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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
SIS Paris Ouest offers bilingual education within the French education system, with Anglophone and Germanophone sections. The school operates across three host establishments in Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud and serves over 1,300 students from kindergarten through lycée. It was founded in 1960 and remains an international section under the aegis of the French Ministry of National Education, employing about sixty teachers from English- or German-speaking countries. The curriculum combines the French national framework with Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE, and the integrated programme is designed for bilingual students with mother-tongue-level language skills. Two disciplines—literature and history-geography—are taught in English or German, and the programme provides six hours of literacy, geography, history and science instruction. A Wednesday School offers morning workshops in English and German, and after-school language activities for younger students. Extracurriculars include Debating Club, Model United Nations and Parliament Européen, theatre productions (The Play/Die Bühne) and fundraisers and exchanges.
SIS Paris Ouest has instruction in English, French.
Location
Located in the western suburbs of Paris, SIS Paris Ouest operates across Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud (Sèvres - Boulogne - Saint-Cloud). The main address is 1 Parvis Charles de Gaulle, 92310 Sèvres.
Stages
Primary; Lower Secondary (Collège); Upper Secondary (Lycée). It has two language sections, Anglophone and Germanophone, with a Parcours Trilingue (a unique trilingual pathway).
Type
The International Sections SIS Paris Ouest provides bilingual education within the French education system, with Anglophone and Germanophone sections and a long history dating to 1960.
Country affiliation
France (affiliated with the French Ministry of Education)
Fees
Annual tuition at SIS Paris Ouest ranges from EUR 2,611 to EUR 3,464 for 2026/27.
Application / administrative fees
- Administrative (application) fees for admissions tests (non‑refundable): - Candidates currently enrolled in the Wednesday programme: EUR 110 per child. - Other candidates (test on site): EUR 165 per child. - Candidates taking the test remotely (distance): EUR 285 per child.
Annual membership (association) fee
- Annual association fee per family: EUR 170. - Fee for a new family at first registration: EUR 220.
Tuition fees — Individual (per academic year, fee schedule by programme and level)
- Employer (company) rate applies when an employer, embassy or organisation pays part or all of the fee. For partial support a prorata between individual and company rates is applied.
- Integrated programme (company rate) — annual fee per child: - Primary: EUR 4,836 per year (resources fee EUR 30). - Collège: EUR 5,317 per year (resources fee EUR 70). - Lycée: EUR 6,179 per year (resources fee EUR 65).
- Wednesday programme (company rate) — annual fee per child: - Maternelle & Primary anglophone or germanophone (3‑hour): EUR 1,752 per child.
Active English / Der Deutschclub (beginner ateliers)
- Fee for Active English or Der Deutschclub for a course of 30 Wednesdays (90 hours): EUR 940 plus a registration fee of EUR 80. - The registration/fee split shown for that programme is payable in three instalments of EUR 340 each on the schedule listed for the programme.
What is not included in the tuition figures
- The following are additional costs to budget for and are not included in the tuition figures above: - School meals / canteen: plan for approximately EUR 500–600 per year. - Examination registration fees (for example IGCSE entries where applicable). - School trips, exchanges and other extracurricular activities. - Any material charges or specific course fees that may be billed separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is collected by automatic direct debit (prélèvement automatique), which allows payments to be spread over nine monthly instalments. - An invoice is issued that specifies the exact payment dates and amounts once the Association's General Assembly finalises the year's tariffs.
Refunds
- Administrative (application) fees for admissions tests are non‑refundable. - No separate refund schedule for tuition instalments or other fees is listed in the published fee information; invoicing and direct‑debit arrangements are specified as above.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding or boarding fees are listed for SIS Paris Ouest.
Other fees and charges
- Annual association cotisation (see above): EUR 170 per family (EUR 220 for new families). - Exam registration fees, canteen, travel and activity costs are charged separately where applicable.
Fee payment methods
- The school specifies payment of tuition by automatic direct debit; invoices list the payment schedule and amounts to be collected. (No alternative payment methods are listed in the published fee information.)
If you will publish this summary in an external database, use the figures above as the school's stated fees and billing terms for the current academic year.
Academics
SIS Paris Ouest teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The integrated programme is designed for bilingual students with native-level language skills. It complements the standard French curriculum taught in public schools where SIS Paris Ouest operates from primary through high school. As an International Section, two disciplines are taught in English or German: literature and history-geography. The Wednesday School provides after-school courses in English and German for language development, with additional beginner English and German workshops available.
Exam Results
Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is the highest bilingual certification at the end of secondary education in France and serves as a passport to higher education in France and abroad; the BFI includes a bilingual pathway with British option. Cambridge Checkpoint tests are prepared in the core English program for 5e, assessed in Reading, Usage and Writing, and marked by Cambridge examiners. The IGCSE is studied in Troisième and Seconde as part of the English Language and Literature curriculum; it is optional and, from 2026-27, assessed by Oxford AQA; IGCSE results are presented as First Language and Literature, and are viewed as preparation for the BFI and international benchmarks. The school reports strong results, including 91% of 2025 BFI graduates earning mentions, with the first BFI cohort in German and British sections achieving excellent results in bilingual and trilingual pathways.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have a broad range of higher education options in France and abroad. More than one in three alumni from SIS Paris Ouest's international sections pursue studies abroad (Germany, Canada, Netherlands, UK, USA). Those remaining in France enter fields such as selective programs, preparatory classes for Grandes Écoles, and admissions to engineering schools, business schools, Sciences Po, and universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a rich co-curricular life, with theatre, clubs, exchanges and trips led by teachers. Theatre builds students' confidence and self-esteem and develops collaboration and other soft skills. Debating Club, Model United Nations (MUN) and related activities further develop teamwork, eloquence and mediation skills.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The integrated program is designed for bilingual students and offers in-depth programs in English or German focusing on literature, languages, cultural values and the histories of Anglophone and Germanophone countries. As an International Section, two subjects are taught in English or German: literature and history-geography. Wednesday School and beginner language workshops (Active English & Der Deutschclub) provide additional English and German language opportunities.
Mental Wellbeing
Extracurricular life is rich and varied and not confined to the classroom. It provides opportunities for self-discovery and connection with others, with students developing their passions and curiosity through clubs, activities, exchanges and teacher-led trips.
Safeguarding
Safer recruitment and child safeguarding policies are in place.
Admissions
Admissions
Welcome to SIS Paris Ouest! Each year, SIS Paris Ouest welcomes new families, whether they come from all over the world or from the Île-de-France region, as well as bilingual students in English or German, with an international pathway. From the sixth grade onward we also welcome beginners in German. Whether you are English-speaking, German-speaking, an expatriate family returning to France, or a bicultural family with a strong connection to English or German, the SIS community is there to warmly welcome you. Our information meetings are the ideal opportunity to discover our school, prepare the application file and organize the entrance tests for your child. In addition, we offer informal virtual drop-ins (Drop-in), without an appointment, to answer all your questions about admissions.
FAQs
What is SIS Paris Ouest?
SIS Paris Ouest is an international section operating within the French public education system, offering bilingual education in English-French and German-French from kindergarten through lycée across three sites in Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt, and Saint-Cloud.
What age range does SIS Paris Ouest serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, from kindergarten through to the end of lycée (upper secondary).
What curriculum does SIS Paris Ouest follow?
Students follow the French national curriculum supplemented by additional hours in English or German, covering literature and history-geography. The programme prepares students for the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) and Cambridge Checkpoint tests.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 2,611 to EUR 3,464 per child for the integrated programme. There is also an annual association fee per family (EUR 170 for existing families, EUR 220 for new families).
How does the bilingual programme work?
In the Anglophone section, students receive four hours per week of Language and Literature in English plus two hours of History-Geography in English. The Germanophone section follows a similar structure in German.
What is the Wednesday School?
The Wednesday School offers after-school courses in English or German at native-speaker level for children at local schools. It includes workshops in language, drama, and cultural activities.
What is the Parcours Trilingue?
This is a unique trilingual pathway offered by SIS Paris Ouest, allowing students to develop proficiency in three languages through the school's Anglophone and Germanophone sections.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include Poetry By Heart competitions, Debating Club, Model United Nations, Parliament Européen, annual theatre productions (The Play and Die Bühne), and literary and art magazines.
How many students attend SIS Paris Ouest?
The school has over 1,300 students across its three sites in the western suburbs of Paris.
Where do graduates go after SIS Paris Ouest?
More than one in three alumni pursue studies abroad in countries such as Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, UK, and USA. Those remaining in France enter selective programmes and preparatory classes.
When was SIS Paris Ouest founded?
SIS Paris Ouest was founded in 1960 under the aegis of the French Ministry of National Education, making it one of the oldest international sections in France.
Is SIS Paris Ouest a private or public school?
SIS Paris Ouest is a non-profit association operating within French public schools. Students attend public host establishments while receiving supplementary bilingual instruction through the international sections.
