IB Curriculum International Schools in Paris, France

Many international schools in Paris offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) follow the IB continuum - Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes - so families can find a single pathway from early years through pre-university study. Instruction is commonly in English, or in bilingual French - English models; French language study is routinely part of the timetable and some schools award a bilingual IB diploma. Annual tuition varies widely across the city: smaller bilingual or private schools may charge under €10,000 a year while established international day schools frequently sit in the mid-€10,000s to low-€30,000s; additional charges for registration, transport, meals, examinations and learning support are common. Admissions normally follow the French school year (September start), so begin enquiries six to twelve months ahead, expect language assessments or interviews and waiting lists in central arrondissements, and bear in mind that state international sections provide a no-tuition alternative but have their own competitive entry rules and residency requirements.