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SIS Paris Ouest

France, Paris

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €2,611 - 3,464
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1960
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, German
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

SIS Paris Ouest offers bilingual education within the French education system, with Anglophone and Germanophone sections. The school operates across three host establishments in Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud and serves over 1,300 students from kindergarten through lycée. It was founded in 1960 and remains an international section under the aegis of the French Ministry of National Education, employing about sixty teachers from English- or German-speaking countries. The curriculum combines the French national framework with Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE, and the integrated programme is designed for bilingual students with mother-tongue-level language skills. Two disciplines—literature and history-geography—are taught in English or German, and the programme provides six hours of literacy, geography, history and science instruction. A Wednesday School offers morning workshops in English and German, and after-school language activities for younger students. Extracurriculars include Debating Club, Model United Nations and Parliament Européen, theatre productions (The Play/Die Bühne) and fundraisers and exchanges.

1 Parvis Charles de Gaulle, 92310 Sèvres, France

The Essentials

SIS Paris Ouest has instruction in English, French.

Location
Located in the western suburbs of Paris, SIS Paris Ouest operates across Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud (Sèvres - Boulogne - Saint-Cloud). The main address is 1 Parvis Charles de Gaulle, 92310 Sèvres.

Stages
Primary; Lower Secondary (Collège); Upper Secondary (Lycée). It has two language sections, Anglophone and Germanophone, with a Parcours Trilingue (a unique trilingual pathway).

Type
The International Sections SIS Paris Ouest provides bilingual education within the French education system, with Anglophone and Germanophone sections and a long history dating to 1960.

Country affiliation
France (affiliated with the French Ministry of Education)
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school offers a canteen; the cost of the canteen is not included in tuition, estimated at €500–€600 per year.

Governance and Ownership
SIS Paris Ouest is a nonprofit association governed under the French law of 1901. It is run by a conseil d'administration (board), and the administrative and teaching staff are employees of the association; its operation is funded by tuition fees. Tuition fees are reviewed and fixed by the General Assembly, typically held in November after the start of the school year. SIS Paris Ouest operates in seven public establishments across Boulogne-Billancourt, Saint-Cloud and Sèvres. The school is subject to French authorities' oversight and to the internal regulations of the public establishments where it is present, with oversight by primary inspectors, collège principals, and lycée heads. Annual family membership is €170 (or €220 for new families).
Fees

Annual tuition at SIS Paris Ouest ranges from EUR 2,611 to EUR 3,464 for 2026/27.

Application / administrative fees

- Administrative (application) fees for admissions tests (non‑refundable):
- Candidates currently enrolled in the Wednesday programme: EUR 110 per child.
- Other candidates (test on site): EUR 165 per child.
- Candidates taking the test remotely (distance): EUR 285 per child.

Annual membership (association) fee

- Annual association fee per family: EUR 170.
- Fee for a new family at first registration: EUR 220.

Tuition fees — Individual (per academic year, fee schedule by programme and level)

- Integrated programme — Primary (individual rate):
- Resources fee: EUR 30.
- Annual tuition (per child):
- 1st child: EUR 2,611 per year.
- 2nd child: EUR 2,377 per year.
- 3rd child: EUR 2,162 per year.
- 4th child: EUR 1,968 per year.

- Integrated programme — Lower secondary (Collège) (individual rate):
- Resources fee: EUR 70.
- Annual tuition (per child):
- 1st child: EUR 2,880 per year.
- 2nd child: EUR 2,621 per year.
- 3rd child: EUR 2,386 per year.
- 4th child: EUR 2,171 per year.

- Integrated programme — Upper secondary (Lycée) (individual rate):
- Resources fee: EUR 65.
- Annual tuition (per child):
- 1st child: EUR 3,464 per year.
- 2nd child: EUR 3,152 per year.
- 3rd child: EUR 2,868 per year.
- 4th child: EUR 2,610 per year.

- Wednesday programme (individual rate) — Maternelle & Primary (annual):
- Anglophone Wednesday sessions (3‑hour class/activity): resources fee EUR 30; annual fee EUR 1,026 per child.
- Germanophone Wednesday sessions (3‑hour class/activity): resources fee EUR 20; annual fee EUR 1,026 per child.
- Morning welcome (1h) anglophone/germanophone: EUR 188.
- Midday welcome anglophone (1h): EUR 188.
- Midday welcome germanophone (2h): EUR 377.

- Wednesday programme (individual rate) — Collège (secondary) (annual):
- Resources fee: EUR 70; annual fee EUR 1,336 for the anglophone secondary Wednesday programme (6ème–3ème).

Tuition fees — Employer / company (par entreprise) rates (per academic year)

- Employer (company) rate applies when an employer, embassy or organisation pays part or all of the fee. For partial support a prorata between individual and company rates is applied.

- Integrated programme (company rate) — annual fee per child:
- Primary: EUR 4,836 per year (resources fee EUR 30).
- Collège: EUR 5,317 per year (resources fee EUR 70).
- Lycée: EUR 6,179 per year (resources fee EUR 65).

- Wednesday programme (company rate) — annual fee per child:
- Maternelle & Primary anglophone or germanophone (3‑hour): EUR 1,752 per child.

Active English / Der Deutschclub (beginner ateliers)

- Fee for Active English or Der Deutschclub for a course of 30 Wednesdays (90 hours): EUR 940 plus a registration fee of EUR 80.
- The registration/fee split shown for that programme is payable in three instalments of EUR 340 each on the schedule listed for the programme.

What is not included in the tuition figures

- The following are additional costs to budget for and are not included in the tuition figures above:
- School meals / canteen: plan for approximately EUR 500–600 per year.
- Examination registration fees (for example IGCSE entries where applicable).
- School trips, exchanges and other extracurricular activities.
- Any material charges or specific course fees that may be billed separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is collected by automatic direct debit (prélèvement automatique), which allows payments to be spread over nine monthly instalments.
- An invoice is issued that specifies the exact payment dates and amounts once the Association's General Assembly finalises the year's tariffs.

Refunds

- Administrative (application) fees for admissions tests are non‑refundable.
- No separate refund schedule for tuition instalments or other fees is listed in the published fee information; invoicing and direct‑debit arrangements are specified as above.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding or boarding fees are listed for SIS Paris Ouest.

Other fees and charges

- Annual association cotisation (see above): EUR 170 per family (EUR 220 for new families).
- Exam registration fees, canteen, travel and activity costs are charged separately where applicable.

Fee payment methods

- The school specifies payment of tuition by automatic direct debit; invoices list the payment schedule and amounts to be collected. (No alternative payment methods are listed in the published fee information.)

If you will publish this summary in an external database, use the figures above as the school's stated fees and billing terms for the current academic year.
Academics

SIS Paris Ouest teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The integrated programme is designed for bilingual students with native-level language skills. It complements the standard French curriculum taught in public schools where SIS Paris Ouest operates from primary through high school. As an International Section, two disciplines are taught in English or German: literature and history-geography. The Wednesday School provides after-school courses in English and German for language development, with additional beginner English and German workshops available.

Exam Results
Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is the highest bilingual certification at the end of secondary education in France and serves as a passport to higher education in France and abroad; the BFI includes a bilingual pathway with British option. Cambridge Checkpoint tests are prepared in the core English program for 5e, assessed in Reading, Usage and Writing, and marked by Cambridge examiners. The IGCSE is studied in Troisième and Seconde as part of the English Language and Literature curriculum; it is optional and, from 2026-27, assessed by Oxford AQA; IGCSE results are presented as First Language and Literature, and are viewed as preparation for the BFI and international benchmarks. The school reports strong results, including 91% of 2025 BFI graduates earning mentions, with the first BFI cohort in German and British sections achieving excellent results in bilingual and trilingual pathways.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have a broad range of higher education options in France and abroad. More than one in three alumni from SIS Paris Ouest's international sections pursue studies abroad (Germany, Canada, Netherlands, UK, USA). Those remaining in France enter fields such as selective programs, preparatory classes for Grandes Écoles, and admissions to engineering schools, business schools, Sciences Po, and universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a rich co-curricular life, with theatre, clubs, exchanges and trips led by teachers. Theatre builds students' confidence and self-esteem and develops collaboration and other soft skills. Debating Club, Model United Nations (MUN) and related activities further develop teamwork, eloquence and mediation skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The integrated program is designed for bilingual students and offers in-depth programs in English or German focusing on literature, languages, cultural values and the histories of Anglophone and Germanophone countries. As an International Section, two subjects are taught in English or German: literature and history-geography. Wednesday School and beginner language workshops (Active English & Der Deutschclub) provide additional English and German language opportunities.

Mental Wellbeing
Extracurricular life is rich and varied and not confined to the classroom. It provides opportunities for self-discovery and connection with others, with students developing their passions and curiosity through clubs, activities, exchanges and teacher-led trips.

Safeguarding
Safer recruitment and child safeguarding policies are in place.
Parent Experience

History
Created in 1960 under the aegis of the Ministry of National Education, the International Sections SIS Paris Ouest is among the oldest international sections in France. Today, SIS Paris Ouest serves over 1,300 students in English-speaking and German-speaking sections from kindergarten through lycée, with around sixty teachers from English- or German-speaking countries. Sixty years of teaching in the mother tongue and bicultural education by native-language teachers. SIS Paris Ouest operates as a non-profit association governed by the 1901 law, with administrative and teaching staff employed by the association. SIS Paris Ouest is located in Boulogne, Saint-Cloud, and Sèvres.

Community
Life at SIS goes beyond the classroom; it is rich and varied, with moments of self-discovery and connections with others. Students develop their passions, talents and curiosity through the many clubs, activities, exchanges and trips offered each year. During their time at SIS, students have at least two opportunities to participate in tailor-made trips organized by their teachers, with destinations such as Montreal, Mount Prospect, Edinburgh, London, Shrewsbury, York, Berlin, Köln, Frankfurt and Karlsruhe. The SIS life also features literary and artistic magazines, the Yearbook (Jahrbuch) and dramatic and debating activities such as The Primary Play, Poetry by Heart, Senior Prom, Debating Club, MUN and PEL, as well as Room to Read Readathon.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The SIS Paris Ouest operates as a non-profit association governed by the 1901 law. It is a parent association governed by a Board of Directors. The Board has ten elected members for a three-year term and includes an executive office with a President, two Vice-Presidents, a treasurer and a secretary, plus strategic, HR and legal, communications and volunteer committees. The Board works closely with the school leadership and staff to implement the strategy and actions defined by the Board. The Parents Committee (CoPa) creates a strong SIS Paris Ouest parent community and coordinates social events and shares news about SIS life. Three hours per year is the commitment expected of each parent who becomes a member; they participate in conferences, welcome new parents, engage with students at the Alumni Forum, and help organize social and educational events such as the Parents Evening, year-end Boums, The Play, and Die Bühne. The association lives thanks to engaged and passionate parents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
SIS Paris Ouest operates across three locations: Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt, and Saint-Cloud. The international sections are hosted in public schools of the French National Education system at these host establishments. The integrated programme is offered within these public establishments from primary through lycée.

Academic Facilities
Integrated Programme is designed for bilingual students at mother-tongue level. Two disciplines are taught in English or German: literature and history-geography. The programme provides six hours of instruction in literacy, geography, history and science. Wednesday School offers morning workshops in English and German and periscolar language activities for primary through collège.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Life outside the classroom is rich and varied, with clubs, exchanges and trips organized by teachers. Destinations for 2022-23 included Montréal, Mount Prospect, Edinburgh, London, Shrewsbury and York. Literary and artistic magazines are published, and a Yearbook-Jahrbuch is produced by a Terminale student committee. The Play (Die Bühne) showcases annual theatre performances, while Debating Club, Model United Nations (MUN) and Parliament Européen (PEL) build teamwork, mediation and eloquence. The Room to Read Readathon raises funds for literacy projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Poetry By Heart, a poetry-reading competition for collège and lycée students from international schools across France, and SIS Paris Ouest students have earned praise and top prizes. The school has a Debating Club, Model United Nations (MUN) and Parliament Européen (PEL) to develop teamwork, eloquence and diplomatic skills. The school has a four-day intensive Revision Seminar for final-year students before the Bac, with extensive group and individual work. The school has literary and artistic projects including the Yearbook-Jahrbuch and the DSZ literary and art magazines.

Arts & Creative
The school has The Play and Die Bühne, annual theatre productions that build confidence, teamwork and stage presence. The school has The Primary Play, an annual performance by younger pupils from theWednesday morning activities. The school has Literary and Art magazines, including the DSZ editions and Perspectives 2025 (e-magazine), produced by student crews. The school has the Yearbook-Jahrbuch, a collaborative and creative yearbook produced by a student committee.

Cultural & Language
The school has at least two opportunities per year to participate in tailor-made trips organized by teachers. The destinations for 2022-23 include Montreal, Canada; Mount Prospect, USA; Edinburgh, Scotland; London, Shrewsbury, York, England; Berlin, Köln, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Germany. The school has exchanges and trips as part of the SIS program.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Boums, end-of-year dances for collège students. The school has Senior Prom, a post-graduation celebration organized by the Parents' Committee. The school has social events and performances like The Play and Die Bühne that bring the SIS community together.

Community & Service
The school has the Room to Read Readathon, a sponsored reading event in which sixth, fourth and second-year students participate. The proceeds are donated to the international charity Room to Read to support literacy, libraries and the publication of books in developing countries. Over the years the SIS has raised over €30,000.

Leadership & Professional
The school has Debating Club, Model United Nations (MUN) and Parliament Européen (PEL) delegations that develop teamwork, mediation techniques and eloquence. Students participate in MUN and PEL delegations to practice diplomacy and public speaking. These activities build leadership and professional communication skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The after-school life at SIS is rich and varied, with moments open to self-discovery and building connections with others. Students develop passions, talents and curiosity through the numerous clubs, activities, exchanges and trips offered each year. The life outside the classroom supports personal growth and community belonging within the SIS experience.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are used in the Anglophone Section, with English-language instruction including Language & Literature and part of History-Geography; German and French are used in the Germanophone Section, with Language & Literature and History-Geography taught in German and a Connaissances du Monde course at lycée. The integrated International Section delivers two subjects in English or German (Literature and History-Geography) to complement the French curriculum. The Parcours Trilingue offers a French/German/English pathway from collège to lycée, including a BFI Trilingue option and related language-diploma opportunities.

Bilingual Teaching
The SIS Paris Ouest offers two international sections with bilingual instruction in English–French and German–French. In the Anglophone Section, students follow a bilingual program in English and French, including four hours per week of Language & Literature in English and two hours per week of History-Geography from sixième to deuxième, rising to four hours in Première and Terminale. The Anglophone Section is linked with Cambridge Assessment International Education, offering IGCSE and the British Option (BFI). In the Germanophone Section, students study in German and French; Language & Literature and History-Geography are taught in the language of the section, with a group for French-speaking children to access intensive instruction; in lycée, Abitur and the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD II) are offered in line with national education authorities.

Immersion Programs
Wednesday School (Mittwochsschule) offers after-school courses in German or English at native-speaker level for children who study in their local school. The programs run on Wednesdays and include workshops for bilingual or near-bilingual children from kindergarten through primary and collège. Beginner language sessions for English and German are available through Active English and Deutschclub.
Admissions

Admissions
Welcome to SIS Paris Ouest! Each year, SIS Paris Ouest welcomes new families, whether they come from all over the world or from the Île-de-France region, as well as bilingual students in English or German, with an international pathway. From the sixth grade onward we also welcome beginners in German. Whether you are English-speaking, German-speaking, an expatriate family returning to France, or a bicultural family with a strong connection to English or German, the SIS community is there to warmly welcome you. Our information meetings are the ideal opportunity to discover our school, prepare the application file and organize the entrance tests for your child. In addition, we offer informal virtual drop-ins (Drop-in), without an appointment, to answer all your questions about admissions.
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