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École Française de Saint-Pétersbourg

Russia, Saint Petersburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Russian, English
Fees RUB 550,000 - 792,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Russian
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

École Française de Saint-Pétersbourg (EFSP) is an international school in central Saint Petersburg at Zagorodny Prospekt 35. It welcomes students from age 2.5 to 18 and follows the French education program, homologated by the French Ministry of Education. It is part of the AEFE network, enabling study pathways across its global network. Instruction is delivered in French, Russian, and English, with a curriculum organized into maternelle, elementary, and collège. A Development Center for ages 2–6 provides immersion in French across five domains, while later years continue bilingual instruction. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and multimedia projectors. EFSP offers after-school activities and clubs in Arts, Culture, and Languages, with social and intercultural exchanges. Students access DELF exams through Institut Français and graduate fluent in Russian, French, and English. The campus is centrally located, features interactive teaching tools, and fosters intercultural exchange through partnerships with local libraries and community groups.

Zagorodny Prospekt, 35, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The Essentials

École Française de Saint-Pétersbourg has instruction in French, Russian, English.

Location
EFSP is located in central Saint Petersburg, Russia. The address is 35 Zagorodny Prospekt. The school welcomes students from the age of 2 years and 6 months. It is part of the AEFE network.

Stages
Maternelle, Élémentaire, and Collège (Petite Section through Collège). The languages of instruction are French, Russian, and English.

Type
International school

Pupil Nationality Mix
International student body with learners from around the world.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE network. It is operated by OOO Expert-M.
Fees

Annual tuition at École Française de Saint-Pétersbourg ranges from RUB 550,000 to RUB 792,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Registration (first-time) fee: RUB 49,500.
- Re-registration fee (if paid after 10 June): RUB 21,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term — school bills quarterly)

Note: the school invoices tuition on a quarterly basis; per-term amounts below are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by 4.

- Kindergarten (Maternelle)
- Annual tuition (standard family rate): RUB 550,000.
- Per quarter (quarterly billing): RUB 137,500 (RUB 550,000 ÷ 4).
- Employer/company rate (when applicable): RUB 660,000 per year; per quarter: RUB 165,000.

- Elementary, Collège, Lycée (ages 6–18)
- Annual tuition (standard family rate): RUB 660,000.
- Per quarter (quarterly billing): RUB 165,000 (RUB 660,000 ÷ 4).
- Employer/company rate (when applicable): RUB 792,000 per year; per quarter: RUB 198,000.

Additional mandatory and recurring costs

- CNED registration fees for remote/online CNED enrollment (where applicable):
- Collège: RUB 80,000 per year.
- Lycée: RUB 100,000 per year.
- School materials and excursions (annual contribution): RUB 14,000 per pupil per year.
- Meals: RUB 450 per meal.
- Sibling discounts on tuition (apply to tuition portion only, not employer rate): second child: 20% discount; third child: 30% discount.

Periscolar / aftercare charges and timing

- The school operates aftercare/extended-day services; a child not collected by 15:30 will be directed to aftercare and aftercare fees apply (aftercare payment begins at 15:45). Families are responsible for aftercare charges when applicable.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency: tuition is payable on a quarterly basis (four payments per school year).
- The registration fee for first enrollment must be paid to the school's managing company (ООО “Эксперт‑М”) and is non‑refundable.
- Re-registration after the stated deadline incurs the re-registration fee shown above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding (boarding school / internat) is not part of the school's provision; students attend as day pupils and are released at the end of the school day. After‑school supervision/extended‑day services are provided for families who require them.

Other optional or periodic charges

- Excursions and some extracurricular activities may incur additional fees beyond the materials/excursions contribution; specific activity charges are billed separately when applicable.

Refund information

- The first-time registration fee is non‑refundable.
- The publicly available school documents do not publish a detailed, line‑by‑line tuition refund schedule for mid‑year withdrawals; families enter a contract with the managing company that sets payment obligations and billing cadence. Where a specific refund or pro‑rata policy is required, it is governed by the school's administrative/financial agreement with the family.

Fee payment options

- Tuition and registration payments are made to the managing company's bank account (ООО “Эксперт‑М”); payment is effected to the company account as stated in the school's administrative instructions. The published documents reference payment to the managing company's account but do not list alternative methods (such as credit‑card acceptance) in the publicly posted fee schedule and rules.

Notes on the figures provided

- The numeric tuition and ancillary‑fee figures above are taken from the school's published fees schedule available for 2024–2025 and from the school's internal rules describing payment terms and the non‑refundability of the registration fee. The school's rules state quarterly billing; per‑term figures above are calculated by dividing the annual published fee by four.
Academics

École Française de Saint-Pétersbourg teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The EFSP is an international school welcoming students from age 2 and a half. It follows the French national education program and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education. It is part of the AEFE network, enabling study pathways across its global network. Instruction is delivered in French, Russian, and English and is organized into five domains using official French programs. The curriculum is structured in three cycles: maternelle (Cycle 1), elementary (Cycles 2 and 3), and collège (Cycle 4). By the end of the program, students speak Russian, French, and English fluently.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have easy access to European universities after EFSP. When applying to European higher education institutions, graduates can clearly express themselves in written and oral English and French, aiding admissions. France offers opportunities to study tuition-free in its public universities, and EFSP informs students and parents about these options.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Centre de Développement provides total immersion in French with the child's emotional and intellectual development. Five development domains are addressed: language development and language learning; physical development and the arts; development through visual arts and culture; development of early mathematical skills; and knowledge of the world. Language development is a foundational area and supports early learning. Physical activity and the arts promote motor, sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social development and help children understand their emotions. Physical exercise and artistic activities teach children to cooperate and communicate constructively with others, respecting differences and promoting socialization.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school includes students with special educational needs or in disability situations in mainstream classrooms. The elementary and collège programs include inclusion of students with educational needs or in situations of disability. French language instruction is adapted to the needs of each student and aligned with the program developed by the French Ministry of Education. The preschool development centre supports a broad approach to learning and is part of the school's inclusive environment. Inclusion of students with special educational needs is part of the school's educational approach.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses three languages in the curriculum: Russian, French, and English. Pedagogical activities take place in French, Russian, and English. French and English are taught with native speakers of the language and culture. By the end of schooling, students speak fluently in Russian, French, and English. The school is part of the AEFE network and follows official French programs. The language education aims to prepare students to study in European universities.

Mental Wellbeing
Centre de Développement provides total immersion in French with the child's emotional and intellectual development. Five development domains guide the program, including language development, physical development and the arts, visual arts and culture, early mathematics, and knowledge of the world. Language development is a foundational area and supports early learning. Physical activity and the arts promote motor, sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social development and help children understand their emotions. Physical exercise and the arts teach children to cooperate and communicate constructively with others, respecting differences and promoting socialization.

Safeguarding
Masks are mandatory for accompanying parents in the school and in any other situation of presence in the establishment. Hand hygiene measures include alcohol-based hand sanitizers, soap, and paper towels, with notices about barrier gestures in French and Russian. A comprehensive disinfection and ventilation protocol is in place and followed by staff. Morning temperature checks are conducted at the entrance using contactless thermometers. If a child has fever or symptoms, they should stay home and the family is asked to inform the school and consult a doctor. If fever or symptoms appear during the day, the child is supervised and the family is asked to pick up promptly. For safety reasons, some meetings with families may be conducted remotely, and general information is regularly published online.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2002, the École française de Saint-Pétersbourg (EFSP) is an international school in central Saint Petersburg. It is approved by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE network, connecting it with hundreds of schools on five continents. It welcomes students from age 2 and a half and provides education from early years through collège and lycée. By the end of schooling, students speak and express themselves fluently in Russian, French, and English, reflecting the school's three languages and two cultures.

Community
EFSP maintains an active community with regular updates and events. Open House days invite prospective families to visit EFSP. It lists scholarships for 2025-2026 and ongoing updates about school activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
EFSP is located in central Saint-Petersburg. It is an international school welcoming students from age 2.5. Instruction is delivered in French, Russian, and English. Classrooms are equipped with modern equipment, including interactive whiteboards and multimedia projectors that support video presentations and other visual aids. The EFSP operates a Development Center for ages 2-6 that provides immersion in French and supports language development and holistic growth across five domains. It also runs a Center-enfants and after-school activities (periscolaire) to support younger learners.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and multimedia projectors, enabling video presentations and other visual supports. The spaces are organized to ensure comfort and reduce fatigue. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE network, ensuring alignment with official French programs. The curriculum is taught in French, Russian, and English. The Development Center for 2-6 years provides immersion in French and development across five domains: speech and language development; physical and emotional development; development through the visual arts and cultural education; development of early mathematical abilities; and understanding of the world around us.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered in French for children, supervised by native-speaking teachers. Activities include sports, arts, and cultural programs. Examples include a comic/manga drawing workshop; painting and drawing courses; tapestry weaving; beginner guitar; and stop-motion animation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is part of the AEFE network and offers an international French education from early years through collège. It prepares students aged 3 to 18 for official French diplomas and for admission to universities in France, Europe, or Russia. Instruction occurs in French, Russian, and English and follows official French curricula. Students have access to DELF exams through the Institut Français, with strong results achieved by EFSP students.

Arts & Creative
Arts are integrated into school life. A theatre evening was presented in partnership with the Pushkin Library, with performances in French and Russian attended by around 120 people. The school fosters creativity through theatre and cultural events, including storytelling and performances.

Cultural & Language
Three languages and two cultures define EFSP: by the end of schooling, students speak fluently in Russian, French, and English. The school is part of the AEFE network and offers instruction in three languages. It also provides Russian language training through a partnership with a Russian school, with an annual attestation, and students may return to a Russian public school anytime thanks to the partnership.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular life includes Green Class field trips—three days in May 2023 exploring nature, sports, and teamwork. The school also offers individual excursions with personalized classroom tours and engagement with the learning process. These activities complement classroom learning and foster curiosity.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes the harmonious development of the child. The three-language, two-culture model supports well-being and confidence through multilingual communication. Outdoor experiences, such as the Green Class, foster physical activity, teamwork, and moments of shared freedom.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the language of instruction; Russian and English are taught as living languages. The school serves children from 3 to 17 years old (kindergarten to high school). It prepares students for Russian, English and French diplomas, including the Brevet des Collèges and the Baccalauréat (100% pass rate in recent years).

Bilingual Teaching
French is the language of instruction; Russian and English are taught as living languages.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and is part of the AEFE network of schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Initial contact and campus visit. The EFSP team is available to meet prospective families and provide guidance on admissions. A campus visit can be scheduled, and there can be an exchange with EFSP teachers. This onboarding discussion helps families understand the school and its approach to multilingual education. 2) Pre-registration. Complete a pre-registration form online. The pre-registration form is available via a linked form on the admissions page. This step begins the enrollment process. 3) Open Day and next steps. Attend an EFSP Open Day to meet teachers and learn about the program. Open Day provides an opportunity to visit the campus and obtain information about admissions.

Scholarships
The second period of the scholarship campaign for the 2025-2026 academic year is open. Applications for scholarships must be submitted on the Scolaide digital platform no later than September 19, 2025. If there are difficulties, a paper submission with all supporting documents can be made by appointment at the French Consulate General in Moscow before September 20, 2025. For questions, contact Mr. Aznar at antoine.aznar@efsp.org.
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