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Concordia Bilingual School

France, Paris

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €15,300 - 17,390
Ages 3 - 15 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Concordia School Paris is a Franco-English bilingual school for ages 3 to 15, with two campuses in 16th arrondissement: Maternelle at 41 Avenue de la Grande Armée and Primary/Collège at 7 Rue Cimarosa. It blends the French National Education Program and the English National Curriculum in 50/50 immersion with 50% of lessons in English. Two days in English, two in French, and one half-day split between languages; all subjects are taught in both languages by native speakers, with extra French support for non-native speakers. By CM2, pupils have solid bases in reading, writing and arithmetic in both languages. Classes stay small, with no more than 20 pupils. The program emphasises reasoning, debate and public speaking, and theatre courses are offered through LAMDA. Facilities span the Cimarosa Campus, a 2000 m² mansion with library, dining hall and science/arts spaces, plus garden; Grande Armée Campus and Bois de Boulogne stadiums support sports.

7 Rue Cimarosa, 75116 Paris, France

The Essentials

Concordia Bilingual School has instruction in English, French.

Location
Two campuses in the heart of Paris, in the 16th arrondissement. Primary/Collège is at 7, rue Cimarosa, and Maternelle is at 41, Avenue de la Grande Armée, 75116 Paris, France. The Maternelle campus is next to the Arc de Triomphe; the Primary/Collège campus is near the Trocadéro.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Middle School

Type
Franco-English bilingual school

Pupil Nationality Mix
About 400 pupils representing 40 nationalities.

Additional learning support
French language support and immersion classes are offered for children whose mother tongue is not French. Class sizes are small, with no more than 20 children per class.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
50% of instruction is in English; two days per week in English, two in French, and one half-day alternates between French and English. All subjects are taught in both languages by native speakers.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is mandatory. It consists of a cardigan, a shirt, and a skirt or trousers, with a sports kit.

Food Options
Lunch is provided at school with two options: a canteen offering organic meals delivered daily, or lunch boxes brought from home.

Governance and Ownership
Governed by a board of trustees.
Fees

Annual tuition at Concordia Bilingual School ranges from EUR 15,300 to EUR 17,390 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Registration fee for new pupils: EUR 1,800 (one-time, per child).

Tuition fees (annual and per-term instalment by year group)
- Maternelle (Preschool) — Annual tuition: EUR 16,790. Per-term instalment: EUR 5,596.67 (annual fee divided into three equal instalments).
- Primary (Year 2/CP to Year 6/CM2) — Annual tuition: EUR 16,990. Per-term instalment: EUR 5,663.33 (annual fee divided into three equal instalments).
- Middle School (6ème to 3ème) — Annual tuition: EUR 18,590. Per-term instalment: EUR 6,196.67 (annual fee divided into three equal instalments).

(Explanation of per-term figures: the school's fee policy states the annual fee is payable in three instalments on invoice; the per-term figures above are the annual fees divided into three equal instalments to match the invoicing schedule.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The annual school fee is invoiced and payable in three instalments: at registration (or in May for re‑registration), on 1 September, and on 10 January. All trimesters must be paid in advance. School fees are due in full and are non‑refundable; any started trimester is payable. In the event of cancellation the registration fee is retained by the school. Sibling discounts apply: 3% for the second child and 5% for subsequent children.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: no boarding or boarding fees are published for Concordia School Paris.

Other costs and optional fees
- Educational materials (annual): EUR 600.
- Canteen / lunches:
- Lunch box from home (supervision): EUR 50 per month (charged over 10 months → EUR 500 per year).
- School-provided lunches (meal trays): EUR 250 per month (charged over 10 months → EUR 2,500 per year).
- French as a Foreign Language (dedicated programme, from CP): EUR 2,800.
- After-school clubs and workshops (optional): a range of fees applies depending on the activity. Examples published by the school include (selection):
- Garderie / After-school supervision (4 days/week): EUR 1,430 per year (or EUR 400 per day).
- Wednesday full‑day programme: EUR 2,550 per year; Wednesday half‑day: EUR 1,590 per year.
- Homework Club: EUR 1,680 per year (or EUR 460 per day).
- Chess Club: EUR 780 per year.
- Various clubs (art, world dance, music band, theatre, STEM/coding, film making, choir, musical theatre, etc.): typical published annual fees range from about EUR 900 to EUR 2,550 depending on the activity; individual club fees are listed on the school's clubs page.
- Other potential additional charges: fees for specific extra support needs may apply; financial assistance is available under certain conditions.

Refund information
- School fees are due in full and are non‑refundable. All invoiced trimesters that are started remain payable. In the event of cancellation, the registration fee is retained by the school.

Fee payment options
- The school issues invoices for the annual fees and states the three instalment billing dates (registration or May for re‑registration, 1 September, 10 January). Specific accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, card) are not published on the school's public fee pages. Families should follow the invoicing instructions on the school invoice or the school's billing communication when arranging payment.
Academics

Concordia Bilingual School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
The school follows both the French National Education Program and the English National Curriculum in a Franco-English bilingual program. It uses immersion with 50% of lessons in English; two days per week are taught in English, two in French, and one half-day is split between the two languages. All subjects are taught in both languages by native speakers, with additional French language support for pupils whose mother tongue is not French. Students reach a solid base in French and English, including reading, writing and arithmetic, by the end of CM2 (fifth grade). Class sizes are small, with no more than 20 children per class. The curriculum includes reasoning, synthesis, debate and public speaking, and theatre courses are offered through LAMDA.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes no more than 20 students per class.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes soft skills essential to evolve in a multicultural, open, and ever-changing world. Pupils develop curiosity, reasoning, debating, and creativity, and teachers encourage them to think outside the box and to transform ideas into action. Oral expression and teamwork are integrated into the curriculum.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Additional French language support and immersion classes are offered to children whose mother tongue is not French.
Parent Experience

History
Concordia School Paris is a Franco-English school open to the world, where children evolve naturally in two languages and two cultures. It uses methodologies imported from around the world and meets the standards of the world's great capitals in the heart of Paris. Aurore Grierson founded Concordia School Paris and assembled an international team of French and English teachers, psychologists, and education professionals. The program blends a rigorous curriculum following both the French and English national curricula and develops transversal skills such as creativity, leadership, independence, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. The school operates on two campuses in the 16th arrondissement: Maternelle at 41, avenue de la Grande Armée and Primary/Collège at 7, rue Cimarosa.

Community
Concordia School Paris fosters an Anglo-American environment and an international community. Class lessons are taught in both languages, with two days per week in English, two days per week in French, and a half-day split; Wednesday mornings provide supplementary language support. LAMDA theatre courses are integrated into the curriculum, and workshops are offered on Wednesdays to Concordia children and the general public. A range of after-school workshops—including Theatre, Yoga, Chess, Music, Gardening, Cooking, and Debate—are available as part of school life, and a monthly thematic program is shared with parents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Concordia School Paris operates across two campuses: the Cimarosa Campus and the Grande Armée Campus. The Cimarosa Campus is a private mansion of nearly 2000 m² renovated to accommodate about 300 students, with a cozy central library, a spacious dining hall that can become an auditorium, and modular spaces for science, art, and music; it also features a large garden with an outdoor learning area, a space dedicated to sports, and a playground, and houses 14 classes from kindergarten through middle school. The Grande Armée Campus consists of two modern, light-filled buildings with a private courtyard and direct access to a shared garden; one building houses primary classrooms and the nursery on the ground floor, while the other contains the dining area and a large open multi-space room used for assemblies and activities. CP and older students also have access to a stadium on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne for basketball, football, volleyball, track, and long jump.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include access to a stadium on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne for basketball, football, volleyball, track, and long jump for CP and older students. Both campuses provide direct access to outdoor spaces, including a private courtyard and a garden.

Academic Facilities
The Cimarosa Campus is a nearly 2000 m² private mansion renovated to house about 300 students; it includes a central library, a dining hall that doubles as an auditorium, and modular spaces dedicated to science, art, and music. It also houses 14 classes from kindergarten through middle school. The Grande Armée Campus comprises two modern buildings with a private courtyard and a garden, including primary classrooms and a nursery on the ground floor and shared spaces such as the dining area and a large multi-space room used for assemblies and activities. Both campuses provide access to outdoor spaces.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An extensive range of after-school activities is offered, including daily after-school clubs and Wednesday sessions. The roster includes Chess Club, Wednesday Club, Art in English, Homework Club, Cooking Club, World Dance, STEM, Coding, LEGO Club, Musical Theatre, Theatre Club, Garderie, Choir Club, Music Band, Reporter's Press Club, Film Making Club, and Digital Manga Art Club. Chess Club and many English-language activities are hosted on the Cimarosa Campus, while Wednesday Club and Art in English sessions are held on the Grande Armée Campus; other clubs rotate between campuses as listed.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers CHESS CLUB with Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced sessions; there are opportunities to participate in inter-school tournaments. STEM, CODING and LEGO CLUB teach core engineering concepts and computational thinking using LEGO Education kits and Scratch-based coding. The REPORTER'S PRESS CLUB immerses students in journalism across radio, newspapers, magazines and TV, with a trimester-based approach. The FILM MAKING CLUB guides students through conceiving, writing, producing and directing their own films, using professional software and roles such as acting and cinematography.

Arts & Creative
ART IN ENGLISH provides arts activities in English on Wednesdays, including arts and crafts, art history and reading and writing. MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB lets children sing and perform songs in English from musicals and films, with vocal warm-ups and a possible LAMDA qualification. THEATRE CLUB develops acting skills through theatre games and improvisation, with preparation for a LAMDA exam. CHOIR CLUB introduces fundamental choral technique with warmups and ensemble singing, and MUSIC BAND offers a Rock U Band Club for hands-on performance.

Cultural & Language
LAMDA theatre workshops run from age 6 to develop public speaking and text reading, with certificates available from the London Conservatoire. Other ateliers include MUSIC, CHESS, GARDENING, COOKING and DEBATES that develop language skills and cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Chess Club runs on Monday for Beginners and Intermediates and on Thursday for Advanced players, with inter-school tournament opportunities. World Dance is a modern-jazz class focusing on placement, choreography and musicality. Cooking Club introduces basic kitchen skills and nutrition through hands-on recipes. Reporter's Press Club immerses students in journalism across radio, newspapers and TV, while Film Making Club lets them conceive, write, shoot and edit their own films.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are central to the program, with 3 to 4 hours of sports per week starting from CP. From age six, students learn judo, badminton, gymnastics and circus arts, and engage in running and multisport to build endurance and teamwork. They also use a stadium on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne for basketball, football, volleyball, track and long jump.
Languages

Language Provision
Concordia's objectives adhere to the French National Education Program and the English National Curriculum. The school offers a truly bilingual education and the choice of continuing in the English or French system for secondary education. The curriculum uses methods from both educational systems and employs innovative techniques. All subjects are taught in both languages.

Bilingual Teaching
Concordia School Paris is a bilingual Franco-English preschool, primary, and middle school in Paris, following both the Education Nationale Française and the English National Curriculum. Bilingualism is achieved by immersion, with class lessons taught 50% in English, two days per week in English, two in French, and one half-day split between the two languages. All subjects are taught in both languages by native speakers. Additional French language support and immersion classes are offered to children whose mother tongue is not French; all children are expected to be proficient in both languages by the end of elementary school.

Immersion Programs
Immersion is achieved through bilingual instruction. Classes are taught 50% in English and 50% in French, with two days in English, two in French, and a half-day split. All subjects are taught in both languages by native speakers, and additional French language support and immersion classes are available for non-French mother tongues.
Admissions

Admissions
Application Process: The 2026–2027 Pre-Enrolment Form will be available from September 15, 2025. To begin the admissions process, complete the pre-enrolment form; after it is reviewed you will receive an invitation to schedule an interview with a member of the Admissions Committee. During the parent meetings, the educational philosophy is shared and more is learned about your child and your family. Open House - School Presentation: For Maternelle on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:00–3:00 PM; For Primary on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 2:00–3:00 PM; For Collège on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:30–4:30 PM. 2. Parent Meetings: For Maternelle from Tuesday, October 7, 2025; For Primary from Tuesday, October 14, 2025; For Collège from Tuesday, November 18, 2025. 3. Children Meetings and Admissions Tests: All children entering GS (Year 1) have a short interview with a member of the Admissions Team, via the school or a video meeting. For children entering CP (Year 2) and above, a testing session to assess foundational Maths, English, and French (if applicable) skills, and an interview with a member of the Admissions Team, will be held. Testing sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025; Wednesday, January 28, 2026; Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Fluency in English is required for admission from CP (Year 2). We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the school. Pre-Inscription for 2026/2027 is available online. Addresses: 7, Rue Cimarosa – Primary/Collège; 41, Avenue de la Grande Armée – Maternelle; 75116 Paris, France.

Scholarships
Financial aid is granted under certain conditions.

Waitlist
Due to limited availability, not all families may be invited to an initial meeting.
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