doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
S

Stewart International School Kentish Town

United Kingdom, London

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Co-founder & CEO

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees £13,650 - 14,505
Ages 2 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Located in Kentish Town, La Petite Ecole Bilingue Kentish Town is a bilingual private primary school for ages 3 to 10. It offers a hybrid curriculum: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French programme, with English and French taught on parity. Two pedagogic coordinators ensure coherence between the two frameworks, and year groups run small, around 20 pupils. Learning is anchored in cross-curricular projects and project-based teaching, with school outings to enrich understanding. The school day runs from 8:25 to 16:00, with shorter Wednesday hours and a nap in Nursery. Language of instruction alternates every half day, embedding language learning in daily activity. Extracurriculars include PE on Mondays and Thursdays, Choir on Tuesdays, and Coding on Thursdays; after-school care 16:00-18:30 and a weekly Wednesday Club (limited to 12). The school is part of a small three-school group (London and Paris) and is not AEFE-affiliated.

22 Vicar's Rd, London NW5 4NL, United Kingdom

The Essentials

Stewart International School Kentish Town has instruction in English, French.

Location
SIS-LPEBL KT is in the Kentish Town area of London. The address is 22 Vicars Road NW5 4NL. It is a private independent primary bilingual (English/French) school welcoming pupils aged 3 to 10. Pupils are taught English and French on a parity basis.

Stages
Primary school level; ages 3 to 10. Small-number year groups are used to nurture each child's learning and well-being.

Type
Private independent bilingual primary school

Country affiliation
Not AEFE-affiliated

School day structure
School opens at 8:25 am and lessons run from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm (12:00 pm on Wednesdays). Pupils have a 30-minute half-day playtime and two lunch services (11:30 am for Nursery–Year 1; 12:00 pm for Year 2–Year 6). For each year group, the language of instruction alternates every half day.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a compulsory uniform. Families can order the uniform from School Uniform Direct. Compulsory pieces include long-sleeve polo shirts, short-sleeve polo shirts, and a fleece jacket; pupils wear dark shoes and navy cardigans with grey, navy or black trousers/skirts/dresses. For PE, pupils wear navy tracksuit bottoms, a white T-shirt, and white or dark trainers; long hair must be tied back for safety.

Food Options
Meals are prepared on site by catering staff and meet national nutritional standards; meals include two portions of fruit/vegetables per meal and water is served at lunchtime. Packed lunches must follow healthy eating guidelines; the school is nut-free and nuts are not permitted; sweets and carbonated drinks are restricted.

Governance and Ownership
The proprietor is Anne Henderson-Stewart. The headteacher is Natasha Henderson-Stewart. Stewart International School - La Petite Ecole Bilingue is a group of four campuses located in London, Paris and Bordeaux, and SIS-LPEBL KT is housed in Saint Martin's church former vicarage in Gospel Oak since September 2012.
Fees

Annual tuition at Stewart International School Kentish Town ranges from GBP 13,650 to GBP 14,505 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration (first application) fee: GBP 1,200 for most entries; GBP 600 for Year 6 entries. This registration fee is non‑refundable and is not deductible from tuition fees.

- Advance on first term fees: GBP 1,000 payable on enrolment or in May for re‑enrolment. This advance is non‑refundable and will be deducted from the tuition fees for the Autumn term.

Nursery (3–4 years) — tuition (per term)

- Full‑time (inclusive of 15 funded hours per term): Term 1: GBP 3,506; Term 2: GBP 2,326; Term 3: GBP 2,326. Compulsory Lunch & Snack: GBP 320 per term (not applicable to some funded‑hours pupils as noted in the fee sheet).

- Full‑time (inclusive of 30 funded hours per term): Term 1: GBP 2,602; Term 2: GBP 1,422; Term 3: GBP 1,422. Compulsory Lunch & Snack conditions are specified in the nursery fee sheet.

- Total annual school fees for Nursery (example, where full term totals apply): GBP 12,790 (annual total shown for the standard Nursery/full‑fee presentation).

Reception / Primary (5 years +) — tuition (per term) and VAT treatment

- Tuition fees (per term): Term 1: GBP 4,730; Term 2: GBP 3,550; Term 3: GBP 3,550.

- Compulsory Lunch & Snack: GBP 320 per term.

- VAT on tuition (Primary): 20% applied to the tuition portion. VAT amounts shown per term: Term 1: GBP 946; Term 2: GBP 710; Term 3: GBP 710. Total per term for Primary (tuition + VAT + lunch): Term 1: GBP 5,996; Term 2: GBP 4,580; Term 3: GBP 4,580. Total annual school fees for Primary (sum of terms as published): GBP 15,156.

Billing schedule, invoicing and payment terms

- Parents are invoiced within the first two weeks of each term; invoices include term charges and any extras. Fees for the year are split across three terms: Term 1 = 40% of the annual school fees (plus the GBP 1,000 advance where applicable), Term 2 = 30% of annual fees, Term 3 = 30% of annual fees. Payment deadlines: balance for Term 1 by end of September; Term 2 by end of January; Term 3 by end of April.

- Fees are due for the whole term even if a pupil attends only part of the term. The School may apply a late‑payment penalty of GBP 15 for each completed week of delay and may recover reasonable costs incurred in fee recovery. Concessionary payment plans (e.g., 10 monthly instalments from September to June) can be agreed at the School's discretion and will be withdrawn on default.

After‑school care, Wednesday Club and other extras

- Wednesday Club fees (per term): Term 1 (13 sessions + lunch): GBP 650; Term 2 (11 sessions + lunch): GBP 550; Term 3 (10 sessions + lunch): GBP 500. Wednesday Club fees are included on the termly invoice. Enrolment and payments for the Wednesday Club are final and non‑refundable.

- After‑school Care (Garderie) arrangements: runs from 16:00 to 18:30 every day (including Wednesday). Enrolment is by fixed full‑term days, places are limited (maximum 20 per group), and snacks supplied by parents must be nut‑free. After‑school care fees are charged as extras and are invoiced termly.

- Other extras: school outings, reading books, special events and similar items are charged in addition to tuition and will appear as extras on invoices.

Uniform and compulsory costs

- Uniform is compulsory. Required items include long‑ and short‑sleeve polo shirts, a fleece jacket, navy cardigan/jumpers, dark shoes, navy/grey/black trousers or skirts, and PE kit (navy tracksuit bottoms, white T‑shirt, trainers). Families may order uniform from the named provider (SchoolUniformDirect). All clothing and belongings should be clearly marked with the child's name.

Refunds, deposits and notice on withdrawal

- The registration fee (GBP 1,200 or GBP 600 for Year 6) and the GBP 1,000 advance on first term fees are explicitly non‑refundable in all circumstances.

- School fees will not be refunded for periods of absence due to sickness or any other reason. Wednesday Club and after‑school care enrolments are non‑refundable. If parents withdraw a pupil, the School requires at least one full term's written notice; failing that, one term's fees in lieu of notice will be payable immediately. The School may also suspend or finally withdraw a pupil for non‑payment or other breaches as set out in the Terms & Conditions.

Payment methods, banking details, vouchers and childcare schemes

- Kentish Town families must make payments by bank transfer according to the School's process. The published bank details for transfers are: Account Name: Petite Ecole Bilingue; Sort code: 40‑07‑13 (HSBC); Account number: 31165178; IBAN: GB80HBUK40071331165178; BIC: HBUKGB4110D. Bank charges are payable by the payer; include the child's surname and first name as the payment reference.

- The School is registered for the Tax‑Free Childcare scheme and accepts childcare vouchers for the payment of tuition fees (conditions apply; voucher payments must be made in bulk at term starts and follow the School's voucher instructions). Cheques are accepted for some campuses but Kentish Town payments must be made by bank transfer per the School's payment process.

Discounts and sibling policy

- A 10% discount applies to the second child's school fees (terms and conditions for application and which charges are discounted are published in the fee documentation).
Academics

Stewart International School Kentish Town teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
The school is a private independent bilingual (English/French) primary school for pupils aged 3 to 10. Pupils are taught English and French on a parity schedule. It teaches both the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. Two pedagogic coordinators build bridges between the two curricula and ensure teaching plans are logical and appropriate. Year groups are small, with around 20 pupils per age group. The curriculum uses cross-curricular projects and project-based teaching, and organises many school outings to support learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
20 pupils per age group

Exam Results
Standards relating to leadership and management, the quality of education, pupil health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and related areas are met. Pupils make good progress across the curriculum and across languages, with teaching carefully aligned to bilingual schemes of work. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities, and pastoral care supports wellbeing. The inspection notes areas for development including more organised pastoral records and strengthening pupils' economic understanding.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school favours small-number year groups to nurture each child's learning and well-being.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Pupils are taught English and French on parity basis.

Mental Wellbeing
The school nurtures each child's learning and well-being.
Parent Experience

History
La Petite Ecole Bilingue Kentish Town is an independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 11 located in Kentish Town, London. It is part of a group of three schools, two in London and one in Paris. The Kentish Town campus was opened by the Proprietor in its current building in 2012. The headteacher has served since September 2022. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and the French Education Nationale Programme with equal time given to lessons in French and English.

Community
The school has an international community, with almost all pupils from international families and many bilingual from birth. Pupils celebrate festivals and special days and are exposed to different faiths and cultural differences such as Hanukkah, Ramadan and Sikhism to develop empathy. Regular opportunities for the whole school to gather promote the school values of caring for one another, and behaviour is generally good, supported by pastoral care and safeguarding. The school describes its community as inclusive, with pupils taught to value diversity and to contribute to society.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
PE lessons on Mondays and Thursdays. Choir on Tuesdays. Coding on Thursdays. School assemblies occur twice a month. After-school care is available every day from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, and Wednesday clubs run weekly from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
English and French are taught on parity in the timetable. The school teaches both curricula: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. A project-based teaching approach is used. The school organises many school outings to enrich learning.

Arts & Creative
Choir takes place on Tuesdays. The school uses a project-based teaching approach that encourages creative learning. The school organises school outings.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual (English/French) with English and French taught on parity. For each year group, the language of instruction alternates every half day. The curriculum includes both the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. Language learning is integrated within the bilingual environment.

Social & Hobbies
After-school care is available every day from 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm. Wednesday Club runs weekly from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with enrollment limited to 12 children per group. Enrollment for the full term is required and occasional attendance is not allowed. Fees for Wednesday Club are included in the termly tuition.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school day runs from 8:25 am to 4:00 pm, with Wednesdays ending at 12:00 pm. Nursery has a nap time after lunch and a long 45-minute playtime. PE lessons are on Mondays and Thursdays; Choir on Tuesdays; Coding on Thursdays; School assemblies twice a month. Lunch is served in two services at midday (11:30 am for Nursery–Year 1, 12:00 pm for Year 2–Year 6).
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are the languages taught. The school follows the English National Curriculum and the French Education Nationale program with parity between the two languages. EAL/FLE support is provided to help pupils learn English and French as additional languages, including differentiation and occasional Teaching Assistant support.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a private independent primary bilingual (English/French) school welcoming pupils aged 3 to 10 years old. Pupils are taught English and French on a strict schedule parity basis. The school teaches both curricula: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-application: Pre-application at SIS – LPEBL KT is free and can be done at any time of the year. Parents wishing to pre-apply for their child need to complete the online form. 2. School place offer: School place offers are made according to our Admission Policy following the pre-application process. Parents receive a School Place offer email which details the various required formalities to be completed by parents in order for the offer to be approved. The School Place offer is valid for 10 days. 3. Admission: Registration is complete once all the formalities detailed below have been fulfilled within the deadline. read the “Terms and Conditions”, the “Financial Policy” and any document attached to the email. send a copy of the child's valid passport; send copies of both parents' valid passports; in the case of divorce or separation: send a copy of the divorce or separation court order or a letter signed by both parties regarding child custody arrangements if no court order has been handed down; copies of the child's last three school reports (when available); pay the £1,200 first application fee; pay a £1,000 advance on first term fees. NB : in case of cancellation, these payments are not refundable.
School Events
The school has not added events
Compare Stewart International School Kentish Town with
vs The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus vs Ecole de Wix
Search for more schools
Search schools in United Kingdom View all schools in London View all schools in United kingdom French curriculum schools in United Kingdom Open days & tours in London What is the French curriculum? View all schools Search all schools