International Schools in France
Compare 129 international schools in France. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 14,121), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 129
- Curricula
- 24
- Average annual fee
- EUR 14,215
- Fee range
- EUR 500 – 46,800
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- French Curriculum (89 schools)
- Average school size
- 565 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- École Jeannine Manuel - Paris
- Oldest
- Collége Sévigné - Secondary Campus (1880)
- With boarding
- 13
About international schools in France
International schools in France form a mixed landscape: state-run schools with recognised sections internationales and lycées internationaux offer bilingual paths inside the French national system, while independent schools (often in and around Paris, Lyon and the Riviera) deliver IB, British, American or other foreign curricula. Many schools teach in English or bilingually (French - English) and host national sections or language streams for German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other languages. Fees vary widely - state sections are generally free or charge only modest section fees, whereas private international schools commonly range from a few thousand euros a year up to around €20,000 - €40,000 in higher-fee Parisian schools, with mid-range tuition nearer the low tens of thousands. Admissions typically require an application, language assessment or interview, and follow annual cycles for public sections and rolling or termly intakes at private schools, so families should start enquiries well before a planned move and check travel time, residency and visa formalities.
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Curricula
There are 129 international schools in France covering 24 curricula. The most widely offered are French Curriculum (89), Montessori Curriculum (30), Cambridge IGCSE (29), IB (DP) (26), Bespoke Curriculum (24). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across France runs from about EUR 500 to EUR 46,800, averaging roughly EUR 14,215. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in France run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
13 of the 129 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in France we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.