IB Schools in France are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best IB Schools in France, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
Top IB Schools France 2026
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Ecole Des Roches
Verneuil sur Avre, Normandy •Co-Education •- from 11
- to 18 years old
School type: Boarding School - International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: French Curriculum - IB Curriculum - IB Diploma Programme - OtherLanguage of instruction: English - FrenchYearly fee: from 40,720 to 57,420 EUR
Foundation: 1899Nationalities: 50 different nationalitiesNr of students: 50 studentsExaminations: Baccalauréat - Cambridge - DELF - French Baccalaureate - French National Brevet Diploma - IB Diploma - IB Diploma ProgrammeÉcole des Roches is an international boarding school for 11-18 years old students. It combines tradition with innovation to deliver a world-class boarding school experience.Ecole des Roches welcomes students from 11 to 18 years old. We offer 3 different programmes : - French national curriculum (middle and high school) - International Baccalaureate IBDP - French as a Foreign LanguageAnnual tuition fees at Ecole Des Roches range from EUR 40,720 to EUR 57,420, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
Day school tuition:Boarding tuition: French Bilingual Track Middle School (Collège) 5-day boarding: €30,820 7-day boarding: €40,720 Upper School (Lycée) 5-day boarding: €35,640 7-day boarding: €45,540 International Bac... -
Ermitage International School
Paris, Ile-de-France •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 18 years old
School type: Boarding School - International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: IB Curriculum - IB Diploma ProgrammeLanguage of instruction: Bilingual - English - FrenchYearly fee: from 6,700 to 27,700 EUR
Foundation: 1941Nationalities: 80 different nationalitiesNr of students: 80 studentsExaminations: French Baccalaureate - IB DiplomaWelcome to Ermitage International School, a diverse, cosmopolitan community with 80 years of excellence in teaching students to engage, prosper, and succeed.Ermitage International School is distinguished as one of the few institutions in France providing both International Baccalaureate (IB) in English, and French Bilingual programs. International Baccalaureate Programs: IB Middle Years Program (MYP) & IB Diploma Program (DP). French Bilingual Programs: Primary School, Collège (Middle School) and Lycée (High School) with access to the French Baccalaureate with International Option (BFI - American Option)Annual tuition fees at Ermitage International School range from EUR 6,700 to EUR 27,700, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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École Jeannine Manuel Paris
Paris, Ile-de-France •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 18 years old
School type: International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: IB CurriculumLanguage of instruction: Bilingual - English - FrenchYearly fee: from 7,100 to 24,795 EUR
Foundation: 1954Nationalities: 80 different nationalitiesNr of students: 80 studentsExaminations: French Baccalaureate - IB DiplomaÉcole Jeannine Manuel is a French, bilingual and international K-12 school founded in 1954. It welcomes over 2400 students of over different 80 nationalities and offers both the IB and BFI.The school’s teaching approach is based on constant self-evaluation and innovation with regards to its own methods and objectives. Innovation in the classroom is inspired by the latest research in the fields of education and cognitive science and by the creativity of its teaching staff. Students are encouraged to be active learners and to develop a heightened self-awareness of their progress.The school has developed several in-house programs in collaboration with leading researchers, including an integrated science program designed with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Georges Charpak, and a Chinese language-learning tool developed with the Sesame Street team. Students follow an enriched bilingual curriculum and, in eleventh grade, choose between the French track leading to the international ...Annual tuition fees at École Jeannine Manuel Paris range from EUR 7,100 to EUR 24,795, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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International Bilingual School of Provence
Luynes, Aix-en-Provence •Co-Education •- from 2
- to 18 years old
School type: Boarding School - International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: British Curriculum - French Curriculum - IB CurriculumLanguage of instruction: Bilingual - English - FrenchYearly fee: from 12,300 to 36,600 EUR
Foundation: 1984Nationalities: 75 different nationalitiesNr of students: 75 studentsExaminations: Cambridge - French Baccalaureate - IB Diploma - IGCSEThe International Bilingual School of Provence, an independent coeducational school located near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, owes its international character to the diversity of its student population.The International Bilingual School of Provence offers a structured, dual-pathway academic program designed to provide unparalleled flexibility and prepare students for higher education anywhere in the world. Our commitment to authentic bilingualism is woven into the fabric of both our curricula. Primary School: A Foundation for Bilingual Excellence The IBS primary program fosters curiosity and a love for learning in a truly immersive bilingual environment. Instruction is balanced between English and French, ensuring students develop native-level proficiency in both languages. We follow a customized curriculum that integrates the best of international pedagogies with the French national curriculum, laying a robust foundation for success in both secondary pathways. Secondary School: Two Pres...Annual tuition fees at International Bilingual School of Provence range from EUR 12,300 to EUR 36,600, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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SVIS - Sainte Victoire International School
Fuveau, Aix-en-Provence •Co-Education •- from 5
- to 18 years old
School type: Boarding School - International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: IB CurriculumLanguage of instruction: Bilingual - English - FrenchYearly fee: from 11,100 to 36,150 EUR
Foundation: 2011Nationalities: 40 different nationalitiesNr of students: 40 studentsSVIS – Sainte Victoire International School is an IB World School located near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France.Grade 1-8: Bilingual Programme (French/English), Grade 9-10: IGCSE, Grade 11-12: IB Diploma ProgrammeAnnual tuition fees at SVIS – Sainte Victoire International School range from EUR 11,100 to EUR 36,150, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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American School of Paris
Paris, Ile-de-France •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 17 years old
School type: International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: American Curriculum - IB Curriculum - IB Diploma ProgrammeLanguage of instruction: EnglishYearly fee: from 25,000 to 40,948 EUR
Foundation: 1946Nationalities: 63 different nationalitiesNr of students: 63 studentsExaminations: American Diploma - AP - IB Diploma - IB Diploma Programme - SATThe American School of Paris (3–18), founded in 1946, is an international school educating and empowering students from 60+ nationalities through academic and personal excellence. (IB and AP options)Our curriculum is developed around the American approach to education, which offers academic rigor as well as a focus on social and emotional development. In addition to critical thinking skills and abstract reasoning, students at ASP also hone soft skills including collaboration, leadership, intercultural competency, and self-management—skills necessary for success in the classroom and beyond. The American approach to education instills in students confidence, positivity, and a can-do attitude. The curriculum of the American School of Paris is standards based. The standards include Grades K3–12, as well as Advanced Placement and the Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate. The Understanding by Design framework is the format used for framing all curriculum units. The main langua...Annual tuition fees at American School of Paris range from EUR 25,000 to EUR 40,948, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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Antonia International School
Montpellier, France •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 18 years old
School type: International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: French Curriculum - IB Curriculum - IB Diploma ProgrammeLanguage of instruction: Bilingual - English - French - SpanishYearly fee: from 6,000 to 12,000 EUR
Foundation: N/ANationalities: 25 different nationalitiesNr of students: 25 studentsExaminations: IB Diploma - IB Diploma ProgrammeAntonia International School offers a caring, bilingual and innovative IB education, welcoming 25+ nationalities and supporting every child including neurodiverse learners to thrive and shine.The Pedagogy of Meaning© is Antonia International School’s unique educational model, designed to give learning real purpose and depth. It combines French and international curricula with project-based learning, bilingual education and personalised support, so that every child develops both knowledge and life skills. This approach nurtures the whole child — head, heart and body — encouraging intellectual growth, emotional awareness, creativity and social engagement. Special attention is given to gifted and neurodiverse learners, ensuring that every student feels understood, supported and valued. Learning is connected to self-discovery, relationships with others and responsibility toward the environment, helping students become confident, compassionate and responsible global citizens.Annual tuition fees at Antonia International School range from EUR 6,000 to EUR 12,000, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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ISN Nice
Valbonne, Nice •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 18 years old
School type: International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: IB CurriculumLanguage of instruction: EnglishYearly fee: from 11,400 to 24,882 EUR
Foundation: 1977Nationalities: 60 different nationalitiesNr of students: 60 studentsExaminations: IB Diploma - IGCSEThe International School of Nice embraces the ever-evolving world by offering a truly twenty-first century education. From Early Years to High School, the holistic approach prepares students to navigate the complexities of university and beyond.With dual American and European accreditation, has been a leading light in international education on the French Riviera for over 45 […]
ISN's International Baccalaureate programme provides a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both academic excellence and personal development.Authorised by the IB organisation to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP), the high school curriculum prepares students for IGCSE exams and the IB Diploma. With the guidance of the Futureproof programme, over 95% of graduates transition directly to reputable universities.Annual tuition fees at ISN Nice range from EUR 11,400 to EUR 24,882, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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ICS Cote d’Azur
Valbonne, Nice •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 11 years old
School type: International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: IB CurriculumLanguage of instruction: Bilingual - English - FrenchYearly fee: from 12,780 to 16,995 EUR
Foundation: 2006Nationalities: 37 different nationalitiesNr of students: 37 studentsICS Côte d’Azur is a bilingual, co-educational, IB World Primary School serving the international and local community in the Sophia Antipolis region, southwest of Nice.Both French and international families at ICS aspire for their children to have a bilingual learning experience for many reasons. Evidently they value fluency and literacy in French and English, yet also for inter-personal skills, open-mindedness, and future secondary school and university pathways.While learning two languages takes an investment of time, our students benefit from true bilingual immersion with equal weighting in both languages. Teachers tailor the bilingual learning experience to the individual, and encourage students to express themselves with assurance at their own pace. They nurture each child through personalised attention to build their confidence as they navigate the bilingual classroom environment. This caring environment ensures a sense of wellbeing where all child...Annual tuition fees at ICS Cote d’Azur range from EUR 12,780 to EUR 16,995, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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ICS Paris
Paris, Ile-de-France •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 18 years old
School type: International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: Cambridge Curriculum - IB CurriculumLanguage of instruction: EnglishYearly fee: from 19,995 to 29,775 EUR
Foundation: 1983Nationalities: 60 different nationalitiesNr of students: 60 studentsExaminations: IB Diploma - IB MYP - IGCSEWelcome to ICS Paris International School, a leading IB Continuum school established in 1983, dedicated to fostering global citizens and lifelong learners. Officially authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) for the DP, MYP, and PYP programs, we offer a world-class education that empowers students to navigate tomorrow’s challenges today. Our inclusive, multicultural community embraces […]
At ICS Paris, we teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum across all levels, from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP). Our comprehensive IB framework, with English as the language of instruction, offers a globally recognized education that is broad, balanced, and designed to prepare students for future academic and personal success.For over 20 years, we have been delivering the IB Diploma Programme with consistently outstanding results, consistently exceeding the world average. In addition to our IB programs, students in Grades 9 and 10 have the option to pursue IGCSE exams. This flexibility allows students to tailor their educational pathways to their individual needs and goals. The rigorous IGCSE curriculum complem...Annual tuition fees at ICS Paris range from EUR 19,995 to EUR 29,775, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
Day school tuition: 1. Application Fee is 750€ per child2. Enrolment Fees are 6500€ per child - Registration Fee of 2500€ per child - Deposit of 4000€ per child3. Tuition fee-Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten: 19995€ -Grade 1...Boarding tuition: -
École Jeannine Manuel Lille
Lille, Hauts-de-France •Co-Education •- from 3
- to 18 years old
School type: Boarding School - International School - Private SchoolCurriculum: French Curriculum - IB CurriculumLanguage of instruction: Bilingual - English - FrenchYearly fee: from 6,650 to 24,000 EUR
Foundation: 1993Nationalities: 60 different nationalitiesNr of students: 60 studentsExaminations: IB Diploma - IGCSEÉcole Jeannine Manuel is a French, bilingual and international school founded in 1954 with the mission to promote international understanding through the bilingual education of a multicultural community of students.Students follow an enriched bilingual curriculum and, in eleventh grade, choose between the French track leading to the international option of the French baccalaureate (American section) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Academic standards are high: our students achieve excellent marks in both examinations and École Jeannine Manuel is consistently ranked among the top schools in France.The school’s teaching approach is based on constant self-evaluation and innovation with regards to its methods and objectives. Innovation in the classroom is inspired by the latest research in the fields of education and cognitive science and by the creativity of its teaching staff. Students are encouraged to be active learners and to develop a heightened self-awareness of their progress.Annual tuition fees at École Jeannine Manuel Lille range from EUR 6,650 to EUR 24,000, depending on the student’s grade level and program.
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Why families choose an IB school in France?
Choosing the right educational path for children is a pivotal decision for many families. Among the myriad of options available, International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in France have emerged as a popular choice. These institutions are renowned not just for their rigorous academic standards but also for fostering a holistic educational environment that prepares students for global challenges.
Global Curriculum for a Globalized World
The IB curriculum’s global approach is one of its most appealing aspects. Unlike national programs that often focus on regional histories and literatures, the IB curriculum offers a broader perspective of the world. This global outlook is essential in today’s interconnected world, where understanding diverse cultures and global issues is crucial for personal and professional success. Parents appreciate the comprehensive and balanced curriculum that encourages students to think critically, challenge assumptions, and consider multiple perspectives.
Developing Well-Rounded Individuals
IB schools in France are not solely focused on academic excellence but also emphasize the development of personal values and soft skills. The IB Learner Profile promotes attributes such as inquiry, risk-taking, open-mindedness, and reflection. Schools encourage students to engage in Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects, which are integral to the IB diploma. These projects help students develop empathy, resilience, and leadership skills, preparing them for challenges beyond the classroom.
Language Proficiency and Multicultural Environment
In an increasingly globalized job market, proficiency in multiple languages is a valuable asset. IB schools in France offer a multilingual education where students often become fluent in English, French, and sometimes a third language. This trilingual curriculum is a significant draw for expatriate families and those aiming for international careers for their children. Moreover, the multicultural environment, with students from diverse international backgrounds, enriches the learning experience, promoting an understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Access to Global Universities
IB diplomas are highly respected by universities around the world. Families choose IB schools in France because they provide a clear pathway to higher education globally, including in highly competitive universities in the USA, UK, Canada, and beyond. The strong emphasis on academic research and the development of writing and analytical skills through the Extended Essay component of the IB diploma equips students with the capabilities needed to succeed at the tertiary level.
Ultimately, the decision to enroll children in an IB school in France is driven by the desire for a comprehensive education that equips young minds to navigate and succeed in a complex global landscape. The blend of rigorous academics, a nurturing environment that promotes personal growth, and the preparation for global university pathways makes IB schools an attractive option for families seeking the best for their children’s future.
How much does it cost to attend IB Schools in France?
The yearly tuition fees for IB Schools in France generally range from $15,000 to $35,000 per year. This cost can vary based on factors like the curriculum, the quality of campus facilities, the standard of boarding, and the services – with some top-tier schools exceeding $40,000 annually.
Category | Low Range | High Range |
|---|---|---|
Annual Tuition | $15,000 | $35,000 |
Monthly Tuition Equivalent | $1,250 | $2,920 |
Registration Fee (one-time) | $500 | $1,000 |
Uniforms & Materials | $200 | $500 |
Extras & Trips | $500 | $2,000 |
Total Est. Annual Cost | $17,200 | $39,500 |
Summary
Families choose IB schools in France for their global curriculum, which fosters critical thinking and a broad worldview. These schools not only focus on academic excellence but also emphasize personal growth and soft skills through a multicultural and multilingual environment. The IB's strong reputation with global universities further assures parents of the substantial future benefits for their children.