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Lycée International - British Section

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €1,987 - 9,090
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1952
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British Section at Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers a bilingual English-language programme across five partner schools in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq for children aged 3 to 18. Pupils spend 6–8 hours weekly learning in English; the rest is in French, creating a genuine bilingual experience within the French host system. The curriculum blends the French national programme with English-language study: in Seconde they take Cambridge IGCSE or Edexcel IGCSE, and in Première and Terminale they pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), adding English-language examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography to the French baccalauréat. Some pupils also opt for an International GCSE in Mathematics as a complement. The campus hosts about 2,200 students; the Collège is integrated into the main campus. France's BFI centre, it offers UK visits, field trips, and performing-arts camp on the Isle of Wight. Extracurricular life includes Debating League, Model United Nations, and Student Council.

2 bis Rue du Fer À Cheval, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

The Essentials

Lycée International - British Section has instruction in English, French.

Location
The British Section operates across five sites in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq within the Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye network. The main site is Lycée International, Saint-Germain-en-Laye Cedex, 2 bis rue du Fer-à-Cheval, CS 40118, 78105 Saint-Germain-en-Laye Cedex. Host sites include École Jehan Alain (Le Pecq), École Félix Éboué (Le Pecq), École Internationale (Saint-Germain-en-Laye), Collège Pierre et Marie Curie (Le Pecq), Collège Les Hauts-Grillets (Saint-Germain-en-Laye), and École élémentaire du Lycée International (Saint-Germain-en-Laye). The Lycée International site houses the Upper School (Seconde–Terminale) with British Section classes on site.

Stages
Nursery (3-5) at École Jehan Alain in Le Pecq; Primary (6-11) at École Félix Éboué (Le Pecq) and at École Internationale (Saint-Germain-en-Laye); Middle School (12-15) at Collège Pierre et Marie Curie (Le Pecq) and Collège Les Hauts-Grillets (Saint-Germain-en-Laye); Upper School (16-18) at Lycée International, Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Type
The British Section provides an English-language program within the Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye and partner schools, alongside the French curriculum.

Additional learning support
Pastoral care is provided across the network; British Section Site Coordinators at Collège Pierre et Marie Curie and Collège Les Hauts Grillets, plus Pastoral Coordinators at the Collège and Lycée International site, work with the Senior Leadership Team to support pupils. A comprehensive counselling service is provided for Years 11 to 13.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
School days vary by site: Jehan Alain (Nursery) begins at 08:20 and ends at 16:20; Félix Éboué (Primary) begins at 08:30 and ends at 16:30; École élémentaire du Lycée International (Primary) begins at 08:45 and ends at 16:15; there are no lessons on Wednesday afternoons at Collège sites.

Bus service
Access to British Section sites is via a train network (RER) from Paris to Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq with connecting buses, a public bus service for mornings and evenings, and a school-bus service operated in some communities where coverage is limited.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
A canteen is available at the British Section host schools; most children eat at the school canteen.

Governance and Ownership
The British Section is governed by the Governing Board (Conseil d'Administration) of the British Section Parents Association (BSPA). The BSPA is a not-for-profit association under French law (1901) that employs British Section staff. The British Section operates within five host French state schools as part of the Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée International - British Section ranges from EUR 1,987 to EUR 9,090 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Maternelle (Petite to Grande Section): EUR 160 (paid on application; non‑refundable).
- Primary (CP to CM2): EUR 200 (paid on application; non‑refundable).
- Secondary (Sixième to Terminale): EUR 250 (paid on application; non‑refundable).

Entrance / Admissions fees and advance on tuition

- Admissions (non‑refundable) to reserve a place: Maternelle to Troisième: EUR 1,500 per child.
- Admissions (non‑refundable) to reserve a place: Seconde to Terminale: EUR 1,750 per child.
- Advance on tuition fees (paid on acceptance to reserve the place): EUR 500 per child; this advance is deducted from the fees invoice issued in September of the year of entry.

Tuition fees — Standard rates (where an employer pays the whole or part of annual tuition)

- Nursery — Petite Section (UK Nursery): Annual EUR 3,746. Per term (dividing the annual fee into three equal termly payments): EUR 1,248.67.
- Nursery — Moyenne to Grande Section (UK Nursery/Reception to Reception/Year 1): Annual EUR 7,492. Per term (÷3): EUR 2,497.33.
- Primary — CP to CM2 (UK Years 2–6): Annual EUR 7,492. Per term (÷3): EUR 2,497.33.
- Secondary — Sixième to Troisième (UK Years 7–10): Annual EUR 7,730. Per term (÷3): EUR 2,576.67.
- Secondary — Seconde to Terminale (UK Years 11–13): Annual EUR 9,090. Per term (÷3): EUR 3,030.00.

Tuition fees — Reduced rates (where families are entirely responsible for payment of annual tuition)

- Nursery — Petite Section (UK Nursery): Annual EUR 1,987. Per term (÷3): EUR 662.33.
- Nursery — Moyenne to Grande Section (UK Nursery/Reception to Reception/Year 1): Annual EUR 3,972. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,324.00.
- Primary — CP to CM2 (UK Years 2–6): Annual EUR 3,972. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,324.00.
- Secondary — Sixième to Troisième (UK Years 7–10): Annual EUR 4,340. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,446.67.
- Secondary — Seconde to Terminale (UK Years 11–13): Annual EUR 5,633. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,877.67.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- An invoice for fees is issued in September of the year of entry; the EUR 500 advance on tuition paid at acceptance is deducted from that invoice.
- Parents are encouraged to pay by direct debit, either in one payment or in instalments. The school uses an online payments system (Hello Asso) to accept payments for applications and activities.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable to the British Section (no boarding fees are charged).

Other costs and fees

- IGCSE examination fees for optional subjects not taught by Section teachers (charged separately).
- School trips and outings (charged separately as required).
- Certain charges levied by French administration (for example, School Fund contributions).
- Canteen (school meals) — charged separately.
- School bus pass — charged separately.

Refund information

- Application fees are paid on application and are non‑refundable.
- Admissions (entrance) fees are non‑refundable.
- The EUR 500 advance on tuition is deducted from the September invoice.

Fee payment options

- Direct debit (one payment or instalments) is the encouraged method for tuition payments.
- The school uses Hello Asso as an online payment system for applications and activities.
Academics

Lycée International - British Section teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The British Section provides a bilingual English-language curriculum for children aged 3 to 18 across five French state schools in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye – Le Pecq area. Pupils spend 6–8 hours per week learning in English with British Section teachers, and the rest of their lessons are in French. The programme blends the French national curriculum with English-language study; in Seconde (Year 11) pupils take Cambridge International Examinations or Edexcel IGCSE, and in Première and Terminale they pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), which adds A‑level–style examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography to the French Baccalaureat. Some pupils also opt to take an International GCSE in Mathematics as a complement to the French curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are about 18–20 students per standard British Section class per year group, with Fast-track classes having 14–16 students. In the upper school, English language and literature are taught by British Section teachers, with four weekly periods of English and four weekly periods of History taught in English.

Exam Results
Latest Cambridge IGCSE results show distribution across grades for First Language English and English Language, with high performance in the cohort; Edexcel IGCSE results for History also show strong pass rates. The BFI results record 72 candidates with 72 passes; 47% achieved Mention Très Bien, 33% Mention Bien, 15% Mention Assez Bien, 4% Passable, with 80.5% attaining Mention Bien/Très Bien.

Higher Education Progression
All pupils go on to higher education. Most pursue places at highly selective courses in the UK and France, with destinations also in the Netherlands, USA, Ireland, and Canada. The British Section provides university application supervision, uses the Unifrog platform, and organises a careers fair and university visits; an active alumni network tracks destinations to support current students.

Gifted and Talented
Two classes at Collège Pierre et Marie Curie in Le Pecq offer a Fast-track English program alongside a bilingual class. Fast-track is designed for academically able francophone students with strong motivation; selection considers potential language ability and parental support. Fast-track begins in Sixième (Year 7) with five hours of English and one hour of History per week in a class of 14–16; in Cinquième, Quatrième and Troisième they follow four hours of English and two hours of History in English per week, with progression toward mainstream British Section in Seconde.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The British Section nurtures each child's personal development and well-being; staff are attentive to emotional and academic needs; progress is reviewed via termly conseil de classe, enabling follow-up with teachers, pupils, and parents; there is a strong home–school partnership and active parental involvement; in the senior school, a comprehensive counselling service supports choices about baccalaureate options and university entrance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Seconde Accueil class provides a home for high-performing French students to master English and study Literature and History/Geography in English, with about 15 students in Year 11. It includes roughly eight weekly teaching sessions in English; while in Seconde they study English with a French state teacher and undertake English-language literature and history, and in Première and Terminale they are mixed with the British Section for the BFI pathway.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care focuses on nurturing well-being and personal development; staff monitor emotional and academic needs and liaise with the French teaching team; a termly conseil de classe reviews progress; a senior-school counselling service supports well-being and future choices; a strong home–school partnership underpins student welfare.

Safeguarding
The British Section is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; staff undergo safeguarding checks (enhanced DBS / casier judiciaire) for appointments; safeguarding information is integrated into the school's privacy and safeguarding framework.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée International was created in the early 1950s as the school for the children of military personnel working for SHAPE. The Château d'Hennemont became an international primary school and remained in that role until the early 1990s. By 1968, four other national sections had been restored or created; the British Section began classes at Collège Pierre et Marie Curie in 1981 and added primary classes in Le Pecq about seven years later, with nearly 40% of British Section pupils taught in partner schools. The Lycée International was among the first schools to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB); when the French government developed the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) in the early 1980s, all fifteen sections began offering the BFI, and the Lycée International remains France's principal examination centre for the BFI. There are about 2,200 students on the Lycée International campus, and with externés and partner-school pupils the total is around 4,000. The redevelopment of the campus was completed in 2020.

Community
The British Section community is supported by the Parent-Teacher Group (PTG), which brings together staff and parent volunteers to coordinate a broad programme of extra-curricular activities for British Section pupils and their families. Activities include sport, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, social events, and fundraising. The PTG provides a communication network between parents and staff and runs initiatives for parents including the New Family Welcome programme and Classlist for secure communication within the parent community. The PTG meets once per term, and minutes of the meetings are published.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The British Section Parent-Teacher Group (PTG) brings together staff and parent volunteers to organise and coordinate a broad programme of extra-curricular activities for British Section pupils and their families. These activities include sport, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, social events, and fundraising. The PTG provides a network for communication between parents and staff and runs initiatives for parents including the New Family Welcome programme and the adoption of Classlist for secure communication within the parent community. The PTG meets once each term, and minutes of the meetings are available. Parents can contact the PTG through the designated channels provided.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The British Section operates at the Lycée International campus in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and across five sites in the neighbouring towns of Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq. The Collège International (middle school) is fully integrated into the Lycée International campus. Around 600 pupils are enrolled in the Collège, across 14 international sections. The network spans five sites in the area.

Academic Facilities
In Years 12 and 13, British Section students prepare for the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International), an integrated bilingual school-leaving qualification developed in partnership with the French Ministry of Education, Cambridge Assessment, and the University of Cambridge. The school offers a plurilingue formation in which pupils follow the French national curriculum alongside one of fourteen international sections.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular opportunities include annual visits to the UK and Germany, as well as field trips to the Auvergne and a residential performing arts camp on the Isle of Wight.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a bilingual and bicultural education for children aged 3 to 18 across five host schools in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq. English is taught for 6-8 hours per week, with the remaining time in French, ensuring genuine bilingual education and integration into the French host school system. In the secondary cycle, English language and literature are taught for four weekly periods of 50 minutes and history-geography in English for two weekly periods; in Troisième (Year 10) pupils begin the IGCSE in English Language and English Literature, which they take at the end of Seconde (Year 11). From Seconde onward, the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) combines the French baccalauréat with English-language examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography, and the school aims to develop high levels of academic literacy in English to enable pupils to continue their education in the UK or another anglophone country.

Arts & Creative
There is a strong tradition of theatre and music in the British Section, with performances in class, host school projects, and participation in orchestras, bands, and choirs. Primary pupils study music and rhythm from Petite Section through CM2 and take part in end-of-year concerts. Secondary theatre is a major activity with lycée productions and drama evenings, and students may also compete in Poetry By Heart. Music opportunities include the Lycée International orchestra, a classical choir, and VOX, with participation in the Orchestre des Lycées Français du Monde, and Beauville Arts runs performing-arts camps.

Cultural & Language
The British Section operates within the Lycée International network of international sections, with English instruction across multiple host sites. Non-French speakers can join Français Spécial, a French-immersion pathway into mainstream French classes. The host schools provide a multilingual, multicultural environment and promote cultural diversity and international mobility. English language and literature are taught in secondary and English-language study is embedded across the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
The Enrichment programme includes Debating League, Enrichment Insights with guest speakers, and the Model United Nations. The British Section has its own Student Council that promotes British culture and oversees charity work, yearbook production, and reading initiatives. The libraries host author visits, reading clubs, and related activities to foster a love of reading.

Community & Service
Pastoral care emphasizes personal development and well-being, with a strong home–school partnership and termly conseil de classe meetings. British Section students engage in charity work and community events, contributing to UNESCO school recognition through initiatives such as a whole-school readathon. The Parent-Teacher Group coordinates community events and volunteering across host sites.

Leadership & Professional
The University Entrance programme includes annual meetings for Première and Terminale and dedicated University Application Supervisors, with Unifrog providing guidance on work and careers. The Lycée International hosts a yearly Carrefour des Etudes et Métiers careers fair and invites university visitors; recent visitors have included senior tutors from Cambridge colleges. An Alumni network tracks graduates' pathways to inspire current students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care provides counselling and a comprehensive well-being framework, with strong home–school partnership and pastoral support across all stages. Sport is coordinated by the Parent Teacher Group and school clubs, with football and netball teams and inter-school competitions culminating in cup finals. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available to pupils aged 14 and up, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, involving service, skills, physical recreation and adventurous journeys.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are the languages of instruction. In Years 7-10, English language and literature are taught for four weekly periods and history-geography for two; in Year 10, students begin the IGCSE programme in English Language and English Literature and take the Diplôme national du brevet - mention internationale at the end of Year 10. In Seconde to Terminale, English language and literature continue for four weekly periods, with an English-language version of the French history-geography programme taught in English for four periods. Français Spécial supports non-French speakers through immersion into the French curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The British Section provides a mother-tongue English curriculum for children aged 3 to 18 within five French state schools in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq area. Pupils spend 6-8 hours per week learning in English with British Section teachers; the remaining lesson time is taught in French. This arrangement yields a genuine bilingual and bicultural education and full integration into the French host school system.

Immersion Programs
Français Spécial (FS) is a French immersion programme for non-French-speaking Anglophone students. FS starts in CE1 (Year 3) and continues through Seconde (Year 11). During the FS year, pupils are taught in English within British Section classes and then join mainstream French classes the following year. The FS programme uses a one-year immersion on the Lycée International campus.
Admissions

Admissions
Application for entry in September 2026 is open. The British Section seeks applicants with age-appropriate ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English and the potential and support to maintain development of these skills while being educated in a primarily francophone environment. The number of places depends on leavers, so places often become available toward the end of the school year. The deadline for maternelle, primary and collège applications for local families is January 9, 2026, with entrance assessments taking place from January to March 2026, and in May 2026 for the youngest candidates. Families based outside Europe may arrange online entrance assessments in March if places are available, and families outside the area who miss the deadline should contact the Admissions Officer. For initial enquiries, complete the online form and then proceed with the application procedure below; click for dates of entrance assessments. 1. Application fee: 160 € for maternelle, 200 € for primary, 250 € for collège/lycée (non-refundable; paid online via HelloAsso). 2. After payment, you will be emailed an online questionnaire and the dossier d'inscription to complete for each child and submit by 5 pm CET on the stated deadline; a school reference is required; scans to upload include identity photo, birth certificate or official ID, a motivation letter, schooling details, and, for younger candidates, two recent English writing samples; secondary applicants must provide similar information addressed to the appropriate Head of Section with details of English exposure. 3. The school will inform you if your child is invited to sit entrance assessments. 4. Entrance assessments are scheduled by year group at the Lycée International site in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (with online testing available for those outside the Île-de-France region). 5. After the assessments, favourable recommendations are submitted for final approval by the Headmaster/Headmistress; an official acceptance letter is mailed, and registration is completed after paperwork and the registration fee and deposit are paid. The admissions team notes that prospective parents cannot be received on site. 6.

Scholarships
The British Section Scholarship Fund provides means-tested financial support to help families with limited resources pay British Section fees. Eligibility covers two categories: new pupils admitted in Seconde, Première or Terminale who cannot pay the annual participation and existing pupils in Seconde, Première or Terminale whose family experiences a lasting change in financial circumstances. The stated income threshold for eligibility is a revenu fiscal de re9férence at or below €9,710 per taxable household. Applications require Form 11423 06: Demande d'allocations familiales (CAF) and supporting documents, including the most recent tax returns, three recent payslips, three rent receipts, CAF attestation, and bank statements, for all adults in the household. The application process comprises five steps: submission of the completed CAF form and supporting documents by April 30 of the admission year; evaluation by the Scholarship Committee; a written recommendation from the Director to the Committee; notification of results in May; and acceptance of the offer with a signed acceptance form. Existing students may apply in cases of changing financial circumstances, and the Fund does not replace the Section's existing emergency financial aid. Awards are not guaranteed and funds depend on availability; annual review may adjust awards; recipients must notify the Section of any changes in circumstances. Donations to support the Fund are welcome and tax-deductible in France; contact fin@britishsection.fr for details.
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