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West Point Bilingual School

France, Lyon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 10 years
Pupil numbers 350
Type Co-educational
Opened 1980
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages English, French, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

West Point Bilingual School is an international bilingual campus in Lyon that serves children from ages 2 to 10. The school combines a French Curriculum with Cambridge Primary, delivering a coherent bilingual French–English program five days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daycare operates from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and a Homework Club from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. is included in the monthly fee. Onsite facilities include a large gymnasium and a stadium opposite the school, with homemade meals prepared for students. A broad program of outings, language exchanges, and cultural activities supports classroom learning, while field trips to farms, castles, caves, and natural spaces enrich experience. The school maintains an international exchange with a Shanghai partner school and offers winter and spring immersion trips to Megève and England. A bilingual end‑of‑year show with external performers showcases student creativity and language development in a welcoming community.

15 Rue de la Garenne, 69005 Lyon, France

The Essentials

West Point Bilingual School has 350 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
15 rue de la Garenne, 69005 Lyon, France. The school is located in Lyon, France. It operates as an international bilingual school offering instruction in French and English.

Stages
Pre-school and Primary

Type
International bilingual school (French and English)

Additional learning support
Support and personalized help for every child

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including Wednesdays.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Home-made meals are served and prepared with locally sourced ingredients; a nutritionist determines the seasonal menus, and a BIO meal is offered each week. Three courses are served and supervised by West Point staff, with the school's garden providing fresh herbs and vegetables.

Governance and Ownership
West Point is the exclusive owner of the school. It is a private company with share capital of 28,000 euros. The registered office is 15 rue de la Garenne, 69005 Lyon; RCS LYON number 325 752 558.
Fees
Application fees
- No public application, registration or enrolment fee amounts are published for West Point Bilingual School.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- No tuition fees broken down by year group, term or academic year are published on the school's public information pages. There are no stated per-term or per-year fee tables available.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public billing schedule, payment-deadline calendar, or standard payment-term policy (for example: due dates, instalment options, penalties for late payment) is published.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates Monday–Friday with extended day care hours and a school-day schedule (7:00–19:00). Boarding / resident pupil accommodation is not offered and no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and fees
- No published amounts for uniform, school supplies, registration deposit, materials fees, extracurricular activity charges, transport or insurance are available.
- Meals are prepared on site as a canteen service (home-cooked / BIO offerings are described), but meal prices or billing arrangements for lunches are not published.

Refund information
- No published refund policy, tuition-reduction criteria, or conditions for reimbursement of fees (for example for withdrawal, long-term illness, or other exceptional circumstances) is available.

Fee payment options
- No publicly listed payment methods (for example credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, cheque) or instructions for how fees are accepted are published.

Summary of findings
- The school's public pages describe the bilingual programme, daily hours, and services such as the school canteen and extended day care, but they do not publish any numerical fee schedule, per-term or per-year tuition amounts, billing schedule, payment methods, or refund policy. For parents requiring exact fee figures, payment terms or refund conditions, the school's contact details are provided below.

School contact details (for fee enquiries)
- Address: 15 rue de la Garenne, 69005 Lyon.
- Telephone: 04 72 16 08 14.
- Email: westpoint69@hotmail.fr.
Academics

West Point Bilingual School teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 2 to 10.

Curriculum
Bilingual French-English program in Lyon, five days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English and French.
Parent Experience

Community
West Point offers a balanced and varied program that supports a child's physical, social and emotional development. Cultural activities include bilingual drama, English-language media, discovering Chinese culture and digital media (provided by external speakers and practitioners). Physical education includes judo, rugby and badminton, among many sports; more than fifteen different sports are offered and take place in the school gymnasium and grass field. Artistic activities include fine arts, modern art including comics/cartoon and music (provided by external speakers and practitioners).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a bilingual school in Lyon. It is open five days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Daycare runs from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Homework Club runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., included in the monthly fee. There is a large gymnasium on site and a stadium opposite the school for physical activities. Homemade cooking is provided for meals, and a range of school-life activities and events support the curriculum. The school offers cultural and language exchanges and organizes a variety of outings and activities.

Sports Facilities
There is a large gymnasium on site and a stadium opposite the school for physical education and sports activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Included activities cover cultural programs such as bilingual theatre, an English journal, Chinese culture, and digital culture; sports programs include judo, team sports, rugby, badminton, and more than fifteen sports practiced in France, English-speaking countries and the United States, all conducted in the big gym and associated spaces; artistic activities include visual arts, music, and the creation of a comic book. The school hosts events and outings, including a bilingual end-of-year show with external performers (dance, puppetry, Irish music). In spring, each class goes on a field trip (to the farm, a medieval castle, caves, or natural spaces). The school maintains an international exchange with a Shanghai partner school, with CM2 pupils starting Chinese and learning calligraphy, exchanging letters, and spending a week there at year-end. A snow class trip to Megève for CE1 and a CM2 trip to England provide full immersion experiences. Holiday Games bilingual are held during autumn, Easter, and summer holidays, five days a week, and are open to children not enrolled at West Point.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
The school is a bilingual international school offering French and English. The schedule runs five days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This structure supports immersion in both languages.

Social & Hobbies
Program activities include workshops. A daycare / Homework Club is available. There is homemade cooking. Events are organised.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the languages of instruction. English is introduced from age 2 and taught via immersion across five days. All teachers, both French- and English-speaking, follow the official academic program. An international, multicultural environment supports language development.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in French and English. English is taught from age 2. Native English-speaking teachers deliver instruction. Small class sizes support learning.

Immersion Programs
Immersion in French and English is provided, with half a day in English and half a day in French, five days a week. Native English-speaking teachers deliver instruction. The school hosts an international, multilingual environment with more than 35 nationalities represented among families.
School Events
The school has not added events
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