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The British School of Monaco - Early Years & Secondary

France, Côte d'Azur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €32,000 - 41,000
Ages 2 - 5 years
Pupil numbers 40
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Part of
The British School of Monaco
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years
Introduction

Located in Monaco, The British School of Monaco opened in November 2022 as a family‑run school delivering a British Curriculum with English‑language instruction at the heart of every classroom. The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted for local characteristics, and is accredited and recognised as a Cambridge school. A broad Cambridge pathway for Years 7–11 leads to IGCSEs, followed by A‑Levels, with English as the language of instruction throughout. French is taught from Year 1 to Year 6, and the school offers an Individual Programme to tailor secondary, IGCSE and A‑Level pathways to individual learners. The campus comprises a primary site with indoor spaces and a nearby recreation area at the Modelex site, owned by the school and recognised by authorities, with a planned secondary site atop a cliff beside Jardin Exotique connected by a lift to shorten travel between sites. Facilities include spacious classrooms for up to sixteen pupils, whiteboards and interactive smartboards, a well‑stocked library and access to a swimming pool and local stadia for PE. The school runs a house system, a diverse enrichment programme, and participates in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, off‑site trips, and reading initiatives.

This campus is part of The British School of Monaco

31 Av. Hector Otto, 98000 Monaco

The Essentials

The British School of Monaco - Early Years & Secondary has 40 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Monaco, with multiple campus locations: Early Years and Secondary at 31, Avenue Hector OTTO, 98000 MONACO; Primary at 8, Avenue de Fontvieille, 98000 MONACO; Individual Programme and Modelex at 11, Rue du Gabian – 3rd Floor, 98000 MONACO.

Stages
Early Years; Primary School; Secondary School; Individual Programme (IP); Modelex.

Type
family-run British Curriculum school (English-language instruction).

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
School day starts at 09:00 (08:45 for Early Years); ends at 15:15 with optional pick-up until 15:45; lunch at 12:15; Wednesday afternoons are no lesson time.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has an official uniform. Students wear the official school uniform each day; PE kit is worn on days with games.

Food Options
Lunch is provided from 12:15; school lunches are included in tuition.

House System
Students are allocated a house on entry and remain with that house throughout their time at the school. The House names are Sullivan (Blue), Nightingale (Green), Plouhinec (Yellow) and Newton (Red). House Points are awarded through Class Dojo, and staff wear house shirts during inter-house competitions.

Governance and Ownership
The British School of Monaco is a family-run school. It has a Board of Governors that oversees the school's mission and vision, monitors strategic plans, and supports the quality of education.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British School of Monaco - Early Years & Secondary ranges from EUR 32,000 to EUR 41,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application Fee: €600 per student, payable at the point of application. The Application Fee covers the costs of the application process (including assessments) and is non-refundable.

Registration fee

- Registration Fee: €3,000 per student, payable when a place is offered to reserve the place. The Registration Fee is due within seven days of the invoice and is a one-time, non-refundable payment.

Tuition fees (annual) by year group

- Early Years: €32,000 per student per year.
- Primary & Lower Secondary (up to Year 9): €39,500 per student per year.
- Upper Secondary (from Year 10): €41,000 per student per year.

Per-instalment billing (re-enrolment schedule and example instalments)

- Re-enrolment invoices are issued in February each year. For re-enrolment, the published payment schedule is two instalments: Instalment 1 = 40% of the annual Tuition Fee and Instalment 2 = 60% of the annual Tuition Fee. Instalment due dates given for the re-enrolment schedule are 2 March 2026 (40%) and 29 May 2026 (60%). Amounts for those instalments are calculated from the annual fees as follows:
- Early Years: 40% = €12,800; 60% = €19,200.
- Primary & Lower Secondary: 40% = €15,800; 60% = €23,700.
- Upper Secondary: 40% = €16,400; 60% = €24,600.

Term-equivalent amounts (simple division of annual fee into three terms)

- If the annual fee is divided into three equal school terms, the term-equivalent amounts are:
- Early Years: €10,666.67 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- Primary & Lower Secondary: €13,166.67 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- Upper Secondary: €13,666.67 per term (annual ÷ 3).

What the Tuition Fee includes

- Annual tuition fees include: tuition; stationery, books and learning materials; school lunches; in-school technology and learning technology access; and school trips within Monaco.

Additional / optional charges

- School uniforms are not included in the Tuition Fee and must be paid for separately.
- Additional fees may be charged for musical instrument lessons, some extracurricular and enrichment activities, and for any additional learning support required beyond standard provision; these are charged on an individual basis.
- Students who join mid-year are charged a pro-rated portion of the Tuition Fee according to the school's late-registration percentages: up to end of December = 100% of annual fee; on or after 1 January but prior to 1 April = 60% of annual fee; on or after 1 April = 30% of annual fee.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Application Fee is payable at the application stage. Registration Fee is due within seven days of the registration invoice and a place is reserved only once the Registration Fee has been paid. Tuition Fee for each year is invoiced (the first year invoiced on a one-time basis; payment stages will be shown on the invoice). Re-enrolment invoices are issued in February with the re-enrolment instalment schedule described above. Only when total fees have been paid by the expected date will a student be permitted to attend.

Refund and withdrawal policy

- The Application Fee and Registration Fee are non-refundable. The Tuition Fee is non-refundable. Under the school's terms, under no circumstances will School Fees be refunded for cancelled enrolment, withdrawal, or early departure. If a student leaves and later wishes to return, a new application and payment of the then-applicable Application Fee and Registration Fee are required.

Fee payment options and payer conditions

- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to MODELEX SARL at BNP Paribas (IBAN: MC58 3000 4091 7000 0105 4308 376, BIC: BNPAMCM1XXX) or cheque payable to MODELEX drawn on a bank in Monaco or France. No cash payments are accepted.
- If a third party is paying, the payer must be a relative or a company/entity with a declaration form and supporting documentation; the school may request identification of the ultimate beneficial owner and additional banking information. Payments must generally come from the person registered as a parent unless the required declaration forms are completed and accepted.

Boarding

- Boarding is not provided. The school operates daytime hours (school day begins at 09:00 with children received from 08:45 and the day ending at 15:15, with flexible pick-up until 15:45). All published practical information describes day-school operation.

Other key practical points on fees

- The school reserves the right to charge separately for external assessments and any additional support or services arranged with outside agencies; such charges are payable by parents.

- A place for the following year is only reserved once the first re-enrolment instalment has been received by the due date; the place is definitively secured when the second instalment is received by its due date.
Academics

The British School of Monaco - Early Years & Secondary teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 5.

Curriculum
The English National Curriculum is followed (adapted for local characteristics) and the school is accredited and recognised as a Cambridge school. It offers a broad Cambridge curriculum for Years 7–11 leading to the IGCSEs, followed by A-Levels. English is the language of instruction throughout the school, with French taught from Year 1 to Year 6. The British School of Monaco provides an Individual Programme for personalised secondary, IGCSE and A-Level pathways.

Higher Education Progression
The Individual Programme provides university guidance counselling for applications to UK, US, Europe, Australia and other English-speaking universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The British School of Monaco develops strong British social, moral, cultural, intellectual, emotional and spiritual values within a framework of physical and mental health. The learner profile emphasises Reflective, Resilient, Adaptable and Balanced traits that guide personal development and learning. PSHCE and wellbeing initiatives support resilience, empathy and connection across the school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is provided, with specialist teachers able to deliver Learning Support and some students receiving one-to-one lessons. Needs may be identified before joining or during the programme, with assessments and appropriate support considered, including provisions for examinations where applicable.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language and English as an Additional Language are integral to the school's provision. EAL is defined as English as an additional language and aims to welcome linguistic diversity, ensure access to the curriculum, and help EAL pupils become confident and fluent in English. English is the language of instruction throughout the school in all subjects, with a broad English National Curriculum offer and Cambridge/Pearson accreditation.

Mental Wellbeing
Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for the entire school community and recognises mental health as crucial to overall wellbeing. The programme includes mindfulness and targeted interventions to support students' emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Safeguarding
The British School of Monaco is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects everyone in the school community to share this commitment. Clear safeguarding policies and designated safeguarding leads are in place to respond to concerns as part of the school's safeguarding framework.
Parent Experience

History
The British School of Monaco opened in November 2022 and was founded by Luke Sullivan and Olena Sullivan-Prykhodko. It is a family-run school delivering a British Curriculum with English language education at its heart. A Cambridge school, it teaches a broad, balanced and proven British curriculum. The British School of Monaco is admitted to COBIS membership and has a Board of Governors overseeing the school's mission and ethos. Alan Stevens serves as Principal.

Community
The school is a family-run English-language school with student and staff wellbeing at the heart of its work. It is small by design to support intellectual and social development, with regular dialogue between teachers and parents and regular social events. The founders describe a culture that has grown and come to life since opening, and the school situates itself within the Monaco community. The Principal emphasises a caring, safe environment and ongoing engagement with families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Friends of the British School is the group that aims to support the life and work of the British School of Monaco. It is made up of parents plus others who share our values and who are interested in British education. The Friends may develop ideas and organise activities or events for the school. You are warmly invited to share your ideas on how the Friends may develop, or the activities it may organise.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The primary site is located on street-level ground and lower floors in a building shared with other businesses and residents. There is no easily accessible outdoor space at the primary site; nearby spaces are used for play, including a recreation area next to the Modelex site that is owned by the British School and recognised by authorities. The campus has an air-conditioning system across the school and lower floors feature illuminated panels to boost light. The school has access to a swimming pool and local stadia for PE, though sessions require transport. In September 2024, a new secondary site atop a cliff next to Jardin Exotique was planned to open, connected by a lift to shorten travel between sites. The library area is well-stocked and located in the lower-floor area, with a common space used for dining, assemblies and displays; books are housed in each classroom.

Sports Facilities
The school has access to a swimming pool and local stadia for PE, though these sessions involve transport. Students have participated in athletics on a professional running track at the Olympic stadium. The secondary site will provide on-site outdoor space, while the primary site has limited outdoor space, necessitating use of nearby facilities for outdoor activities. Monaco's curriculum provides two healthy and generous slots per week for sport.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are spacious and designed for up to sixteen students. All classrooms are equipped with whiteboards and interactive smartboards. The school follows a Cambridge British curriculum taught in English, with specialist teachers in French, PE, ICT and Music. The library is well-stocked and supports the curriculum and learners whose first language is not English, with ongoing efforts to expand texts in additional languages. There are plans to invest heavily in books to promote literacy and reading for pleasure.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school operates a house system with events and competitions. It involves parents in the learning process through curriculum workshops, assemblies, committees, after-school events, sports and home learning. Off-site trips and nature experiences are part of the program, including visits to the Oceanographic Museum and the zoo, with the school devising its own nature trails. The school supports service learning, sustainability projects, house events and charitable partnerships to broaden opportunities beyond the classroom. Reading and literacy initiatives are emphasized, with library resources expanding to support diverse languages.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Secondary School enrichment programme offers activities beyond classroom tuition. Activities range widely and include developing skills in confident public speaking, assisting others, and planning and leading projects. The programme emphasizes leadership and service to peers and to the wider community. Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available through the school.

Arts & Creative
Drama and Music are offered as IGCSE options, and Art & Design is also available. The curriculum integrates arts through cross-curricular learning and enrichment opportunities. Art and Music are included in the standard Primary and Secondary subject lists.

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction throughout the school in all subjects. The English National Curriculum is followed and adapted to meet local characteristics and needs. French is taught as part of the curriculum, with compulsory French from Year 1 to Year 6, and opportunities to speak French outside the classroom. Participation in poetry recitations and French club is encouraged.

Social & Hobbies
The Secondary School enrichment programme includes a wide range of extra-curricular activities beyond classroom tuition. Activities range from developing skills in confident public speaking to assisting others and planning and leading projects. Primary enrichment features activities with internal and external partners to develop new interests, and includes French club as part of language enrichment. Experiential learning through visits and trips extends learning beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Leadership and service to peers and the wider community are underlying themes in the Secondary Curriculum. The enrichment programme includes activities focusing on leadership and service to others. Students also engage with local and international organisations, supported by organised opportunities. Pastoral care and wellbeing support are integral to the school's approach.

Leadership & Professional
The enrichment programme develops leadership skills and project planning. It emphasizes leadership and service to others as part of the curriculum. Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available to students through the school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mental and physical health are prime priorities in the school's ethos. Pastoral support is provided through the Individual Programme and across the school. The curriculum includes physical education and places emphasis on mental and physical well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction throughout the school in all subjects. French language learning begins in the lower primary years and French language classes are compulsory from Year 1 to Year 6. The school follows the National Curriculum for England.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is a member of COBIS.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry and Visit. The family contacts the school via phone, walk-in or web form. The British School of Monaco provides English language education in line with the English National Curriculum. Prospective parents and their child are invited to visit in person where possible to familiarise themselves with the Mission, Vision and Values and the programmes on offer. Visits during term time are encouraged to observe learning and experience the life of the school. The school normally maintains a maximum of sixteen students per class.

2. Application and Documentation. The family meets with the school founders to understand the programmes and then completes the application form and submits all required documents, along with the Application Fee. Only fully complete applications are passed to the Admissions Team for assessment. The Admissions Team reviews the application.

3. Assessment. Applicants are invited to undertake admissions assessment and interview, appropriate to their age. The Admissions Team reviews the application and the family is advised of the outcome. In the event that the school is unable to accept a student, the Director's decision will be final.

4. Registration, Fees and Start-of-Term Information. Parents are notified that a place has been allocated pending payment of the one-time Registration Fee, and an Enrolment Agreement with an invoice for tuition fees will follow. The applicant is fully enrolled once these payments are complete. The school may withdraw the offer if information relating to the child is withheld at any point, and if a student leaves the school and the family wishes to return, a new application for a place will need to be made. Fees are €600 application, €3,000 registration, and €32,000 for Early Years, €39,500 for Primary & Lower Secondary up to Year 9, and €41,000 for Upper Secondary Year 10+; fees cover tuition, stationery, school lunches, learning materials, in-school technology and learning technology access, and school trips in Monaco, with additional fees possible for musical instrument lessons and some extracurricular and enrichment activities, and further information will be provided ahead of the start of term to ensure students and families are prepared and welcomed into the school.
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