At a glance
Curriculum and academics
L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise, now branded EIFA International School, is a bilingual day school in Marylebone, one of the most central locations of any international school featured on the London city hub. It is coeducational and runs from nursery at age 2 through to Year 9 at age 14, across sites around Portland Place and Duchess Street. The school is part of the Mission laique francaise network of French international schools, and draws families from more than forty nationalities.
The defining feature is genuine bilingual instruction. The school teaches the French National Curriculum enriched with elements of the National Curriculum for England, so that pupils work in both French and English from the early years upward rather than treating one language as a subject. This dual track approach suits French and francophone families who want to keep the French system open while their children become fully fluent in English, and equally suits English speaking families who want an immersive bilingual education. The school does not run the International Baccalaureate or A Levels, ending its own provision at Year 9, after which families move on to senior schools across London or to French lycee provision. Its most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school Good.
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L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise fees
As a central London bilingual independent school, L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise fees sit in the mid to upper band of our London fees guide, rising by stage from the nursery years to the middle years. The school publishes current figures on request rather than a single headline number, and as with all UK independent schools, tuition moved after VAT was applied to private school fees in January 2025, so confirm the present figure with the school directly.
Budget beyond tuition for a registration fee at application, a deposit on accepting a place, lunches, and the usual trips and activities. Bilingual schools in central London also tend to attract families weighing the cost of living within easy reach of Marylebone. To estimate the full annual outlay and set it against other options, use our fee calculator.
Admissions
Entry is on a rolling basis subject to availability, with the nursery and early years the largest intake. Because the school works across both the French and English systems, admissions staff look at a child's age, language background and prior schooling to place them appropriately, and a child does not need to arrive fully bilingual to join the younger years. Older applicants may be assessed for the year group they are targeting.
Families relocating to London mid year are common at a school of this kind, so later applications are reviewed as places arise. Contact the admissions office ahead of your intended start, particularly for the nursery and reception years, and to discuss how the bilingual track would work for your child.
Location and who goes there
The school occupies sites in Marylebone in the W1 postcode, around Portland Place and Duchess Street, a short walk from Regents Park and within easy reach of the West End. This is one of the most central school locations in London, well connected by underground and bus, and convenient for families living across Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Mayfair and the wider central belt.
The community is strongly international and francophone, with more than forty nationalities represented, reflecting the diplomatic, media and finance families who settle in central London and want to keep the French system within reach. For how this part of the capital compares on schools, commute and cost, see the London city hub and our best international schools in London guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise fees?
As a central London bilingual independent school, tuition sits in the mid to upper band of London fees and rises by stage from nursery to the middle years. The school publishes current figures on request, so confirm fees directly given the change after VAT was applied to private school fees in 2025.
Is L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise the same as EIFA?
Yes. L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise now operates as EIFA International School. It is the same bilingual French and English school in Marylebone, central London.
What curriculum does L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise follow?
The school teaches a bilingual programme that combines the French National Curriculum with elements of the National Curriculum for England, with instruction in both French and English from the early years to Year 9.
What ages does L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise take?
The school is coeducational and takes children from age 2 in the nursery through to age 14 at the end of Year 9, covering nursery, junior and middle years.
When do L'Ecole Internationale Franco-Anglaise applications open?
Entry is on a rolling basis subject to space, with the nursery and early years the largest intake. Contact admissions ahead of your intended start, especially if relocating mid year, and ask about any assessment for the year group you are targeting.
