Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
International School in Paris
Quick answer
Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a French state-supported international school west of Paris with sections in 14 languages including English, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Arabic. The school leads to the Baccalauréat with International Option (OIB). Annual tuition is heavily subsidised by the French state. Admissions are competitive; best suited to bilingual families with French residency targeting the OIB pathway.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French, IB taught at Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
- Tuition: $500–$5,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 6-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
Fixed intake
IBO
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $500 – $5,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $4,150(+50%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $5,650 |
| Cost position in Paris | 4th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
State school with international sections (American, British, German, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.). French Baccalauréat with OIB or IB Diploma. Highly competitive. Nominal fees (state-funded). Saint-Germain-en-Laye campus.
French, IB
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Le Pecq, Maisons-Laffitte, Chatou, Poissy
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State school with international sections (American, British, German, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.). French Baccalauréat with OIB or IB Diploma. Highly competitive. Nominal fees (state-funded). Saint-Germain-en-Laye campus.
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