International Schools in France
Compare 48 international schools in France. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 18,100), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 48
- Curricula
- 22
- Average annual fee
- EUR 18,100
- Fee range
- EUR 2,500 – 46,800
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- French Curriculum (32 schools)
- Average school size
- 700 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- École Jeannine Manuel - Paris
- Oldest
- Hattemer Bilingue (1885)
- With boarding
- 8
About international schools in France
France offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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31 international schools in Paris
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See all 5 →4 international schools in Lyon
See all 4 →2 international schools in Toulouse
See all 2 →2 international schools in Marseille
See all 2 →1 international school in Nantes
See all 1 →1 international school in Lille
See all 1 →1 international school in Bordeaux
See all 1 →1 international school in Strasbourg
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Curricula
There are 48 international schools in France covering 22 curricula. The most widely offered are French Curriculum (32), IB (DP) (20), Cambridge IGCSE (15), Bespoke Curriculum (9), IB (PYP) (9). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across France runs from about EUR 2,500 to EUR 46,800, averaging roughly EUR 18,100. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in France run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
8 of the 48 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in France we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.