Most popular international schools in France

Mouratoglou International School (MIS) in Biot, Sophia Antipolis, near Nice, offers two curricula within a bilingual campus. The French Section follows the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale for grades 6–12, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat général, with Cambridge English and PIX certifications. The American Section provides 100% English-tuition for grades 5–12, follows the American curriculum with AP courses, and prepares students for the High School Diploma, SAT, TOEFL, and AP exams. A distinctive Dual Diploma combines the French Baccalauréat with the American High School Diploma. Classes are capped at 15 students, and MIS operates as an official SAT and AP exam center. The 12-hectare campus in Biot offers secure, surroundings with on-site medical, psychological, and nursing care, plus sports and academic facilities. The university placement team, with 25 years of experience, supports scholarships (91% of graduates) to North American universities; around 35 students are placed year.

Located in Monaco, The International School of Monaco offers an IB continuum from Early Years through PYP, MYP, DP and CP, with an accompanying BTEC qualification. The school teaches bilingually in English and French, integrating language learning across the curriculum and using a bilingual Singapore Maths approach supported by Information Technology as a core component. The Le Testimonio II campus provides purpose‑built spaces for learning, dining, and wellbeing, including a Care Room for emotional support and a broad enrichment program across academics, service, the arts, sport and adventure. ISM maintains a collaboration with King's College School, Wimbledon, and participates in AFEC‑accredited sport pathways. Students benefit from Model United Nations opportunities, a dedicated Performing Arts department, and strong language and service initiatives that reflect Monaco's international community. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and emphasizes global citizenship through service, leadership, and experiential learning for lifelong global engagement.

The British Section at Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers a bilingual English-language programme across five partner schools in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq for children aged 3 to 18. Pupils spend 6–8 hours weekly learning in English; the rest is in French, creating a genuine bilingual experience within the French host system. The curriculum blends the French national programme with English-language study: in Seconde they take Cambridge IGCSE or Edexcel IGCSE, and in Première and Terminale they pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), adding English-language examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography to the French baccalauréat. Some pupils also opt for an International GCSE in Mathematics as a complement. The campus hosts about 2,200 students; the Collège is integrated into the main campus. France's BFI centre, it offers UK visits, field trips, and performing-arts camp on the Isle of Wight. Extracurricular life includes Debating League, Model United Nations, and Student Council.

International School of Béarn is a day school serving ages 2 to 18. Founded in 2002, it offers Early Years through Grade 13, with preschool added in 2003 and secondary in 2007. Instruction is English, based on the English National Curriculum and adapted for an international community; French is taught as a foreign language from age 4 for non-French mother-tongue pupils, while content for French mother-tongue pupils follows the national programme. The school provides Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The curriculum centers on core subjects—Mathematics, English, Science and French—supplemented by Drama, PSHE, Computing, History, Geography, Music and Art. School has ECIS certification (2004), Cambridge Examinations admission (2010), Edexcel approval (2012) and ISTA membership (2013), with facilities opened in 2014. Over 40 nationalities are represented, and over 70% of pupils come from English-speaking families. After-school clubs cover sport, arts and cultural activities.

International School Strasbourg is an IB World School in France that serves students from ages 3 to 18, delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school teaches a bilingual program from Pre-K to High School, with Pre-K (ages 3–4) in a multilingual setting that introduces maths, literacy, and French. Primary School (K–5) offers daily math, physical education, and French in the morning, with a literacy- and inquiry-focused afternoon. Middle School (6–10) presents eight curriculum areas in English, plus multilingual literature supporting students' home languages; students may submit work and sit exams in French or English, with language support for other language speakers. High School (11–12) leads into the IB Diploma, offered in French or English, including a home language literature option. The school is a Société à Mission with a governing board and an advisory board, plus a non-profit association focused on its mission, promoting bilingual education and international-mindedness everywhere.

CSI Lyon is a public school in the French national system that also hosts nine language sections for ages 6 to 18. The campus comprises an elementary, a middle, and a high school, with no kindergarten. Elementary education is free and books are provided; maximum enrollment 567 students in 21 classes of about 27 pupils. Curricula run in French alongside one of nine sections: Anglophone, Arabophone, Germanophone, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, and Chinese, with language-specific instruction in addition to core French subjects. The Anglophone section adds an English-language curriculum and prepares for the BFI at terminale and two iGCSEs in Seconde. ABIBAC is offered in the German–French lycée; other sections lead to OIB or BAC options. The school year runs September to July, with classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; Wednesday is a non-school day. CSI Lyon provides a bus service and a swimming pool for physical education.

SEK International School Les Alpes is an English-language IB middle years programme (MYP) campus in the French Alps, serving students aged 12 to 16. The curriculum is harmonised with the IB MYP, delivered through six-week modules each year from MYP 1 to MYP 5. Over five years, students spend six weeks annually at SEK-Les Alpes with peers from SEK schools worldwide, promoting a global learning community. The campus features a limited-capacity boarding residence and integrated facilities set in an alpine environment at about 1,000 meters above sea level, near Megève and Albertville. All courses and activities are taught in English, with Learning Outside-In using mountains and woodlands as outdoor classrooms. The school is part of the SEK Education Group, with a long history and 10 campuses; it is the only private school in France recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Ski lessons and insurance are included, with autonomous learning.

École Jeannine Manuel is a French international and bilingual school with campuses in Paris, Lille, and London. The Paris campus serves Pre-K to 12, while Lille serves nursery through 12 and offers co-educational boarding for grades 6–12. The school follows the French national curriculum with additional English, Science, and Chinese programs unique to the school. Language immersion is central; all teachers are native French or English speakers, and international understanding is fostered across a community of around 80 nationalities. It is UNESCO associated and an IB World School, with CIS and NEASC accreditation since 2014. Secondary studies end with the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Lille's boarding facility hosts up to 120 boarders. The Paris sites include Rue du Théâtre, and the Dupleix and Suffren campuses. Extracurriculars span coding, theatre, robotics, basketball, football, rock climbing, chess, and debate, reflecting a strong emphasis on both academics and active participation.

École Jeannine Manuel Lille is a French international and bilingual school serving ages 3 to 17. The campus follows the French national curriculum with IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE options. The school teaches in English and French, with bilingualism at its core and teachers who are native French or English speakers in a culturally immersive environment. The Lille site hosts an international community representing about 80 nationalities, and students complete their secondary studies with the French Baccalauréat international (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB). The Marcq-en-Barœul campus nearby accommodates more than 880 students and offers a boarding option for international students (around 120 boarders). Facilities include a 1500 m2 gym with a climbing wall, a 300 m running track, and a playing field, plus well-equipped academic spaces. Extracurricular life features debates, Model United Nations, theatre, chess, robotics and other clubs. This combination supports language development, cultural awareness, and growth globally.

SIS Paris Ouest offers bilingual education within the French education system, with Anglophone and Germanophone sections. The school operates across three host establishments in Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud and serves over 1,300 students from kindergarten through lycée. It was founded in 1960 and remains an international section under the aegis of the French Ministry of National Education, employing about sixty teachers from English- or German-speaking countries. The curriculum combines the French national framework with Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE, and the integrated programme is designed for bilingual students with mother-tongue-level language skills. Two disciplines—literature and history-geography—are taught in English or German, and the programme provides six hours of literacy, geography, history and science instruction. A Wednesday School offers morning workshops in English and German, and after-school language activities for younger students. Extracurriculars include Debating Club, Model United Nations and Parliament Européen, theatre productions (The Play/Die Bühne) and fundraisers and exchanges.

Antonia International School is an independent, private bilingual school in Montpellier serving ages 2 to 18. It offers a complete curriculum from kindergarten to high school, combining French and English instruction and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in DP1 and DP2. The school uses Pédagogie du Sens, a holistic approach that integrates academic learning with creativity, well-being and social development. With more than 25 nationalities, AIS emphasizes inclusive pedagogy tailored to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical learners, including HPI, ADHD, and DYS. The curriculum includes bilingual French/English instruction, with a third language option (Spanish) and an introduction to Modern Greek. AIS is an Eco École and affiliated with UNESCO, offering Career guidance, university field trips and information sessions. Extracurriculars include piano and chess; after-school activities run 5:00–6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for ages 3–10. Notable activities include the Étincelles Festival, color houses, Halloween, and a Festival of conviviality annually.

EBIHS is a private school run by a non-profit association in France for ages 3 to 16. It delivers a bilingual French–English education from early years through collège, with three years of English immersion beginning in kindergarten. Grande Section offers French four hours per week and English twenty hours. All collège subjects are taught in both languages, and a third language (Spanish or German) begins in sixth grade. The secondary program follows the French curriculum and prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet, while also being a Cambridge school offering B1 and B2 English certificates and the IGCSE. The curriculum includes field trips, stays abroad, and a Learning Center with tailored support. The school operates across campuses. The site spans 1.7 hectares with 5200 square meters of buildings, accommodating 650 students in 32 classes. A future Sunflowers campus will add facilities such as a motor skills room, science lab, library, dining hall, and a bus service.

Marymount International School Paris is an independent Catholic international day school for ages 2–14, offering a blend of American, French, and bespoke curricula on a single campus. The Early Learners program (ages 2–6) is English-language and play-based, emphasizing language development and recognition of home languages. Elementary (grades 1–5, about ages 7–11) provides an English-language primary program with literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, plus enrichment in music, art, drama, library, religion, physical education, information technology, and philosophy; literacy uses a Lucy Calkins workshop approach with phonics. Middle School (ages 12–14) follows an American international core curriculum in language and literature, language acquisition, mathematics and sciences, individuals and societies, and the arts; it features a house system, weekly assemblies, service, wellbeing activities, and after-school clubs. A Dual Language Programme for Francophone students fosters bilingualism and biliteracy, with small-group sessions for French 3ème and related examinations. MAP and CAT4 assessments are used; Grade 2+ may sit the DELF. Founded in 1923 in Neuilly, it is the oldest international school in France and part of the Global Network of RSHM Schools.

The European School Strasbourg is a public local institution of international education (EPLEI) serving pupils from age 4 to 18. It operates in Strasbourg's European Quarter with three linguistic sections: German-speaking, English-speaking and French-speaking, delivering the European School curriculum with identical syllabuses across sections. Nursery to primary to S7 culminate in the European Baccalaureate, a qualification recognised across the EU and in many other countries; the Examining Board is chaired by a university professor and includes examiners from EU countries. The school began in 2008, moved to its current site in 2015 and has been an EPLEI since 2019 under the European School Office standards, awarding the Baccalaureate. Facilities include dedicated spaces for arts, music, ICT and a teaching kitchen in the early years, plus a library in three languages and a gym with a dance room. A daily school menu with dietary accommodations is offered, and after-school care is available. Extracurriculars include Robotic Workshops, eTwinning projects, cultural events such as a Viennese Ball and sport-related activities and trips.

ISL is a not-for-profit independent international school in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, set on protected woodland with purpose-built facilities on its own grounds. The campus features light, spacious classrooms around a central atrium, with dedicated spaces for art and design, music and movement, ICT, and a large library shared by primary and secondary. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and offers three programs: the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. In Grades 9–10 students take Cambridge IGCSE; Grades 11–12 prepare for the IB Diploma, with an ISL Diploma available if the full IB Diploma is not pursued. ISL emphasizes inquiry-based, real-world learning through cross-curricular projects such as Leading Your Learning, the STEAM Project, UN SDG initiatives and the Grade 8 Personal Project. The campus provides on-site PE and arts facilities, access to municipal gym and pool, and outdoor spaces including a multi-sport field and amphitheatre. ISL is regularly inspected by the French National Education Ministry and reinvests enrollment fees to improve the learning environment.

The International School of Toulouse is located on a four-hectare site in Colomiers and serves students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), along with the Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9–10. IST's IB World School status dates back to 2000. Classes are small to support close teacher interaction and individualized learning. For younger students, the curriculum provides inquiry-led learning in English with strong French language support to facilitate integration into the local culture. The campus features two libraries, science laboratories, and dedicated spaces for art, music, drama and design & technology, plus assembly halls and an auditorium. On-site facilities include a large gym, all-weather football pitch, running track and long jump area, a canteen serving hot meals, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Extracurriculars span music ensembles, drama, creative writing, science, mathematics and art, with regular concerts, theatre productions, and cultural events.

Les Petits Polyglottes in Ferney-Voltaire is a private international school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 12. The curriculum is delivered through a bilingual immersion in English and French, with two teachers working in each language in small mixed groups, ensuring balanced language development. From age five, a third language—German, Arabic, or Spanish—may be studied for one hour weekly, expanding students' linguistic horizons. The school aligns assessments with IB requirements and French national standards. A Montessori kindergarten program introduces five-year-olds to inquiry and collaboration, supported by native speakers who guide independent questioning and problem solving. The campus emphasizes arts and inquiry across subjects, integrates arts into each unit, and uses authentic materials. Located near Geneva, the school offers after‑school enrichment, ongoing learner supports, and a mission to foster curious, compassionate learners who contribute to a peaceful world. Families are warmly welcomed to participate in learning.

International School 33 offers an integrated IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) plus the Career-related Programme, alongside the French National Education curriculum. The school serves ages 2 to 18 as an international institution based in France, with a focus on bilingual education. In the primary cycle, core subjects are taught in equal French and English, with a bilingual approach and two days per week in each language. Cambridge exams are part of the programme, with Cambridge Young Learners available and a reported 100% pass rate, and Cambridge exam preparation provided annually. The campus comprises two modern buildings 500 metres apart: Building 1 (kindergarten to grade 8) and Building 2 (grades 9 to 12). Facilities include a library, science laboratory, visual arts rooms, interactive screens, tablets and 3D printers, plus outdoor space and a dojo for sport. The school emphasises wellbeing, field trips, and a range of arts, sport, and service activities.

Located just outside Paris, Lycée International - American Section is a public, co-educational day school within the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The American Section provides English-speaking instruction while all students follow the French national curriculum in French, creating a bilingual, bicultural environment from age 4 to 18. The campus network spans three sites—Lycée International, Collège Marcel Roby, and Ecole Schnapper—with coordinated curricula across campuses. In Upper School, students pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), introduced in 2024, which includes a dedicated English-language and literature, history/geography, and world knowledge component; 41% of the BFI score comes from section work and a capstone research presentation. About 700 American Section students benefit from dedicated English-speaking teachers and English-language content while French remains the common language for schooling. Facilities include libraries with librarians, technology devices (iPads and Chromebooks), and sports and arts spaces. The program emphasizes service, international exchange, and writer-in-residence series and events.

Open Sky International is a private international bilingual English–French school near Paris, Boulogne‑Billancourt. From nursery through secondary, it delivers a genuinely bilingual program with 50% of lessons in English and 50% in French, integrating elements of the English National Curriculum with features from British, Australian, Singaporean and French education. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and uses a curriculum designed to enable graduates to join schools worldwide and to access higher education in France and internationally. In secondary, students sit IGCSE at the end of Year 11 and may pursue International A Levels or continue with IGCSE; the school is a Pearson Edexcel examination centre for GCSE/IGCSE and A Levels. The campus includes dedicated preschool spaces (TPS, PS/MS), a daycare option after school, and a canteen with two menus, near Parc des Glacières. A broad extracurricular programme includes sports through a Stade Français Omnisports partnership, drama, art, capoeira and chess, and language and cultural activities. The first GCSE/IGCSE cohort in 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate.