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American Curriculum International Schools in France

Compare 12 American Curriculum international schools in France. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 19,400), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
12
Curricula
12
Average annual fee
EUR 19,400
Fee range
EUR 5,000 – 41,400
More school facts
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (12 schools)
Average school size
817 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Ombrosa International School - The Nursery Lyon 6
Oldest
Marymount International School Paris (1923)
With boarding
2
About international schools in France

American-curriculum international schools in France deliver a US-style programme in English, typically awarding an American High School Diploma and commonly offering Advanced Placement courses; some schools also combine AP with International Baccalaureate options. Instruction is principally English while French is an integral part of the curriculum or offered as a bilingual track, and these schools are most numerous in Paris and other large cities. Tuition in Paris commonly falls in the mid-to-high range for international schooling - many schools publish annual fees from around €9,000 up to €38,000, and across France fees can vary roughly between €5,000 and €40,000 depending on level and location; expect extra charges for application fees, transport, lunches and school trips. Admissions follow a September main intake with applications often opening in the autumn and being reviewed on a rolling basis; entry typically requires completed records, an application fee, and age-appropriate placement or English assessments. Many American-curriculum schools hold US regional or international accreditation (for example NEASC, Middle States or CIS), so families relocating to France should compare accreditation, language support, university guidance and practicalities such as transport and after-school provision when choosing a school.

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6 international schools in Paris

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3 international schools in Lyon

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2 international schools in Côte d'Azur

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1 international school in Montpellier

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FAQs for France

What does an American curriculum school in France teach and what qualifications will my child get?
An American-curriculum school generally follows US grade levels and offers an American High School Diploma; many also provide Advanced Placement (AP) courses and, at some schools, the International Baccalaureate Diploma is available as an alternative pathway. The focus is on continuity with US schooling and preparation for universities in the US and elsewhere, but specific course offerings and graduation requirements vary by school so you should check each school’s upper-school programme.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition varies widely by city and school; in Paris international school fees commonly sit in the mid-to-high range and can run from roughly €9,000 to €38,000 a year, while elsewhere in France you may see schools from about €5,000 to €40,000 depending on age and facilities. In addition to tuition, budget for one-off application and registration fees, deposits, school lunches, bus services and trips, which together can add several hundred to several thousand euros annually.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Plan to start the application process 6 - 12 months before your intended September start because most schools manage a main autumn intake and many review applications on a rolling basis. Expect to submit recent school reports, a completed application and an application fee, and to take part in age-appropriate placement or English assessments and a family interview; some schools also operate waiting lists and accept mid-year entry where space permits.
Will instruction be in English and how much French will my child learn?
Instruction at American-curriculum schools is primarily in English, but French is normally taught to all students and some schools run formal bilingual tracks where substantial teaching is delivered in French. The level of French immersion and the availability of English-as-an-additional-language (EAL/ELL) support vary, so ask each school for its language policy and how it supports non-French speakers.
What practical things should relocating families compare between schools?
Compare accreditation and external inspection, the upper-school qualification pathways on offer (AP, American diploma, IB), the school’s approach to language support and learning differences, and university-guidance services. Also check transport and catchment practicalities, class sizes, published fee schedules and what is included for activities and trips so you can compare true total cost and daily logistics before deciding.