The International School of Paris is a private, English medium school in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, founded in 1964 and one of the longest established international schools in the city. It is authorised to teach all three International Baccalaureate programmes, which makes it a continuous IB school from the early years to university entry, and a central reference point among the Paris international schools for families who want an English language route in the centre of the capital. Many of its students arrive mid posting from other IB schools around the world.
This profile sets out the IB pathway, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For the wider shortlist of Diploma providers in the city, see our guide to the best IB schools in Paris.
International School of Paris at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | International Baccalaureate: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | IB World School authorised for PYP, MYP and DP; confirm current CIS or NEASC accreditation directly with the school |
| Fee band | Premium tier (see Paris fees guide) |
| Campus area | 16th arrondissement, central Paris |
Curriculum and academics
The International School of Paris runs the full International Baccalaureate continuum. Younger children follow the Primary Years Programme, the middle years sit the Middle Years Programme, and the senior school leads to the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12. Teaching is in English, with French taught throughout and support for students who arrive with limited English. Families weighing the IB against national systems can read our guide to the International Baccalaureate, which explains how the Diploma is scored and recognised by universities worldwide.
Because the school delivers the IB rather than a single national curriculum, it suits internationally mobile families who want continuity between postings and a qualification that travels. The central location means the school operates across more than one building rather than a single suburban campus, which is worth factoring into daily logistics. It is one of several authorised Diploma providers tracked in our Paris IB schools hub.
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International School of Paris fees
The International School of Paris sits firmly in the premium part of the market. As a central, full continuum IB school its tuition is among the higher tiers mapped in our Paris school fees guide, and rises through the year groups towards the Diploma. We do not republish a precise figure here because schedules change each year, so confirm the current rate on the school fees page before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or application charge, a deposit on acceptance, lunches, trips and the examination entry fees that come with the Diploma years. A central Paris IB place carries a meaningful total cost of attendance once these extras are added, so build them into any relocation package discussion.
Admissions and intake
The International School of Paris runs an academic year from late August or early September and admits across year groups subject to availability, with the early years and the start of the Diploma among the natural entry points. Rolling international arrivals mean places can open at any time, so register as soon as a posting is confirmed.
Admission is based on prior school reports, age appropriate assessment and, in the senior school, evidence that an applicant can access an English medium IB programme. Applications are made through the school and require recent reports, passport documentation and, for transfers, a leaving record. Continuity between IB schools makes moves from other IB World Schools relatively smooth.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in the 16th arrondissement, a residential and diplomatic quarter on the western side of central Paris near the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne. Many ISP families live in the 16th, the 7th and the 15th or commute in from the western suburbs, which keeps the school within reach of the corporate and diplomatic households that form much of the parent body.
For the wider picture of how the IB, British, American and French schools sit across the city and its suburbs, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Paris schools hub.
International School of Paris reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are International School of Paris fees?
ISP sits in the premium Paris band, with tuition rising through the year groups towards the Diploma. Schedules change annually, so confirm the current rate on the school fees page and budget separately for registration, a deposit, lunches, trips and IB examination entry fees.
Is International School of Paris a good school?
ISP is an established IB World School founded in 1964, authorised for the PYP, MYP and Diploma. Suitability depends on whether a full continuum IB route and a central location fit your family. Confirm current accreditation and inspection findings directly with the school.
What curriculum does International School of Paris follow?
ISP follows the International Baccalaureate across all three programmes, the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma, taught in English with French throughout, rather than a single national curriculum.
When do International School of Paris applications open?
ISP runs an academic year from late August or early September and admits across year groups subject to availability, with rolling international arrivals. Apply as soon as a posting is confirmed because central IB places can be in demand.
Where is International School of Paris located?
ISP is in the 16th arrondissement on the western side of central Paris, near the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne, and operates across more than one building rather than a single campus.
