The British School of Paris is the established choice for families who want an English education in the French capital. Founded in 1954 and based in Croissy-sur-Seine in the western suburbs, it follows the National Curriculum of England for around six hundred pupils aged 3 to 18 and is the only school in France accredited as a British School Overseas by the United Kingdom government. It is a flagship among Paris international schools for British and internationally mobile families.
This profile covers the curriculum and examination pathways, where the school sits on fees, the admissions calendar and the community it serves. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a promotion.
The British School of Paris at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum of England, GCSE, A Levels |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Nursery to Sixth Form, ages 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Accreditation | Accredited as a British School Overseas by the UK Government |
| Fee band | Premium tier (see Paris fees guide) |
| Campus area | Croissy-sur-Seine, western Paris |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the British curriculum, teaching the National Curriculum of England through the primary and secondary years to GCSE, then A Levels in the sixth form. This is the familiar English route that allows pupils to move between British schools worldwide and progress to universities in the United Kingdom and beyond, and the school's status as an accredited British School Overseas means it is inspected against English standards.
The sixth form A Level programme is the natural destination for pupils who want a specialised, university focused final two years rather than the broader IB or American diploma. Families comparing the English route with the American and international options across the city will find the school referenced alongside them in our guide to American and English language schools in Paris.
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The British School of Paris fees
The British School of Paris sits in the premium tier of the Paris market in our Paris school fees guide, alongside the American School of Paris and the International School of Paris. The school publishes its fees, which in recent years have run from roughly nineteen thousand euros in the nursery to around thirty one thousand euros in the sixth form, rising steadily by year group.
Budget for the line items that sit on top of tuition: a registration or enrolment fee, the cantine for school lunches, optional school transport from across the western suburbs, uniform, trips and examination entries for GCSE and A Level in the senior years. As the fees guide notes, these extras add meaningfully to the headline figure, so it is worth modelling the full cost of a place before committing.
Admissions and intake
The British School of Paris runs an English September to July academic year and opens admissions ahead of each session. The main intakes are in the early years and at the start of secondary, with other year groups offered as places come free. Because the school is well established and the only accredited British School Overseas in France, popular year groups can carry waiting lists, so relocating families should register as early as possible.
Applications are made directly to the school and ask for recent school reports, passport documentation and, for transfers, a school record. Older applicants may sit an age appropriate assessment in English and mathematics, and entry to the sixth form is based on GCSE results or their equivalent against the school's published requirements. Families relocating mid year should contact the admissions team about availability in the specific year group.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Croissy-sur-Seine, a residential town on the western edge of the Paris conurbation near Le Vésinet and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where many British and internationally mobile families settle. The location sits in the established western corridor that is home to much of the city's English speaking community, and school transport links it to the surrounding suburbs. The parent body is predominantly British and international, drawn by the familiar English curriculum and the school's accredited status.
For the wider picture of how the British route compares with the American, IB and bilingual schools across the capital, see the Paris international schools hub.
The British School of Paris reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British School of Paris fees?
The school sits in the premium tier of the Paris market in our fees guide. Published fees have run in recent years from roughly nineteen thousand euros in the nursery to around thirty one thousand euros in the sixth form, with a registration fee, lunches and transport on top.
Is the British School of Paris a good school?
The British School of Paris is the only accredited British School Overseas in France, inspected against English standards, with an established A Level sixth form. Whether it suits your family depends on wanting the English National Curriculum rather than the IB or American route.
What curriculum does the British School of Paris follow?
The school follows the National Curriculum of England to GCSE, then A Levels in the sixth form, for pupils aged 3 to 18.
When do British School of Paris applications open?
The school runs a September to July year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with the largest intakes in the early years and at the start of secondary. Popular year groups carry waiting lists, so apply early.
Where is the British School of Paris located?
The school is in Croissy-sur-Seine, a residential town on the western edge of Paris near Le Vésinet and Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
