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Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
EIB Paris École Monceau is a private bilingual school in central Paris that combines the French National Curriculum with an exclusive English program, creating a truly multilingual learning environment for ages 3 to 11. The Monceau campus operates across three buildings—Main, Petit Monceau, and Vigny—near Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, and welcomes pupils from nursery onward. The school follows the official French program, with six hours of English per week from CP (25% of school time) and English instruction starting in nursery, supporting early bilingualism. Chinese is offered from CE2 and Spanish from CM1 outside school hours. Computer education is integrated into daily teaching, and enriching educational trips supplement learning. The campus day runs from 8:00 to 18:00, including extracurricular activities. EIB Paris is part of Globeducate, emphasizing international collaboration within a network of bilingual schools. The school also focuses on language development, cultural awareness, and hands-on learning opportunities.
EIB Paris École Monceau has instruction in French, English.
Location
In the heart of Paris, in the 8th arrondissement, near Parc Monceau and the Arc de Triomphe. The Main Building is at 6 Avenue Van Dyck, 75008 Paris. The Petit Monceau Building is at 105 Boulevard Malesherbes, 75008 Paris. The Vigny Building is at 7 Rue Alfred de Vigny, 75008 Paris.
Stages
Maternelle and Elementary (Nursery through CM2).
Type
Private bilingual school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils come from more than 70 nationalities.
Additional learning support
While specific provisions for Special Educational Needs (SEN) are not explicitly detailed on the school’s website, the school emphasizes tailored support for individual students. This includes small class sizes and a dedicated French immersion programme designed to provide personalised academic and linguistic pathways for non-French speaking students.
Country affiliation
The school does not have an affiliation with a specific foreign country, as it follows the official programmes of the French Ministry of National Education alongside an international, bilingual approach.
Religious affiliation
EIB Monceau is a secular school and does not have an affiliation to any particular religion.
School day structure
The school operates from Monday to Friday, with teaching typically paused on Wednesday afternoons. For early years students, the schedule incorporates a lunch break where children can eat in the canteen or at home, followed by a nap period before resuming activities at 3:00 PM.
Bus service
The school does not provide information regarding a dedicated school bus service for the EIB Monceau campus.
Fees
Annual tuition at EIB Paris École Monceau ranges from EUR 8,891 to EUR 16,772 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees
- Frais de dossier (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 300. - Frais d'inscription et d'examens (nouveaux élèves) : EUR 1,000. Ces frais sont obligatoires et non remboursables. - Caution (pour les élèves en classes d'immersion) : EUR 1,750 (dépôt pour immersion).
Tuition fees (2026/27) — per term and annual
- Frais de scolarité (tous les élèves, standard) : EUR 2,940 par trimestre — EUR 8,820 à l'année. - Frais de scolarité (classes d'immersion) : EUR 4,485 par trimestre — EUR 13,455 à l'année. (La classe d'immersion inclut le Pack EIB et un enseignement du français langue étrangère en effectif réduit.) - Composition : les frais annuels comprennent le montant lié au contrat d'association (EUR 3,124) et le « Pack EIB » (montant variable selon formule). Les montants annuels indiqués correspondent à la somme de ces éléments pour les formules standard et immersion. - Réduction familiale : réduction de 25 % appliquée sur les frais de scolarité pour le 3ᵉ enfant inscrit (non cumulable avec prises en charge par une entreprise).
- Demi‑pension 4 jours : EUR 825 par trimestre — EUR 2,475 à l'année. - Demi‑pension 5 jours : EUR 856 par trimestre — EUR 2,568 à l'année. - Ticket demi‑pension (à l'unité) : EUR 20. - Lunch box 4 jours/semaine : EUR 454 par trimestre — EUR 1,362 à l'année. - Lunch box 5 jours/semaine : EUR 485 par trimestre — EUR 1,455 à l'année. - Ticket repas (supplément pour repas chauds) : EUR 15 (ou EUR 10 selon modalité indiquée). - Garderie — carnet de 10 tickets : EUR 90 ; ticket à l'unité : EUR 10. - Cours d'espagnol (CM1–CM2) : EUR 415 par trimestre — EUR 1,245 à l'année. - Cours de chinois (CE2–CM2) : EUR 415 par trimestre — EUR 1,245 à l'année.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Calendrier trimestriel : 1er trimestre = 1 sept. – 30 nov.; 2e trimestre = 1 déc. – 28 fév.; 3e trimestre = 1 mars – 3 juil. Les factures sont payables à réception. - Modalités de règlement acceptées : prélèvement automatique SEPA, virement bancaire, carte bancaire (American Express non acceptée). Les paiements en espèces ne sont pas acceptés. - Options de paiement (au choix) : - SEPA : 1 échéance (prélèvement la 1re semaine d'octobre 2026); - SEPA : 3 échéances trimestrielles (1re semaine d'octobre 2026, 1re semaine de janvier 2027, 1re semaine de mars 2027); - SEPA : 9 mensualités (prélèvements mensuels de la 1re semaine d'octobre 2026 à la 1re semaine de juin 2027). Note : option 9 mensualités entraîne une facturation annuelle supplémentaire de EUR 75. - Virement / carte (non‑SEPA) : paiement unique la 1re semaine d'octobre 2026 ou paiement en 3 virements aux mêmes dates que ci‑dessus. - Inscription : l'inscription d'un nouvel élève est confirmée après envoi du formulaire d'inscription et paiement des montants suivants : frais de dossier, frais d'inscription/examens et le paiement des frais de scolarité du premier trimestre (acompte non remboursable imputé sur la facture de septembre). - Retards et pénalités : intérêts de retard au taux légal majoré de deux points ; pénalités de retard égales à 10 % de la facture impayée. Frais fixes en cas de rejet : EUR 100 pour prélèvement/chèque rejeté ; lettre de mise en demeure et frais de recouvrement prévus (par ex. commandement d'huissier EUR 450).
Refunds and cancellation
- Les frais de dossier et les frais d'inscription/examens ne sont pas remboursables. - Remboursement de l'acompte (premier trimestre) possible uniquement si l'établissement est informé de l'annulation par lettre recommandée dans un délai de 15 jours calendaires maximum suivant la date d'admission indiquée sur le document d'admission définitive. Passé ce délai, les montants versés lors de l'inscription ne sont pas remboursés. - Départ en cours d'année : tout trimestre commencé reste dû en totalité ; les frais optionnels sont facturés au prorata. La cantine est facturée jusqu'à la fin de l'année scolaire et n'est pas remboursable en cas d'absence. - Cas spécifiques de remboursement de l'acompte de réinscription sont prévus (orientation décidée par l'établissement vers un enseignement non dispensé dans un établissement EIB, refus de redoublement, admission dans un établissement public justifiée, mutation hors Île‑de‑France sous conditions et délais précisés).
Academics
EIB Paris École Monceau teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
The school uses the French National Curriculum supplemented by an exclusive English program. The curriculum follows the official program of the French Ministry of Education, with English instruction beginning in the nursery (petite section). From CP onward, six hours of English per week (25% of school time). Chinese is offered from CE2 and Spanish from CM1 outside school time, enabling multilingual learning.
Higher Education Progression
Continued education is available within the EIB group at EIB Monceau Middle School and EIB Etoile High School.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school follows the French National Curriculum with an exclusive English program. English begins in nursery, and from CP onward 25% of the school day is spent in English (approximately 6 hours per week). Chinese is available from CE2 and Spanish from CM1 outside school hours.
Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes helping pupils become global citizens through an international education and an approach that combines active learning with a caring environment.
Admissions
Admissions
Application process to EIB Monceau Bilingual Primary School. To apply for admission for the 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 school year, complete the Eduka form by clicking on the button below. Applications are accepted all year round, depending on available places.
FAQs
Where is EIB Paris École Monceau located and what ages does it serve?
EIB Paris Monceau sits in the heart of Paris in the 8th arrondissement, across three buildings: the Main Building at 6 Avenue Van Dyck, the Petit Monceau Building at 105 Boulevard Malesherbes, and the Vigny Building at 7 Rue Alfred de Vigny. It serves children aged 3 to 11, covering nursery through CM2, as a private bilingual school.
What curriculum does EIB Monceau follow and is it bilingual?
The school follows the French National Curriculum with an exclusive English program. English begins in nursery, and from CP onward about 25% of the school day is taught in English (six hours per week). Chinese is offered from CE2 and Spanish from CM1 outside school time.
Is EIB Monceau a boarding school?
No. EIB Monceau is a day school for maternelle and primaire students, with no boarding provision.
What are the tuition fees for 2026/27 and what do they cover?
Standard tuition is 2,940 EUR per term (8,820 EUR per year). Immersion classes are 4,485 EUR per term (13,455 EUR per year). The annual fees include the contract with the association (EUR 3,124) and the Pack EIB, plus mandatory items such as dossier, registration/exams, medical dossier, and school insurance.
What are the application and registration charges?
Dossier de candidature is 300 EUR and inscription/exams fees are 1,000 EUR. For immersion, a 1,750 EUR deposit applies. All three fees are non-refundable.
Is there a discount for multiple children?
Yes, there is a 25% tuition reduction for the third child, and it cannot be combined with company sponsorships or other subsidies.
How does the admissions process work and when would the steps take place?
Applications are accepted year-round depending on available places. For 2025/2026 or 2026/2027, you complete the Eduka form. Admission is confirmed after submitting the Eduka form and paying the dossier, registration/exams, and first-quarter tuition (a non-refundable initial deposit).
How many hours of English will my child have each week and when does English instruction start?
English is taught from nursery, and from CP onward approximately six hours per week, which equals about 25% of the school day.
Which languages are offered beyond English, and when do they start?
Chinese is offered from CE2 and Spanish from CM1 outside school hours. Mandarin is available from age 9 (CE2) at 2 hours per week, and Spanish from CM1 at 2 hours per week, with language assessments during the year.
Is there an immersion program for non-French speakers?
Yes. From Year 2 (CP) onward, immersion classes are available for non-French-speaking students with small class sizes (12–16). Students interact daily with the French curriculum, and after about a year they join regular classes.
Are Cambridge English programmes used, and for which years?
Cambridge English programmes are used for Years 3–6, complemented by an Oxford-based literacy component.
What facilities and daily structure does the campus offer?
The campus spans three central Paris buildings and runs a school day from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including extracurricular activities. Computer education is integrated, and enriching trips form part of the learning experience.
Are there dedicated sports facilities, or are sports offered as activities?
Specific sports facilities are not listed, but the school offers a range of extracurricular activities including sports workshops as part of the daily timetable.
What extracurricular activities are available beyond classes?
Students can participate in artistic, sports, and cultural workshops; Ducasse Workshops offer culinary activities; Learnissimo provides online language courses; there are bilingual holiday camps during holidays.
How does the school support multilingual learners and EAL needs?
The school runs a bilingual program with about 25% of lessons in English and immersion options from Year 2 for non-French speakers, helping students acquire French while maintaining strong English proficiency.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing and safeguarding?
EIB Monceau emphasizes a caring environment and aims to develop global citizens through its international education. Specific safeguarding policies aren't detailed in the information provided.
Are uniforms required and what do they include?
Yes, uniforms are required on campus and on school trips and must be purchased from the official supplier. Uniforms must be clean and in good condition, with specific rules such as limited visible piercings for girls.
Is boarding available and what about meals?
Boarding is not available as the school serves maternelle and primaire students. Lunch is available at school with a canteen option; demi-pension and lunch box options are also offered.
How is the school governed and what networks does it participate in?
EIB Paris Monceau is part of Globeducate, a global network of independent schools, and operates a cross-campus Parent-Teacher Association spanning Monceau Primary, Monceau Middle School, and Etoile High School.
What is the school's history and community culture?
The Monceau campus was founded in 1954 as École Active Bilingue and later became EIB Paris to reflect its international orientation. It is part of a network of eight private secular bilingual schools and maintains a vibrant community with events and a proactive PTA.
