Lycée International - British Section

France, Paris

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, French

Fees €1,987 - 9,090

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1952

Bus Service Yes

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum

Taught languages English, French

Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

The British Section at Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers a bilingual English-language programme across five partner schools in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq for children aged 3 to 18. Pupils spend 6–8 hours weekly learning in English; the rest is in French, creating a genuine bilingual experience within the French host system. The curriculum blends the French national programme with English-language study: in Seconde they take Cambridge IGCSE or Edexcel IGCSE, and in Première and Terminale they pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), adding English-language examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography to the French baccalauréat. Some pupils also opt for an International GCSE in Mathematics as a complement. The campus hosts about 2,200 students; the Collège is integrated into the main campus. France's BFI centre, it offers UK visits, field trips, and performing-arts camp on the Isle of Wight. Extracurricular life includes Debating League, Model United Nations, and Student Council.

2 bis Rue du Fer À Cheval, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

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The Essentials

Location

The British Section operates across five sites in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq within the Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye network. The main site is Lycée International, Saint-Germain-en-Laye Cedex, 2 bis rue du Fer-à-Cheval, CS 40118, 78105 Saint-Germain-en-Laye Cedex. Host sites include École Jehan Alain (Le Pecq), École Félix Éboué (Le Pecq), École Internationale (Saint-Germain-en-Laye), Collège Pierre et Marie Curie (Le Pecq), Collège Les Hauts-Grillets (Saint-Germain-en-Laye), and École élémentaire du Lycée International (Saint-Germain-en-Laye). The Lycée International site houses the Upper School (Seconde–Terminale) with British Section classes on site.

Stages

Nursery (3-5) at École Jehan Alain in Le Pecq; Primary (6-11) at École Félix Éboué (Le Pecq) and at École Internationale (Saint-Germain-en-Laye); Middle School (12-15) at Collège Pierre et Marie Curie (Le Pecq) and Collège Les Hauts-Grillets (Saint-Germain-en-Laye); Upper School (16-18) at Lycée International, Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Type

The British Section provides an English-language program within the Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye and partner schools, alongside the French curriculum.

Additional learning support

Pastoral care is provided across the network; British Section Site Coordinators at Collège Pierre et Marie Curie and Collège Les Hauts Grillets, plus Pastoral Coordinators at the Collège and Lycée International site, work with the Senior Leadership Team to support pupils. A comprehensive counselling service is provided for Years 11 to 13.

Country affiliation

France

School day structure

School days vary by site: Jehan Alain (Nursery) begins at 08:20 and ends at 16:20; Félix Éboué (Primary) begins at 08:30 and ends at 16:30; École élémentaire du Lycée International (Primary) begins at 08:45 and ends at 16:15; there are no lessons on Wednesday afternoons at Collège sites.

Bus service

Access to British Section sites is via a train network (RER) from Paris to Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq with connecting buses, a public bus service for mornings and evenings, and a school-bus service operated in some communities where coverage is limited.

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Fees

Application fees

- Maternelle (Petite to Grande Section): EUR 160 (paid on application; non‑refundable).
- Primary (CP to CM2): EUR 200 (paid on application; non‑refundable).
- Secondary (Sixième to Terminale): EUR 250 (paid on application; non‑refundable).

Entrance / Admissions fees and advance on tuition

- Admissions (non‑refundable) to reserve a place: Maternelle to Troisième: EUR 1,500 per child.
- Admissions (non‑refundable) to reserve a place: Seconde to Terminale: EUR 1,750 per child.
- Advance on tuition fees (paid on acceptance to reserve the place): EUR 500 per child; this advance is deducted from the fees invoice issued in September of the year of entry.

Tuition fees — Standard rates (where an employer pays the whole or part of annual tuition)

- Nursery — Petite Section (UK Nursery): Annual EUR 3,746. Per term (dividing the annual fee into three equal termly payments): EUR 1,248.67.
- Nursery — Moyenne to Grande Section (UK Nursery/Reception to Reception/Year 1): Annual EUR 7,492. Per term (÷3): EUR 2,497.33.
- Primary — CP to CM2 (UK Years 2–6): Annual EUR 7,492. Per term (÷3): EUR 2,497.33.
- Secondary — Sixième to Troisième (UK Years 7–10): Annual EUR 7,730. Per term (÷3): EUR 2,576.67.
- Secondary — Seconde to Terminale (UK Years 11–13): Annual EUR 9,090. Per term (÷3): EUR 3,030.00.

Tuition fees — Reduced rates (where families are entirely responsible for payment of annual tuition)

- Nursery — Petite Section (UK Nursery): Annual EUR 1,987. Per term (÷3): EUR 662.33.
- Nursery — Moyenne to Grande Section (UK Nursery/Reception to Reception/Year 1): Annual EUR 3,972. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,324.00.
- Primary — CP to CM2 (UK Years 2–6): Annual EUR 3,972. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,324.00.
- Secondary — Sixième to Troisième (UK Years 7–10): Annual EUR 4,340. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,446.67.
- Secondary — Seconde to Terminale (UK Years 11–13): Annual EUR 5,633. Per term (÷3): EUR 1,877.67.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- An invoice for fees is issued in September of the year of entry; the EUR 500 advance on tuition paid at acceptance is deducted from that invoice.
- Parents are encouraged to pay by direct debit, either in one payment or in instalments. The school uses an online payments system (Hello Asso) to accept payments for applications and activities.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable to the British Section (no boarding fees are charged).

Other costs and fees

- IGCSE examination fees for optional subjects not taught by Section teachers (charged separately).
- School trips and outings (charged separately as required).
- Certain charges levied by French administration (for example, School Fund contributions).
- Canteen (school meals) — charged separately.
- School bus pass — charged separately.

Refund information

- Application fees are paid on application and are non‑refundable.
- Admissions (entrance) fees are non‑refundable.
- The EUR 500 advance on tuition is deducted from the September invoice.

Fee payment options

- Direct debit (one payment or instalments) is the encouraged method for tuition payments.
- The school uses Hello Asso as an online payment system for applications and activities.

Academics

Curriculum

The British Section provides a bilingual English-language curriculum for children aged 3 to 18 across five French state schools in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye – Le Pecq area. Pupils spend 6–8 hours per week learning in English with British Section teachers, and the rest of their lessons are in French. The programme blends the French national curriculum with English-language study; in Seconde (Year 11) pupils take Cambridge International Examinations or Edexcel IGCSE, and in Première and Terminale they pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), which adds A‑level–style examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography to the French Baccalaureat. Some pupils also opt to take an International GCSE in Mathematics as a complement to the French curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio

Class sizes are about 18–20 students per standard British Section class per year group, with Fast-track classes having 14–16 students. In the upper school, English language and literature are taught by British Section teachers, with four weekly periods of English and four weekly periods of History taught in English.

Exam Results

Latest Cambridge IGCSE results show distribution across grades for First Language English and English Language, with high performance in the cohort; Edexcel IGCSE results for History also show strong pass rates. The BFI results record 72 candidates with 72 passes; 47% achieved Mention Très Bien, 33% Mention Bien, 15% Mention Assez Bien, 4% Passable, with 80.5% attaining Mention Bien/Très Bien.

Higher Education Progression

All pupils go on to higher education. Most pursue places at highly selective courses in the UK and France, with destinations also in the Netherlands, USA, Ireland, and Canada. The British Section provides university application supervision, uses the Unifrog platform, and organises a careers fair and university visits; an active alumni network tracks destinations to support current students.

Gifted and Talented

Two classes at Collège Pierre et Marie Curie in Le Pecq offer a Fast-track English program alongside a bilingual class. Fast-track is designed for academically able francophone students with strong motivation; selection considers potential language ability and parental support. Fast-track begins in Sixième (Year 7) with five hours of English and one hour of History per week in a class of 14–16; in Cinquième, Quatrième and Troisième they follow four hours of English and two hours of History in English per week, with progression toward mainstream British Section in Seconde.

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Admissions

Application for entry in September 2026 is open. The British Section seeks applicants with age-appropriate ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English and the potential and support to maintain development of these skills while being educated in a primarily francophone environment. The number of places depends on leavers, so places often become available toward the end of the school year. The deadline for maternelle, primary and collège applications for local families is January 9, 2026, with entrance assessments taking place from January to March 2026, and in May 2026 for the youngest candidates. Families based outside Europe may arrange online entrance assessments in March if places are available, and families outside the area who miss the deadline should contact the Admissions Officer. For initial enquiries, complete the online form and then proceed with the application procedure below; click for dates of entrance assessments. 1. Application fee: 160 € for maternelle, 200 € for primary, 250 € for collège/lycée (non-refundable; paid online via HelloAsso). 2. After payment, you will be emailed an online questionnaire and the dossier d'inscription to complete for each child and submit by 5 pm CET on the stated deadline; a school reference is required; scans to upload include identity photo, birth certificate or official ID, a motivation letter, schooling details, and, for younger candidates, two recent English writing samples; secondary applicants must provide similar information addressed to the appropriate Head of Section with details of English exposure. 3. The school will inform you if your child is invited to sit entrance assessments. 4. Entrance assessments are scheduled by year group at the Lycée International site in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (with online testing available for those outside the Île-de-France region). 5. After the assessments, favourable recommendations are submitted for final approval by the Headmaster/Headmistress; an official acceptance letter is mailed, and registration is completed after paperwork and the registration fee and deposit are paid. The admissions team notes that prospective parents cannot be received on site. 6.

Scholarships

The British Section Scholarship Fund provides means-tested financial support to help families with limited resources pay British Section fees. Eligibility covers two categories: new pupils admitted in Seconde, Première or Terminale who cannot pay the annual participation and existing pupils in Seconde, Première or Terminale whose family experiences a lasting change in financial circumstances. The stated income threshold for eligibility is a revenu fiscal de re9férence at or below €9,710 per taxable household. Applications require Form 11423 06: Demande d'allocations familiales (CAF) and supporting documents, including the most recent tax returns, three recent payslips, three rent receipts, CAF attestation, and bank statements, for all adults in the household. The application process comprises five steps: submission of the completed CAF form and supporting documents by April 30 of the admission year; evaluation by the Scholarship Committee; a written recommendation from the Director to the Committee; notification of results in May; and acceptance of the offer with a signed acceptance form. Existing students may apply in cases of changing financial circumstances, and the Fund does not replace the Section's existing emergency financial aid. Awards are not guaranteed and funds depend on availability; annual review may adjust awards; recipients must notify the Section of any changes in circumstances. Donations to support the Fund are welcome and tax-deductible in France; contact fin@britishsection.fr for details.

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FAQs

Where is the British Section based and which ages does it teach?

The British Section operates across five host sites in Saint‑Germain‑en‑Laye and Le Pecq, with the Upper School (Seconde–Terminale) on the Lycée International campus at 2 bis rue du Fer‑à‑Cheval, CS 40118, 78105 Saint‑Germain‑en‑Laye Cedex. It teaches children aged 3 to 18 in Nursery, Primary, Collège and Lycée cycles.

What kind of curriculum does the British Section follow?

Pupils follow a bilingual programme that blends the French national curriculum with English‑language teaching by British Section teachers for about 6–8 hours per week. In Seconde pupils take Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSEs, and in Première and Terminale they follow the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) with English‑language examinations in English Language and Literature and History/Geography.

Who leads the British Section?

The Head of the British Section is James Cathcart.

How do I apply and what are the application fees?

Applications require payment of a non‑refundable application fee — Maternelle: EUR 160, Primary: EUR 200, Secondary (Sixième to Terminale): EUR 250 — after which you complete an online questionnaire and submit the dossier d'inscription with required documents. Entrance assessments are then scheduled by year group and successful candidates receive an official acceptance letter followed by registration and payment of the registration fee and deposit.

Are there fees to reserve a place and is an advance on tuition required?

Yes. To reserve a place parents pay a non‑refundable admissions fee: Maternelle to Troisième: EUR 1,500 per child and Seconde to Terminale: EUR 1,750 per child. In addition, an advance on tuition of EUR 500 per child is paid on acceptance and is deducted from the invoice issued in September of the year of entry.

Does the British Section offer any financial support or scholarships?

The British Section Scholarship Fund provides means‑tested financial support for new or existing pupils in Seconde, Première or Terminale who meet the Fund's eligibility criteria. Applications require specific supporting documents and are evaluated by a Scholarship Committee, with results communicated in May for applications submitted by the stated deadline.

What are typical class sizes and how are fast‑track classes organised?

Standard British Section classes are about 18–20 students per year group, while Fast‑track classes are smaller at 14–16 students. Fast‑track begins in Sixième with five hours of English and one hour of History per week, then moves to four hours of English and two hours of History in English in subsequent collège years to prepare pupils for mainstream British Section study in Seconde.

How do students perform in public examinations?

BFI results reported 72 candidates with 72 passes, including 47% Mention Très Bien, 33% Mention Bien, 15% Mention Assez Bien and 4% Passable, with 80.5% attaining Mention Bien or Très Bien. IGCSE and Edexcel cohorts also show strong performance in English and History exams.

Do most pupils go on to university and how are they supported with applications?

All pupils progress to higher education, with many taking places at selective institutions in the UK and France and some to the Netherlands, USA, Ireland and Canada. The Section provides university application supervision using the Unifrog platform, organises a careers fair and university visits, and benefits from an active alumni network to support students.

Which sites and facilities make up the British Section network?

The British Section operates across five partner schools: École Jehan Alain (Le Pecq) for Nursery, École Félix Éboué (Le Pecq) and École Internationale (Saint‑Germain‑en‑Laye) for Primary, Collège Pierre et Marie Curie (Le Pecq) and Collège Les Hauts‑Grillets (Saint‑Germain‑en‑Laye) for Collège, with the Upper School on the Lycée International campus in Saint‑Germain‑en‑Laye. The Collège is integrated into the Lycée International campus and the wider network offers shared academic and extracurricular resources.

What trips and residential activities does the school offer?

The British Section runs annual visits to the UK and Germany, field trips such as to the Auvergne, and a residential performing‑arts camp on the Isle of Wight. Additional school trips and outings are organised as required and charged separately.

Are there music, theatre and arts opportunities for my child?

Yes. There is a strong tradition of theatre and music across the Section, with primary concerts, lycée drama productions, orchestras, choirs including VOX, and participation in national youth orchestras. Performing‑arts activities include class performances, host‑school projects and external camps.

What clubs and enrichment activities are available beyond lessons?

Extra‑curricular life includes a Debating League, Model United Nations, Student Council, reading clubs, author visits and thematic Enrichment Insights with guest speakers. The Parent‑Teacher Group also organises sporting clubs, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and other social and fundraising events.

Does the school offer Duke of Edinburgh or other leadership programmes?

Yes, pupils aged 14 and up can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, and leadership opportunities include Student Council roles, debating, Model UN and university‑related leadership activities.

What pastoral and counselling support is available for students?

Pastoral care is provided across the network with Site Coordinators and Pastoral Coordinators working with the Senior Leadership Team, and a comprehensive counselling service is available for Years 11 to 13. Progress and wellbeing are reviewed via termly conseil de classe meetings and staff liaise closely with families to support emotional and academic needs.

How does the Section support non‑French speakers and EAL students?

The Français Spécial (FS) one‑year immersion pathway starts in CE1 (Year 3) and continues through Seconde, allowing non‑French speakers to join British Section classes while preparing to integrate into mainstream French classes. There is also a Seconde Accueil class to support high‑performing francophone students mastering English before joining the BFI pathway.

What safeguarding measures are in place?

The British Section is committed to safeguarding and promotes pupil welfare; staff undergo safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and casier judiciaire where applicable. Safeguarding procedures are integrated into the Section's privacy and welfare framework.

Is boarding available at the British Section?

No. Boarding is not applicable to the British Section and no boarding fees are charged.

Is school lunch provided on site?

Yes. A canteen is available at the British Section host schools and most children eat at the school canteen; canteen charges are billed separately.

How is the British Section governed and how can parents be involved?

The British Section is governed by the Governing Board (Conseil d'Administration) of the British Section Parents Association (BSPA), a not‑for‑profit association under French law that employs British Section staff. Parents can get involved through the Parent‑Teacher Group (PTG), the New Family Welcome programme and Classlist for secure communication; the PTG meets once per term and coordinates activities and volunteering.

What are the tuition fees at Lycée International - British Section?

Annual tuition at Lycée International - British Section ranges from EUR 1,987 to EUR 9,090 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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