Ecole Andre Malraux

United Kingdom, London

Ask School a Question

Shortlist

Ask School a Question

Shortlist

🔒

Asking this school a question isn't available on this profile

Ecole Andre Malraux doesn't currently receive questions from parents through doris.

Schools that manage their doris profile answer parent questions directly.

Is this your school? Claim your profile to start receiving enquiries from parents.

Why request through doris?

Book multiple tours with one click

doris will follow up with the schools on your behalf

Keep all your bookings in one place

Format

In person Video

Your timezone

Preferred slots (9am–4pm in school's timezone — pick at least 2)

Tell Ecole Andre Malraux you're interested

Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.

The school confirms eligibility before you commit

Doris keeps you updated and follows up if they go quiet

How many children are you applying for?

Where's your family from?

Some schools have residency / visa requirements — this helps the school answer you.

I want to enrol in…

Anything you'd like to mention? (optional)

🔒

Live availability isn't shared on this profile

Ecole Andre Malraux doesn't currently share live availability, places or waitlist updates through doris.

Schools that manage their doris profile answer availability questions directly.

Is this your school? Claim your profile to start sharing live availability with parents.

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school

Is this your school? Claim your profile

The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees £8,413 - 14,545

Ages 2 - 10 years

Pupil numbers 200

Type Co-educational

Opened 1995

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum

Taught languages French, English

Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

Ecole Andre Malraux is a coeducational bilingual primary school in West London that participates in the AEFE network. Located at 44 Laurie Road, London W7 1BL, it welcomes about 200 children from 30 nationalities aged 2 to 10. The school teaches both the French national curriculum and elements of the British curriculum, delivered through daily language immersion in French and English. Eight French teachers and three English teachers tailor learning to each pupil's language level within small groups, using a crosscurricular approach that blends the two programmes. Facilities include two single-storey buildings, three playgrounds, a parents' courtyard and green spaces, plus access to a local swimming pool for PE. The Amicale des Parents de l Ecole Andre Malraux organises on-site after-school clubs such as judo, football, dance, arts and theatre. The school is bilingual and multicultural, with a strong emphasis on reading, speaking and writing in both languages and beyond.

www.lyceefrancais.org.uk

44 Laurie Road, London W7 1BL

Gallery

The school has not added photos

Vibes and Culture

The school has not added this information

The Essentials

Location

André Malraux Primary School is located in West London, in the leafy district of Ealing. It is approximately 20 minutes by tube from central London.

Stages

Nursery and Primary (ages 2 to 10). Maternelle: PS, MS, GS; Elémentaire: CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2.

Type

Co-educational bilingual primary school, part of AEFE; offers French-English language immersion.

Pupil Nationality Mix

About 200 pupils aged 2 to 10, representing 30 nationalities.

Country affiliation

France (AEFE network).

School day structure

The school week consists of 26 hours of teaching.

Diving Deeper

The school has not added this information

Fees

Application fees

- Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription): Nursery (Petite Section) GBP 1,500 (VAT not applicable). For Pre-primary, Primary, Collège, Lycée and British Section the initial registration fee is charged as GBP 1,500 excluding VAT; where VAT at 20% applies the total charged is GBP 1,800. The initial registration fee is payable to secure a place and is non-refundable; it is not deductible from tuition.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term) — standard day provision (2025/26 schedule)

- Nursery — Petite Section (South Kensington / André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac): Annual tuition GBP 13,220. Per-term: Term 1 GBP 5,288; Term 2 GBP 3,966; Term 3 GBP 3,966.

- Pre-primary (MS & GS) — English intensive bilingual (French curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 10,956 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 2,191.20; Total incl. VAT GBP 13,147.20. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 4,382; Term 2 GBP 3,287; Term 3 GBP 3,287 (inclusive totals shown where VAT applies).

- Pre-primary (MS & GS) — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 12,630 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 2,526; Total incl. VAT GBP 15,156. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 5,052; Term 2 GBP 3,789; Term 3 GBP 3,789.

- Primary — English intensive bilingual (French curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 8,413 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 1,682.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 10,095.60. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 3,365; Term 2 GBP 2,524; Term 3 GBP 2,524.

- Primary — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 10,259 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 4,103; Term 2 GBP 3,078; Term 3 GBP 3,078.

- Secondary (general French curriculum streams): Annual and per-term tuition vary by year and stream; published mid/upper‑secondary examples in the schedule show annual amounts in the range of circa GBP 12,300 (excl. VAT) for standard secondary streams, with per-term splits similar to the patterns above (first term larger; second and third terms smaller). The British Section annual tuition is published as GBP 17,600 (excl. VAT); Total incl. VAT GBP 21,120. Per-term (British Section, excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 7,040; Term 2 GBP 5,280; Term 3 GBP 5,280.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school year is accounted in three trimesters: Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months) and Term 3 (April–June, 3 months). Annual tuition is invoiced and payable in these three terms. Any term once started is payable in full. Payments are made by bank transfer; the school's bank details and the invoice reference must be used when making transfers. ParentPay is listed among school payment platforms for some services. The initial registration fee is payable on acceptance of a place and is non-refundable.

Boarding fees

- The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle (including Ecole André Malraux as a primary campus) is a day school and does not charge boarding fees; no boarding provision is offered.

Other costs and mandatory/optional charges

- School meals (demi‑pension): charged separately and are VAT-exempt. Annual meal charges vary by campus and year group; published examples for the schedule show annual meal costs in the band GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 depending on campus and level, with per-term breakdowns in the fee schedule.

- Examination and examination-related charges (VAT-exempt examples): DNB (Brevet) enrollment circa GBP 20; certain anticipatory/GCSE/Baccalauréat registration entries (examples) up to around GBP 70–GBP 135 depending on the exam. British external exam fees are charged at cost plus 10% and rounded.

- Before/after‑school care and supervision (examples): morning care and pack‑lunch supervision have termised fees listed in the schedule (examples: Wix pack‑lunch supervision term 1 GBP 134 with term splits; South Kensington morning care term 1 GBP 289 with term splits shown). Replacement cards, minor administrative charges and small incidentals are also specified individually in the published fee schedule (examples: replacement meal card GBP 5).

- Textbooks, workbooks and certain external exam or application costs may be charged separately (amounts and who pays depend on year and service). Examples in the published documents include charges for school exam entries and application-related services.

Refund information

- The initial registration fee is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal and is not deductible from tuition. Any term commenced is due in full; this is stated in the financial rules. Other refunds (for example for unused meal packages or care options) are subject to the school's published financial regulation and invoicing terms.

Fee payment options

- Primary payment method: bank transfer (the school's bank details appear on invoices and the invoice reference must be quoted). ParentPay is used for certain services; other payment arrangements (where applicable) are detailed on invoices and in the school's financial rules. VAT treatment is applied where legally required and is shown separately in the published fee schedule for categories subject to VAT.

Notes

- The figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedules and associated financial decisions and examples contained in the school's fee documentation (2025/26 schedule and the school's decisions pages). If your child's year group or campus has options (for example 50/50 bilingual versus intensive English‑bilingual tracks) the applicable annual and per‑term totals differ because VAT treatment and curricular supplements vary by track; the fee schedule shows both excl. VAT and incl. VAT totals where VAT applies.

Academics

Curriculum

The school follows the demanding curriculum of the French national education system and is part of AEFE. The school week is 26 hours. Eight French teachers and three English teachers tailor learning to each pupil's command of French and English, with language learning conducted in small groups in both languages. The curriculum uses a cross-curricular approach with the French and British programmes, enabling students to achieve reading, speaking, and writing skills in both languages through daily language immersion and individualized monitoring.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 200 pupils; 11 teachers (8 French, 3 English).

Wellbeing

The school has not added this information

Parent Experience

The school has not added this information

Facilities

The school has not added this information

Extra-Curricular Activities

The school has not added this information

Languages

The school has not added this information

Reputation

The school has not added this information

Admissions

Register Your Interest: For information about the school or to visit, complete the online questionnaire and the school will contact you. André Malraux Primary School is bilingual and multicultural, serving about 200 children aged 2 to 10 from 30 nationalities in Ealing, West London. It is part of AEFE and follows a cross-curricular approach blending French and British programmes to develop reading, speaking and writing skills in both languages through daily language immersion and small-group teaching. The school provides opportunities for civic, sporting, artistic and cultural engagement, with after-school clubs organized by the Parent Association; the headteacher is Daniel Riggs.

Waitlist

The school generally has the most places available, especially in CP.

School Events

The school has not added events

FAQs

Where is Ecole Andre Malraux located and who is the head of the school?

Ecole Andre Malraux is in West London, in the Ealing district. The head of the school is Daniel Riggs. It is about a 20-minute tube ride from central London.

What age range and year groups does the school serve?

The school educates children from ages 2 to 10, covering Nursery (PS, MS, GS) through Primary (CP to CM2). It is a co-educational bilingual primary school.

What curriculum does the school follow?

The school follows the demanding French national education system and is part of the AEFE network. It uses a cross-curricular approach that blends French and British programmes with daily language immersion in both languages.

What is the initial registration fee and is it refundable?

The initial registration fee is GBP 1,500 (excluding VAT), or GBP 1,800 if VAT applies. The fee is non-refundable and does not count toward tuition.

What are typical tuition fees and how are they billed?

Tuition depends on the track chosen (e.g., English intensive bilingual, 50/50 bilingual, Nursery, Primary). Fees are billed over three terms per school year, with payments by bank transfer; some services may be billed via ParentPay. VAT may apply for certain tracks, shown separately on invoices.

Is there a waitlist or how does admissions work?

The school generally has places available, especially in CP. Prospective families can register interest and will be contacted for information and visits. The school is bilingual and AEFE-affiliated, which informs the admissions process.

How does language learning work at Ecole Andre Malraux?

Eight French teachers and three English teachers tailor learning to each pupil in small groups. Language learning happens in both languages daily, with immersion and monitoring across the cross-curricular French-British programme.

Do students study in both French and English, and how does that affect progression?

Yes. The cross-curricular approach enables reading, speaking and writing in both languages, supporting bilingual proficiency as students progress through the primary years.

Are there exam results or higher education outcomes available?

Exam results and higher-education outcomes are not provided in the available information. The school follows the AEFE framework and its bilingual curriculum rather than a UK exam-centric track.

What facilities are on the campus and around the school?

The campus comprises two single-storey buildings with three playgrounds and a parents' courtyard, plus green spaces and bright classrooms. There is a library with French and English books and access to a local pool for swimming as part of PE.

Is sport and physical education integrated into the curriculum?

Yes. PE includes swimming at a local pool and outdoor play on three playgrounds. The school weaves sport into its bilingual, cross-curricular education.

Are there dedicated spaces for arts and language learning?

There are choir activities, a library with French and English books, and theatre opportunities in both French and English. After-school arts, dance and theatre clubs also enhance language and cultural skills.

What extracurricular activities are available on or near campus?

The Amicale des Parents de l'Ecole André Malraux organises on-site clubs including judo, football, rugby, dance, arts plastiques and theatre in French and English. The school also offers choir and theatre productions and swimming through local facilities.

Are there leadership opportunities for students?

The school has a School Council with representation from management, teachers, parents and pupils, and primary school councils publish reports, giving students a voice in school life.

What wellbeing and support services are available for students?

The school provides SEN support with an in-house orthophoniste, PAPs and EHCP coordination, plus exam accommodations as needed. A medical team, including a school doctor and nurses, supports health and wellbeing.

How is safeguarding approached at the school?

Safeguarding is central, with a designated safeguarding lead who shares updates with families. The school is inclusive and provides guidance on harassment and online safety, coordinating with families and external providers as needed.

Is boarding available at Ecole Andre Malraux?

No, the school is a day school. There is an after-school care service (Aktiva) on site that runs until 6:00 pm.

What are the food policies and meal options like?

School meals (demi-pension) are charged separately and are VAT-exempt. Menus are published, and children with allergies can bring a packed lunch under an individual healthcare plan.

Is there a house system or uniform policy?

No house system or uniform information is provided in the available details, and there is no specific mention of uniforms.

What accreditations or awards does the school have?

The school is part of AEFE, which places it within a network of French international schools. No additional accreditations or awards are listed in the provided information.

Search for more schools

Search schools in United Kingdom View all schools in London View all schools in United kingdom British curriculum schools in United Kingdom Open days & tours in London What is the British curriculum? View all schools Search all schools

Ecole Andre Malraux

Asking this school a question isn't available on this profile

Request confirmed

The school will be in touch soon. Schools typically confirm bookings within 5 business days

Tell Ecole Andre Malraux you're interested

Sent to the school