Cours Molière
International School in Paris
Quick answer
Cours Molière offers Other education, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Paris averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and US Diploma and French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and US Diploma and French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 15) Paris international school · 300 students total.
- 35 nationalities top: There are over 35 nationalities at Cours Molière. We have a diverse student body. Many of our students speak French as a first language, but a large proportion speak English or other languages. We do not impose language barriers as an entry criterion. We believe student motivation and support is key in language acquisition..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 9am for preschool and primary School 8:30 am for middle and high School.
300
35 (There are over 35 nationalities at Cours Molière. We have a diverse student body. Many of our students speak French as a first language, but a large proportion speak English or other languages. We do not impose language barriers as an entry criterion. We believe student motivation and support is key in language acquisition.)
15 avg / 15 max
Rolling
1926
IGCSE and US Diploma and French Baccalaureate and Brevet
About Cours Molière
Cours Molière is defined by a strong bilingual tradition, a nurturing learning environment, and a truly international outlook. Since 1926, the school has welcomed both French- and English-speaking students, helping them grow together through dynamic bilingual teaching and dedicated language support.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
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- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 12350-12825 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,300(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,800 |
| Cost position in Paris | 80th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
IGCSE and US Diploma and French Baccalaureate and Brevet
American High School Diploma French Baccalaureate Cambridge iGCSE Brevet des collèges ( As part of the French national curriculum, Cours Molière students sit an official examination called the Brevet at the end of Middle School. Sat by students around France, this examination validates and verifies students ’learning. Cours Molière has a 100% success rate on these examinations, including for non-French-speaking students.)
American High School Diploma : 100% French Baccalaureate : 100% Brevet des collèges : 100% Our primary students pass Cambridge language exams and have a 100% success rate. We have begun to offer an iGCSE literature programme in 3ème and don’t currently have results.
Chinese, Spanish, German
unknown
No
Specialized care for non-francophone children is offered: English classes are based on proficiency levels and French classes (Français Langue Etrangère, or F.L.E.) are held with a specialist.
9am for preschool and primary School 8:30 am for middle and high School – 4:30 pm
Yes. Lunchtime is a time for conviviality, sharing and learning. It helps children discover new flavors. Special menus are offered throughout the year. Here are just a few examples: Taste Week in October, the Christmas menu, Chinese New Year, Galette des Rois, the mountain menu… all occasions that allow students to discover flavors from all over France and the world. The menus, prepared with seasonal produce, are delivered to the school and served on our premises. We work with Sodexo.
Students have the possibility to bring their own food if they have specific dietary requirements.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Paris
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: There are over 35 nationalities at Cours Molière. We have a diverse student body. Many of our students speak French as a first language, but a large proportion speak English or other languages. We do not impose language barriers as an entry criterion. We believe student motivation and support is key in language acquisition.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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