La Petite Ecole Bilingue is a bilingual French and English school group in Paris, built around small classes and a dual language model for younger children. It operates across more than one site in the city and is one of the bilingual options families weigh when they want their child to grow up fluent in both languages rather than committing to a single national system. It features among the bilingual choices in our Paris international schools directory, alongside the larger English medium and French international schools.
This profile sets out the bilingual approach, the fee band, the admissions pattern and the community the school serves. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. Confirm campus locations and current provision directly with the school, as a multi site group can adjust which stages run where.
La Petite Ecole Bilingue at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Bilingual French and English programme; confirm exact framework with the school |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years and primary; confirm upper stages by campus |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Independent bilingual school; confirm current registration and accreditation directly with the school |
| Fee band | Mid to premium tier (see Paris fees guide) |
| Campus area | Several Paris campuses |
Curriculum and academics
La Petite Ecole Bilingue is built around a bilingual model in which children spend their day across French and English rather than learning a second language as a timetabled subject. The aim is functional fluency in both languages by the end of primary, which appeals to mixed nationality families and to expatriates who expect to stay in France for several years. Families comparing dual language schooling with single system routes can read our guide to bilingual schools, which explains how immersion is structured and where it leads.
Because the school concentrates on the early years and primary, parents planning for secondary should confirm the pathway and any partner schools well ahead of the transition. The seeding row tagged this profile against a different curriculum, but our research indicates a bilingual French and English programme, so we have set the profile against the bilingual route accordingly.
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La Petite Ecole Bilingue fees
As a private bilingual school in central Paris, La Petite Ecole Bilingue sits in the mid to upper part of the market mapped in our Paris school fees guide. Small bilingual primaries usually price below the large premium IB and British schools but above the lowest cost options, so treat it as a middle to upper band choice and confirm the current rate by campus.
Budget for the extras that sit above tuition. Expect a registration or enrolment charge, a deposit, lunches and any optional wraparound care or activities. As provision and pricing can differ between sites, ask for the schedule that matches the campus and stage you are applying to.
Admissions and intake
La Petite Ecole Bilingue follows a French school year from September and admits into the early years and primary subject to availability at each campus. Because class sizes are small, popular age groups can fill early, so families relocating to Paris should enquire as soon as plans are firm.
Admission for younger children is typically based on age, a meeting or visit and place availability rather than formal testing, while older applicants may be assessed for readiness in both languages. Applications are made through the school and require identity documents and, for transfers, recent reports. Confirm the exact process for your chosen campus.
Location and who goes there
La Petite Ecole Bilingue runs across several Paris sites, which means a family can often find a campus within reach of where they live or work in the city. Its community skews towards mixed French and English speaking households and expatriate families who want their children bilingual from an early age. Commutes depend on which campus you choose, so weigh location against stage when you shortlist.
For the wider picture of how bilingual, IB, British, American and French schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Paris schools hub.
La Petite Ecole Bilingue reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are La Petite Ecole Bilingue fees?
LPEB sits in the mid to upper Paris band, typically below the large premium IB and British schools but above the lowest cost options. Pricing can differ by campus, so confirm the current rate for your chosen site and budget for registration, a deposit, lunches and optional activities.
Is La Petite Ecole Bilingue a good school?
LPEB is a small private bilingual group focused on French and English fluency in the early years and primary. Suitability depends on whether a dual language route and small classes fit your family and plans for secondary. Confirm current provision directly with the school.
What curriculum does La Petite Ecole Bilingue follow?
LPEB runs a bilingual French and English programme in which children spend the day across both languages rather than learning one as a subject. Confirm the exact framework and any secondary pathway with the school.
When do La Petite Ecole Bilingue applications open?
LPEB follows a French school year from September and admits into the early years and primary subject to availability at each campus. Small class sizes mean popular age groups fill early, so enquire as soon as your plans are firm.
Where is La Petite Ecole Bilingue located?
LPEB operates across several campuses in Paris, so families can often find a site within reach of home or work. Confirm which stages run at which campus before you apply.
