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School comparison · Paris
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Paris
Quick answer
Malherbe International School Paris has a more diverse student body (30 nationalities vs 20).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Forest International School Paris | Malherbe International School Paris |
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| Curriculum | — | — |
| Ages served | 3-18 | 3-18 |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
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| Tuition USD | $5,000-$15,000 | $5,000-$15,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $12,000 | $12,000 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +20% | +20% |
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| First-year cost? | $13,500 | $13,500 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 72/100 | 68/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 80th | 80th |
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| Students | 12 | 140 |
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| Nationalities | 20 | 30 |
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| Avg class size | 12 | 15 |
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| Admissions | Open | Competitive |
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| Founded | — | 1990 |
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