Eurecole is an independent trilingual school in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, founded in 1989 and built around what it describes as a triptych of language, culture and sport. It teaches from the early years to the end of middle school, blending the French national curriculum with a sustained English programme and a third language, and draws pupils from more than twenty nationalities. It is one of the established bilingual and international options in the western arrondissements covered by the Paris international schools market.
This profile sets out the trilingual programme, the stages offered, the fee band and the admissions calendar. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus.
Eurecole International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national curriculum with a trilingual approach; English from preschool and a third language of German or Spanish |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Preschool to middle school, ages 2.5 to 15 |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | French Ministry of Education registered private school |
| Fee band | Upper mid tier (see Paris fees guide) |
| Campus area | Paris 16th arrondissement |
Curriculum and academics
Eurecole follows the French national education programme but delivers it on a trilingual footing. From preschool, children divide each week between activities led by a French speaking teacher and activities led by an English speaking teacher, so English is part of ordinary school life rather than a timetabled subject. The curriculum then adds a third language, either German or Spanish, as pupils progress. The international elementary school covers ages 6 to 11 and the middle school ages 11 to 15, with the strong emphasis on English maintained throughout. Families weighing this kind of dual language model can read our guide to bilingual schools and how multilingual provision supports later study.
The school positions itself around language, culture and sport rather than a single exam pathway, and it has drawn external attention, including a profile in Forbes, for its trilingual method. It is a registered private school operating within the French system. Because Eurecole runs to the end of middle school, families plan a transfer to a lycee for the upper secondary years, choosing between the French baccalaureate route and an international qualification depending on the school they move to.
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Eurecole International School fees
Eurecole sits in the upper mid part of the Paris market. Our Paris school fees guide names Eurecole specifically in the upper mid tier, which runs roughly 18,000 to 28,000 euros a year, below the premium internationals but above the smaller bilingual privates. Exact figures are set by the school and vary by stage.
Budget for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration charge, lunch provision, and the usual spend on materials, trips and activities, with Paris extras typically adding between 12 and 18 per cent to the advertised tuition. Families on a tighter budget may also want to read our guide to the cheapest international schools in Paris for the lower cost end of the market.
Admissions and intake
Eurecole admits children from preschool through middle school subject to availability. The school runs a September to June French academic year and assesses applicants on age, prior reports for older entrants and a sense of whether the trilingual programme suits the child and family. The small scale of the school means availability depends on movement within each year group.
Because the western arrondissements are in high demand among internationally mobile families, early enquiry is sensible, particularly for the preschool entry point. Families relocating from abroad should contact the school ahead of the move to understand availability and the documents required.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the 16th arrondissement, an affluent and largely residential district in western Paris close to the Bois de Boulogne and within reach of the business quarter at La Defense. The neighbourhood is home to a large share of the city's diplomatic, corporate and internationally mobile families, which is reflected in Eurecole's multinational intake. Most families live in the 16th and the neighbouring western arrondissements and inner suburbs, keeping commutes short.
For the wider picture of how the bilingual, American, British, IB and French schools sit across the city and its suburbs, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Paris schools hub.
Eurecole International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Eurecole fees?
Eurecole sits in the upper mid Paris band, roughly 18,000 to 28,000 euros a year depending on stage, and is named in that tier in our Paris fees guide. Budget also for registration, lunch, materials and trips.
Is Eurecole a good school?
Founded in 1989, it offers a trilingual French, English and third language programme from preschool to middle school and has drawn external attention for its method. Suitability depends on whether a multilingual school in western Paris fits your family.
What curriculum does Eurecole follow?
The French national curriculum delivered trilingually, with English from preschool and a third language of German or Spanish added as pupils progress.
What ages does Eurecole take?
Children from preschool at about age 2.5 to the end of middle school at about age 15, after which families transfer to a lycee.
When do Eurecole applications open?
The school runs a September to June year and admits subject to space. Enquire early, especially for preschool, because the western arrondissements are in high demand.
