Lycée Japonais de Paris
International School in Paris
Quick answer
Lycée Japonais de Paris is an international school serving expat families in Paris. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $4,000–$8,000/year, it sits below the Paris average — offering strong value. Note: Japanese curriculum school for families of Japanese expats.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Lycée Japonais de Paris.
- Tuition: $4,000–$8,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 6-18 age range accepted.
Fixed intake
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: limited
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
- 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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,000(+33%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,500 |
| Cost position in Paris | 5th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Japanese curriculum school for families of Japanese expats. Japanese curriculum aligned with Japan MEXT. 16th arr. campus. Admits non-Japanese families with Japanese language proficiency.
Other
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
16th arrondissement, Boulogne-Billancourt, 15th arrondissement, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Auteuil
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Japanese curriculum school for families of Japanese expats. Japanese curriculum aligned with Japan MEXT. 16th arr. campus. Admits non-Japanese families with Japanese language proficiency.
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