Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill vs The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill and The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus are both in London, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer French programmes. Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill also offers IB and Cambridge IGCSE, and The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus also offers British and EYFS. Published annual fees are £11,460 - 29,251 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill and £9,600 - 14,304 at The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus, which puts Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill roughly 70% higher. Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill takes pupils from 3 to 18, and The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus from 2 to 11. Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is the larger school, with around 844 pupils to The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus's 70. Typical class sizes are 20 at Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill and 15 at The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus.
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
844
Pupils
70
Typical class size
Typical class size
20
Typical class size
15
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French
Instruction language
English, French
Opened
Opened
2015
Opened
2010
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
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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
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Stages
Nursery and Primary School; serves children aged 2 to 11.
School type
School type
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School type
Nursery and Primary School
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
SEN policy exists (policy document linked on the site).
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
France and United Kingdom
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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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
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application, registration and deposit
- Application fee (per student): GBP 180. - Registration fee (per family): First child GBP 1,680; Second child GBP 1,440; Third and subsequent children GBP 1,200. CFBL students registering into 2nde or Year 11: GBP 1,200. - Refundable deposit (per student): GBP 1,100. The deposit is returned once the final account is settled. In cases of cancellation, the deposit is treated under the school's terms and conditions (deposit non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given).
Tuition and lunch fees — academic year 2025–2026 (annual totals by year group)
- Pre‑Reception / Petite Section (EYFS): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total (incl. VAT where applicable) GBP 19,320. - Reception / Moyenne Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; VAT on tuition GBP 3,596; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 22,916. - Year 1 / Grande Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - Primary (CP – CM2): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Collège (6ème–3ème, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - International track (EIP / IBDP — Years 7–13): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 23,258; VAT on tuition GBP 4,652; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 29,251.
Per‑term equivalents for 2025–2026 (annual total divided by three; shown as per‑term equivalent)
- Pre‑Reception / PS: GBP 6,440.00 per term (GBP 19,320 ÷ 3). - Reception / MS: GBP 7,638.67 per term (GBP 22,916 ÷ 3). - Year 1 / GS: GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - Primary (CP–CM2): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Collège (6ème–3ème): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Lycée (2nde–Terminale): GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - International track (EIP / IBDP Y7–13): GBP 9,750.33 per term (GBP 29,251 ÷ 3).
Termly / installment billing schedule and payment terms
- For the 2025–2026 academic year, unless otherwise agreed with the school, fees are offered to be split into twelve monthly instalments, payable from 15 May. The school has previously published alternative instalment arrangements for earlier years (for example, ten monthly instalments starting 15 June for 2024–2025). Families are invoiced under the agreed schedule.
Boarding
- The school is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.
Other costs and routine extras
- Lunch: an annual lunch charge of GBP 1,341 is included in the totals above for each year group as shown. VAT treatment of lunch is stated separately by the school. - After‑school care (Garderie): After‑school day care for EYFS and Primary (3:30pm–6:00pm on weekdays) is available for an additional charge. - Exam fees: - IBDP Y13 exam fee: GBP 100 per paper. - Brevet (3e) exam fee: GBP 60. - Bac 1ère exam fee: GBP 130. - Bac Terminale exam fee: GBP 250. - IGCSE exam fees (per subject) are published by the exam provider and may vary; charges are invoiced to parents where applicable. - Classroom supplies and devices: EYFS and Primary classroom supplies (textbooks, notebooks, writing materials) are included in the school fees for those phases. In Secondary the school provides an individual school‑owned tablet with required apps and digital textbooks; families may be asked to buy some physical textbooks or stationery as required. - Uniform: The school operates a uniform/dress code; families are responsible for purchasing required uniform items (uniform is available through school suppliers). Costs for uniform items are borne by families and will vary by supplier and item. - Trips, extracurricular activities and specific programme charges: These are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and will be invoiced separately.
Refunds and cancellations (summary)
- Deposit: Refundable deposit (GBP 1,100) is returned when the pupil's final account is settled; cancellation and postponement rules are governed by the school's terms and conditions. The school's admissions FAQ notes that, in the case of postponement, the first registration fee can be frozen for one or two years; in the case of cancellation the deposit is normally non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given.
Fee payment arrangements and schemes
- Instalment option: For 2025–2026 the school publishes a twelve‑month instalment option (monthly from 15 May) as the standard instalment schedule unless another arrangement is agreed. - Tax‑Free Childcare: Families eligible for the UK Government's Tax Free Childcare scheme may use that allowance to help pay EYFS and Primary tuition fees up to the first term after a child's 5th birthday.
What is included in the published school fees
- The published tuition figures include the items the school specifies for each phase (EYFS/Primary classroom supplies; Secondary tablet and digital resources). Additional payable items include after‑school care, trips, some exam fees, certain external examination charges and optional extracurricular costs.
Contacts for billing queries
- The school publishes a central admissions and finance contact for invoices and billing queries; families should use the school's published admissions and finance contacts for invoicing and payment arrangements.
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
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Boarding arrangements
Day school with after-school care available from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.
Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The school uses a gender-neutral dress code. The jumper with the school logo is mandatory and must be worn every day, and is purchased from Stevensons. For formal occasions, a white collared shirt and a tie provided by the school may be required; jeans, denim jackets, navy slim trousers, and leggings are not permitted.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Nutritious and delicious lunches are prepared on site by Holroyd Howe.
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
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is accredited by the French Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale. It is registered as a company in England (No 09033139) and as a charity (No 1160719).
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
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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
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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
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) is implemented to support students' social and emotional development. The PSHE policy covers personal development, health and relationships, and underpins wellbeing across the school. There is also a Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) policy as part of PSHE. These policies guide provision for student wellbeing and life skills.
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)
There is a Disability Inclusion, Special Educational Needs, and Learning Support Policy, addressing inclusion and learning support across the school. The policy outlines how SEN and disability needs are identified and supported within the school community.
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school has a SEN policy.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
The International Track is taught mainly in English and leads to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme; it offers opportunities for English speakers to join the school or pursue English-language study. The French Track is taught mainly in French, with an enhanced English provision.
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
PSHE covers health and wellbeing topics, contributing to students' mental wellbeing within the educational programme. The school also emphasises staff wellbeing as part of its safeguarding and welfare approach.
Mental wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing are addressed through a dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing policy.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The school maintains a Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding and Child Protection, intended to uphold the school's mission and values. The school states its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the wellbeing of staff.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and has safeguarding policies.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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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
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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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
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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 Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill was officially named in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It operates as an independent not-for-profit school established by the French Education Charitable Trust (FECT) and is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network. In 2019, the school expanded its programme by introducing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The campus is located on the site of the former Brent Town Hall, a Grade II-listed building completed in 1937, which was acquired from Brent Council by FECT in 2012.
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 school fosters a welcoming, international community. Our Parents' Association APLIL has a welcoming programme for families who are new to the school, including support for children travelling together. The 10th anniversary was celebrated with a ceremony held under the high patronage of He9le8ne Duch9ne, French Ambassador to the UK, with François Hollande in attendance and hosted by Arnaud Vaissie9, Chair of the Board. A 10th Anniversary Community Festival offered music, food, games, and activities for all ages to mark a decade of community, culture, and connection.
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
APLIL – Association de Parents is the school's Parents Association (PTA). It coordinates parental involvement and supports families, including a welcoming programme for new families and travel companions for children, as part of its role in school life.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Opening Minds Programme is mandatory for students from Year 7 to Year 10 (6ème to 3ème) and covers topics such as Chinese Calligraphy, Molecular Science, and Astronomy. Students choose two classes per term in mixed-age groups. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is available for UK university applications and culminates in a 5000-word essay or report and a presentation of findings.
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
Visual/Performing Arts include a Choir, a student-led Music Committee, and the LIL Band. Annual events include Music Day and the Talent Show. The school has collaborated with Hermès and Goldfinger Design on the Manufacto Project and is organizing musical theatre workshops with Arts International.
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
Secondary students study a third language—Spanish, German, or Mandarin—and can participate in international trips to practice language skills. Language trips have included visits to China, Germany, Guatemala, and Spain. In Early Years, the dual language immersion programme uses two qualified teachers, one French and one English, to support bilingualism from age three.
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
Student Initiatives include Chess Club, Cinema Committee, Debate Society, Diversity Committee, Green Committee, Health Committee, Investment Club, LIL Charity Club, LIL Media Club, Model United Nations, Music Club, Peer Tutoring, Presentation Skills Club, Reading Club, and Sports Committee. These activities are student-led and designed to enrich school life and give students a voice. The school encourages students to create new opportunities and lead initiatives.
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
Service Learning trips abroad take place after Year 12 with recent trips to Laos and Nepal, staying with local families and working on development projects under teacher supervision. LIL Charity Club coordinates volunteering and social responsibility initiatives within the school community.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Student Government and Leadership programmes empower students to lead projects and develop professional skills. The Investment Club and Technology Committee support analytical and technical skills, while Debate Society and Presentation Skills Club develop communication and leadership abilities.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Sport is supported with outdoor facilities and events such as Sports Day, with Fryent Park nearby for additional activities. After-school activities are organized daily until 5pm for an additional fee. Health and wellbeing are reinforced by student committees such as the Health Committee and Diversity Committee.
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
English and French are the languages taught at the school. French and English are the languages of official communication. The bilingual program uses two teachers per class in Early Years and Primary; the curriculum follows the French Ministère de l'Education nationale for Years 7–13, with the option to pursue the Baccalauréat Français or the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) in the French track.
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 school offers a bilingual education in English and French. In Early Years, each classroom is guided by two qualified teachers, one French and one English, who use their mother tongues in instruction. In Primary, each class year has one French-speaking and one English-speaking teacher. From Year 7 to Year 13 the program follows the French curriculum defined by the French Ministère de l'Education, and students on the French Track can prepare for the Baccalauréat Français or the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).
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 Early Years dual language immersion programme runs from age 3. Two qualified teachers guide each classroom, one French and one English, using their mother tongues to support learners. The bilingual model continues in Primary with classes led by both a French-speaking and an English-speaking teacher.
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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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
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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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.