Relocating to Paris with English speaking kids

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We’re an American/English couple with a possible relocation to Paris soon (from London), we’re trying to map possible routes for DCs education. DCs are 12 and 9 and are English speakers, do not speak French. They’ve been in independent British schools for their whole education so far. Where do English speaking kids go to school in Paris? From a quick research there seems to be few bilingual schools and some international schools. What are they worth and which schools should we look at? We’re just starting and would appreciate any pointers! Thanks

Here: https://www.britishschool.fr/

ISP (International School of Paris), ASP (American School of Paris) and BSP (British School of Paris) are the good international schools in Paris. All a bit different - it depends what you want. ASP probably the most bling of the three.

On the same boat. Split between BSP and ASP. Pros and cons to both.

Loads of choices. A lot are in the western suburbs of Paris, which is where we are. Super fast RER into Paris and access to the greenery.

Choices depend on several factors,: are the company paying? British or American curriculum? Do you want your children to learn French? How long are you staying? Any special needs?

The BSP (British School of Paris) in Croissy is €€€ but if firm are paying, no problem. British curriculum and a real bubble. Don't expect your children to learn any real French. It's a great environment though and super for the parents as the social life is great. I've loads of friends there.

Malherbe International School in nearby and very beautiful Le Vésinet is a primary only school. We chose this for our DS because DH firm weren't paying fees, and Malherbe offers a 'self-funding' option. They also are bilingual: approx 30% of the British curriculum is taught in French. So a great soft landing into France.

The Lycee International is in Saint-Germain en Laye. They have British and American sections. Academic but a French state school .... think of them as a grammar.

Loads of other choices including ASP.

We've been here 2 years; son arrived from London with no French. He's now at a French bilingual middle school that also has a primary. If you think your children are resilient enough to go into this school and learn French, it's another option.

Feel free to pm me. There are Facebook groups that are very handy, particularly if you opt for the western suburbs. There is scouts, Cubs etc for both British and American groups and loads of activities.

I love it here.

There’s also Marymount in Neuilly. American Catholic school but is €€€€. Again, fine if the firm are paying, which is usual if yours is an expat relocation.

Once a year, there’s a school fair in Paris where the private, international and bilingual schools present, but it’s already happened.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/549319138568686/?ref=share is a good starting point. I joined before we even moved. Was very helpful in seeking advice.

One more school for the list; Ermitage in Maisons Lafitte. ML is beautiful, super green (known for horse riding) and again v quick link into Paris with the RER. They have two streams; the international BAC where the kids are taught in English, and the French BAC.

I have visited 3 school with my son (G8) , Ermitage, BSP and ASP. Ermitage - is in a beautiful town, and looks good if you want to enjoy a small town life. The school seems good, but spread across multiple campuses and was not very impressive. ASP and BSP are both very impressive, ASP seems more dynamic with wider focus while BSP is more academic.

Only thing which I was not sure about totally, which will be a selection criteria is which college of destination the students go to after school. Anyone has any idea will be great to hear.