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Union School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees €13,500 - 21,700
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 180
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Union School Paris is a bilingual nursery and primary school for children aged 2 to 11, located in the 16th arrondissement. The school follows a bilingual double curriculum, combining the French Programme de l'Éducation Nationale with the English National Curriculum, with classes of about 20 pupils. Each class is taught by two teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. Cognitive sciences are integrated into pedagogy, and Wednesday afternoons feature a wide range of activities taught in English. The campus covers 1,200 square metres and includes nine classrooms, two playgrounds, a gymnasium, a vegetable garden and a library that becomes a canteen at mealtimes. Meals are locally sourced, ethical and organic; recycling and composting reduce plastic in daily life. Extracurriculars include chess, coding, drama, singing and sports, with theatre collaborations and English-language camps. A Board of Experts guides pedagogy with researchers and practitioners in bilingualism and related fields.

27 Rue de la Faisanderie, 75116 Paris, France

The Essentials

Union School has 180 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, English.

Location
27 rue de La Faisanderie, Paris 16e arrondissement, Paris, France.

Stages
Nursery to Year 6 (Nursery and Primary).

Type
Bilingual Nursery and Primary School.

Additional learning support
Board of Experts includes specialists in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (notably dyslexia).

School day structure
Extended school days; Wednesday Academy with activities taught in English; homework done at school.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school has a Board of Experts consisting of prestigious researchers and reputed practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings.
Fees

Annual tuition at Union School ranges from EUR 13,500 to EUR 21,700 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration fee: EUR 1,550 per new enrolment.
- Reduced registration fee for pupils already at the school: EUR 775.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and instalment breakdown)
- TPS (Toute Petite Section, age 2–3): EUR 14,200 per year. Tuition is payable in three instalments. If split into three equal instalments, the amounts would be approximately EUR 4,733.33, EUR 4,733.33 and EUR 4,733.34 per instalment.
- Petite Section through CM2 (Pre‑Reception / Reception up to Year 6): EUR 19,750 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 6,583.33, EUR 6,583.33 and EUR 6,583.34 per instalment.
- Language‑Intensive LAB program (Year 1 upwards): EUR 21,700 per year. Payable in three instalments; equal thirds would be approximately EUR 7,233.33, EUR 7,233.33 and EUR 7,233.34 per instalment.

Canteen / Meals (annual)
- Hot organic lunch, 4 days per week: EUR 2,425 per year.
- Hot organic lunch, 5 days per week: EUR 2,950 per year.
- Lunch Box (supervision/service at lunchtime): EUR 1,200 per year.

Insurance and other compulsory small fees
- School insurance: EUR 30 per pupil.
- Educational materials and uniforms: cost to be set and communicated separately; uniforms are sold through the school e‑shop. Fees for educational materials and school insurance are scheduled to be due on the payment date shown below.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition billing schedule: tuition is payable in advance in three instalments. The first instalment is due within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application (or in June for re‑enrolments). The second instalment is due by 15 September 2026 at the latest. The third instalment is due by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is payable with the first instalment.
- Canteen billing schedule: canteen fees are payable in three quarterly instalments in advance (due on 15 September 2026, 15 January 2027 and 15 April 2027).
- Fees for educational materials and school insurance are due on 15 June 2026.

Boarding
- There is no boarding provision for pupils; boarding fees do not apply.

Other costs and extras
- Uniforms (sweatshirts, polo shirts, t‑shirts): sold via the school e‑shop; price to be communicated.
- Educational materials: a fee is charged and is payable on the date indicated above; the exact amount is to be communicated.
- Optional extracurriculars included in tuition: a range of activities (coding, sports including tennis, chess, drama, arts, music, gardening and sustainability workshops, philosophy, body‑mind work, yoga/meditation, specialist games) are listed as included within the stated tuition for the applicable year groups.

Refund information
- No explicit school refund policy or refund amounts are published alongside the fee schedule; no refund procedure is stated in the fees and payment information.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The published fees and billing schedule state payment timing and instalment structure but do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). Payment methods are not specified in the fee information.

Brief note on gaps in the published fee information
- The school publishes annual tuition amounts, registration fee, insurance, canteen prices and billing dates, and notes that uniforms and educational materials will be charged, but the precise amounts for uniforms and educational materials are not provided. The published fee pages do not state a formal refund policy nor the specific payment methods accepted.
Academics

Union School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
Union School provides bilingual nursery and primary education with classes of about 20 children. It teaches a bilingual double curriculum by following both the French Programme de l Education nationale and the English National Curriculum. All our classes follow both the French and British National Curricula. Classes are taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. Cognitive sciences are integrated into pedagogy and the Academy offers a wide range of activities on Wednesday afternoons. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is 20 students. Each class is taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker.

Gifted and Talented
The school fosters individual talents. The Board of Experts consists of prestigious researchers and practitioners who enrich pedagogy through scientific findings. Close cooperation with educational specialists includes experts in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (in particular dyslexia).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Union School Paris provides a bilingual education with small class sizes of about 20 pupils and teachers who give constant attention; team spirit, solidarity, kindness and self-confidence are embedded in the education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school works with educational specialists and has a Board of Experts in bilingualism, psychomotricity, speech therapy, psychology and learning disorders (notably dyslexia).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches a bilingual double curriculum, following the French National Curriculum and the English National Curriculum; classes are taught by a pair of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker.

Safeguarding
A safeguarding policy is in place.
Parent Experience

History
From its conception in 2019, Union School aimed to create a bilingual nursery and primary school in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement. It opened its doors in 2022. The project was born from enthusiasm, passion and international professionalism to provide bilingual education in French and English. Its governance includes a Board of Experts drawn from researchers and practitioners in bilingualism and related fields.

Community
The school works closely with parents, inviting their input to inform pedagogy and daily life. It teaches a bilingual program that follows both the French national curriculum and the English National Curriculum, enabling cross-course learning. The Union School Academy offers a wide range of activities on Wednesday afternoons for both Union School pupils and external children. There is emphasis on solidarity and eco-responsibility, with a Board of Experts enriching the school's pedagogy.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Union School is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The premises cover 1200 m2 dedicated to your children. The school has nine classrooms, two playgrounds, a gymnasium, a vegetable garden and a library which becomes a canteen at mealtimes. The spaces are designed to reconcile practicality, safety and design. The meals are designed and prepared using local, ethical and organic sourcing; the school recycles and composts and eliminates plastic materials in favor of natural and recyclable materials.

Sports Facilities
The school has two large playgrounds with a total surface area of 200 m2, as well as its own gymnasium.

Academic Facilities
The school has nine classrooms and a library that becomes a canteen at mealtimes. The premises include a vegetable garden, which is used to teach eco-responsibility and to practise maths, science, vocabulary and sensory development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
All complementary activities are integrated into the curriculum. They include chess, philosophy, drawing, coding, drama and singing, as well as yoga, meditation and cultural outings and green classes. Every Wednesday afternoon, the Academy offers additional activities taught exclusively in English.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Union School Paris provides a bilingual academic education for nursery and primary students in classes of about 20. It follows a bilingual double curriculum by combining the French Programme de l'Éducation nationale with the English National Curriculum, enabling seamless progression between courses. Personal and academic achievement are prioritized, supported by a pedagogy that integrates cognitive science with international best practices. Classes are taught by pairs of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker, which supports immersion in both languages.

Arts & Creative
Union School Academy runs on Wednesday afternoons, offering workshops that engage creativity, movement and problem-solving. Activities include sports, theatre collaborations with Atlantic Theater Arts, and English-language camps such as Musical Comedy Camp, Coding with Fun Tech Adventures, Yoga and LEGO. These offerings foster creativity, confidence and a wide range of talents in a supervised, caring environment.

Cultural & Language
English-language workshops are a core part of the Academy, with multiple sessions on Wednesdays for Coding, Yoga and LEGO in English. Spanish language exposure is provided through dedicated workshops for younger children, such as Spanish for the little ones. External collaborations expand intercultural experiences, including theatre and arts partnerships.

Social & Hobbies
Wednesday Academy fosters social development through group activities that combine physical education, creative arts and collaborative problem-solving. Sports and performing arts activities promote teamwork, mutual aid and self-confidence. Coding, LEGO and language workshops give children opportunities to collaborate and share ideas.

Community & Service
Solidarity and eco-responsibility are central to the Union School ethos, with daily involvement in community service and environmental initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
The Board of Experts unites researchers and practitioners to enrich pedagogy with scientific findings. The school works with educational specialists to support its teaching approach and offers structured routines such as extended day and family activity planning. These collaborations help tailor learning and development for pupils.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Union School places wellbeing at the heart of its education through the Academy and a broad range of activities. Wednesday Academy offers physical activities, yoga and creative workshops that promote fitness, focus and relaxation. Sports and movement develop body awareness, coordination, emotional regulation and self-confidence.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are the languages of instruction. All classes follow both the French Programme de l'Éducation Nationale and the English National Curriculum. Teaching is delivered by pairs of teachers, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. On Wednesdays, the Academy provides additional English-language activities.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches a bilingual double curriculum. All classes follow both the French Programme de l'Éducation Nationale and the English National Curriculum. Classes are small, with an average of 20 pupils, and are taught by a pair of teachers: a native English-speaker and a native French-speaker.

Immersion Programs
On Wednesday afternoons, the Union School Academy offers activities taught exclusively in English. The Academy is open to Union School pupils and to children from other schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open. To enrol, complete the admission application form in the relevant section. The form is accessible via the provided link. The school maintains a maximum class size of 22 pupils.

2. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are processed as they are received. Within 15 days of receiving a complete application, the school contacts families to arrange an appointment with Headmistress Coralie Manhes-Sims and Founder Barbara de Baudry d'Asson. This is followed by a Taster Day and an assessment session in English, French and mathematics. The admission decision is sent within three days of these assessments, and families have 15 days to confirm enrolment by returning the necessary documents.

3. Financial conditions are published. Tuition fees are payable in three instalments: the first within 8 days of acceptance of the student's application or in June for re-enrolments; the second by 15 September 2026 at the latest; the third by 15 December 2026 at the latest. The registration fee is 1,550 euros (775 euros for students already at Union School). Canteen options, insurance and uniforms are additional.
School Events
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