Best International schools that teach in French:

Having discussed some of the best international schools in London, we will now discuss the best international schools that teach in French.

• Lycée Français Charles De Gaulle school:

Also known by the name of “Lycée” or “French Lycée”, the Lycée Français Charles De Gaulle is the independent co-ed primary and secondary French school located in South Kensington.

This school offers education for students of ages between 3 years and 18 years and is overseen by the French Ministry of Education or the British curriculum.

The school has three additional school sites that teach primary education, which are located in André Malraux, Marie d’Orliac, and Wix.

The nursery fees range around £1,160, and most of the students for education have already been enrolled.

• Ecole André Malraux

This school offers French educational programmes and is overseen by the French Education Abroad. Not only does the school teach in French, but it also teaches in English for most of the important projects.

The school accepts around 250 children for their Kindergarten to CM2 education programmes, and after that, most students pursue their education the parent organization “Lycée Charles de Gaulle”.

The average fees for this school range from £5,750 to £9,000 per year for students of ages between 3 years and 11 years.

• Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill:

Ofsted considered the Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill as one of the excellent schools popular for its sixth form as well as the personal growth.

The school is located in a 5-acre vast campus in Brent, where it consists of around 12,000 square meters of teaching specifications that provide education for children of ages between 3 years and 18 years.

The curricula opted by this school are French Baccalauréat, which is the Baccalauréat with the OIB (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat) along with the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme).

• Colle Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL):

The Colle Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL) offers French-English bilingual education, which is provided to 700 children aged between 3 years to 15 years.

Before the students move on to pursue their education in a French Lycée in London, this school offers the best standards in French education.

• Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert:

This is an independent school located in the Brook Green district of west London, which offers education to 260 children who come from the middle section of the kindergarten to CM2.

The school is administered by the French Ministry of Education along with the French Embassy in London and abides by the French national education system.

The fees range from around £6,900 to £7,800 for this school per year.

Bottom Line:

Selecting a school for your children while you are living as an expat might become a very big task, but with the information provided in this article, it might become easy.

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Best International Schools in London:

In London, international schools are very popular than one might expect, but what exactly is an international school?

In general, International Schools are the types of schools that specifically focus on international education and cater to the needs of students who are not the nationals of that country.

The curriculum of these schools is different from other schools as they opt for some types of special curriculums such as International Baccalaureate, Edexcel, etc.

• Svenska Skolan London:

This is an independent school as well as a boarding school located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and was founded in the year 1907.

This school offers an education that ranges from nursery to the sixth form, i.e., from 3 years to 18 years, and opts for the Swedish curriculum. The education in this school is also provided in Swedish, where London is considered as a second classroom for the international standards of teaching.

On average, the fees range from around £9,580 to £10,600 on a yearly basis.

• EIFA International School London:

Formerly known by the name of “L’Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise”, EIFA International School is an independent school, which was established in the year 2013.

This international/secular school is located in two places depending on the type of education they provide. The Nursery and Junior schools are located at 36 Portland Place, W1B 1LS, and the Senior school is located in Duchess House, 10 Duchess Street, W1G 9AB.

EIFA International School offers education for children between the ages between 2 years and 18 years.

The curriculum is attributed to the French Ministry of Education and Mission Laïque Française, and the educational institution is managed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On average, the fees range from around £19,620 to £25,200 on a yearly basis.

• The Stewart Bilingual School:

The Stewart Bilingual School is a family-owned nursery and primary school and opts for a dual curriculum of both French and British curriculums.

The school boasts a 40-year experience in the area of bilingual schools, which is known for its French and British traditions.

Not only does the school accept students who are of French and/or English origin, but the school also accepts children who wish to pursue their education in any of these languages.

The education provided in these schools is ideal for children belonging to the ages of 2 years to 11 years. On average, the fees are around £10,200 per year.

• International School of London:

International School of London or ISL is an international school that offers education suitable for children of ages between 3 years and 18 years.

The education provided by the International School of London is divided into three categories, i.e., primary education (3 to 10 years), middle (11 to 15 years), and Diploma (16 to 18 years).

The school has been in existence since 1972 and is renowned as one of the popular and most experienced international schools in the UK.

The curriculum opted by the International School of London is the IB curriculum, and the language of teaching is English.

This school has even been recognized by the Ofsted to have one of the best educational practices, which excels in various types of cultures, traditions, languages, and prospectives.

On average, the fees range from around £20,200 to £27,750 per year.

• ICS London International School:

The International Community School, which is also known as the ICS London, is an international school located in London, where the school has two locations near the Regent’s Park.

The ICS London was ranked as one of the schools among the top 20% of schools in the UK, which makes it a better choice for the people looking for a nice international school.

The curriculum opted by this school is the IB curriculum and the education offered by this school is ideal for children between the ages of 3 years to 18 years.

On average, the fees range from around £19,650 to £28,770 per year.

• TASIS The American School in England:

TASIS The American School in England happens to be one of the popular independent co-ed international schools that opts for the IB and American curriculum.

Not only is it an international school that offers education for the students of the ages between 3 years to 18 years, but it is also a boarding school that provides education for the people of the age between 14 years to 18 years.

Not just the education, but extra-curricular activities in this school are known to be better compared to most other schools.

On average, the fees for this school are around £12,770 to £27,430 per year.

• Southbank International School:

Southbank International School happens to be another best school in the list of schools that opt for the IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum.

The education provided by this school is ideal for students of ages between 3 years and 18 years, while the school has campuses located in Westminster, Kensington, and Hampstead.

The language of teaching is English and the average fees for this school range between £18,225 to £32,160 per year.

• Dwight School London:

Dwight School London is a part of the globally known Dwight Family of Schools, known for Community learning, Global vision, and Personalized Learning.

This school accepts students of various backgrounds and mentions that they offer the best-in-class education so as to make the students better.

The curriculum opted by this school is the IB curriculum and the language of teaching is English. On average, the fees charged by this school are around £5,600 to £25,500.

• The American School in London:

This is a private school as well as an independent school located in St John’s Wood, London, and was founded in the year 1951.

Most of the students who study in this school happen to have at least one parent who is a citizen in the US.

Not only is this educational institution recommended by the Ofsted as one of the best schools with an excellent track record, but most of the students who studied in this school have made it into the Ivy League and the Association of American Universities (AAU).

This is an independent K-12 day school and the curriculum opted by this school is American, while the language of teaching is English.

The education offered by this school is ideal for children between the ages of 4 years to 18 years and the average fees charged by this school are around £28,200 to £32,650 per year.

• ACS International School Cobham:

The ACS International School is located 20 miles to the south of Central London and happens to have an area of around 128 acres. The curricula opted by this school are the IB and the American curricula, and the language of teaching is English.

The students of ages between 2 years to 18 years are suitable to acquire education from this school and the average fees for this school are around £11,860 to £28,760 per year.

• Other Honorable Mentions:

École Jeannine Manuel London

Average fees:          £19,600

Curriculum:  French, Bilingual, IB

Fulham School

Average fees:          £21,500

Curriculum:  IB, UK

Best International schools in London and schools teaching in French part 1 – that will be the topic of today’s article.

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Introduction

Before we get to know about the best international schools available in London and the international schools that teach in French, we would like to provide information related to the education system in London.

As expats belong to the most likely category of people who search for this information, the general details related to the education system (schools) would be helpful for them.

Education System (schools) in London:

The education system in London is renowned and not only the students of the UK but the students from all around the world prefer attending school in London.

All the activities related to the schools, colleges, and universities are administered by the Department of Education as well as the Department of Business – Innovation and Skills.

Local Authorities (Las) are responsible for the administration of Public Schools (aka Independent Schools) and State Schools.

The regulation of State Schools is done by a Local Education Authority, and they receive State funds. State schools can be Comprehensive schools or Foundation schools or Grammar schools, or Free Schools.

Free Schools are set up by parents living locally and are administered by organizations similar to Foundation schools.

Comprehensive schools are secondary schools that select children regardless of academic attainment or aptitude, whereas Grammar schools select students through the 11 plus exam.

Independent schools or Public schools are private schools that charge fees from students.

After the completion of a compulsory period at 16 years, all the students must pass the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exam.

 After they pass this exam, they will become eligible for attending a college or a Sixth Form Centre (in Public schools or State schools) for passing the A-Levels.

In general, students choose 3 subjects to pass for their exams and receive grades, where an ‘A’ grade will be considered as the highest grade.

Around 90% of the students are studying in State schools, but one should not blindly opt for a State school before conducting some research about the school.

The education system is divided into the following as per the age of an individual.

• Nursery:                                (below 3 years)
• Pre-school Nursery:          (3 to 4 years)
• Primary Education:           (4 to 11 years)
• Secondary Education:      (11 to 18 years)
• Tertiary Education:           (more than 18 years)

Nursery – children aged under 3 years are allowed to attend nursery schools, and as these are private schools, they can be very expensive.

On average, the costs may be around £50 to £120 per day depending on the location of the school.

After selecting the particular number of days in a week, which can be from one to five days, you cannot be able to change them, however, you will be allowed to swap the days on certain occasions by paying extra fees.

Nurseries will expect you to pay 12 months a year regardless of the days when your child takes a day off or falls sick. You can stop sending your child to a nursery while providing notice at least 1 to 3 months in advance.

Timings may differ depending on the school but the general school timings for most nurseries are from 8 AM to 6:30 PM, while some schools are open from 9 AM to 3:15 PM.

All the nurseries located in London are regulated and inspected thoroughly, and the respective reports are available on the official website of the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted).

Children having an age of around three to four years (sometimes two years) are offered 570 hours of free early education or childcare per year, which is usually provided as 15 hours per week for 38 weeks.

Children having ages of around 5 to 16 years are offered a free place at a state school depending on the availability.

All the maintained schools in England are necessitated to follow the National Curriculum, which consists of 12 subjects, while the main subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science.

These core subjects are deemed mandatory for all students of ages between 5 to 18 years.

Primary Schools – Education is mandatory all over the UK for pupils of age between 5 to 18 years, and educations should be pursued at a school or a professional center (training).

After 16 years, students can continue their secondary studies for the next two years (sixth form) and many students opt for A-level qualifications.

Otherwise, students can choose from qualifications and courses including International Baccalaureate (IB), Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualifications, and the Cambridge Pre-U.

Nowadays, state schools and independent schools are known by the name of “Academies” and handled by private organizations, and the funding for these schools is done with the help of state funds.

After the end of the 6^th year, all students have to take mandatory National Curriculum Tests (which are known as “SATs” or “Standard Attainment Tests”), which is upon the end of Key Stage 2. The core subjects are Science, Literacy, and Numeracy.

Secondary schools – Students of primary schools are usually expected to move on to secondary schools by the age of 11 years.

In some particular areas, there will be a three-tier education system where an intermediate middle level exists for the students of ages between 9 to 13 years.

Students are expected to pass GCSE exams during the final two years of Key Stage 4, or else, they can opt for attaining alternative qualifications like GNVQ (General National Vocational Qualification).

The Key Stage 5, which is known as The Sixth Form, is when the student comes to the age of 12 and 13 concerning the schooling system.

While students are in the period of their secondary education, they prepare for their A-level examinations during the last two years of their education.

Private schools – There can be some higher standards of education offered through private schools. Whereas some other schools might also offer the same standards while requiring additional fees.

In order to make sure about the school that is perfect for your child, it is suggested that you must visit the school and know about all the rules.

If you are a prospective parent, then you should know that most schools allow prospective parents to visit their schools, yet you must make an appointment before you visit a school.

While you are choosing a school for your child, you should ask the following questions.

• Whether the school has any particular facilities and/or necessary (qualified) staff for taking care of the special needs (in case your child has any).

You should also enquire about the programs available for gifted or talented children, or if there are any special programs for children with disabilities.

Additionally, it is beneficial to know about all the types of programs offered by the school to every type of student.

• If your child has been born and brought up overseas, then you should know about the requirements along with the availability for such children.

• Find more information about the staff in that school regarding how they teach, availability of teaching staff, stability of the teachers, and any other details about the teachers or other staff members.

• All work and no play make your child a dull boy, and therefore, you should also find out about all the extra-curricular activities available for your child.

• You should also research the exam results of past students as schools having students with higher marks in exam results indicate the success of the school.

Fees – The fees might vary depending on the school you choose, and you can also opt for occasional grants or scholarships. Students who are considered to be worthy are eligible for grants and scholarships, and you can find more details regarding these by contacting the school you choose.

In order to provide you with an idea about the average fees, we have presented the following information.

• Pre-Prep: £3,000 to £7,000 (2/3 to 7 years)

• Junior/Prep: £5,000 to £8,000 (7 to 11/13 years)

• Junior/Prep: £7,000 to £12,000 (7 to 11/13 years) boarding school

• Senior: £7,000 to £10,000 (11/13 to 18 years)

• Senior: £11,000 to £16,000 (11/13 to 18 years) boarding school

While you are joining your child into a school, you must also find out about additional fees related to school uniforms, instrumental instruction, or any other type of fees.

In most cases, private schools have their shops (affiliated shops), which sell school uniforms or any other necessary school supplies.

Boarding schools – Boarding schools in London may offer all-boarding, flexible boarding, or weekly boarding. In most boarding schools, there will be a dormitory, refectory, and a study hall.

Students may also be allowed to return home during the weekends or stay at the school during specific periods only. Even though most boarding schools declined during the 90s, it seems that they have been picking up the pace recently.

International Baccalaureate (IB) – Most commonly known as the IB, the International Baccalaureate is comprised of age-specific programs and is offered by most private schools in London.

There are four types of programs available in IB, which are as follows:

• Primary Years Program (PYP): 3 to 12 years
• Middle Years Program (MYP): 11 to 16 years
• Diploma Program: 16 to 19 years
• Careers-Related Program: 16 to 19 years

There is no specific necessity for students to complete the PYP and MYP programs in order to pursue the IB Diploma.

Having discussed the education system and how schools in London operate, we will now discuss the best international schools available in London.