Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie is a French Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE school in Annecy, France. Founded in 2010. Annual tuition ranges from $7,592 to $9,693 USD.
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Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie (EBIHS) is a private bilingual day school in Annecy, France, serving children aged 3 to 16 through Early Years, Primary, and Secondary levels. Founded in 2010 and run by a non-profit association, it follows the French national curriculum alongside the Cambridge programme, offering full English immersion in kindergarten and bilingual instruction throughout collège. The school is an Official Cambridge School offering IGCSE and B1/B2 certifications, with a Learning Centre providing tailored support and a third language introduced from sixth grade.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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EBIHS delivers a bilingual French-English education from Early Years through collège, beginning with three years of full English immersion in kindergarten and progressing to all collège subjects taught in both languages. As an Official Cambridge School since 2020, it prepares students for B1, B2, and IGCSE certifications alongside the French Diplôme National du Brevet. A third language (Spanish or German) is introduced in sixth grade, and a Learning Centre provides tailored academic and ESL/FLE support.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Secondary (Sunflowers Campus) | EUR 9,196~$ 9,996 |
| Primary 1st Child (Glaisins Campus) | EUR 8,062~$ 8,763 |
| Primary 2nd Child+ (Glaisins Campus) | EUR 7,096~$ 7,713 |
| Primary 1st Child (Sunflowers Campus) | EUR 8,446~$ 9,180 |
| Primary 2nd Child+ (Sunflowers Campus) | EUR 7,430~$ 8,076 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: €7,030 - 8,975. Application fee: $54.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the pre-enrollment form online at preinscriptions.ecoledirecte.com. 2. Submit child's school reports (current trimester and previous full year). 3. Inform the school of any assessments or accommodations (speech therapy, neuropsychological assessments, PPRE/PAP/PAI). 4. Admissions office arranges a meeting by phone or video call. 5. For entry from CP onward, child takes an entrance assessment with the Educational Director. 6. Receive admission decision after the assessment. 7. If positive, sign enrollment contract and pay deposit within the stated deadlines to secure the place. 8. Contact Nadine Wolff, Head of Admissions, at [email protected] or +33 (0)4 50 02 39 53 (press 6) for further questions.
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School Day
Daycare operates before and after school: morning hours 7:30–7:45 and afternoon hours 16:30–18:45 (including 17:15–18:00). Reservations are made via Ecole Directe. Daycare costs EUR 3 with prior reservation or EUR 5 without.
Student Life
Meals are provided by Leztroy Restauration using fresh produce cooked the same day, locally sourced with 54% organic products. Meals can be booked online via Ecole Directe. A lunchbox option is available. Kindergarten meals cost EUR 6.60; Elementary EUR 6.85; International lunch option EUR 8.50–10.00. Daycare supervision with lunchbox costs EUR 1.90.
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Wellbeing & Safety
A reassuring and caring environment is provided; safety and hygiene are top priorities. Nursery classroom assistants help ensure children's safety, well-being and support with group work.
Safety and hygiene are top priorities; staff support children's safety and well-being.
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School Background
Independent private school run by a non-profit association.
Quality Label for independent private schools (2017)Official Cambridge School status (2020)