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The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees £9,600 - 14,304
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 70
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Part of
The Stewart Bilingual School
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Taught languages Latin
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Stewart Bilingual School offers a dual British and French curriculum for ages 2 to 11, from nursery to primary. Program combines the National Curriculum of England with the Education Nationale French syllabus, with pedagogical coordinators bridging the two for coherent planning. Each class has two qualified teachers, English and French, and a teaching assistant; lessons run with morning sessions in one language and afternoon sessions in the other, giving equal hours to each curriculum. The school emphasises reading, writing and numeracy, enriched by cross-curricular work in science, history, geography and arts, and aims for accelerated progress and a thorough grasp of fundamentals. Small class sizes and varied extra-curricular activities support learning. Family-owned network dating back to 1978–1995, Stewart Bilingual School operates campuses in London, Paris and Bordeaux. Facilities include the school library, kitchen, and after-school care until 6:30 pm; progression to British secondary schools or Lycée is anticipated.

This campus is part of The Stewart Bilingual School

85 Clarendon Rd, London W11 4XQ, United Kingdom

The Essentials

The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus has 70 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, French.

Location
London, England. Primary School at 85 Clarendon Road, London, W11 4XQ; Cambridge Gardens Nursery at 80 Cambridge Gardens, London, W10 6HS. It is a long-established family-owned nursery and primary school offering a dual French and British curriculum.

Stages
Nursery and Primary School; serves children aged 2 to 11.

Type
Nursery and Primary School

Additional learning support
SEN policy exists (policy document linked on the site).

Country affiliation
France and United Kingdom

School day structure
Hours: Monday to Friday. Doors open at 8:30; 8:45 start for Years 2–6 (Primaire); 9:00 start for Maternelle; 4:00 end of lessons (Wednesdays 12:00). After-school care, language support classes and clubs run 4:00–6:30; Wednesday workshops 12:00–16:00. Nursery includes a mid-day nap after lunch and a fresh lunch is provided.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school with after-school care available from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.

Food Options
A warm lunch is cooked fresh daily in the kitchen; a snack of fruit or vegetables is provided; nursery meals are prepared at the Oxford Gardens provision and delivered; meals are heated; the cost of lunches is included; milk and water are provided in the nursery.

Governance and Ownership
Family-owned; Lady Anne Henderson-Stewart oversees The Stewart Bilingual School and the related La Petite Ecole Bilingue schools; the Oxford Gardens site was renamed The Stewart Bilingual School in 2019 and moved to Clarendon Road in 2023.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus ranges from GBP 9,600 to GBP 14,304 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- First enrolment (acceptance) fee: £1,200 (non‑refundable; payable when accepting a place).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term equivalents)

- Nursery (Nurs.2 / ages 2–4): Annual fee £11,920. Per term equivalent (annual divided into three terms): £3,973 (rounded).

- Kindergarten / Reception and lower primary years (selected early years where published): Annual fee £11,920 for some early years; certain primary year groups (Reception–Year 5 and above) are charged at an annual rate of £14,304. Per term equivalent for a £14,304 annual fee: £4,768 (rounded).

- Notes on the published fee structure: tuition is shown as termly amounts in the school's published Schedule of Fees and the schedule separates tuition and any applicable VAT lines where relevant.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are invoiced on a termly basis. Payment of the first enrolment fee is required to accept a place; subsequent tuition invoices are issued termly in accordance with the school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy.

- The school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy set billing deadlines, notice periods and the consequences of late or missed payments.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school only.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- Compulsory extras that appear on invoices or that are noted in the published fee schedule include items such as lunch and morning/afternoon snacks, certain activities and specific curriculum items (for example named language/Latin activities from particular year groups). These items are shown separately from tuition where applicable.

- Common additional charges (typically billed separately or listed in the school's fee schedule) include: school trips and residential trips (where applicable), individual music tuition, specialist clubs or extracurricular activities, examination or assessment fees, stationery/supplies and school uniform or kit. The school's admissions information also references a pre‑start information pack that lists supplies and related costs.

Refund information

- The first enrolment (acceptance) fee (£1,200) is non‑refundable. Refunds, fee credits and any return of sums paid are governed by the school's Terms and Conditions and Financial Policy; those documents set notice periods, refund eligibility and any administration procedures for cancellations or withdrawals.

Fee payment options

- Fees are billed termly and payment arrangements (including acceptable payment methods and any instalment options) are set out in the school's Financial Policy and Schedule of Fees. The school's published materials list the billing and financial policy documents alongside the fee schedule.

Summary (key figures)

- First enrolment (acceptance) fee: £1,200 (non‑refundable).
- Nursery annual: £11,920 (per term approx. £3,973).
- Primary annual (typical published primary rate): £14,304 (per term approx. £4,768); tuition and VAT are shown separately where applicable.

(For administrative clarity: the school publishes a Schedule of Fees and a Financial Policy that set the full invoicing, VAT treatment and payment procedures; the first enrolment fee is explicitly stated as payable on acceptance.)
Academics

The Stewart Bilingual School - Main School Campus teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a dual British and French curriculum: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program. From pre-school through the end of the primary cycle, the school combines the most valuable elements of each curriculum in a bespoke program. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, as well as a teaching assistant. Lessons are taught in the morning in one language and in the afternoon in the other, giving equal hours to each curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes reading, writing and numeracy with cross-curricular work in science, history, geography and arts, and aims for accelerated progress and a thorough grasp of fundamental skills. Small class sizes and a varied programme of extra-curricular activities support the learning experience.

Student Teacher Ratio
Two qualified teachers per class (one English and one French) plus a teaching assistant, with small class sizes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Stewart Bilingual School fosters emotional intelligence and personal development. The school aims for every pupil to feel a valued member of the community and to flourish into confident, articulate, caring and emotionally intelligent young people. The ethos emphasizes strong relationships between children and teachers and supports personal and academic development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a SEN policy.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches a bilingual curriculum in English and French. Each class has two qualified and experienced teachers, one English and one French, with an additional teaching assistant. The day is structured so that instruction alternates between languages, providing equal hours to each curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing are addressed through a dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing policy.

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and has safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
The Stewart Bilingual School is a long-established family-owned nursery and primary school offering a dual French and British curriculum. The founder, Lady Anne Henderson-Stewart, began the bilingual project in London with Le Jardin d'Enfants Bilingue in 1978 and La Petite Ecole Française in 1983, one of the first London primary schools homologuée by the French Ministry of Education. In Paris, La Petite Ecole Bilingue opened in 1995, launching a pioneer bilingual school. In London, La Petite Ecole Bilingue opened at Oxford Gardens in 2010, with a Kentish Town site opening in 2012; from 2019 the Oxford Gardens site was renamed The Stewart Bilingual School and in 2023 moved to larger premises on Clarendon Road. A Bordeaux campus opened in September 2017, and today four schools operate in London, Paris and Bordeaux, all overseen by Lady Anne Henderson-Stewart.

Community
Beyond the taught curriculum, The Stewart Bilingual School runs a varied programme of after-school activities during the school day including outdoor skills, trips, speakers, arts, music, drama and other projects. The school takes advantage of its North Kensington location to organise regular day trips to London's galleries, theatres, concerts, parks, museums and historic locations. Music is taught weekly by a specialist teacher, the school choir performs twice a year as part of the Christmas and end-of-year plays, and individual tuition in piano, guitar and recorder is available on the premises. Arts classes run weekly and learners have access to a range of sports including football, dance, tennis, yoga, gymnastics and athletics.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Stewart Bilingual School is a long-established family‑owned nursery and primary school with a dual French and British curriculum. The school serves children aged 2 to 11 from all nationalities. The Primary School is located at 85 Clarendon Road, London W11 4XQ and the Nursery at 80 Cambridge Gardens, London W10 6HS. Each class has two qualified teachers (one English, one French) and a teaching assistant; lessons are taught in one language in the morning and in the other language in the afternoon, ensuring an equal number of hours in each curriculum. The school provides a school library and an on-site kitchen for daily meals, with after-school care and clubs until 6:30 pm. The aim is to provide solid academic foundations in both languages to support progression to British secondary schools, French Lycée, or international schools.

Academic Facilities
The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a balance of the British National Curriculum and the Education Nationale French program from the first year of pre-school through the end of the primary cycle. Pedagogical coordinators build bridges between the two curricula to ensure coherent teaching plans. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, and a teaching assistant to support learning. The personalised teaching program, delivered by experienced staff, combines high expectations with small class sizes to realise each child's full academic potential in a caring and supportive environment. Reading, writing and numeracy are developed in both languages, and there is a school library used for reading and literacy activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beyond the taught curriculum, a varied programme of extra-curricular activities runs during the school day including outdoor skills, trips, speakers, arts, music, drama and other projects, with regular day trips to London galleries, theatres, parks, museums and historic locations. Music includes weekly classes with a specialist teacher, a school choir performing twice a year, and private tuition in piano, guitar and recorder on site. Arts are taught weekly to introduce creative techniques and art history. Sports are delivered by specialist teachers, including football, dance, tennis, yoga, gymnastics and athletics. After-school clubs and classes are offered daily and include Ballet, Drama, Chess, Tennis, Fencing, Football, Coding, Languages (Spanish, Russian and Arabic), Drawing, Arts, Solfeggio, Singing, Piano, Guitar, Recorder, Violin and Trumpet.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a dual British and French curriculum. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, with a teaching assistant. The English program follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, and the French program follows the Education Nationale. The pedagogical coordinators bridge the two curricula to create coherent teaching plans and support reading, writing and numeracy; pupils are prepared to transfer to English, French, bilingual or international schools.

Arts & Creative
Weekly music classes are taught by a specialist teacher. The school choir performs twice a year, and individual tuition in piano, guitar and recorder is available on site. Pupils have weekly arts classes introducing a wide range of creative techniques and art history. After‑school clubs include arts, drawing and singing, among others.

Cultural & Language
English and French are the two languages of instruction, forming a bilingual programme. The curriculum combines both the British and French education systems, with two qualified teachers per class, one English and one French. After‑school language clubs include Spanish, Russian and Arabic.

Social & Hobbies
The school runs a broad programme of after‑school clubs including Ballet, Drama, Chess, Tennis, Football, Fencing and Coding. Other clubs cover Languages, drawing and arts, in addition to music‑themed activities such as Solfeggio, singing and instrument tuition. Latin and 11+ preparation are offered as part of the curriculum and Forest School activities run for younger years.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school week runs Monday to Friday, with doors opening at 8:30 am, lessons starting at 9:00 am for younger pupils and 8:45 am for older, and end times at 4:00 pm (Wednesdays end at 12 noon). After-school care, language support classes and clubs run from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, with Wednesday workshops 12 noon to 4 pm. A warm lunch is cooked daily, and Nursery pupils nap after lunch while others have story time and play. Forest School sessions are offered for Nursery and Reception, and Thursday afternoon activities include sports and choir.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are taught across the two curricula. Reading in English begins in Reception year with phonics sessions; French phonemes and graphemes are introduced later in Grande Section (Year 1) and completed in CP (Year 2) using the Méthode Bosher reading scheme. The program fosters fluent reading and writing in both languages, with home reading and weekly library sessions. The school welcomes children aged 2 to 11 from all nationalities, including those who already speak French and/or English or who wish to acquire these languages.

Bilingual Teaching
The Stewart Bilingual School teaches a dual British and French curriculum. The National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French program are taught. Each class has two qualified teachers, one English and one French, as well as a teaching assistant. The lesson is taught in the morning in one language and in the afternoon in the other, ensuring an equal number of hours for each curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
The Stewart Bilingual School welcomes children of all nationalities from age 2 to 11. The school teaches a dual French and British curriculum and prepares pupils to transfer to a British secondary school, a French Lycée or an International school.
1/ MAKING AN APPOINTMENT: Arrange a visit by email or phone, mentioning your child's date of birth. Appointments help the admissions team prepare for your visit and tailor the information to your family.
2/ YOUR VISIT: You will receive a guided tour of the premises, a presentation of the school's operation, and submission of registration forms. For parents not in the UK, a close friend or relative may visit on your behalf; if you cannot visit, download and complete the relevant forms and return them to the school.
3/ PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is free of charge. You will receive an email confirming safe receipt of your application and confirmation that your child has been offered a place or is on the waiting list. Pre-registrations are processed in the order they are received. Priority is given to siblings of children already in attendance, pupils arriving from sister schools in France, and children of former pupils. If your child is placed on the waiting list, you will be notified as soon as a vacancy becomes available.
4/ TUITION: Tuition fees are subject to the Terms and Conditions; details are in the Schedule of Fees.
5/ REGISTRATION: When you receive a school place offer, complete and return the registration pack by email, post or delivered to the school within the deadline. The pack includes School Place Offer acceptance Form, Terms and Conditions, Admission policy, Financial policy, School Fees, and payment of the non-refundable first enrolment fee (£1200). Once processed, you receive confirmation of enrolment.
6/ SCHEDULE OF DATES: Registration commences immediately after the Autumn half-term holiday for the following school year. Current students have priority re-enrolment status until 15 December and confirmation of registration begins in January. Places must be accepted within 10 days of a place offer. Registration is open throughout the year, subject to places being available; a complete information pack is sent before the start of the school year with the calendar and supplies.

Waitlist
Waitlist: The school maintains a waiting list when places are unavailable. Pre-registration indicates whether a place is offered or the child is on the waiting list. Pre-registrations are processed in the order received, with priority given to siblings of current pupils, pupils arriving from sister schools in France, and children of former pupils. The school notifies waiting list applicants as vacancies arise.
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