Independent status gives Saint-James bilingual school valuable pedagogical freedom. It allows us to offer an enriched programme, integrate innovative teaching methods and build a genuinely balanced bilingual curriculum combining the French national programme and the British Curriculum. The requirements of the national curriculum are fully met, and Saint-James bilingual school goes further to offer every child a richer and more complete educational experience.

Saint-James bilingual school welcomes children aged 2 to 11, with all levels of English and French. The school is particularly suited to international families who wish to offer their children a true immersion in two languages and two cultures, while maintaining high academic standards.

Absolutely. No prior French or English is required. Our immersion programme allows every child to acquire both languages naturally, through daily exposure to native-speaking teachers. Children who arrive speaking neither French nor English integrate fully and progress at their own pace. The earlier they start, the more naturally it comes.

Our fees reflect the high quality of teaching, the small class sizes, and the exceptional environment we offer to each child. As an independent school, Saint-James bilingual school receives no public funding. Annual tuition fees start from €14,500. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information regarding our fee structure.

Saint-James bilingual school prepares its pupils well ahead of the transition to secondary education, whether to a French, bilingual or international school. The pace of work, academic expectations and independence are progressively developed so that every child approaches this transition with confidence. The school supports families through this key stage.

Saint-James bilingual school offers a wide range of after-school programs. During after-school hours, homework support workshops as well as numerous creative and sports activities will be available to students on an optional basis. Every Wednesday and during school breaks, the “English Clubs” offer a wide range of activities conducted entirely in English and are open to both Saint-James students and children from outside the school. Program details will be announced shortly.

Admissions for 2027 are now open. To begin the process, download our prospectus and complete the contact form. Our team will be in touch shortly. Class sizes are intentionally kept small, so we encourage families to get in touch as early as possible.