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Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie

France, Annecy

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €6,500 - 8,975
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German
Typical class size 19
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

EBIHS is a private school run by a non-profit association in France for ages 3 to 16. It delivers a bilingual French–English education from early years through collège, with three years of English immersion beginning in kindergarten. Grande Section offers French four hours per week and English twenty hours. All collège subjects are taught in both languages, and a third language (Spanish or German) begins in sixth grade. The secondary program follows the French curriculum and prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet, while also being a Cambridge school offering B1 and B2 English certificates and the IGCSE. The curriculum includes field trips, stays abroad, and a Learning Center with tailored support. The school operates across campuses. The site spans 1.7 hectares with 5200 square meters of buildings, accommodating 650 students in 32 classes. A future Sunflowers campus will add facilities such as a motor skills room, science lab, library, dining hall, and a bus service.

11 Av. du Pré de Challes, 74940 Annecy, France

The Essentials

Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English, French.

Location
11 avenue du Pré de Challes, 74940 Annecy, France. Located in Annecy, Haute-Savoie. The campus serves children aged 3 to 14 across the early years, elementary and secondary levels. The school teaches in English and French as part of its bilingual program.

Stages
The Early Years (3–6 years old); Elementary School (6–11 years old); Secondary School (12–16 years old).

Type
Private, independent school run by a non-profit association.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
Meals are provided by Leztroy, with 54% organic products. Meals can be booked online via Ecole Directe, and a lunchbox option is available; cancellations for absence must be made by 9:00 the previous working day. The daycare operates before and after school with morning hours 7:30–7:45 and afternoon hours 16:30–18:45 (including 17:15–18:00); reservations are made via Ecole Directe; daycare costs €3 with prior reservation or €5 without.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch and Daycare: A meal service is available, served by Leztroy Restauration, which guarantees fresh produce cooked the same day and locally sourced, with a high percentage of organic produce.

Governance and Ownership
Independent private school run by a non-profit association.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie ranges from EUR 6,500 to EUR 8,975 for 2026/27.

Application and assessment fees

- Entrance assessment: EUR 50 per new student (assessment required for entry from CP onward).
- Contribution to the development fund (one-off, payable on entry): EUR 1,000 per new pupil.

Annual and per-year-group tuition (academic year 2026/2027)

- Secondary school (6e, 5e, 4e, 3e) — Sunflowers Campus: EUR 8,515 per year; Glaisins Campus: not applicable. Annual administrative fee: EUR 460.
- Primary school (Kindergarten and Elementary) — Sunflowers Campus: EUR 7,820 per year for the first child; EUR 6,880 per year for the second child and subsequent children. Glaisins Campus: EUR 7,465 per year for the first child; EUR 6,570 per year for the second child and subsequent children. Annual administrative fee: EUR 460.

Payment-frequency and installment detail (how fees are billed / payment options within the academic year)

- Standard billing structure: two non-refundable deposits followed by payment of the balance. The deposits are: first non-refundable deposit EUR 600 (payable within two weeks of acceptance or on receipt of re-enrolment contract for returning pupils) and second non-refundable deposit EUR 1,400 (payable before 10 July). The remaining balance for the year is due on receipt of the invoice before 10 September for annual payment.
- Monthly instalment option: the school allows payment by 8 monthly instalments (September to April) with an additional administration charge of EUR 200 per child. Instalments are scheduled on the 10th of each month from September to April when this option is chosen. The deposits above are credited against the invoice.
- Note on what the invoice includes: the billed total can include tuition, annual administrative fees and the contribution to the development fund where applicable; other services (Learning Centre, cafeteria, daycare, outings, trips, materials) are billed separately as applicable.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered for this age range at this school (no boarding fees apply). The school operates as a day school for ages 3–14.

Other mandatory and optional costs (examples and typical amounts)

- Annual administrative fee: EUR 460 (charged each year for first enrolment / re-enrolment).
- School supplies and materials (mandatory): Kindergarten supplies package EUR 55; Elementary supplies package EUR 145. Cambridge programme books (secondary) are purchased by the school and rented to parents at about EUR 20–25 per year. Chromebook provisioning: EUR 56 (one-off provisioning) plus EUR 12/month on a rent-to-own basis. Cohesion week (start of year, primary/secondary): approximately EUR 220 (three days, two nights). Typical field-trip budgeting: primary ~EUR 50–150 average per year; specific trips (CM1, CM2, collège) have separate approximate costs listed (e.g., CM1 ~EUR 350; CM2 international trip ~EUR 800; secondary longer trips up to ~EUR 2,000 for some programmes). Cafeteria / meals: Kindergarten EUR 6.60 per meal; Elementary EUR 6.85 per meal; International lunch option (secondary/selected days) EUR 8.50–10.00 per lunch; supervision (lunchbox option) EUR 1.90. Daycare (per 45-minute segment): EUR 3 with prior reservation, EUR 5 without reservation. Accompanied homework sessions: approx. EUR 5 per 45 minutes (primary) and EUR 6 per hour (secondary). These items are charged in addition to tuition and are listed as mandatory or optional depending on the activity.

Refunds and cancellation / early-departure charges

- Both deposits are explicitly non-refundable (first deposit EUR 600; second deposit EUR 1,400). The balance payment and cancellation schedule for the 2026/2027 year is: departure between 1 September 2026 and 17 October 2026 — 35% of the annual tuition remains due; departure between 18 October 2026 and 19 December 2026 — 75% of the annual tuition remains due; departure on or after 1 January 2027 — 100% of the annual tuition remains due. These percentages are calculated on the basis of the annual tuition.

Learning-support / remedial programme charges (Learning Centre)

- Learning Centre (ESL / FLE and remedial support) is available from CP onward. Typical rates used as examples: secondary sessions — 45-minute individual lesson EUR 26.25 or 60-minute individual lesson EUR 35; shared/group sessions are lower (e.g., ~EUR 15 for 45 minutes or EUR 20 for 60 minutes). Primary FLE/ESL support: approx. EUR 20 per hour (individual or group). These charges are billed in addition to tuition.

Fee payment methods (how fees are typically paid)

- Typical payment methods documented by the school include bank transfer (virement), direct debit / SEPA (prélèvement) and payment by cheque; parents are requested to supply a RIB and SEPA mandate where required. Some school services and clubs also list the possibility to use vouchers (chèque vacances) in specific contexts. Credit-card payment is not listed as a standard, published method in the school's billing documents.
Academics

Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
EBIHS offers a bilingual education in French and English from early years through secondary. In immersion kindergarten, English is taught by native or bilingual teachers, with three years of immersion to become bilingual (French-English). Grande Section offers French for 4 hours per week and English for 20 hours per week. All subjects in the collège are taught in both languages, and a third language (Spanish or German) starts in sixth grade. The secondary program follows the French curriculum and prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet; it is a Cambridge school, with preparation for the B1 and B2 English certificates and for the IGCSE. The program emphasizes a rich and varied curriculum with field trips and stays abroad, and includes a Learning Center offering tailored support.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with individualized teaching provide personalized attention.

Exam Results
Brevet 2025 results: 0%
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a holistic approach to your child's education, with well-structured learning in both languages, as well as emotional, social and physical development. Values such as empathy, open-mindedness, curiosity, tolerance and respect are transmitted daily by the educational team. Students learn to become autonomous, responsible, attentive to others and ready to participate in community life.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides special support for students with special needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school runs a bilingual program with instruction in English and French, with teaching in both languages (50% English, 50% French in elementary). FLE (French as a Foreign Language) sessions are offered for allophone students, and ESL (English as a Second Language) sessions are available for students with no spoken English.

Mental Wellbeing
A reassuring and caring environment is provided; safety and hygiene are top priorities. Nursery classroom assistants help ensure children's safety, well-being and support with group work.

Safeguarding
Safety and hygiene are top priorities; staff support children's safety and well-being.
Parent Experience

History
The story of the Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie began in 2009 after a detailed study of the region's bilingual-education needs by Hélène Jager, Dale Wells, and Mathilde Mondongou. They created the association bearing the school's name and opened the first two preschool classes in September 2010, welcoming 19 children, with a move to premises in Parc des Glaisins. From 2009 to 2013 the school grew, opening two new classes each year and reaching a full nursery to CM2 curriculum in 2013 with about 150 students, and moving to Pré de Challes. A second campus opened in 2015; in 2017 the school was awarded the first Cambridge Quality Label; the Secondary School opened in 2018 and moved to Pommaries in 2019; Cambridge recognition followed in 2020 and the two sites were reorganized that year. In September 2024, the college moved closer to the primary school in the Parc des Glaisins, opening two sixth-grade classes with plans to add another class at each level each year, up to 9th grade.

Community
The EBIHS is an independent private school for children aged 3 to 14, run by a non-profit association. The bilingual program begins with total immersion in English in kindergarten, and students can pursue secondary education in either French or English, or benefit from an international curriculum with Cambridge certifications. The school emphasizes holistic development and values such as empathy, open-mindedness, curiosity, tolerance and respect. Community life is supported by extracurricular offerings including the Wednesday Club (a bilingual leisure center on Wednesdays for ages 3 to 11) and the Holiday Club (during school holidays), and by a broader program of clubs, meals and daycare.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Apple Tree Parents Association (ATPA) brings together volunteer parents from all three EBIHS institutions (kindergarten, primary and middle schools). It acts for the well-being of students by supporting educational, sporting and cultural activities, while creating convivial moments for the school community. ATPA's missions include organizing events: Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Carnival, and other initiatives to strengthen the community and raise funds; developing the EBIHS community spirit: Parents' café, dinners throughout the year; financial support: partial or total contribution to educational projects, school trips, teaching materials and equipment; and representation: parent spokesperson to the school management for ongoing communication. Examples of recent financial actions include school trips and local outings, equipment for school playgrounds and materials, and full or partial funding of sports activities. Activities and events include Halloween and Christmas decorations and product sales, Teacher Appreciation Week, Sports Days, End of year party, ski trips in winter, and other initiatives.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Pré de Challes campus provides a pleasant, well-designed environment for early years, with safety and hygiene as top priorities. English immersion begins in kindergarten, with three years of immersion to become bilingual. The kindergarten program includes group time, discovery time, motor skills time, recess, and rest time, with Forest School outings forming part of the experience. Lunch is available through Leztroy Restauration, delivering meals cooked locally the same day with a high percentage of organic produce. After-school and extracurricular activities are offered with supervision and a wide range of options.

Sports Facilities
Sport is an important part of the curriculum and is practiced in the school gym or nearby facilities. The program balances individual and team sports to develop personal physical skills and team spirit. Students participate in events such as sports festivals.

Academic Facilities
The future Sunflowers campus will offer modern facilities adapted to different age groups, including a motor skills room for kindergarteners and a science laboratory. A library will serve both primary and middle school students, and there will be a dining hall for all. The site spans 1.7 hectares with 5200 square meters of buildings, accommodating 650 students across 32 classes (8 in Secondary, 24 in Primary). A school bus service will transport families from surrounding areas.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students have access to a wide range of sports and cultural activities outside of school hours. These activities run Monday to Friday from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm on the premises, with additional activities on Wednesdays. Facilitators are either teachers from the school or external partners. Details of extracurricular activities are available for Pré de Challes and Pré Faucon campuses.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The bilingual program begins with total immersion in English in kindergarten. The curriculum develops languages and literature, mathematics, science, history, geography and sport through CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2 and into collège. Students can pursue secondary education in French or English, or benefit from an international curriculum with easy learning of new languages. From cycle 3 onwards, students prepare for Cambridge language certifications, with CM2 at A2, 5e at B1, 3e at B2, and Classe de 2nd (courses offered at collège, extracurricular) at C1.

Arts & Creative
Development of personality and self-confidence occurs through activities and clubs such as sports, theater, art and music. These activities form part of the college's strengths, supporting students' creative growth beyond the classroom. Participation in arts and performances helps students express themselves and work collaboratively with peers.

Cultural & Language
Support courses in English or French complete the immersion program. Reading readiness is built from early on, and students continue to deepen language skills across subjects. The school emphasizes openness to the world, with regular field trips and trips abroad to explore cultures.

Social & Hobbies
Students have access to a wide range of sports and cultural activities outside of school hours. The extracurricular program runs after school on premises from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with some activities offered on Wednesdays. Facilitators are teachers from the school or external partners, providing a bilingual and engaging after‑school experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Extracurricular program offers sports and cultural activities outside of school hours, supporting physical activity and social development. Activities run after school on weekdays and on Wednesdays on the school premises, with supervision by qualified staff. The program emphasizes a bilingual environment and opportunities to explore interests in a social setting.
Languages

Language Provision
In elementary school, instruction is bilingual with a 50/50 split between French and English in half-days; the French curriculum is taught with Cambridge program elements. Reading and writing are developed in both languages, and the school provides FLE for allophone students and ESL for students with no spoken English. A third language (Spanish or German) begins in sixth grade. In secondary, all subjects are taught in both languages, with a Learning Center offering tailored language and study support, and the Cambridge IGCSE program (a diploma taken at the end of the second year in English and international schools) is part of the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a bilingual education in English and French. The program begins with total immersion in English in kindergarten. English is taught by native or bilingual teachers with strong international experience and command of the language. Students can pursue their secondary education in either French or English, or follow an international curriculum, with ongoing language development.

Immersion Programs
English immersion begins in kindergarten and is extended through CE1, CE2, CM1 and CM2 and into collège, enriching all subjects such as languages and literature, artistic activities, mathematics, science, history, geography and sport. From cycle 3 onwards, Cambridge certifications are prepared: CM2 level A2, 5e level B1, 3e level B2, and Classe de 2nd level C1.
Reputation

Awards
Quality Label for independent private schools (2017) Attests to compliance across school life and ongoing quality improvement processes.

Accreditations
Cambridge School recognition (2020) Official Cambridge School status attests to the English program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the pre-enrollment form. The form is available online at preinscriptions.ecoledirecte.com. If you are arriving from abroad and are unsure of the appropriate level, contact Admissions for guidance. The Admissions team will follow up with you to arrange a meeting by phone or video call, depending on the admission period.

2. Include your child's school reports: the first trimester of the current year (if received) and the full previous year. For CP, include the learning progress record if available. The information provided helps determine the appropriate entry level and next steps in the admissions process.

3. Inform us of any assessments or accommodations done for your child (speech therapy or neuropsychological assessments; PPRE, PAP, PAI). Learn more about the accommodations available at EBiHS. Provide any relevant documents or notes so the school can review them as part of the admissions process.

4. The Admissions office will follow up with you to arrange a meeting (phone or video call) based on the current admission period. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the school and the program.

5. For admission starting in CP, and based on available places, your child must take an entrance assessment with the Educational Director. The assessment evaluates readiness and placement within the school's program. Passing the assessment is required to finalize admission.

6. You will receive an answer after the entrance assessment is completed. The response will indicate whether admission is approved and any next steps. If additional steps are required, you will be informed with clear instructions.

7. If the answer is positive, you must confirm acceptance by signing the enrollment contract and paying the deposit by the dates communicated with the response. The deposit amount and payment deadlines will be provided at that time. Once the contract and deposit are received, your child's place will be secured.

8. You can also arrange a direct call or email to discuss your specific situation.
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