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Lennen Bilingual School - Primary School

France, Paris

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1960
Bus Service No
Part of
Lennen Bilingual School
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Lennen Bilingual School, established in 1960, provides a dual-language education for children aged 2 to 11 in Brussels. The primary campus is located in the Etterbeek district, adjacent to the European Quarter. The school operates a 50/50 immersion model where students alternate daily between English and French instruction. This structure allows pupils to follow the British National Curriculum alongside the French National Curriculum. Class sizes are capped at 20 students per group. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Wednesday Afternoon Club," which offers thematic workshops and cultural outings during the half-day common in Belgian school schedules. Facilities support specialized instruction in music and art, while after-school programs include coding, chess, and judo. This bilingual framework is designed to prepare students for transition into either international or national secondary education systems by providing equal fluency in both instruction languages.

This campus is part of Lennen Bilingual School

9-11 Av. de Villars, 75007 Paris, France

The Essentials

Lennen Bilingual School - Primary School has instruction in French, English.

Location
Paris, France, in the 7th arrondissement, with two campuses: Quai d'Orsay Preschool at 65 Quai d'Orsay and Villars Primary at 11 Avenue de Villars.

Stages
Preschool and Primary School (Toddlers to 5th Grade, ages 2 to 11).

Type
Independent private Franco‑American bilingual school offering a dual curriculum (French national education with the American core curriculum).

Pupil Nationality Mix
27 nationalities represented; mix of local and international families.

Country affiliation
French-American dual curriculum.

School day structure
School day runs from 8:35 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform details are provided in the enrollment packet.

Food Options
Meals are prepared on-site in the canteen and served in a calm, supervised setting. Menus are varied and nutritionally balanced, with attention to dietary requirements. A choice of hot lunch or packed lunch is offered.

Governance and Ownership
Independent private school; led by Michelle Lennen, daughter of founder Patricia Lennen.
Fees
Application and one-time entry fees
- Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable): €500 per student.
- Entry Fee (one-time, non-refundable): €2,500 per family (paid on first enrolment).
- Enrollment / Re-enrollment Deposit (per child, non-refundable): €3,000. This deposit guarantees the student's place and is deducted from the annual tuition bill.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Nursery (2-year-old / Nurs.2): €17,000 per year.
- Kindergarten (Kindg.1): €17,000 per year.
- Kindergarten (Kindg.2): €17,500 per year.
- Kindergarten (Kindg.3): €18,500 per year.
- Grade 1: €19,300 per year.
- Grade 2: €19,300 per year.
- Grade 3: €20,700 per year.
- Grade 4: €20,700 per year.
- Grade 5: €20,700 per year.
- Pre‑Kindergarten (Pre‑K): €17,500 per year.

Per-term amounts
- The published fee materials provide annual tuition figures and the specified non-refundable deposits; they do not publish a standard per-term tuition breakdown or a fixed number of billing terms. Annual tuition can be divided by the number of terms used for billing where applicable, but a definitive per-term schedule is not listed in the published fee document.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school requires the non-refundable application fee, the non-refundable entry fee (per family) and a non-refundable enrollment/re-enrollment deposit per child; the enrollment deposit is deducted from the annual tuition bill.
- A 10% family discount is applied to the youngest child's tuition for families with three or more children enrolled.
- Annual tuition amounts are reviewed each year. The published fee sheet states that the listed deposits are non-refundable. Specific invoice dates, installment options, and late‑payment penalties are not specified in the published fee sheet.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school's programmes and published schedules are for day education (ages 2–11) and no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and optional fees
- Hot lunch (optional daily hot lunch service, every day except Wednesdays): published annual charge €1,000 (hot lunch includes four catered meals per week for the relevant age groups). This is an additional annual fee separate from tuition.
- The published fees state that annual tuition covers all student supplies for the school year, all class trips and outings, and lunch supervision for covered students; no separate uniform fee is listed in the published tuition document.
- Extracurricular, artistic and sports activities are described as included in the tuition in the published admissions/tuition materials; if any partner-run after‑school activities carry additional charges those are not detailed in the published fee sheet.

Refund information
- The application fee, the entry fee (per family) and the enrollment/re-enrollment deposit (per child) are explicitly described as non‑refundable in the published fee document. The published materials do not provide a detailed tuition refund schedule or a full withdrawal/refund policy in the fee sheet itself.

Fee payment options (accepted payment methods)
- The published fee document and tuition PDF list amounts, deposits and what the tuition covers but do not specify which payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, etc.) are accepted. Accepted payment methods are not published in the fee sheet.

Brief note on completeness of published information
- The school's published fee materials set out annual tuition amounts, the one‑time fees and the required non‑refundable deposits, the optional lunch charge, and items included in tuition. The published materials do not provide a standard per‑term fee breakdown, specific billing dates or installment schedules, nor a detailed list of accepted payment methods; those operational details are not listed on the published fee sheet.
Academics

Lennen Bilingual School - Primary School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 4 to 11.

Curriculum
Offers a 50-50 French–American dual-language curriculum for Early Childhood and Primary School. Serves children from ages 2 to 11 (toddlers through 5th Grade). Each class has two native-speaking teachers delivering bilingual instruction in English and French. Small class sizes support individualized attention. Located in Paris' 7th arrondissement.

Student Teacher Ratio
Two native-speaking teachers per class; small class sizes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports the whole child in a bilingual, nurturing environment. Small class sizes enable educators to truly know, recognize, and value each student's unique strengths and profile. Personalized guidance fosters well-being, self-confidence, and balanced development within a secure and structured learning environment. Daily immersion in French and English develops language skills and early literacy while respecting each child's pace and personality. The school fosters emotional and social development within a multicultural community representing 27 nationalities, with teachers actively supporting confidence, emotional security, and self-expression. Instruction is delivered by two native-speaking teachers per class to ensure balanced bilingual learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English and French, with daily bilingual immersion across subjects. Two native-speaking teachers, one French and one English, co-teach each class to provide balanced bilingual instruction. The program provides tailored language support from day one for children who do not speak French, with a calm, pressure-free approach. English is an academic language from day one, integrated into reading, writing, and humanities in English. After-school offerings include Playful, Immersive English that strengthens language skills through games, music, visual arts, and creative challenges. Through balanced 50/50 immersion, students learn to think and express themselves in both languages, building cognitive flexibility.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental well-being is central to Lennen Bilingual School's philosophy. Small class sizes and individualized guidance support emotional security and self-confidence. Teachers actively foster confidence, emotional security, and self-expression, helping students learn in a calm, supportive environment. The dual-language, caring setting promotes belonging and well-being as part of daily learning. The school's broader programs and experiences are designed to nurture curiosity, resilience, and a sense of well-being.

Safeguarding
The school is subject to national requirements regarding educational values, learning conditions, health and safety, child protection, and institutional compliance. Policies are designed to safeguard students and ensure a safe learning environment. The admissions process begins with conversations with families to understand each child's background and needs in a trusting atmosphere. Safeguarding is embedded in governance and daily practice to support the safety and well-being of all students.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1960, Lennen Bilingual School serves children from Toddlers through 5th Grade (ages 2 to 11) in a bilingual, nurturing, and close-knit environment. It is located in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. The school runs a 50-50 French–English bilingual program delivered by two native-speaking teachers per class in small classes.

Community
The Lennen Community is a close-knit, multicultural environment where parents, teachers, and children come together. Families from 27 nationalities meet in the courtyard, greet each other in the morning, and share a coffee as part of daily life. School life includes bicultural and international learning projects, sports, excursions, and community events that shape the rhythm of the year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates a bilingual French–American program for toddlers through 5th grade in the heart of Paris. Meals are prepared on-site in the canteen, with hot lunches or packed lunches available, and a calm, supervised dining environment. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with classes starting at 8:45 a.m. and daily recess, plus a weekly library session. Beyond the classroom, learning includes nature trips, cultural outings to museums, music and theatre classes, pony camp, and swimming. After the school day, a variety of supervised after-school activities are offered, including ESL-based English, LEGO engineering, chess, visual arts, and introductory Chinese.

Academic Facilities
Two native-speaking teachers per class deliver the dual French–American program. Small class sizes average 15 to 20 students, enabling individualized attention. The curriculum focuses on reading, writing, numeracy, and reasoning within the French–American dual program that blends French rigor with American collaboration and oral confidence. Weekly library sessions support reading development as part of the Early Childhood and Primary School programs. The school's bilingual approach emphasizes language development and comprehension through structured, age-appropriate instruction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include Playful, immersive English (ESL-based) through games, music, visual arts, and creative challenges; LEGO engineering and construction to explore foundational engineering concepts; chess and strategic thinking to develop concentration and problem-solving; visual arts and creativity workshops; and an introduction to Chinese. After-school activities are supervised on campus by trusted partners. Beyond the classroom, outdoor education programs, cultural visits to museums, music and theatre classes, pony camp, and swimming are part of the Lennen experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has LEGO engineering and construction and chess and strategic thinking as after-school activities to develop foundational engineering concepts, problem-solving, concentration, and strategic reasoning.

Arts & Creative
The school has visual arts and creativity, and music and theatre classes offered as after-school activities to foster artistic expression and creative thinking.

Cultural & Language
The school has Introduction to Chinese and cultural visits to museums to support language exposure and engagement with global cultures.

Social & Hobbies
The school has after-school activities that extend the day in a safe, stimulating environment, encouraging exploration of new interests, personal growth, creativity, and meaningful peer connections in both French and English.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has outdoor education programs, pony camp, swimming, and cultural visits to museums, along with music and theatre classes, that enrich the student experience and support well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are taught. The school runs a bilingual, dual-language program (French–American) for children from ages 2 to 11, with instruction by native-speaking teachers and cross-cultural learning.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a 50-50 bilingual immersion program combining French and American education. Early Childhood (ages 2–6) features a bilingual environment with two native-speaking teachers per class. Primary School (ages 6–11) uses a dual French–American program with two native-speaking teachers per class. The program runs from toddlers to 5th grade in Paris.

Immersion Programs
The 50/50 bilingual immersion program is delivered by two native-speaking teachers per class, with small class sizes supporting individualised attention. It provides a dual French–American curriculum in Paris.
Admissions

Admissions
Choosing Lennen Bilingual School means enrolling your child in a bilingual educational journey from Early Childhood through Primary School. The admissions process unfolds in several steps: Initial Contact & Admissions Consultation; Visit and Meeting; Online Application; Application Review; Final Enrollment. Families are invited to reach out to ask questions, learn about the educational approach, and discuss their child's profile. An online application collects initial information about the child and family. Each application is carefully reviewed to assess alignment with the school's educational vision, values, and the child's individual needs. Following approval, enrollment is confirmed and the child joins the school community. Tuition fees are published; they cover the full educational program and daily pedagogical support. Included in the program are: a 50/50 Franco-American bilingual program; two native-speaking teachers per class; extracurricular, artistic, and sports activities; small class sizes; integrated educational activities; and individualized support and monitoring. The school is independent (hors contrat) and operates within French regulatory requirements, balancing pedagogical freedom with safety and oversight. Campuses: Preschool at 65 Quai d'Orsay, Paris 7; Primary at 11 Avenue de Villars, Paris 7.
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