At a glance
Curriculum and academics
EIFA is one of the central London French and bilingual schools, but it differs from the homologated French schools by deliberately combining two systems. From nursery to year 9 it weaves the rigour of the French curriculum together with the breadth and creativity of the English curriculum, so children grow up genuinely bilingual rather than following one national programme with a second language attached.
In the senior school the pathway becomes internationally portable. Students sit IGCSEs and then the IB Diploma Programme, which has been part of the offer since the school opened and takes pupils through to year 13. That combination of bilingual primary education feeding into the IB suits internationally mobile families who want both French fluency and a globally recognised qualification. EIFA appears in our list of French international schools in London as a central, bilingual alternative to the larger French institutions. The school was rated Good at its Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
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EIFA International School fees
EIFA publishes annual tuition that ranges from about GBP 21,321 to GBP 27,969 depending on the year group, based on recent figures. That places it in the mid to upper band of our London fees guide, in line with other central bilingual and international schools and below the most expensive premium day schools.
Expect a registration fee on application and a deposit on accepting a place, returned when a pupil leaves in good standing. Budget separately for lunches, trips, examinations and the IB Diploma sittings in the final two years. Given the central Marylebone location, most families travel by Underground rather than school bus. To weigh EIFA against other central options on cost and stage, open our compare tool.
Admissions
The largest intake forms in the early years, with rolling review of places higher up the school as central London families arrive and move on. Because the model is bilingual rather than strictly French, both French speaking and English speaking families settle in the lower years, although French language exposure helps. Assessment is age appropriate and based on readiness, prior reports and a visit rather than a single competitive examination.
Apply 6 to 12 months ahead for the youngest classes, and earlier for the most sought after year groups. Senior school entry into the IGCSE and IB years depends on prior attainment and subject fit, so contact admissions early when relocating mid course.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in Marylebone in the W1 district of central London, with premises around Harley Street, which puts it among the most central of the citys international schools. It suits families living in Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Mayfair and the wider central core, many of them in the professions, medicine, finance and the arts, who want a bilingual education without a long commute.
The community is international and multilingual, reflecting both the French connection and the IB intake. For how central London compares with the suburbs on schools, commute and cost, see the London city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are EIFA International School fees?
Annual tuition ranges from about GBP 21,321 to GBP 27,969 by year group, based on recent figures, placing EIFA in the mid to upper band of central London international schools. Families also pay a registration fee and a deposit on acceptance.
What curriculum does EIFA follow?
EIFA is bilingual. From nursery to year 9 it combines the French and English curricula, then leads to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme in the senior school through to year 13.
What ages does EIFA International School take?
The school takes children from age 2 in the nursery through to age 18 in the sixth form, where students complete the IB Diploma.
Is EIFA International School a good school?
EIFA is an IB World School and was rated Good at its Ofsted inspection in June 2024. It is known for genuine bilingual education feeding into the IB Diploma. We do not publish an invented rating.
Where is EIFA International School located?
EIFA is in Marylebone, in the W1 district of central London, with premises around Harley Street, one of the most central locations of any international school in the city.
