks, certain activities and specific curriculum items (for example named language/Latin activities from particular year groups). These items are shown separately from tuition where applicable. - Common additional charges (typically billed separately or listed in the school's fee schedule) include: school trips and residential trips (where applicable), individual music tuition, specialist clubs or extracurricular activities, examination or assessment fees, stationery/supplies and school uniform or kit. The school's admissions information also references a pre‑start information pack that lists supplies and related costs. Refund information - The first enrolment (acceptance) fee (£1,200) is non‑refundable. Refunds, fee credits and any return of sums paid are governed by the school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy; those documents set notice periods, refund eligibility and any administration procedures for cancellations or withdrawals. Fee payment options - Fees are billed termly and payment arrangements (including acceptable payment methods and any instalment options) are set out in the school's Financial Policy and Schedule of Fees. The school's published materials list the billing and financial policy documents alongside the fee schedule. Summary (key figures) - First enrolment (acceptance) fee: £1,200 (non‑refundable). - Nursery annual: £11,920 (per term approx. £3,973). - Primary annual (typical published primary rate): £14,304 (per term approx. £4,768); tuition and VAT are shown separately where applicable. (For administrative clarity: the school publishes a Schedule of Fees and a Financial Policy that set the full invoicing, VAT treatment and payment procedures; the first enrolment fee is explicitly stated as payable on acceptance.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day school with after-school care available from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.
Uniform requirement	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.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	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.	Food options A warm lunch is cooked fresh daily in the kitchen; a snack of fruit or vegetables is provided; nursery meals are prepared at the Oxford Gardens provision and delivered; meals are heated; the cost of lunches is included; milk and water are provided in the nursery.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres is directly managed by AEFE.	Governance and ownership Family-owned; Lady Anne Henderson-Stewart oversees The Stewart Bilingual School and the related La Petite Ecole Bilingue schools; the Oxford Gardens site was renamed The Stewart Bilingual School in 2019 and moved to Clarendon Road in 2023.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a dual British and French curriculum: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. From pre-school through the end of the primary cycle, the school combines the most valuable elements of each curriculum in a bespoke program. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, as well as a teaching assistant. Lessons are taught in the morning in one language and in the afternoon in the other, giving equal hours to each curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes reading, writing and numeracy with cross-curricular work in science, history, geography and arts, and aims for accelerated progress and a thorough grasp of fundamental skills. Small class sizes and a varied programme of extra-curricular activities support the learning experience.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Two qualified teachers per class (one English and one French) plus a teaching assistant, with small class sizes.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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 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.	Social & emotional learning The Stewart Bilingual School fosters emotional intelligence and personal development. The school aims for every pupil to feel a valued member of the community and to flourish into confident, articulate, caring and emotionally intelligent young people. The ethos emphasizes strong relationships between children and teachers and supports personal and academic development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	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.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a SEN policy.
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language The school teaches a bilingual curriculum in English and French. Each class has two qualified and experienced teachers, one English and one French, with an additional teaching assistant. The day is structured so that instruction alternates between languages, providing equal hours to each curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing are addressed through a dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing policy.
Safeguarding	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 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and has safeguarding policies.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The Stewart Bilingual School is a long-established family‑owned nursery and primary school with a dual French and British curriculum. The school serves children aged 2 to 11 from all nationalities. The Primary School is located at 85 Clarendon Road, London W11 4XQ and the Nursery at 80 Cambridge Gardens, London W10 6HS. Each class has two qualified teachers (one English, one French) and a teaching assistant; lessons are taught in one language in the morning and in the other language in the afternoon, ensuring an equal number of hours in each curriculum. The school provides a school library and an on-site kitchen for daily meals, with after-school care and clubs until 6:30 pm. The aim is to provide solid academic foundations in both languages to support progression to British secondary schools, French Lycée, or international schools.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a balance of the British National Curriculum and the Education Nationale French program from the first year of pre-school through the end of the primary cycle. Pedagogical coordinators build bridges between the two curricula to ensure coherent teaching plans. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, and a teaching assistant to support learning. The personalised teaching program, delivered by experienced staff, combines high expectations with small class sizes to realise each child's full academic potential in a caring and supportive environment. Reading, writing and numeracy are developed in both languages, and there is a school library used for reading and literacy activities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Multidisciplinary extracurricular activities include sport, theatre, cinema, visual arts, music, clubs, journalism, coding and ecology.	Extra curricular facilities Beyond the taught curriculum, a varied programme of extra-curricular activities runs during the school day including outdoor skills, trips, speakers, arts, music, drama and other projects, with regular day trips to London galleries, theatres, parks, museums and historic locations. Music includes weekly classes with a specialist teacher, a school choir performing twice a year, and private tuition in piano, guitar and recorder on site. Arts are taught weekly to introduce creative techniques and art history. Sports are delivered by specialist teachers, including football, dance, tennis, yoga, gymnastics and athletics. After-school clubs and classes are offered daily and include Ballet, Drama, Chess, Tennis, Fencing, Football, Coding, Languages (Spanish, Russian and Arabic), Drawing, Arts, Solfeggio, Singing, Piano, Guitar, Recorder, Violin and Trumpet.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History The Stewart Bilingual School is a long-established family-owned nursery and primary school offering a dual French and British curriculum. The founder, Lady Anne Henderson-Stewart, began the bilingual project in London with Le Jardin d'Enfants Bilingue in 1978 and La Petite Ecole Française in 1983, one of the first London primary schools homologuée by the French Ministry of Education. In Paris, La Petite Ecole Bilingue opened in 1995, launching a pioneer bilingual school. In London, La Petite Ecole Bilingue opened at Oxford Gardens in 2010, with a Kentish Town site opening in 2012; from 2019 the Oxford Gardens site was renamed The Stewart Bilingual School and in 2023 moved to larger premises on Clarendon Road. A Bordeaux campus opened in September 2017, and today four schools operate in London, Paris and Bordeaux, all overseen by Lady Anne Henderson-Stewart.
Community	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.	Community Beyond the taught curriculum, The Stewart Bilingual School runs a varied programme of after-school activities during the school day including outdoor skills, trips, speakers, arts, music, drama and other projects. The school takes advantage of its North Kensington location to organise regular day trips to London's galleries, theatres, concerts, parks, museums and historic locations. Music is taught weekly by a specialist teacher, the school choir performs twice a year as part of the Christmas and end-of-year plays, and individual tuition in piano, guitar and recorder is available on the premises. Arts classes run weekly and learners have access to a range of sports including football, dance, tennis, yoga, gymnastics and athletics.
Parent teacher association	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.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a dual British and French curriculum. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, with a teaching assistant. The English program follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, and the French program follows the Education Nationale. The pedagogical coordinators bridge the two curricula to create coherent teaching plans and support reading, writing and numeracy; pupils are prepared to transfer to English, French, bilingual or international schools.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Weekly music classes are taught by a specialist teacher. The school choir performs twice a year, and individual tuition in piano, guitar and recorder is available on site. Pupils have weekly arts classes introducing a wide range of creative techniques and art history. After‑school clubs include arts, drawing and singing, among others.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language English and French are the two languages of instruction, forming a bilingual programme. The curriculum combines both the British and French education systems, with two qualified teachers per class, one English and one French. After‑school language clubs include Spanish, Russian and Arabic.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies The school runs a broad programme of after‑school clubs including Ballet, Drama, Chess, Tennis, Football, Fencing and Coding. Other clubs cover Languages, drawing and arts, in addition to music‑themed activities such as Solfeggio, singing and instrument tuition. Latin and 11+ preparation are offered as part of the curriculum and Forest School activities run for younger years.
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.	Community & service —
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.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school week runs Monday to Friday, with doors opening at 8:30 am, lessons starting at 9:00 am for younger pupils and 8:45 am for older, and end times at 4:00 pm (Wednesdays end at 12 noon). After-school care, language support classes and clubs run from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, with Wednesday workshops 12 noon to 4 pm. A warm lunch is cooked daily, and Nursery pupils nap after lunch while others have story time and play. Forest School sessions are offered for Nursery and Reception, and Thursday afternoon activities include sports and choir.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English and French are taught across the two curricula. Reading in English begins in Reception year with phonics sessions; French phonemes and graphemes are introduced later in Grande Section (Year 1) and completed in CP (Year 2) using the Méthode Bosher reading scheme. The program fosters fluent reading and writing in both languages, with home reading and weekly library sessions. The school welcomes children aged 2 to 11 from all nationalities, including those who already speak French and/or English or who wish to acquire these languages.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a dual British and French curriculum. The National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program are taught. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, as well as a teaching assistant. The lesson is taught in the morning in one language and in the afternoon in the other, ensuring an equal number of hours for each curriculum.
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.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions The Stewart Bilingual School welcomes children of all nationalities from age 2 to 11. The school teaches a dual French and British curriculum and prepares pupils to transfer to a British secondary school, a French Lycée or an International school. 1/ MAKING AN APPOINTMENT: Arrange a visit by email or phone, mentioning your child's date of birth. Appointments help the admissions team prepare for your visit and tailor the information to your family. 2/ YOUR VISIT: You will receive a guided tour of the premises, a presentation of the school's operation, and submission of registration forms. For parents not in the UK, a close friend or relative may visit on your behalf; if you cannot visit, download and complete the relevant forms and return them to the school. 3/ PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is free of charge. You will receive an email confirming safe receipt of your application and confirmation that your child has been offered a place or is on the waiting list. Pre-registrations are processed in the order they are received. Priority is given to siblings of children already in attendance, pupils arriving from sister schools in France, and children of former pupils. If your child is placed on the waiting list, you will be notified as soon as a vacancy becomes available. 4/ TUITION: Tuition fees are subject to the Terms and Conditions; details are in the Schedule of Fees. 5/ REGISTRATION: When you receive a school place offer, complete and return the registration pack by email, post or delivered to the school within the deadline. The pack includes School Place Offer acceptance Form, Terms and Conditions, Admission policy, Financial policy, School Fees, and payment of the non-refundable first enrolment fee (£1200). Once processed, you receive confirmation of enrolment. 6/ SCHEDULE OF DATES: Registration commences immediately after the Autumn half-term holiday for the following school year. Current students have priority re-enrolment status until 15 December and confirmation of registration begins in January. Places must be accepted within 10 days of a place offer. Registration is open throughout the year, subject to places being available; a complete information pack is sent before the start of the school year with the calendar and supplies.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waitlist: The school maintains a waiting list when places are unavailable. Pre-registration indicates whether a place is offered or the child is on the waiting list. Pre-registrations are processed in the order received, with priority given to siblings of current pupils, pupils arriving from sister schools in France, and children of former pupils. The school notifies waiting list applicants as vacancies arise.
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