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Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
ICS Paris International School is an English-language private, co‑educational international school in central Paris. It is an IB World School offering a continuum from Early Education through the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) on one campus at 23 rue de Cronstadt, near the Convention metro. The school also provides Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE options as part of the Pre-IB pathway, with intensive English support and targeted learning assistance for new students. The curriculum is taught in English, with regular French instruction at five proficiency levels to support language development and cultural immersion. The campus hosts an Innovation Centre and a STEAM approach, supported by a BML Smart School platform for language learning. ICS Paris is part of Globeducate, offering global exchange opportunities and welcoming students from over 70 countries. Activities include Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, and a broad range of after-school clubs. The campus also emphasizes inquiry-based learning principles.
ICS Paris International School has 500 pupils, instruction in English, French.
Location
23 rue de Cronstadt, 75015 Paris, France. Located on a single campus in the heart of Paris. The nearest Metro is Line 12, Convention.
Stages
Nursery - Grade 12; IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Type
Private, co-educational international school. IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP on a single campus in the heart of Paris.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from over 70 countries.
Additional learning support
Learning support embraces learner diversity and offers mild to moderate academic support. The program is supervised by a Student Support Coordinator and includes an ILP; supports learners from Primary Years Programme to IB Diploma Programme. It provides two levels of academic support: Pairing Support and Individual Support.
Country affiliation
France
Bus service
Door-to-door shuttle service with 7-seat vans. Morning pick-up 7:20–8:20; Monday–Friday afternoon pick-up around 4:15 with drop-off 4:30–5:30; Wednesday around 1:15; extracurricular pick-ups around 5:15; fees depend on distance (under 10 km 7560€, 10–14 km 8220€, over 17 km 9050€). Areas covered expand with demand.
Fees
Annual tuition at ICS Paris International School ranges from EUR 19,550 to EUR 31,260 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Application fee (new students): EUR 750 per child; this fee is non-refundable.
Enrolment / Registration / Deposits
- Enrolment package for new students (total): - Registration fee (payable on admission): EUR 2,800 per child (non-refundable). - Deposit: EUR 4,000 per child (refundable when the child leaves the school provided there are no outstanding charges). - School Development Fund (new students): EUR 3,750 (obligatory for new students). Re-enrolling students: School Development Fund EUR 1,000.
Annual tuition fees (2025/2026) — by year group and per-term breakdown
(Note: tuition for mid-year starters is prorated by month of arrival on a 'pro rata temporis' basis; the school charges in full for the month of arrival.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing: invoices are issued on a 10-month basis; students are enrolled for the full school year (10 months). - Typical instalment schedule (when paying in instalments): three instalments debited on 10 July, 10 September and 10 December. One-off payment option is also available. - Mid-year admissions: annual tuition fees are prorated by month of arrival; other new-student fees (application, registration, deposit, school development fund) are due in full. - Late payment / rejected direct-debit charges: rejected SEPA withdrawals incur bank charges (an invoiced fee per rejected withdrawal) and a convenience fee applies when paying by direct-debit in instalments.
Boarding
- ICS Paris is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. Families must arrange their own accommodation.
Other mandatory and optional costs
- Lunch supervision (mandatory for Nursery to Grade 5 for students bringing a packed lunch): EUR 1,677 per year (invoiced with tuition). - Hot Lunch (optional catered canteen service): EUR 2,865 per child per year (primary); lunch supervision for students who take hot lunch is included in this cost. - Door-to-door shuttle (optional, annual prices): - up to 10 km: EUR 7,560 per year. - 10–14 km: EUR 8,220 per year. - up to 17 km (subject to approval): EUR 9,050 per year. - Learning support (where required): Group lessons and individual lessons are chargeable — for 2025/26 example figures appear in the fee schedule (group / individual). - Technology / device fees: - iPad deposit (Grades 5–8): EUR 400 (refundable on return in good condition). - Laptop (Grades 9–10): EUR 700 (cost inclusive of insurance; device provided/purchased via the school). - Uniforms: uniforms are mandatory from Nursery through Grade 12; families purchase the required uniform items via the school's uniform arrangements and will be invoiced for those items.
Discounts and sibling policy
- A 25% discount is offered for the third enrolled child; this discount applies to tuition fees only and is not combinable with employer/company full or partial fee coverage.
Refunds and cancellation terms (key points)
- Application fees and registration fees are non-refundable. - The deposit (EUR 4,000) is refundable when the child leaves the school, provided there are no outstanding charges on the family account. - The first-trimester tuition payment (or initial down payment) is treated as an initial down payment at enrolment and may be non-refundable except under specific short-notice cancellation conditions described in the school's terms (for example, a narrow timeframe for refund if cancellation occurs within a defined period after admission). Families who cancel after the stated short-notice window forfeit amounts paid at enrolment. - Re-enrolment downpayment for the following year: EUR 4,500 (deducted from the following year's invoice); special circumstances for refund are limited and defined in the terms of payment.
Methods of payment and practical notes
- Accepted methods for school tuition and major invoices: direct debit (SEPA) — one instalment or three instalments — and bank transfer. SEPA direct debits should be arranged from a French bank account when possible but SEPA from eligible European countries is accepted. A convenience fee (when using direct-debit in instalments) and charges for rejected debits apply. - Accepted methods for certain other invoices (extracurricular activities, holiday camps, trips, registration and re-registration fees): cheque, credit card or debit card (American Express is not accepted for card payments in these cases).
Summary
- Annual tuition for 2025/2026 ranges by age group from EUR 20,595 (Early years) up to EUR 31,260 (Grades 9–12). Per-term amounts (three-term billing) are the annual figure divided by three as given above. Mandatory up-front items for new students include the Application Fee (EUR 750), Registration Fee (EUR 2,800), Deposit (EUR 4,000) and the School Development Fund for new students (EUR 3,750). Optional services such as hot lunch, shuttle and learning support are charged in addition to tuition. Payment options include SEPA direct debit and bank transfer, with card/cheque accepted for selected activity invoices; the school's terms specify invoicing, proration for mid-year starts, refund rules, and penalties for late/non-payment.
Academics
ICS Paris International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum for 3–19 year-olds taught in English. ICS Paris is an IB World School offering a continuum from Early Education through the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Educational stages include Early Education (Preschool), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Pre-IB/IGCSE, and IBDP. Accreditation includes IB Diploma Programme (accreditation since 2003), IBMYP (accreditation since 2023), and IBPYP (accreditation since 2023). The IB Learner Profile is central, aiming to develop inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective learners. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student councils, Model United Nations, Eco-Schools, and Globeducate opportunities.
Exam Results
IB Diploma results show strong performance with top scores typically in the early 40s and DP averages in the low- to mid-30s. In 2025, the top DP score was 41/45 with an average DP score of 32.7 (global average 30.58). In 2024 the top DP score was 44/45 with an average of 33.8, and 2023 top 42/45 with an average of 32.0. IGCSE results are published annually; in 2025, 30 students sat for IGCSE exams.
Higher Education Progression
40% of University Destinations are ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the World (Times Higher Education ranking, 2022). Graduates have attended institutions including Yale University, McGill University, Imperial College London, Oxford University, Sorbonne University, ESSEC, HEC Paris, London School of Economics, University of Toronto, and others.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ICS Paris delivers a Wellbeing program that prioritises social and emotional learning. Primary students participate in an eight-week Emotional Intelligence (EI) programme to understand themselves, connect with others, and navigate daily challenges with confidence. The programme emphasises understanding emotions, recognising feelings in others, and managing relationships as essential to learning and personal growth. A Designated Safeguarding Lead and Student Support Coordinator, Mrs Kamath, launched the initial assembly for Grades 1–3 to introduce EI concepts. Through this initiative, students develop empathy, resilience, and self-awareness.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ICS Paris offers a Learning Support Programme that embraces learner diversity and provides mild to moderate academic support. The Student Support Coordinator directly supervises the programme and works with teachers to ensure student success. Support is delivered at two levels: Pairing Support (small groups, up to two sessions weekly) and Individual Support (one-to-one, up to two sessions weekly), with inclusive arrangements and curricular modifications where needed. The programme may include literacy, maths, study and organizational skills, and social skills; external providers such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists may work on campus. An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is created for students receiving support, with ILP meetings in October, February and June; psycho-educational evaluations may be requested to guide instruction.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction at ICS Paris, and the BML (Bilingual and Multilingual Learners) programme provides personalised English development support. ICS Paris is a BML Smart Nursery and a BML Smart School, with staff trained to support bilingual and multilingual learners. The programme respects home languages and provides a safe space to make mistakes while building English literacy so students can participate in class with confidence. Placement tests in English, French, and Math are used during admissions to determine appropriate language levels. BML support is included in tuition and takes place during the school day for Grade 1 to Grade 10; in Primary, the programme is intensive with targeted literacy and subject-support adaptations, while in Secondary, language acquisition is tailored to help multilingual students access the IB curriculum.
Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core focus at ICS Paris, nurturing students academically, socially, and emotionally. The EI-based approach supports mental wellbeing by building empathy, resilience, and self-awareness. The initiative is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Student Support Coordinator and is integrated with the school's safeguarding and wellbeing efforts. This comprehensive approach helps students understand themselves, relate to others, and navigate everyday challenges with confidence.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a central pillar of ICS Paris' practice. A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) oversees safeguarding and student welfare, with Mrs Kamath occupying the DSL role. The safeguarding programme is integrated with wellbeing initiatives and student support services. Recruitment and employment policies require safeguarding checks and adherence to Safeguarding and Child Protection Protocols to ensure a safe environment for all students. The school also maintains a formal safeguarding framework as part of its ongoing commitment to child protection.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Submit Online Application Form. Begin the process by filling out the online application form. ICS Paris has a rolling admissions policy, accepting students throughout the year depending on space, and it is recommended to start the process in November for the following September, or at least two months before joining during the school year. Prepare documents: a student photo, a copy of the student's government-issued ID, and official grades/report cards from the last three years; English test results are required for Grade 9 and above; language certificates if applicable. An application fee of 750€ is paid online to complete the Online Application Form. Step 2: Submit Supporting Documents. After your form and the application fee are received, the application is presented to the Admissions Committee and the decision typically takes 2–3 weeks, depending on any additional documents requested. The admissions team may request further academic documents or an interview. Step 3: Acceptance. If accepted, an official letter of acceptance is sent via email. Step 4: Confirm the Enrolment. A DocuSign link is sent to complete enrollment documents, including the terms of payment, a medical form, a school trip form, and an image authorization form. If education is funded directly, the registration fee and deposit are due to hold the place.
Scholarships
No scholarships or financial aid are offered; discounts are available for families with at least three children enrolled.
FAQs
What curriculum does ICS Paris follow?
ICS Paris is an IB World School offering the full IB curriculum in English for students aged 3 to 18, including PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme.
Does the school offer learning support?
Yes, ICS Paris offers a Learning Support Programme that embraces learner diversity, providing tailored assistance for students with various learning needs.
How many students attend ICS Paris?
Approximately 500 students attend ICS Paris International School from early years through the IB Diploma.
What age range does the school serve?
ICS Paris serves students aged 3 to 18, covering the full IB continuum from PYP through the Diploma Programme.
What language of instruction is used?
English is the primary language of instruction for the IB curriculum at ICS Paris International School.
