Lab School Paris
International School in Paris
Quick answer
Lab School Paris is an international school serving expat families in Paris, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Paris averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Lab School Paris.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 25) Paris international school · 130 students total.
- 10 nationalities top: French.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at Beginnings of September.
130
10 (French)
15 avg / 25 max
Rolling
About Lab School Paris
Lab School de Paris is an innovative, bilingual, supportive, secular and eco-responsible school. The school helps children acquire the French national education system's common base of knowledge, skills and culture, while paying particular attention to the development of psychosocial skills such as creativity, critical thinking, the ability to collaborate and build constructive relationships with others, empathy, etc., so that they can become responsible, enlightened, autonomous, supportive and fulfilled citizens.
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
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | 14780-21770 |
| 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
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IB Diploma
The IB Diploma exam will be in May-June 2025.
Spanish
We welcome child's personal assistant if needed.
Yes, we're able to adapt our teaching material to special learning needs, according to current research. Our teachers and the pedagogical director can discuss each child special learning needs with the family & medical teams.
No
Beginnings of September – Beginnings of July
No, students have to bring their own lunch box.
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
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: French
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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