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Ecole Andre Malraux

United Kingdom, London

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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
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.

44 Laurie Road, London W7 1BL

The Essentials

Ecole Andre Malraux has 200 pupils, instruction in French, English.

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

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is available. A paid after-school care service (Aktiva) operates on site and takes children after class until 6:00 pm.

Food Options
Menus are published on the school meals page. Children with allergies or food intolerance can bring their own packed lunch under an individual healthcare plan (PAI).

Governance and Ownership
The André Malraux Primary School is part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network, and the school implements AEFE's educational project.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Andre Malraux ranges from GBP 8,413 to GBP 14,545 for 2026/27.

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

Ecole Andre Malraux teaches French Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 10.

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

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters solidarity, self-confidence and curiosity through civic, sporting, artistic and cultural projects. Pupils develop independence and critical thinking, and broaden their openness to the world. The bilingual, multicultural environment supports social and interpersonal development within daily school life. Students engage in collaborative projects and communities that build teamwork, empathy and responsibility. The school emphasises a caring and ambitious educational pathway created by a welcoming community of parents and a committed team of teachers.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN support is provided through the medical and educational teams. An in-house orthophoniste (speech therapist) works with pupils to identify and address learning difficulties; the team participates in educational meetings and helps implement PAPs (Plan d'Accompagnement Personnalisé). The P.A.I. (Projet d'Accueil Individualisé) supports pupils with chronic medical conditions and is renewed yearly; exam accommodations can be arranged. Some pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) funded by the local authority, with appropriate support from the school. The service is confidential and free, coordinating with families and external providers when needed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
André Malraux Primary School is bilingual and multicultural, with 200 children aged 2 to 10 from 30 nationalities. It is part of AEFE (The French Agency for Abroad Education) and aims to achieve high standards in English and French while developing strong personal and interpersonal skills. The school offers a cross-curricular approach between the French and British programmes, enabling reading, speaking and writing skills in both languages through daily language immersion, individual monitoring and language teaching in small groups. This bilingual environment supports language development across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The medical team includes a school doctor, a speech therapist and two nurses, and the doctor oversees the South Kensington site and the primary annexes. The service aims to support pupil health, balance and successful integration into school life, and participates in student psychological support and exam accommodations as needed. The orthophoniste works with families and teachers to support learners dealing with language-related or learning challenges, contributing to individualized plans as required.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and wellbeing are central to the school's approach. A designated safeguarding lead communicates safeguarding updates to families via monthly newsletters. The school operates as an inclusive environment and provides guidance on harassment and online safety. Staff and families work together to address safeguarding concerns and to support students who face difficulties, ensuring access to medical and educational teams as needed.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London is governed by AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) and includes the main site in South Kensington plus three primary sites: André Malraux, Marie d'Orliac and Wix. André Malraux Primary School is located in West London in the Ealing district and welcomes about 200 children aged 2 to 10 from 30 nationalities. It is bilingual and multicultural and forms part of AEFE, using a cross-curricular approach that blends French and British programmes with daily language immersion to develop reading, speaking and writing in both languages. The school features two single-storey buildings, three playgrounds and a parents' courtyard set within green spaces. The André Malraux annex in Ealing opened in 1995.

Community
André Malraux Primary School is part of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres community, connected to the South Kensington site and the other primary schools. The school serves a diverse community with 30 nationalities in a bilingual environment. Families collaborate with an international teaching team to support pupils' progress in a caring and ambitious educational pathway. The school emphasises civic, sporting, artistic and cultural projects that promote solidarity, self-confidence and curiosity.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Amicale des Parents de l'École André Malraux is the Parents' Association. It organises after-school activities on site (judo, football, dance, arts and theatre in French and English). More information about the association is available on its own site amicale-malraux.com. The school acknowledges the Amicale des parents d'élèves as part of its community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
André Malraux Primary School is located in West London, in the leafy district of Ealing. The campus comprises two single-storey buildings with three playgrounds, a parents' courtyard and green spaces, and bright classrooms.

Sports Facilities
Swimming at the local pool is part of the physical education program. Outdoor spaces include three playgrounds used for active play and sport. The school's approach to sport is integrated with its bilingual, cross-curricular education.

Academic Facilities
The school follows the French national education curriculum and is part of the AEFE network. English language support accompanies French instruction to develop proficiency in both languages. A cross-curricular approach blends French and British programmes, with language learning delivered in small groups.

Extra Curricular Facilities
In the French curriculum, pupils take part in choir and use the library with books in French and English, and swimming at the local pool. The Amicale des Parents de l'École André Malraux organises after-school clubs on site, including judo, football, rugby, dance, arts, and theatre in French and English.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has choir with concerts for parents at Christmas and at the end of the year; a library (BCD) with borrowing in French and English; swimming at the local pool.

Arts & Creative
The school has choral performances and school shows; theatre in French and English; after-school clubs in arts and drama.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual and multicultural; languages taught include French and English, with additional languages such as Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Latin and Greek; 30 nationalities are represented on the campus.

Social & Hobbies
The Parents' Association organises after-school clubs on site (judo, football, rugby, dance, arts plastiques, theatre in French and English).

Leadership & Professional
The school has a School Council with representation from management, teachers, parents and pupils; primary school councils exist and publish reports for André Malraux and other sites.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has green spaces and a large playground; the campus comprises two single‑storey buildings and outdoor recreation areas; swimming is available at a local pool; West London location supports an active school community.
Languages

Language Provision
The school follows the demanding curriculum of the French national education system, adapting instruction so that pupils achieve the same English-language objectives as British schools. The school week lasts 26 hours. There are eight French teachers and three English teachers, with language learning conducted in small groups in English and French.

Bilingual Teaching
André Malraux Primary School is a bilingual, multicultural school for 200 children aged 2 to 10, from Nursery to Year 6, representing 30 nationalities. It uses a cross-curricular approach between the French and British programmes, with daily language immersion and language teaching in small groups to develop proficiency in both languages (French and English).

Immersion Programs
Daily language immersion in English and French. Language teaching is delivered in small groups in both English and French as part of the cross-curricular approach.
Admissions

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.
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