Paris: Admissions procedure

Paris: Admissions procedure

Admissions Notice

updated May 16th, 2025

Most of our classes are currently full for the upcoming school year, as we have received an exceptionally high number of applications.

However, places do occasionally become available — particularly over the summer — when families relocate or move abroad.

We therefore continue to welcome applications from families currently living abroad: applications will be carefully reviewed and eventually considered for a place on the Waiting List. Please note, however, that applications from families living in France are closed for the 2025/26 school year.

Admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on Monday, 22nd of September 2025.

How do I apply?

Each year, more than 350 new students join our Paris campus. The main entry points are:

→ Pre-K 
→ Kindergarten
→ 1st Grade
→ 6th Grade (Sixième)
→ 10th Grade (Seconde)

However, places usually become available in other grades each year depending on student departures. 

⚠️ Please note
These entry points do not apply to our Adaptation Program, which is specifically designed to welcome students with little to no French language skills entering 2nd through 9th Grade.

🎓 BFI & IB: Two-Year Programs
Both the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) are two-year programs covering 11th and 12th Grade.
To ensure academic continuity and coherence, students must complete both years at the same school. We are therefore unable to accept new students directly into the final year (12th Grade / Terminale).

📅 Admissions Calendar
Applications open every year in September for entry the following academic year.
Procedures vary depending on the student’s age and grade level.

⬇️ To begin your application, please select the appropriate grade level below.

Choose a grade level

Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st grade

2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade

6th grade

7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade

10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade

Choose a grade level

Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st grade

6th grade

2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade

7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade

10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade

Grade equivalency chart

For the US, UK, and France