International school fees in Paris are noticeably lower than in London, Geneva or Singapore, but the structure is more complex. Most premium schools in ĂŽle-de-France charge tuition in three or four bands, layer in a non-refundable capital fee, and add a substantial registration cost on top. AEFE-network French schools partially subsidise tuition, while private American, British and IB schools follow market pricing. This 2026 guide breaks down the published tuition at five Paris international schools, the additional fees most parents overlook, and the strategies expat families use to keep the school bill predictable in euros.
Paris international school fees in 2026: the headline ranges
As a benchmark for the 2025-2026 academic year, expect annual tuition (excluding capital and registration fees) within these bands:
- Maternelle (ages 3 to 6): EUR 12,000 to 22,000
- Élémentaire / Primary (Years 1 to 6): EUR 16,000 to 28,000
- Collège / Middle School (Years 7 to 9): EUR 20,000 to 33,000
- Lycée / Upper School (Years 10 to 13, A Level / IB / French baccalauréat): EUR 24,000 to 38,000
Five Paris schools and their 2026 fee ranges
American School of Paris (ASP)
An American-curriculum school in Saint-Cloud offering AP courses and the IB Diploma. Annual tuition is roughly EUR 28,000 to 38,000 depending on grade. Add a EUR 6,000 to 9,000 capital fee on enrolment.
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The British School of Paris
A British curriculum school on the Croissy-sur-Seine campus, with IGCSE and A Level. Tuition runs from EUR 22,000 to 32,000. The school charges a one-off enrolment fee of approximately EUR 4,000 plus an annual development levy.
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Marymount International School Paris
A Catholic, IB-track school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma. Tuition ranges from EUR 23,000 to 34,000. Application fee is EUR 250 and registration deposit is EUR 5,000.
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International School of Paris
An IB Continuum school across two Paris campuses (16th arrondissement). Annual tuition is approximately EUR 28,000 to 38,000 with capital fees in the EUR 7,500 range. The school is one of the few in central Paris offering the full PYP-MYP-DP pathway.
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École Jeannine Manuel
A bilingual French-English school on the rue de la Pompe (16th) and a Lille campus. Tuition is significantly lower than the international peer group, around EUR 7,500 to 14,000, because the school operates partly under contract with the French Ministry of Education. Demand is intense and applications open eighteen months ahead.
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Beyond tuition: the fees most expat families forget
- Application fee: EUR 100 to 350 per school. Non-refundable.
- Registration / enrolment deposit: EUR 1,500 to 6,000 to confirm the place once an offer is issued.
- Capital fee or development levy: EUR 4,000 to 9,000 at premium American and British schools, charged once per child.
- Lunch and cantine: EUR 1,500 to 3,000 per year, often mandatory.
- Bus and transport: EUR 2,500 to 4,500 per year.
- Uniform, books and devices: EUR 600 to 2,500 in Year 1.
- EAL or learning support: EUR 3,000 to 8,000 per year if recommended.
- School trips and residentials: EUR 500 to 4,000 for IB CAS or upper-school field trips.
How Paris families control the bill
Three reliable cost-control levers stand out. First, AEFE-accredited French schools (such as Lycée international de Saint-Germain-en-Laye) charge a fraction of private international fees with comparable academic outcomes for French-speaking children. Second, sibling discounts ranging from five to fifteen per cent on the second and third child can save a multi-child family EUR 8,000 or more per year. Third, employer education allowances should always be checked against the full fee schedule, including capital and registration fees, before signing the offer letter.
Tax considerations and corporate education allowances
French employers can include school fees as a tax-relieved benefit under specific impatriate regimes. The OETH and impatriate tax statuses allow part of the schooling cost to be excluded from taxable income for up to eight years. Confirm eligibility with a French tax adviser before signing your contract because the rules differ for assignees on French versus foreign payroll.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an international school in Paris cost in 2026?
Annual tuition at a Paris international school ranges from approximately EUR 12,000 in maternelle at French-bilingual schools to EUR 38,000 at A Level or IB Diploma in the most premium American and IB schools. Most expat families budget EUR 22,000 to 32,000 per child plus EUR 5,000 to 9,000 in capital and registration fees in Year 1.
Are AEFE-network French schools cheaper than private international schools?
Yes. AEFE accreditation means tuition is partially subsidised by the French state. Annual fees at AEFE schools are usually 30 to 60 per cent lower than at private American or British schools in Paris.
Can I claim school fees through my French employer?
Many corporate packages include an education allowance. Ask whether it covers tuition only or also includes capital fees, transport and lunch. Under the impatriate tax regime, part of the allowance may be exempt from French income tax.