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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction
Lennen Bilingual School, established in 1960, provides a dual-language education for children aged 2 to 11 in Brussels. The primary campus is located in the Etterbeek district, adjacent to the European Quarter. The school operates a 50/50 immersion model where students alternate daily between English and French instruction. This structure allows pupils to follow the British National Curriculum alongside the French National Curriculum.
Class sizes are capped at 20 students per group. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Wednesday Afternoon Club," which offers thematic workshops and cultural outings during the half-day common in Belgian school schedules. Facilities support specialized instruction in music and art, while after-school programs include coding, chess, and judo. This bilingual framework is designed to prepare students for transition into either international or national secondary education systems by providing equal fluency in both instruction languages.
Lennen Bilingual School - Primary School has instruction in French, English.
Location
Paris, France, in the 7th arrondissement, with two campuses: Quai d'Orsay Preschool at 65 Quai d'Orsay and Villars Primary at 11 Avenue de Villars.
Stages
Preschool and Primary School (Toddlers to 5th Grade, ages 2 to 11).
Type
Independent private Franco‑American bilingual school offering a dual curriculum (French national education with the American core curriculum).
Pupil Nationality Mix
27 nationalities represented; mix of local and international families.
Country affiliation
French-American dual curriculum.
School day structure
School day runs from 8:35 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and one-time entry fees - Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable): €500 per student. - Entry Fee (one-time, non-refundable): €2,500 per family (paid on first enrolment). - Enrollment / Re-enrollment Deposit (per child, non-refundable): €3,000. This deposit guarantees the student's place and is deducted from the annual tuition bill.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Nursery (2-year-old / Nurs.2): €17,000 per year. - Kindergarten (Kindg.1): €17,000 per year. - Kindergarten (Kindg.2): €17,500 per year. - Kindergarten (Kindg.3): €18,500 per year. - Grade 1: €19,300 per year. - Grade 2: €19,300 per year. - Grade 3: €20,700 per year. - Grade 4: €20,700 per year. - Grade 5: €20,700 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten (Pre‑K): €17,500 per year.
Per-term amounts - The published fee materials provide annual tuition figures and the specified non-refundable deposits; they do not publish a standard per-term tuition breakdown or a fixed number of billing terms. Annual tuition can be divided by the number of terms used for billing where applicable, but a definitive per-term schedule is not listed in the published fee document.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school requires the non-refundable application fee, the non-refundable entry fee (per family) and a non-refundable enrollment/re-enrollment deposit per child; the enrollment deposit is deducted from the annual tuition bill. - A 10% family discount is applied to the youngest child's tuition for families with three or more children enrolled. - Annual tuition amounts are reviewed each year. The published fee sheet states that the listed deposits are non-refundable. Specific invoice dates, installment options, and late‑payment penalties are not specified in the published fee sheet.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school's programmes and published schedules are for day education (ages 2–11) and no boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and optional fees - Hot lunch (optional daily hot lunch service, every day except Wednesdays): published annual charge €1,000 (hot lunch includes four catered meals per week for the relevant age groups). This is an additional annual fee separate from tuition. - The published fees state that annual tuition covers all student supplies for the school year, all class trips and outings, and lunch supervision for covered students; no separate uniform fee is listed in the published tuition document. - Extracurricular, artistic and sports activities are described as included in the tuition in the published admissions/tuition materials; if any partner-run after‑school activities carry additional charges those are not detailed in the published fee sheet.
Refund information - The application fee, the entry fee (per family) and the enrollment/re-enrollment deposit (per child) are explicitly described as non‑refundable in the published fee document. The published materials do not provide a detailed tuition refund schedule or a full withdrawal/refund policy in the fee sheet itself.
Fee payment options (accepted payment methods) - The published fee document and tuition PDF list amounts, deposits and what the tuition covers but do not specify which payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, etc.) are accepted. Accepted payment methods are not published in the fee sheet.
Brief note on completeness of published information - The school's published fee materials set out annual tuition amounts, the one‑time fees and the required non‑refundable deposits, the optional lunch charge, and items included in tuition. The published materials do not provide a standard per‑term fee breakdown, specific billing dates or installment schedules, nor a detailed list of accepted payment methods; those operational details are not listed on the published fee sheet.
Academics
Lennen Bilingual School - Primary School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 4 to 11.
Curriculum
Offers a 50-50 French–American dual-language curriculum for Early Childhood and Primary School. Serves children from ages 2 to 11 (toddlers through 5th Grade). Each class has two native-speaking teachers delivering bilingual instruction in English and French. Small class sizes support individualized attention. Located in Paris' 7th arrondissement.
Student Teacher Ratio
Two native-speaking teachers per class; small class sizes.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Choosing Lennen Bilingual School means enrolling your child in a bilingual educational journey from Early Childhood through Primary School. The admissions process unfolds in several steps: Initial Contact & Admissions Consultation; Visit and Meeting; Online Application; Application Review; Final Enrollment. Families are invited to reach out to ask questions, learn about the educational approach, and discuss their child's profile. An online application collects initial information about the child and family. Each application is carefully reviewed to assess alignment with the school's educational vision, values, and the child's individual needs. Following approval, enrollment is confirmed and the child joins the school community. Tuition fees are published; they cover the full educational program and daily pedagogical support. Included in the program are: a 50/50 Franco-American bilingual program; two native-speaking teachers per class; extracurricular, artistic, and sports activities; small class sizes; integrated educational activities; and individualized support and monitoring. The school is independent (hors contrat) and operates within French regulatory requirements, balancing pedagogical freedom with safety and oversight. Campuses: Preschool at 65 Quai d'Orsay, Paris 7; Primary at 11 Avenue de Villars, Paris 7.
School Events
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FAQs
What type of school is Lennen Bilingual School?
Lennen Bilingual School is a co-educational, serving students aged 2 to 11 located in France. Offers a 50-50 French–American dual-language curriculum for Early Childhood and Primary School. Serves children from ages 2 to 11 (toddlers through 5th Grade). Each class has two native-speaking teach
What curriculum does Lennen Bilingual School follow?
Offers a 50-50 French–American dual-language curriculum for Early Childhood and Primary School. Serves children from ages 2 to 11 (toddlers through 5th Grade). Each class has two native-speaking teachers delivering bilingual instruction in English and French. Small class sizes support individualized attention. Located in Paris' 7th arrondissement.
What age range does Lennen Bilingual School cater for?
Lennen Bilingual School welcomes students from age 2 to 11.
What are the fees at Lennen Bilingual School?
Annual fees at Lennen Bilingual School range from 17,000 to 20,700. **Application and one-time entry fees**
- Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable): €500 per student.
- Entry Fee (one-time, non-refundable): €2,500 per family (paid on first enrolment).
- Enrollment / Re-enrollment Deposit (per child, non-refundable): €3,000. This deposit guarantees the student
How do I apply to Lennen Bilingual School?
Choosing Lennen Bilingual School means enrolling your child in a bilingual educational journey from Early Childhood through Primary School. The admissions process unfolds in several steps: Initial Contact & Admissions Consultation; Visit and Meeting; Online Application; Application Review; Final Enr
What languages are taught at Lennen Bilingual School?
French and English are taught. The school runs a bilingual, dual-language program (French–American) for children from ages 2 to 11, with instruction by native-speaking teachers and cross-cultural learning.
What facilities does Lennen Bilingual School offer?
The school operates a bilingual French–American program for toddlers through 5th grade in the heart of Paris. Meals are prepared on-site in the canteen, with hot lunches or packed lunches available, and a calm, supervised dining environment. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with clas
When was Lennen Bilingual School founded?
Lennen Bilingual School was founded in 1960. Founded in 1960, Lennen Bilingual School serves children from Toddlers through 5th Grade (ages 2 to 11) in a bilingual, nurturing, and close-knit environment. It is located in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. The school runs a 50-50 French–English bilingual program delivered by two n
What extracurricular activities does Lennen Bilingual School offer?
The school has visual arts and creativity, and music and theatre classes offered as after-school activities to foster artistic expression and creative thinking.
