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European School Paris La Défense

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €3,638 - 8,358
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum European Baccalaureate
Taught languages English, French, German
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

European School Paris La Défense is a European Schools network institution serving ages 4–18 from nursery through the European Baccalaureate. The campus structure includes Site du Caron for Nursery and Primary at 80 Rue Eugène Caron, Courbevoie, and Lycée Lucie Aubrac for Secondary at 13 Rue de l'Industrie, Courbevoie. The school has two language sections, English-speaking and French-speaking, and follows the European Schools curricula culminating in the European Baccalaureate. The student body are prepared for European citizenship and international higher education within the EU framework. Facilities include sports options: Rowing (Basse Seine Nautical Club), Multi-Activities, and Weight Training with designated sessions and fees. After-school activities are organized by the APPLD, including coding and robotics, chess, bilingual theatre, dance, capoeira, judo, art, and language clubs. Language offerings include Italian, Spanish, and Romanian. The setting emphasizes movement, arts, and languages alongside academic study. It provides a structured, multilingual, and inclusive European schooling journey.

Nursery & Primary (Site du Caron): 80 Rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie, France; Secondary (Lycée International Lucie Aubrac): 13 Rue de l'Industrie, 92400 Courbevoie, France

The Essentials

European School Paris La Défense has instruction in English, French.

Location
Nursery and Primary: Site du Caron, 80 rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie. Secondary: Lycée Lucie Aubrac, 13 rue de l'industrie, 92400 Courbevoie. The two campuses are located in Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France. The school is part of the European Schools network, providing education from nursery through to the European Baccalaureate.

Stages
Cycle maternel (M1–M2) and cycle primaire (P1–P5) at Site du Caron; cycle secondaire (S1–S7) at Lycée Lucie Aubrac.

Type
European School

Country affiliation
European Union institutions; European Schools network

School day structure
Nursery & Primary: 8:30–11:30; 11:30–13:30 lunch; 13:30–16:30. Secondary: 8:15 start; 8:15–9:00 (M1), 9:05–9:50 (M2), 9:50–10:05 break, 10:05–10:50 (M3), 10:55–11:40 (M4), 11:45–12:30 (M5), 12:30–13:15 lunch, 13:15–14:00 (S1), 14:05–14:50 (S2), 14:50–15:00 break, 15:00–15:45 (S3), 15:50–16:35 (S4).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
No uniform required; a dress code requires appropriate attire; the wearing of signs or clothing that visibly expresses religious affiliation is forbidden.

Food Options
The restaurant service operates five days a week with the option to register for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 fixed days. There are two meal statuses: demi-pensionnaire (the pupil takes meals at the school restaurant) and externe (the pupil is under parents' responsibility). Eating is not allowed in classrooms, the library (CDI), or in the corridors.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a public local education establishment (EPLE), a legal public entity. It is administered by a board of administration, whose composition is fixed by decree (27 February 2015).
Fees

Annual tuition at European School Paris La Défense ranges from EUR 3,638 to EUR 8,358 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- There is no separate, recurring application fee to submit a registration for the European School Paris La Défense; applying and attending the school is free of charge for eligible categories.
- Families who are liable for school fees (Category III) must pay a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the annual tuition amount to confirm first enrolment or to maintain an existing enrolment when required by the school's invoicing schedule. This deposit functions as an enrolment guarantee rather than an additional application charge.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term by cycle / year group)
- The published European Schools' Category III tuition (minerval) scale applicable for the 2026/2027 school year is:
- Nursery (Maternelle): EUR 3,637.56 per year (if enrolled as a Category III pupil before 2013/2014); equivalent to EUR 1,212.52 per term.
- Nursery (new Category III enrolments from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 4,457.80 per year; equivalent to EUR 1,485.93 per term.
- Primary: EUR 5,001.71 per year (pre-2013/2014 Category III); equivalent to EUR 1,667.24 per term.
- Primary (new Category III enrolments from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 6,129.55 per year; equivalent to EUR 2,043.18 per term.
- Secondary: EUR 6,820.51 per year (pre-2013/2014 Category III); equivalent to EUR 2,273.50 per term.
- Secondary (new Category III enrolments from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 8,358.46 per year; equivalent to EUR 2,786.15 per term.
- Category I pupils are exempt from school fees. (Families should confirm which enrolment category applies to their child; the Category III rates above apply where the family is liable for minerval.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Deposit and timing: Parents liable for the minerval are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 25% by the date specified for that year (for new enrolments a July deadline is used; for continuing Category III pupils the deposit deadline is normally end of June). The deposit must be paid before the start of the school year to validate the place.
- Balance and invoices: The remaining 75% of the annual tuition is invoiced in the autumn; the balance is normally due within 30 days of the invoice date (invoice issued in October). Where agreed in advance and by written request, the balance may be paid by instalments on a fixed schedule. Typical instalment schedules (when permitted) spread payments across late autumn and winter dates. Failure to pay the deposit or outstanding invoices by the stated deadlines can lead to the pupil being removed from the register and to debt recovery procedures.

Boarding fees
- The European School Paris La Défense does not operate boarding facilities; boarding is not applicable. Priority and admissions criteria note the absence of an internat.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Baccalaureate registration (S7 pupils): a baccalaureate registration fee is charged for all seventh-year pupils; the published fee amount for recent sessions is in the order of ~EUR 106 (example: EUR 105.98 for the 2026 session as published for European Schools' baccalaureate charges). This is invoiced to families as a separate line.
- Classroom/teaching items and licences: some centrally billed items are charged to all parents (examples used across European Schools): Intermath set and Matific licence (about EUR 32 per primary pupil) and centrally-calculated photocopying/printing charges; lost or replacement textbooks are invoiced separately.
- School outings and class funds (early cycles): standard charges include a school excursions contribution (example: EUR 100 per child) plus a small class fund payment (example: EUR 40 per child) for nursery/primary activities; these are collected through the school invoice.
- Canteen / meals: meal service is operated under contract (example providers such as SODEXO); meal subscriptions are billed in advance (typically on a termly or quarterly basis) and depend on chosen meal options and frequency.
- University application and certification fees: where the school processes university applications or issues certified historical grade reports, fees are charged per dossier or per request (examples: university application handling typically EUR 130–260 depending on country/university; certification report approx. EUR 150 per report).
- Miscellaneous charges: replacement ID badges, fines for lost items, specific course materials, optional extracurricular or supervised-study services and certain examination or certification fees may be invoiced as applicable.

Refunds and cancellation
- The enrolment deposit (25% for Category III parents) is non-refundable. Outstanding invoices that remain unpaid by the prescribed deadline may lead to removal from the register and legal recovery of unpaid sums. Adjustments to the minerval when a family's category changes during the year are calculated pro rata for the months affected. Other refunds (for example, for cancelled trips or credited canteen days) are handled according to the school's activity and invoicing policies and are reflected on the school invoice where applicable.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- Invoicing is handled by the school's accounting department and parents receive formal invoices. The standard and widely used payment method is bank transfer; instalment payments are generally executed by bank transfers according to the instalment agreement. Schools in the European Schools network commonly use bank-transfer payments (and where available a SEPA direct-debit arrangement or specific instalment form) for fee collection; parents are required to follow the accounting instructions shown on the invoice. Payment by other means may be subject to the invoicing office's arrangements.

Practical notes (concise)
- Applying/attending: applying and attending the European School Paris La Défense is free of charge for eligible categories; families in Category III are liable for minerval per the European Schools schedule above.
- Boarding: not offered.
- Typical non-tuition items invoiced centrally: baccalaureate registration, set textbooks/licences (Intermath), photocopying, school outings, canteen subscriptions, university-file fees, and certification reports.
Academics

European School Paris La Défense teaches European Baccalaureate for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
European School Paris La Défense offers education from nursery through the European Baccalaureate. The school has two language sections: an English-speaking section and a French-speaking section. It is accredited to provide education conforming to the European Schools curricula from nursery through the European Baccalaureate level. The school offers education up to the European Baccalaureate within the European Schools framework.
Parent Experience

History
The European School Paris La Défense is located at 13 Rue de l'Industrie, Courbevoie. The school offers two language sections: English-speaking and French-speaking. The students are the future citizens of Europe and the world. The school is governed with representatives from the Courbevoie town hall, the Hauts-de-Seine department, and the Île-de-France region.
Facilities

Sports Facilities
The school offers three sport options: Rowing, Multi-Activities, and Weight Training. ROWING is available to students in S1 to S4 with Wednesday sessions: Slot 1 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (beginner) and Slot 2 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm (experienced), conducted at the Basse Seine Nautical Club; there is also a pathway with the club's training for motivated students, and occasional Saturday sessions for experienced rowers. MULTI-ACTIVITIES for S1 to S4 occur on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the first-floor multisport room. WEIGHT TRAINING is offered to S4 to S7 on Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm and from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the weight training room. Fees and registration include €45 for Multi-Activities and Weight Training; rowing requires €45 plus €58.25 for the club license, with online registration via SNBS required. Nursery & Primary activities are based at Site du Caron (80 rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie) and Secondary activities at Lycée Lucie Aubrac (13 rue de l'industrie, 92400 Courbevoie).

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities are organized by the APPLD (parents' association). Registration takes place in May/June of the previous year. For 2025/2026, offerings include Coding and Robotics for M1 to P5 on Thursdays after school; Chess for P1 on Mondays; Bilingual Theatre FR/EN for P3 on Mondays; Capoeira for M1 to P5 on Tuesdays; Art for M2 to P2 on Tuesdays; Theater in English for M1 to P2 on Wednesdays; Ludi dance for M1, M2 and P1 on Thursdays; Modern dance from P2 on Thursdays; and Judo for M1 to P5 on Fridays. Nursery & Primary activities are at Site du Caron, 80 rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie; Secondary activities are at Lycée Lucie Aubrac, 13 rue de l'industrie, 92400 Courbevoie.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After-school activities include coding and robotics for M1 to P5, chess from P1, bilingual theatre FR/EN from P3, capoeira for M1 to P5, art from M2 to P2, theatre in English for M1 to P2, Ludi dance for M1, M2 and P1, modern dance from P2, and judo from M1 to P5. Registration takes place in May/June of the previous year. The programs are organized by the parents' association (APPLD).

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include art classes for M2 to P2 on Tuesdays; theatre options including bilingual FR/EN theatre and theatre in English; Ludi dance for younger students; and modern dance starting from P2. The programs are offered after school.

Cultural & Language
Italian for native children starts from M2 for those who already speak Italian; Spanish for native children starts from M1 for those who already speak Spanish; Romanian for native children starts from M2 for those who already speak Romanian. Italian lunchtime sessions are on Tuesdays; Spanish lunchtime sessions are on Thursdays; Romanian lunchtime sessions are on Fridays.

Social & Hobbies
Chess is available from P1 with sessions on Mondays after school. Capoeira runs for M1 to P5 on Tuesdays after school. Judo runs from M1 to P5 on Fridays after school. Ludi dance and other dance offerings provide movement-based hobbies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and movement programs promote physical activity and wellbeing, including capoeira, judo, Ludi dance, and modern dance. They are scheduled after school or at lunchtime. Registration takes place in May/June of the previous year.
Languages

Language Provision
Language education centers on L1 being the language of instruction in the section (French or English). L2 is taught with a common program and three syllabi for English, French and German. Multilingual teaching is a central part of the school's pedagogy.

Bilingual Teaching
Language sections are used in the school, with the section language (French or English) defined as the student's L1. L2 teaching is based on a common program and three syllabi, one for each L2 language: English, French and German. The English-speaking secondary section opened in September 2019 and covers all secondary levels from S1 to S7.

Immersion Programs
During the transition to secondary, groups of two or three students move to the secondary level to spend a morning in immersion in an S1 class. The immersion experience exposes students to subject content in the target language.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Understand the admissions framework and priority. The school uses category-based admissions with A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1–C3 categories. Priority is given to A1 pupils, followed by A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, and C3 in that order. For enrolment in S6 and S7, only pupils already enrolled in a European School may apply. In C1–C3, priority is given to children living in Courbevoie. 2. Gather and prepare documents. For A1, A2 and B1, provide copies of the contract of employment and a certificate of employment (A1 requires the identification number). For C1–C3, provide a cover letter detailing why applying, a birth certificate or livret de famille page, and the school reports from the previous year and the current year; if the child does not live with the parents, legal guardianship papers are required; the vaccine page of the child's medical passport is mandatory. 3. Submit online application. The online application form must be fully completed for each child; applications are not processed by email. Upload the required documents as part of the online submission. For questions, contact ee.admissions@ac-versailles.fr. 4. Language proficiency and section assignment. Basic proficiency levels for language 2 (L2) and language 3 (L3) are defined for the different cycles. For S1, S3, S5, and S7, L2 levels range A2, B1, B2, C1 and L3 levels range A1+, A2+, B1+. The English-speaking section requires fluency in English, both written and oral. 5. Key enrolment dates and acceptance. Enrolment admissions run from February 26, 2024 to March 24, 2024. Results for A1 are sent by April 29, 2024; results for other categories are sent between May 21 and May 24, 2024. The admissions office is closed from July 13 to August 26, 2024. An acknowledgement of receipt is sent for complete applications. Acceptance must be confirmed within eight calendar days: by May 7, 2024 for A1 and by June 2, 2024 for other categories. Nursery and primary pupils not living in Courbevoie must obtain an exemption from their local town hall; enrollment is definitive only after the place is accepted. 6. Special conditions for A1. Legal guardians of A1 pupils have priority for admission and may submit applications throughout the school year. Guardians are asked to register their children between February 26 and March 24, 2024 to enable enrolment for all pupils. Under certain circumstances, applications from A1 pupils whose guardians begin duties in Paris after March 1, 2024 may be accepted after the enrolment deadline up to March 31, 2025; no further enrolment is planned after March 31, 2025 except for documented force majeure. 7. Completion and notification. Places are confirmed only after the applicant accepts the place; if acceptance occurs after the deadline, the place is considered refused.
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