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École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees £8,798 - 10,965
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 260
Type Co-educational
Opened 1974
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 23
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert is a French international school in London, affiliated with AEFE and homologated by the French Ministry of Education. It serves pupils aged 3 to 11, covering Cycle 1 (PS–MS–GS) to Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2), with the 6ème included for a smooth move to secondary education. The curriculum is French national programs, with enhanced English language instruction to meet British requirements. From nursery, English is taught for about 4.5–5.5 hours per week; phonics are introduced from CP to CE2; English reading and writing begin in CE1; English-language projects run across subjects, and some sciences are taught in English. Students benefit from bilingual projects and a program that prepares them for education in both French and English after CM2. Facilities include two libraries and arts and sports offerings. The campus uses venues for swimming, climbing, and bike-ability. APEEF clubs and after-school care support a strong community life.

59 Brook Grn, London W6 7BE, United Kingdom

The Essentials

École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert has 260 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in French, English.

Location
The school is located in the Brook Green neighbourhood of London. The address is 59 Brook Green, London, W6 7BE. It is a small primary school serving around 285 children from nursery through Year 6. It is an AEFE-affiliated French school, homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and open to English language and culture and to the use of digital technology.

Stages
The school covers early years and primary education, from the petite section of maternelle through CM2 (Year 6). It is a small primary school with around 285 pupils.

Type
French international school, homologated by the French Ministry of Education and affiliated with the AEFE.

Additional learning support
The school has a dedicated EBEP coordinator for Elèves à Besoins Éducatifs Particuliers. The EBEP referent is Emilie GINGAUD; refEBEP@ecoleprevert.org.uk.

Country affiliation
AEFE-affiliated French international school in the United Kingdom.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding facilities. All pupils are demi-pensionnaires with lunch provided in the school canteen; after-school care (garderie) is available on two sites with morning and after-school sessions.

Food Options
Lunch is prepared on site in the canteen and is compulsory for all pupils; meals are self-serve with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and fruits. Vegetarian or medical meals are available upon request at the start of the school year. Menus follow a three-week cycle and are published in the weekly newsletter and on the website; the canteen emphasizes nutrition and seasonal variety; meals are served in the basement canteen.

Governance and Ownership
Parent governance drives the school. The school is AEFE-approved (conventionnée) and independently managed as a parent-led association. A management committee handles administrative and financial matters with elected representatives on the school council; the APEEF coordinates many after-school clubs and events; a student council provides CE1–CM2 pupils a voice. The school operates as a UK charity with volunteer parent involvement and runs two sites: the main site at 59 Brook Green and an annex at 41 Brook Green.
Fees

Annual tuition at École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert ranges from GBP 8,798 to GBP 10,965 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration deposit

- A non‑refundable registration deposit is required to confirm a place. Amounts: Nursery (PS) £3,550; Reception / Year 1 (MS‑GS) £2,922; Primary classes (CP‑CM) £2,534. The deposit is taken at registration and is refundable only when the child leaves the school provided the school is notified by 31 March preceding the intended end of attendance; the deposit will not be refunded in the event of cancellation before the start of the school year.

Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2025–2026) — totals and term breakdown

- Annual totals (per pupil):
- Nursery (Maternelle PS): £12,010.45 per year.
- Maternelle MS/GS: £11,931.65 per year.
- Primary (Élémentaire, CP–CM): £10,664.45 per year.
- These annual totals include school fees, compulsory lunch (canteen), administration charge and personal accident insurance.

- Annual component breakdown (per pupil):
- School fees (annual, excluding VAT): Nursery £10,778.00; MS/GS £8,895.00; Primary £7,839.00.
- Annual lunch (canteen, VAT exempt): £1,097.00 for all year groups.
- Annual administration fee (excluding VAT): £126.00 for all year groups.
- Personal accident insurance (annual): £9.45 for all year groups.
- VAT is applied to certain school‑fee components for specific year groups as published.

- Per‑term totals and components (per pupil):
- First term total: Nursery £4,962.45; MS/GS £4,961.65; Primary £4,534.45. Components for First term include: school fees (excluding VAT) Nursery £4,388.00; MS/GS £3,635.00; Primary £3,279.00; lunch fees First term £439.00; administration £126.00; personal accident insurance charged on the Autumn term invoice £9.45. VAT on school fees and administration is shown where applicable.
- Second term total: Nursery £3,524.00; MS/GS £3,485.00; Primary £3,065.00. Components include school fees (excluding VAT) Nursery £3,195.00; MS/GS £2,630.00; Primary £2,280.00; lunch fees Second term £329.00. VAT on school fees is shown where applicable.
- Third term total: Nursery £3,524.00; MS/GS £3,485.00; Primary £3,065.00. Components mirror the Second term figures (school fees (excluding VAT), lunch fees £329.00, and VAT where applicable).
- The canteen (lunch) is compulsory and its fees correspond to four lunches per week (Wednesdays excluded).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual fees are charged for the full school year and are split into three termly invoices. Each term's fees must be paid no later than one week before the first day of the new term. School fees are due for the whole term even if a pupil attends only part of that term. If a pupil is to leave before the end of the school year, one month's written notice before the start of the next term will make the next term's fees not due; however, the registration deposit will not be refunded in that case. Specific departure and refund timelines are set out in the school's departure policy.

Boarding

- The school is a small primary day school (maternelle to CM2); no boarding provision is offered.

Other compulsory costs and recurring charges

- Canteen (lunch): compulsory; included as a separate line in the annual and term totals (see amounts above).
- Annual administration fee: £126.00 per pupil.
- Personal accident insurance: charged annually on the Autumn term invoice; annual cost £9.45.
- The published fee schedule indicates that the school fees cover administration, the half‑board (canteen), school supplies and hiring of sports facilities; any additional optional activities or extra‑curricular charges (if applicable) are not included in the standard term totals shown.

Refund information and departure conditions

- The registration deposit is refundable only when the child leaves the school and provided written notice is given by 31 March preceding the year‑end; the deposit is not refunded if the family withdraws the child before the start of the school year.
- School fees are due for the whole term even if attendance is partial. If a child leaves during the school year and written notice of departure is given at least one month before the start of the next term, the next term's fees will not be due, but the deposit will not be refunded. No deposit refund will be processed if outstanding fees are not fully settled according to the school's terms and conditions.

Fee payment options

- The published fee information specifies the invoicing schedule and deadlines but does not list the specific accepted payment methods (credit/debit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) within the public fee schedule. Payment arrangements and the school's bursarial procedures are managed by the school's finance/bursar function. For the termly invoicing and payment timetable, refer to the billing schedule above.

Additional notes on extra costs

- The published annual figures include standard school supplies and sports‑hall hiring as part of the stated fees. Optional activities, trips, special projects or extra‑curricular services may incur additional charges that are not included in the standard annual/term totals. The annual and term figures above reflect mandatory charges (tuition, compulsory lunch, administration and insurance) as published for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Academics

École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Provide a French education with enhanced English language instruction. The primary school is accredited by the Ministry of National Education and contracted with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE); instruction follows the French national programs while aligning with British requirements through strong English teaching at all levels. The national core knowledge and skills framework is taught, focused on five domains: languages for thinking and communication; methods and tools for learning; formation of the person and the citizen; natural and technical systems; representations of the world and human activity. Programs are organized by cycles: Cycle 1 (PS–MS–GS) for early learning; Cycle 2 (CP–CE1–CE2) for fundamental learning; Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2) for consolidation; the 6ème of secondary education (6ème) is part of Cycle 3 to ease transition to secondary education. English has a privileged place: 4.5–5.5 hours per week from nursery; phonics taught from CP to CE2; English reading and writing from CE1; by CM1 students can write to persuade and inform; some sciences are taught in English; many bilingual projects and activities in English complement the regular curriculum, including in PE and other subjects. The school aims to prepare students for secondary education in French and English after CM2 and works with the AEFE inspector in London to ensure curriculum conformity.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Physical and emotional well-being is a priority at École Jacques Prévert. The PSHE curriculum provides children with essential information about themselves and the diverse world around them, supporting self-esteem, emotional well-being, and resilience to form and maintain positive relationships. It emphasizes respect for universal rights of the child, as articulated in the UNCRC, and encourages understanding across cultures. PSHE is taught through weekly sessions using resources from Kapow and the PSHE Association, along with materials from St John's Ambulance and NSPCC, and sits alongside the EMC within the French curriculum, led by class teachers and the Designated Safeguarding Lead who know the pupils well. PSHE objectives are integrated with other subjects and reinforced through assemblies, enrichment days, and school events, linking to British Values and promoting honesty, empathy, and respectful, responsible behavior. The pastoral team, including the DSL, supports pupils' mental and emotional development and fosters a safe, inclusive climate.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
In the French system, EBEP stands for Elèves à Besoins Éducatifs Particuliers. There is a dedicated EBEP teacher who follows EBEP students, supports families, and is the main point of contact (refEBEP@ecoleprevert.org.uk). The EBEP referent identifies and follows students with needs (such as learning difficulties, DYS, giftedness, or disability) and coordinates assessments and support plans (PAI, PAP, PPRE, PPS or other accommodations). They collaborate with teachers to adapt teaching practices, maintain open communication with families, and organize meetings to adjust supports. They facilitate access to professionals (speech therapists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, etc.) and liaise with local services (Borough EHC plans) and with French institutions (MDPH, AEFE) to secure appropriate assistance, ensuring coherence between French arrangements and local regulation. The EBEP role centers on inclusion and the well-being of all students; if integration becomes distressing, the EBEP lead can help families find a more suitable provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English instruction complements the strong French education with high standards in English. The program provides an excellent English curriculum with a balanced focus on poetry, formal letters, narrative writing, and persuasive writing. Phonics is taught systematically from CP to CE2; in CP, Story Time Phonics teaches reading and writing, and sciences and language concepts are taught in English alongside French teaching colleagues. From CE1 to CE2, students study using Read, Write, Inc, and geography and sciences are taught with French teachers to support a bilingual program; in CM1 and CM2, pupils write for persuasion and information, using figurative devices such as metaphors. All children listen to and read a wide range of texts, with ability-based grouping from CP onward to tailor learning, and home learning to consolidate progress. Many students join the international section of Lycée Français Charles-de-Gaulle, while a large number enter the British section in secondary; the anglophone department is led by Elisabeth Lowery (Head of English) and Claire Weber (DSL for protection, climate, and PSHE).

Mental Wellbeing
Mental well-being is a core aspect of PSHE at the school. The curriculum aims to develop knowledge, self-esteem, emotional well-being, and resilience to help pupils lead happy, healthy lives now and in the future. It includes a strong focus on emotional regulation, with Zones of Regulation used in Early Years to support emotional management. PSHE objectives are embedded across the curriculum and reinforced through assemblies, enrichment days, and school events. The school emphasizes supportive relationships and a climate that fosters emotional development, with a dedicated pastoral framework and DSL to oversee safeguarding and well-being.

Safeguarding
Safety is everyone's concern at the school; every pupil has the right to live without fear of violence. The safeguarding policy defines how parents, staff, and school leaders respond to concerns about a child. Claire Weber is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Bleuenn Morvan is the Deputy Safeguarding Lead and headteacher. If a child is worried, contact the safeguarding team at 020 7602 6871. The school maintains a strong safeguarding culture and an open-door policy for parents and children to discuss safeguarding concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Children have thrived here since 1974. Jacques Prévert is one of the first French schools in London. At its founding it welcomed 81 pupils; today more than 260 pupils attend. The idea of creating a second French establishment in London emerged in the 1970s. When a French real estate agent found a building for sale at 59 Brook Green, the French Chamber of Commerce in London mobilized to create a dedicated trust to acquire it, and the school opened in 1974 for £300,000. In 1994, on its 20th anniversary, the school became Jacques Prévert, named after the famous French poet; the plaque in front of the main entrance on Brook Green is still there. The historic building, formerly The High House, is a Victorian building that once housed St Paul's School boarders. In 1989, major work improved facilities, including a library, a music room, and an external staircase, and the second interior staircase was removed to enlarge classrooms. Since then, regular renovations have continued to improve the well-being of children and learning conditions. Today the school hosts 260 pupils and about 40 adults (teachers, administrative staff, and other facilitators) and is recognized for the quality of its educational model. The school balances high standards with attention to each pupil's welfare from the early years to CM2, as evidenced by the latest Ofsted inspection and generations of pupils who continue their education in secondary schools of their choice.

Community
The school has a family atmosphere and maintains a relationship of trust and respect with parents. It collaborates closely with other AEFE institutions in London through the Embassy's cultural services and the National Education Inspector based in London for pedagogical matters. Parents are present at several levels: in the management committee that handles administrative and financial governance with elected representatives on the school council, and in the APEEF, which organizes many after‑school clubs and events that punctuate school life throughout the year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Jacques Prévert features a dedicated parental governance. The school is AEFE‑affiliated, but it is also an independent, parent‑run association. Parents participate at multiple levels: the management committee (administers the school's finances with elected representatives on the school council, which deliberates on life at school and major pedagogical orientations), and the APEEF, which partners with the school to run numerous after‑school clubs and events. The management committee operates as a British charity, a non‑profit governed by volunteer parents, whose mission is to manage the school's administrative and financial affairs in the best interests of families. The school council is a formal consultative body with decision‑making powers, bringing together representatives of the school community to advise on life, internal regulations, and the school project. In addition to these two central bodies, AEFE provides program homologation and pedagogical guidance, the APEEF complements after‑school cultural, linguistic, and sports offerings and supports the school through its events calendar, and the conseil des élèves gives CE1–CM2 pupils a voice in school life and democratic practice.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Sport, arts and culture are central to the programme. Every pupil has three hours of physical education per week. In addition to on-site spaces, nearby facilities such as Masbro Centre, Brook Green and Ravenscourt Park are used to offer swimming for all classes, as well as climbing, circus, skating and acro-sport. A bike-ability week is provided for Year 6 in partnership with BikeWorks. The arts curriculum draws on London's cultural offerings and includes music and other arts, with some lessons taught in French or English.

Sports Facilities
The school combines on-site provision with access to nearby venues to support sport and physical education. All pupils receive three hours of PE per week. In addition to internal spaces, activities such as swimming for all classes, climbing, circus, skating and acro-sport are offered using local facilities like Masbro Centre, Brook Green and Ravenscourt Park, with a Year 6 bike-ability week delivered in partnership with BikeWorks. The school runs inter-class athletic meetings, inter-school competitions, an annual charity run, Sports Day and a car-free day to promote active travel. Green classes are organized from kindergarten to encourage regular participation in sport.

Academic Facilities
The school has two libraries with over 21,000 books and magazines in French and English, making them among the richest AEFE libraries in London. The Central Document Library (BCD) is a reading hub and writers' workshop run by the librarian-teacher Evelyne Hagg and also serves as a research library with its books and computer lab. The English Library contains more than 3,500 resources and welcomes pupils from CP on Wednesday mornings under the supervision of the English librarian Hannah John.

Extra Curricular Facilities
To meet families' needs, the school provides morning and after-school care as well as supervised study after school for CE1 to CM2. Homework Club runs from 15:30 to 17:00 (CE1–CM2) in the main building. Morning Club runs from 8:00 to 8:50, and After School Club runs from 15:30 to 17:00 (and 17:00 to 18:00 on selected days) in the main building, with Holy Trinity (PS–GS) sessions from 15:15 to 16:50 and 16:50 to 17:50. Booking is via SchoolBuddy and School Gateway, with fees per session. The school also offers a range of clubs run by APÉEF (the parent association).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Directed study sessions are offered to CE1–CM2 pupils after school from 15:30 to 16:30, with an optional extension to 17:00. There are two formulas: a 16:30 exit at £9.50 per session and a 17:00 exit at £11.50 per session. Reservations must be made in advance via the SchoolGateway app, and places are limited to 35 pupils. Morning club runs 8:00–8:50 and after-school club runs 15:30–17:00, with sessions including cultural, recreational, or sports activities; unbooked sessions incur a £10 charge.

Arts & Creative
The school runs more than 20 after-school clubs through the APEEF association, covering sports, culture, and the arts. Sports clubs include football, tennis, handball, karate, dance, and yoga. Cultural activities include English, a science club, and choir, while artistic workshops, a cooking club, and a chess club are also offered. Clubs are run by parent volunteers under the supervision of APEEF.

Cultural & Language
The school supplements its French education with an English program of excellence. The program covers poetry, formal letters, narrative and persuasive writing, and a wide range of texts. Phonetics are taught systematically from CP to CE2, with reading and writing in English starting from CE1. From CP onward, students are grouped by skill level to tailor learning, and many pupils join the international section of Lycée Français Charles-de-Gaulle.

Social & Hobbies
The school provides after-school clubs offering cultural, recreational, and sports activities. Clubs include football, tennis, handball, karate, dance, yoga, English, science club, choir, artistic workshops, cooking, and chess. Clubs are run by parent volunteers under the supervision of the APEEF.

Community & Service
The school supports inter-class and inter-school athletic events. There is an annual charity run to raise funds for a charitable association. The athletics and sports programs engage the school community through these events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
All students participate in three hours of physical education each week. The program includes swimming, and depending on level, climbing, circus, skating, and acrosport, using nearby facilities and specialists. Teaching and activities are delivered in either French or English and are complemented by a wide range of after-school clubs.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: French and English as part of a bilingual program. The school is AEFE-affiliated and offers English language development integrated with the core French curriculum, with regular reading and writing in English across grades, and cross-curricular English for geography and sciences. The English department includes Ms Elisabeth Lowery (head of the English department) and Ms Claire Weber (deputy headteacher).

Bilingual Teaching
The school complements the solid education in French with high-quality English instruction and runs a bilingual program. Geography and sciences are taught with French teachers to support a shared bilingual curriculum. English is taught from CP to CM2, and the English department is led by Ms Elisabeth Lowery with Ms Claire Weber as deputy headteacher. The school fosters English language and literature alongside the French curriculum. Many students join the international section of Lycée Français Charles-de-Gaulle, and the school reports a very high acceptance rate there.

Immersion Programs
In Petite Section, children are immersed in English part-time. In MS they explore learning by investigation with themes such as People Who Help Us and Minibeasts, and in GS English is taught through classic stories and role-play. Students listen to and read regularly a wide range of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. The program uses phonics teaching, Story Time Phonics in CP and Read, Write Inc in CE1–CE2.
Admissions

Admissions
1. She is your point of contact throughout the registration and can guide you through the required steps. 2. The school opens an admissions campaign each year for Petite Section (30 places) and CP (14 places). For other year groups, places may be offered depending on vacancies. The campaigns are aimed at families planning to move to London for the September intake. 3. The next visit is scheduled for December 18 at 14:00; visits are limited to two adults and babies must be carried. 4. This positions the file on the waiting list. 5. Applications are processed by arrival date and by six priority groups: 1. children of staff; 2) siblings; 3) pupils from AEFE London network schools for CP; 4) pupils whose parents have previously attended; 5) pupils from French schools or AEFE network or CNED for CP; 6) other applicants by date of submission. For CP admissions, a CP admissions commission is held each year with all AEFE London network schools. 6. If a dossier is accepted, you will be notified by email and asked to pay a deposit within seven days. Paying the deposit confirms enrollment and enrollment at another AEFE London school is not possible. 7. Tuition is paid quarterly, with the annual totals published by program for 2026-2027; quarterly payments are due at least one week before the start of the new term. 8. Enrollment is for a full year; the payment and refund terms of the deposit are described in the departures regulations. 9. If no place is offered, the child is moved to the waiting list for the next year; CP typically has 14 new places each year; if you have accepted another offer, please inform the school to update waiting lists. 10. Visites de l'école are available for families with a current application for the 2026 intake; the next visit is scheduled for 18 December at 14:00 and is limited to two adults. 11.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available to families where one parent is French. Applications are processed through the Consulat Général de France and are subject to conditions. To apply, the candidate must be French national, be registered on the register of French nationals abroad, and reside with the family in the country where the school is located. Scholarships are awarded based on resources. For dates, procedures and conditions, consult the Consulat Général de France site uk.ambafrance.org.

Waitlist
Applications are placed on the waiting list based on date of receipt and six priority groups: staff children, siblings, pupils from AEFE London network schools for CP, pupils whose parents have previously attended, pupils from French schools or AEFE network or CNED for CP, and other applicants by date of submission. For CP admissions, an annual admissions commission is held with all AEFE London network schools. If a place is not available, the child remains on the waiting list and consideration is given as places become vacant. Families are asked to inform the school if they accept another offer so waiting lists can be updated.
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