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ICS Paris International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €19,550 - 31,260
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages French, German, Spanish
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

ICS Paris International School is an English-language private, co‑educational international school in central Paris. It is an IB World School offering a continuum from Early Education through the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) on one campus at 23 rue de Cronstadt, near the Convention metro. The school also provides Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE options as part of the Pre-IB pathway, with intensive English support and targeted learning assistance for new students. The curriculum is taught in English, with regular French instruction at five proficiency levels to support language development and cultural immersion. The campus hosts an Innovation Centre and a STEAM approach, supported by a BML Smart School platform for language learning. ICS Paris is part of Globeducate, offering global exchange opportunities and welcoming students from over 70 countries. Activities include Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, and a broad range of after-school clubs. The campus also emphasizes inquiry-based learning principles.

23 Rue de Cronstadt, 75015 Paris, France

The Essentials

ICS Paris International School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, French.

Location
23 rue de Cronstadt, 75015 Paris, France. Located on a single campus in the heart of Paris. The nearest Metro is Line 12, Convention.

Stages
Nursery - Grade 12; IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).

Type
Private, co-educational international school. IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP on a single campus in the heart of Paris.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from over 70 countries.

Additional learning support
Learning support embraces learner diversity and offers mild to moderate academic support. The program is supervised by a Student Support Coordinator and includes an ILP; supports learners from Primary Years Programme to IB Diploma Programme. It provides two levels of academic support: Pairing Support and Individual Support.

Country affiliation
France

Bus service
Door-to-door shuttle service with 7-seat vans. Morning pick-up 7:20–8:20; Monday–Friday afternoon pick-up around 4:15 with drop-off 4:30–5:30; Wednesday around 1:15; extracurricular pick-ups around 5:15; fees depend on distance (under 10 km 7560€, 10–14 km 8220€, over 17 km 9050€). Areas covered expand with demand.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding; day school; ICS Paris does not offer boarding facilities or host family placement services.

Uniform Requirement
Students are required to wear a uniform at all times on campus, nearby areas, and on outings. Uniform rules apply to all students; religious symbols or clothing that overtly indicate a religious affiliation are not allowed. Clothing must be in good condition, fit properly, and not reveal undergarments; uniforms must be purchased from the official ICS Paris uniform shop.

Food Options
Hot Lunch Service provides balanced meals prepared in accordance with the French Ministry of Health guidelines. Each meal includes a starter, main course, cheese, bread, and fruit/dessert; the menu changes daily. Primary students eat in designated canteen spaces; Secondary students may bring lunch or sign up for the Hot Lunch Service, and may leave school at lunchtime with parental permission. The annual cost is 2865€ per child and lunch supervision is included for Nursery to Grade 5; fees are prorated for mid-year entrants.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private, co-educational international school. It is a proud member of Globeducate and an IB World School.
Fees

Annual tuition at ICS Paris International School ranges from EUR 19,550 to EUR 31,260 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee (new students): EUR 750 per child; this fee is non-refundable.

Enrolment / Registration / Deposits

- Enrolment package for new students (total):
- Registration fee (payable on admission): EUR 2,800 per child (non-refundable).
- Deposit: EUR 4,000 per child (refundable when the child leaves the school provided there are no outstanding charges).
- School Development Fund (new students): EUR 3,750 (obligatory for new students). Re-enrolling students: School Development Fund EUR 1,000.

Annual tuition fees (2025/2026) — by year group and per-term breakdown

- Nursery / Pre-K / Kindergarten: Annual tuition EUR 20,595. Per term (three-term schedule): EUR 6,865.
- Grade 1 – Grade 5: Annual tuition EUR 23,940. Per term: EUR 7,980.
- Grade 6 – Grade 8: Annual tuition EUR 27,840. Per term: EUR 9,280.
- Grade 9 – Grade 12: Annual tuition EUR 31,260. Per term: EUR 10,420.

(Note: tuition for mid-year starters is prorated by month of arrival on a 'pro rata temporis' basis; the school charges in full for the month of arrival.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing: invoices are issued on a 10-month basis; students are enrolled for the full school year (10 months).
- Typical instalment schedule (when paying in instalments): three instalments debited on 10 July, 10 September and 10 December. One-off payment option is also available.
- Mid-year admissions: annual tuition fees are prorated by month of arrival; other new-student fees (application, registration, deposit, school development fund) are due in full.
- Late payment / rejected direct-debit charges: rejected SEPA withdrawals incur bank charges (an invoiced fee per rejected withdrawal) and a convenience fee applies when paying by direct-debit in instalments.

Boarding

- ICS Paris is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. Families must arrange their own accommodation.

Other mandatory and optional costs

- Lunch supervision (mandatory for Nursery to Grade 5 for students bringing a packed lunch): EUR 1,677 per year (invoiced with tuition).
- Hot Lunch (optional catered canteen service): EUR 2,865 per child per year (primary); lunch supervision for students who take hot lunch is included in this cost.
- Door-to-door shuttle (optional, annual prices):
- up to 10 km: EUR 7,560 per year.
- 10–14 km: EUR 8,220 per year.
- up to 17 km (subject to approval): EUR 9,050 per year.
- Learning support (where required): Group lessons and individual lessons are chargeable — for 2025/26 example figures appear in the fee schedule (group / individual).
- Technology / device fees:
- iPad deposit (Grades 5–8): EUR 400 (refundable on return in good condition).
- Laptop (Grades 9–10): EUR 700 (cost inclusive of insurance; device provided/purchased via the school).
- Uniforms: uniforms are mandatory from Nursery through Grade 12; families purchase the required uniform items via the school's uniform arrangements and will be invoiced for those items.

Discounts and sibling policy

- A 25% discount is offered for the third enrolled child; this discount applies to tuition fees only and is not combinable with employer/company full or partial fee coverage.

Refunds and cancellation terms (key points)

- Application fees and registration fees are non-refundable.
- The deposit (EUR 4,000) is refundable when the child leaves the school, provided there are no outstanding charges on the family account.
- The first-trimester tuition payment (or initial down payment) is treated as an initial down payment at enrolment and may be non-refundable except under specific short-notice cancellation conditions described in the school's terms (for example, a narrow timeframe for refund if cancellation occurs within a defined period after admission). Families who cancel after the stated short-notice window forfeit amounts paid at enrolment.
- Re-enrolment downpayment for the following year: EUR 4,500 (deducted from the following year's invoice); special circumstances for refund are limited and defined in the terms of payment.

Methods of payment and practical notes

- Accepted methods for school tuition and major invoices: direct debit (SEPA) — one instalment or three instalments — and bank transfer. SEPA direct debits should be arranged from a French bank account when possible but SEPA from eligible European countries is accepted. A convenience fee (when using direct-debit in instalments) and charges for rejected debits apply.
- Accepted methods for certain other invoices (extracurricular activities, holiday camps, trips, registration and re-registration fees): cheque, credit card or debit card (American Express is not accepted for card payments in these cases).

Summary

- Annual tuition for 2025/2026 ranges by age group from EUR 20,595 (Early years) up to EUR 31,260 (Grades 9–12). Per-term amounts (three-term billing) are the annual figure divided by three as given above. Mandatory up-front items for new students include the Application Fee (EUR 750), Registration Fee (EUR 2,800), Deposit (EUR 4,000) and the School Development Fund for new students (EUR 3,750). Optional services such as hot lunch, shuttle and learning support are charged in addition to tuition. Payment options include SEPA direct debit and bank transfer, with card/cheque accepted for selected activity invoices; the school's terms specify invoicing, proration for mid-year starts, refund rules, and penalties for late/non-payment.
Academics

ICS Paris International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum for 3–19 year-olds taught in English. ICS Paris is an IB World School offering a continuum from Early Education through the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Educational stages include Early Education (Preschool), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Pre-IB/IGCSE, and IBDP. Accreditation includes IB Diploma Programme (accreditation since 2003), IBMYP (accreditation since 2023), and IBPYP (accreditation since 2023). The IB Learner Profile is central, aiming to develop inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective learners. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student councils, Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, and Globeducate opportunities.

Exam Results
IB Diploma results show strong performance with top scores typically in the early 40s and DP averages in the low- to mid-30s. In 2025, the top DP score was 41/45 with an average DP score of 32.7 (global average 30.58). In 2024 the top DP score was 44/45 with an average of 33.8, and 2023 top 42/45 with an average of 32.0. IGCSE results are published annually; in 2025, 30 students sat for IGCSE exams.

Higher Education Progression
40% of University Destinations are ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the World (Times Higher Education ranking, 2022). Graduates have attended institutions including Yale University, McGill University, Imperial College London, Oxford University, Sorbonne University, ESSEC, HEC Paris, London School of Economics, University of Toronto, and others.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ICS Paris delivers a Wellbeing program that prioritises social and emotional learning. Primary students participate in an eight-week Emotional Intelligence (EI) programme to understand themselves, connect with others, and navigate daily challenges with confidence. The programme emphasises understanding emotions, recognising feelings in others, and managing relationships as essential to learning and personal growth. A Designated Safeguarding Lead and Student Support Coordinator, Mrs Kamath, launched the initial assembly for Grades 1–3 to introduce EI concepts. Through this initiative, students develop empathy, resilience, and self-awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ICS Paris offers a Learning Support Programme that embraces learner diversity and provides mild to moderate academic support. The Student Support Coordinator directly supervises the programme and works with teachers to ensure student success. Support is delivered at two levels: Pairing Support (small groups, up to two sessions weekly) and Individual Support (one-to-one, up to two sessions weekly), with inclusive arrangements and curricular modifications where needed. The programme may include literacy, maths, study and organizational skills, and social skills; external providers such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists may work on campus. An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is created for students receiving support, with ILP meetings in October, February and June; psycho-educational evaluations may be requested to guide instruction.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction at ICS Paris, and the BML (Bilingual and Multilingual Learners) programme provides personalised English development support. ICS Paris is a BML Smart Nursery and a BML Smart School, with staff trained to support bilingual and multilingual learners. The programme respects home languages and provides a safe space to make mistakes while building English literacy so students can participate in class with confidence. Placement tests in English, French, and Math are used during admissions to determine appropriate language levels. BML support is included in tuition and takes place during the school day for Grade 1 to Grade 10; in Primary, the programme is intensive with targeted literacy and subject-support adaptations, while in Secondary, language acquisition is tailored to help multilingual students access the IB curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core focus at ICS Paris, nurturing students academically, socially, and emotionally. The EI-based approach supports mental wellbeing by building empathy, resilience, and self-awareness. The initiative is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Student Support Coordinator and is integrated with the school's safeguarding and wellbeing efforts. This comprehensive approach helps students understand themselves, relate to others, and navigate everyday challenges with confidence.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a central pillar of ICS Paris' practice. A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) oversees safeguarding and student welfare, with Mrs Kamath occupying the DSL role. The safeguarding programme is integrated with wellbeing initiatives and student support services. Recruitment and employment policies require safeguarding checks and adherence to Safeguarding and Child Protection Protocols to ensure a safe environment for all students. The school also maintains a formal safeguarding framework as part of its ongoing commitment to child protection.
Parent Experience

History
ICS Paris was formerly known as EIB - The Victor Hugo School. It is a private international school in Paris. It is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and a curriculum taught in English with immersion in French language and culture. To support new students, intensive English lessons and learning support are provided on a case-by-case basis.

Community
ICS Paris has an inclusive international community with students and staff from over 70 nationalities. The school is part of the Globeducate network and participates in international events through Globeducate. Annual events include International Food and Culture Day celebrating cultural diversity with dishes from many countries and a country parade. The school earned Eco-School status in June, reflecting sustainability initiatives.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is a Parents Association. For information and the General Assembly email communication@icsparis.fr. The school policies list a Parents Association and the Témoignages page references the Association de parents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ICS Paris is an IB World School in the heart of Paris offering an inquiry-based IB curriculum taught in English and enriched by French language and culture. It features an Innovation Centre for creative projects and an innovative STEAM approach. It uses a BML Smart School to support language learning. The school is part of the Globeducate network and hosts students from over 70 countries, providing global academic and exchange opportunities. The campus is located at 23 rue de Cronstadt, 75015 Paris, near Metro Convention, and emphasizes a multinational, collaborative learning environment.

Academic Facilities
The school provides IB World School programs from early education through high school, with all subjects taught in English in the early years and primary, and regular French instruction offered at five proficiency levels. The middle school follows the MYP, and the high school offers the IB Diploma Programme. An Innovation Centre supports creative projects and STEAM, and language learning is supported through the BML Smart School platform. The Globeducate network provides additional global opportunities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include sports such as Wednesday activities at Aquaboulevard, private music and private French lessons, chess, robotics, drama, public speaking, language academy, and storytelling, with after-school care available. Activities run on weekday afternoons with structured cycles and occasional off-site venues, providing a broad range of enrichment experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Chess as an after‑school activity for Primary (Mondays 4:15–5:15 PM) and for Secondary (Thursdays 4:15–5:15 PM). The school has Robotics after‑school sessions for Primary (Wednesdays 1:15–3:15 PM) and for Secondary (Wednesdays 1:15–3:15 PM and Fridays 4:15–5:15 PM). The school has Scientific Experiments for Primary (Tuesdays 4:15–5:15 PM). The school has Language Academy after‑school language lessons in French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish and Arabic, with English language support (Thursdays 4:15–5:15 PM).

Arts & Creative
The school has Private Music Lessons on Wednesdays 1:15–4:15 PM in half‑hour slots with Conservatoire teachers. The school has Drama on Tuesdays 4:15–5:15 PM. The school has Storytelling on Wednesdays 1:15–4:15 PM. The school has Private French Lessons on Wednesdays 1:15–4:15 PM.

Cultural & Language
The school has Language Academy offering group lessons in French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish and Arabic, with other languages available on request and extra English support. The school has French Mercredi Programme on Wednesdays 1:15–4:15 PM, immersing children in activities conducted in French. The school is a BML SMART school, supporting bilingual and multilingual learners by maintaining and developing their home languages.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Chess as an after‑school activity for Primary (Mondays 4:15–5:15 PM) and Secondary (Thursdays 4:15–5:15 PM). The school has Modern Dance on Tuesdays 4:15–5:15 PM. The school has Storytelling on Wednesdays 1:15–4:15 PM. The school has Robotics after‑school sessions on Wednesdays 1:15–3:15 PM for Primary and on Wednesdays 1:15–3:15 PM and Fridays 4:15–5:15 PM for Secondary.

Leadership & Professional
The school has Public Speaking after‑school for Middle and High School on Thursdays 4:15–5:15 PM to develop confidence and persuasive communication. The school has Drama after‑school on Tuesdays 4:15–5:15 PM, fostering expression and collaboration. The school has Language Academy supporting bilingual and multilingual learners to develop language skills relevant to professional communication.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has Modern Dance on Tuesdays 4:15–5:15 PM. The school has Gymnastics offerings that help build strength, coordination, balance and confidence. The school has Self‑defence (Judo) on Fridays 4:15–5:15 PM, emphasizing respect, discipline and physical engagement. The school has Sports Wednesday at Aquaboulevard with a structured cycle of activities and professional instructors to provide varied athletic experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
ICS Paris IB curriculum is taught in English at all stages. French is taught as a second language, with regular French classes for all students. From Grade 1, mother-tongue Japanese and Korean are supported through after-school language classes. From Grade 6, Spanish is available as an additional language, Mandarin is offered as a third language for bilingual/multilingual learners in the MYP, and the Diploma Programme includes French courses with the option to pursue a bilingual IB Diploma.

Bilingual Teaching
ICS Paris has a BML (Bilingual and Multilingual Learners) programme to help students access the curriculum using their mother tongue, while also providing academic English support. Personalised BML support is included in tuition for Grades 1-9 and delivered during the school day. All students have regular French classes as a second language. From Grade 6, students can study Mandarin or Spanish as a third language in the MYP.

Immersion Programs
Early Years is fully immersive, with language and content developing together through daily classroom experiences. From Grade 1, mother-tongue Japanese and Korean are supported through dedicated after-school classes. In the MYP, bilingual and multilingual learners may choose Mandarin or Spanish as a third language.
Reputation

Awards
UNESCO Associated School – part of UNESCO's Associated School network promoting peace, human rights, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education; Edexcel qualifications – ICS Paris has been part of Edexcel since 2014, offering GCSEs, A levels and international GCSEs and related qualifications.

Accreditations
IB World School – authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IBDP, IBMYP and IBPYP programmes.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Submit Online Application Form. Begin the process by filling out the online application form. ICS Paris has a rolling admissions policy, accepting students throughout the year depending on space, and it is recommended to start the process in November for the following September, or at least two months before joining during the school year. Prepare documents: a student photo, a copy of the student's government-issued ID, and official grades/report cards from the last three years; English test results are required for Grade 9 and above; language certificates if applicable. An application fee of 750€ is paid online to complete the Online Application Form. Step 2: Submit Supporting Documents. After your form and the application fee are received, the application is presented to the Admissions Committee and the decision typically takes 2–3 weeks, depending on any additional documents requested. The admissions team may request further academic documents or an interview. Step 3: Acceptance. If accepted, an official letter of acceptance is sent via email. Step 4: Confirm the Enrolment. A DocuSign link is sent to complete enrollment documents, including the terms of payment, a medical form, a school trip form, and an image authorization form. If education is funded directly, the registration fee and deposit are due to hold the place.

Scholarships
No scholarships or financial aid are offered; discounts are available for families with at least three children enrolled.
School Events
The school has not added events
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