New School Lyon

France, Lyon

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees €6,155 - 7,750

Ages 2 - 11 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1979

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum

Taught languages French, English, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement that follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. It serves pupils from TPS to CM2, with English immersion from an early age integrated into daily learning. Small class sizes enable a personalised, active teaching approach centered on thematic projects across general and scientific culture. The school environment prioritizes children's well-being and development, with spacious, soundproofed classrooms equipped with large touch screens and integrated sound systems. New premises span over 2,200 m2 and include outdoor terraces, a well-equipped canteen operated by a dietician, and dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities. The program blends French academic standards with robust language exposure, supported by English-speaking teachers and international trips to reinforce language and cultural understanding. Practical learning extends to coding and robotics, Verbal Aikido workshops, arts, and theatre, fostering curiosity, collaboration, and responsible digital literacy for confident global citizens.

69 Av. Jean Mermoz, 69008 Lyon, France

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The Essentials

Location

69 avenue Jean Mermoz, 69008 Lyon, in Lyon's 8th arrondissement

Stages

Nursery and Elementary

Type

Private bilingual school

Additional learning support

Personalised care; increased supervision and extra tutoring where necessary; support courses in French, Maths or English

Country affiliation

France (French national curriculum)

School day structure

Open Monday to Friday; starts 7:45 am (before-school care available until 9:00 am); morning 9:00 am–12:00 pm; afternoon 1:30 pm–4:30 pm; Nursery 4:30 pm–6:30 pm; supervised study three times a week from 5:00 pm–6:00 pm (CE1).

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

No boarding. The school provides before- and after-school care on site, with the day opening from 7:45am and supervision available around the school day.

Food Options

Meals are prepared on site using fresh produce, with seasonal and organic ingredients; menus are drawn up by a dietician. A typical meal includes a starter, a hot dish with vegetables and starch, with a vegetarian option one day a week, and snacks are provided. Nursery meals are supervised by teachers.

Governance and Ownership

New School Lyon is a public school in Lyon that follows the official French curriculum and offers bilingual English–French immersion.

Fees

Application and registration fees

- Registration fee for new students (per child): €360.
- Re-enrolment fee for returning students (per child): €95.
- Excellence Fund contribution (per child): €300.

Tuition fees (rates published)

- Monthly full-time tuition for one child: €549.50.
- Monthly full-time tuition for a family with two children: €990 (total monthly).
- Monthly full-time tuition for a family with three children: €1,399 (total monthly).
- Monthly part-time tuition (TPS only): €386.50.

Note: The school publishes tuition as monthly rates. No published breakdown by individual year group (TPS, Maternelle, CP, etc.) or as per-term figures is available in the public schedule.

Optional and ancillary fees (monthly pricing where indicated)

- Catering (monthly):
- Nursery (half-board) 4 days/week: €160.50.
- Nursery (half-board) 5 days/week: €177.
- Primary (half-board) 4 days/week: €180.
- Primary (half-board) 5 days/week: €198.20.

- Daycare (hours listed: from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. — time slot not charged — and from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; monthly rates):
- For 1 child: 3 days €31; 4 days €41.50; 5 days €51.50; one-day ticket €4.20.
- For 2 children: 3 days €51.50; 4 days €67; 5 days €82.50; one-day ticket €7.20.
- For 3 children: 3 days €77.50; 4 days €92.50; 5 days €118; one-day ticket €12.

- Supervised study (monthly basis stated): 1 day €30; 2 days €55; 3 days €75.
- Wednesday workshops: between €20 and €40 per month per activity (rate depends on the activity).

Boarding / residential provision

- Boarding is not offered; New School Lyon operates as a day school for nursery and primary levels (TPS to CM2). No boarding fees apply.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published billing basis: monthly tuition rates are shown (i.e., fees are presented as a monthly amount). No publicly published per-term billing schedule, due dates, or late-payment penalties are included in the published fee information.

Refunds and cancellations

- No publicly published refund or cancellation policy appears with the fee schedule. Refund terms and liability for partial school attendance or early withdrawal are not stated in the published fee page.

Other routine costs

- The published schedule does not list mandatory uniform costs or textbook charges as separate line items; optional service charges above (catering, daycare, supervised study, workshops) are those explicitly listed. Additional incidental costs (school supplies, excursions, special activities) are not itemised in the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- The published fee information lists rates but does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, cheque) or payment-channel details.

Brief note on unavailable details

- The publicly available fees are given as monthly rates and optional monthly services. A per-term breakdown, explicit per-year-group tuition lines, specific billing dates, accepted payment methods, and a published refund policy are not provided in the published fee schedule. These specific items are not available in the published fee material.

Academics

Curriculum

New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English public school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement, serving pupils from TPS to CM2. It follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. Bilingual immersion in English from an early age is central to learning. Small class sizes support a personalised teaching approach, which is active and based on a thematic project of general and scientific culture. The environment promotes children's well-being and development.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school promotes children's well-being and personal development. It is designed as a friendly, human-scale environment with small class sizes and personalised teaching, and bilingual immersion from an early age.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school is bilingual in French and English, with bilingual immersion from an early age.

Mental Wellbeing

The school supports mental wellbeing by fostering a friendly, human-scale environment that respects each child's rhythm and needs.

Parent Experience

History

New School Lyon has a history of more than 45 years. It opened its doors with an avant-garde idea. Since 1979, New School welcomes pupils from a very young age, sharing the official French curriculum with dynamic English-language learning. English is an indispensable language in today's world, and bilingualism prepares students for success in their studies and future careers. The school adopts an active, personalized teaching approach based on thematic projects of general and scientific culture, and it considers each child's identity, personality, and psychology.

Community

New School Lyon welcomes students from diverse backgrounds with small class sizes that enable a personalized, bilingual immersion from an early age. It is a friendly, human-scale community that prioritizes children's well-being and personal development, with teaching methods tuned to each child's rhythm and needs. On-site meals are prepared by a chef, and after-school options include supervised study and activities. An Open Day is held, with the next planned for March 28, 2026.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parents' Association (APE) is the link between families and the school management. The APE is active and involved in the life of the school. It supports the school/parent relationship to enrich children's development through activities and events, and to organize events directly for children and parents. Contact is apenewschool@gmail.com or via the online contact form. APE works to strengthen parent engagement and support the school community.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

New School has moved to brand new premises covering more than 2,200 m2, suitable for children from kindergarten to CM2. Classrooms are spacious, soundproofed and ergonomically furnished, each with a large touch screen and a sound system, with outdoor terraces for activities. The playground is designed for optimal comfort with ventilation, acoustics and light, and includes a variety of games and equipment such as a ping-pong table, a play structure with a slide, a mini climbing wall and sensory games. The canteen is a large, light-filled, soundproofed space where meals are cooked on site, with menus prepared by a dietician and lunches offered in both languages. There are dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities. The school is located near the Mairie du 8e with easy access to transport and a bicycle garage.

Sports Facilities

Dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities are provided in specially adapted areas. The playground is designed with ventilation, acoustics and light in mind to ensure comfort during play. It is colorful and landscaped, large enough for imaginative play and sporting activities. Games for all ages include a ping-pong table, balls, a play structure with a slide, a mini climbing wall, sensory games, bicycles, wheelchairs and other activities.

Academic Facilities

Classrooms are spacious and well soundproofed, enabling optimized teaching. Ergonomic furniture helps pupils maintain good posture throughout the day. Each classroom is equipped with a large touch screen and a sound system for interactive learning. Outdoor terraces are available for outdoor activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular spaces include dedicated areas for cultural and sporting activities. The playground offers a variety of games and equipment, including a ping-pong table, a ball, a play structure with a slide, a mini climbing wall and sensory games. There are bicycles and other equipment such as wheelchairs for inclusive activities. The outdoor terraces and surrounding spaces support a wide range of learning activities outside the classroom.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum and adds bilingual immersion. The school fosters open-minded, curious and responsible citizens through a complete educational programme. A varied curriculum in science, arts and history encourages curiosity and critical thinking, with environmental projects reinforcing ecological responsibility. New technologies and creativity are central to learning, with coding and robotics and workshops such as Verbal Aïkido to develop communication, empathy and cooperation.

Arts & Creative

Artistic activities include pottery, painting and an introduction to music theory, with piano lessons through the Amadeus mini conservatory. Drama classes are taught by Anglo-Saxon teachers, and artistic exploration extends to visual arts and theatre. These activities support creative expression as part of daily learning.

Cultural & Language

Pupils experience English and French cultural customs and traditions through a broad general culture curriculum. The school achieves bilingualism with roughly half of the timetable in English, taught by English-speaking teachers to ensure total immersion. Trips to the United States or the United Kingdom broaden knowledge of English-speaking cultures.

Social & Hobbies

The school provides cultural and sporting activities on site outside school hours. Nursery activities include monthly drawing competitions, musical games, rhythm and percussion, and guitar. Primary students participate in coding, swimming, climbing and museum visits, with sporting and artistic activities integral to the program.

Community & Service

The Parents' Association (APE) is the link between families and school management and is active in school life. The APE supports the school-family relationship by organizing events and activities for children and parents. Environmental projects form part of the educational project, reinforcing social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional

Verbal Aïkido workshops develop communication, empathy and cooperation, supporting leadership and teamwork. Coding lessons, robotics and other creative technologies foster autonomy, innovation and responsible use of digital tools. Visits to English-speaking countries provide international exposure and context for leadership in a global world.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sport plays a central role, promoting health, team spirit and mutual respect. The programme includes swimming, climbing and other physical activities, plus on-site meals prepared by a chef. The school day is designed to respect each child's rhythm and needs, with early start times and supervised after-school care to support families.

Languages

Language Provision

French is the common foundation with rigorous teaching of the French language, enriched by group projects. The school encourages multilingualism and language exposure as natural and valued. It supports language development through exchanges with English-speaking schools, English theatre, immersive activities, and related language offerings.

Bilingual Teaching

The school is a bilingual French-English public school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement, serving children from TPS to CM2. It follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum while adding bilingualism and a differentiated, personalised teaching approach. English is an indispensable language in today's world, and bilingualism enables students to prepare for a successful future in their studies and their careers. Bilingual immersion from an early age is at the heart of learning.

Immersion Programs

Bilingual immersion from an early age is at the heart of learning. English and French are used in instruction, creating a bilingual learning environment from nursery onward. The program emphasizes immersive language activities and continuous English exposure throughout the learning journey.

Admissions

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FAQs

Where is New School Lyon located and what ages does it serve?

New School Lyon is located at 69 avenue Jean Mermoz in Lyon's 8th arrondissement and serves children aged 2 to 11 (TPS to CM2).

Is New School Lyon a public or private school and what curriculum does it follow?

New School Lyon is a bilingual French–English public school that follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum while offering strong English immersion from an early age.

Is the school co-educational and who is the head of school?

Yes, New School Lyon is co-educational and the head of school is Angélique Boeuf.

What application and registration fees should I expect when enrolling my child?

The registration fee for new students is €360 per child, and the re-enrolment fee for returning students is €95 per child. Additionally, there is an Excellence Fund contribution of €300 per child.

Are there optional monthly charges for meals and after-school services?

Yes, catering and after-school services are charged separately on a monthly basis; nursery half-board is €160.50 for 4 days/week or €177 for 5 days/week, while primary half-board is €180 for 4 days/week or €198.20 for 5 days/week. Daycare and supervised-study options also carry monthly rates and Wednesday workshops cost between €20 and €40 per month depending on the activity.

How are fees presented and billed at the school?

Fees are published as monthly rates, with tuition shown on a monthly basis; no per-term billing schedule, specific due dates or published refund policy are included in the published fee information.

What is the teaching approach and how is bilingualism delivered in class?

The school follows the French national curriculum with bilingual immersion integrated from nursery through primary, and roughly half of the timetable is taught in English by English-speaking teachers. Teaching is active, project-based and personalised through small class sizes to support language acquisition and general and scientific culture.

What kinds of subjects and activities are included in the curriculum beyond French and English?

Students study a broad general-culture programme including science, history, arts and digital literacy, with practical learning in coding and robotics. Arts, theatre, music and environmental projects are also integrated into the curriculum to develop creativity and responsibility.

Are class sizes large or small, and how does that affect support?

Class sizes are small, enabling a personalised teaching approach and increased supervision where necessary. The school provides extra tutoring and support courses in French, Maths or English when required.

What facilities are available on the new premises?

The school occupies over 2,200 m2 with spacious, soundproofed classrooms equipped with large touch screens and integrated sound systems, outdoor terraces, and dedicated cultural and sporting spaces. The playground is landscaped with games and equipment such as a ping-pong table, play structure with slide, mini climbing wall and sensory activities.

How are meals managed and what is provided at lunch?

Meals are prepared on site using seasonal and organic ingredients with menus drawn up by a dietician, and typically include a starter, a hot dish with vegetables and starch plus a vegetarian option one day a week. Nursery meals are supervised by teachers and lunches are offered in both French and English.

What extracurricular activities and workshops does the school offer?

The school offers a range of extracurriculars including pottery, painting, choir and drama taught by Anglo-Saxon teachers, as well as coding, robotics, swimming, climbing and museum visits. Wednesday workshops and other after-school activities are organised with monthly fees depending on the activity.

Does New School Lyon run overseas trips or international exchanges?

Yes, pupils take international trips to English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom or the United States to reinforce language learning and cultural understanding.

What wellbeing and pastoral support does the school provide?

The school prioritises children's wellbeing by maintaining a friendly, human-scale environment, respecting each child's rhythm and needs, with small class sizes and personalised teaching. Verbal Aïkido workshops, sports and supervised after-school care support social-emotional development and mental wellbeing.

Does the school provide special educational needs (SEN) services or EAL support?

While specific SEN programmes are not listed, the school provides personalised care, increased supervision and extra tutoring where necessary, and bilingual immersion supports English-language development for EAL learners.

Is boarding available at New School Lyon?

No, the school operates as a day school only for nursery and primary levels and does not offer boarding.

What are the school hours and is before- or after-school care available?

The school is open Monday to Friday; the day starts at 7:45 a.m. (before-school care available until 9:00 a.m.), with morning classes 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and afternoon classes 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Nursery runs until 6:30 p.m. and supervised study is offered three times a week from 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. for CE1.

How long has New School Lyon been operating and what is its educational history?

New School Lyon opened in 1979 and has over 45 years of experience offering the French national curriculum combined with dynamic English-language learning and a project-based, personalised pedagogy.

How is language learning structured — is English immersion full or partial?

English immersion is central from an early age with roughly half of the timetable delivered in English by English-speaking teachers, creating a bilingual learning environment from nursery onward. The school also reinforces language through English theatre, exchanges and immersive activities.

Which languages are taught at the school besides French and English?

French is the foundation and English is delivered through immersion; the school encourages multilingualism and language exposure, but specific additional language offerings are not itemised in the published material.

What are the tuition fees at New School Lyon?

Annual tuition at New School Lyon ranges from EUR 6,155 to EUR 7,750 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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