Union School
International School in Paris
Quick answer
Union School 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 Union School.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Paris international school · 180 students total.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8h30.
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15 avg / 20 max
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About Union School
Union School is a wonderful bilingual nursery and primary school for children aged 2 to 11in the heart of Paris 16th. We follow a double curriculum combining the French National Education programme and the English Curriculum in small classes of 20 maximum, with native English & French speakers, all highly qualified and dedicated teachers. Union School’s key values are excellence, kindness, confidence and solidarity. Our approach is holistic with a balanced focus on a child’s intellectual, moral, emotional and physical development.
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): 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | 13500-22200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,000(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,500 |
| 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
None
unknown
Yes
8h30 – 18h00
The school canteen our “restaurant” serves freshly cooked food 100% organic
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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