International School of Paris is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Paris, France. Founded in 1964. It serves 700 students for students aged 3–19. Annual tuition ranges from $22,572 to $34,128 USD.
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About
International School of Paris is a private, coeducational day school in Paris, France, offering the complete IB continuum from Primary Years through Diploma Programme. The school has been an IB World School since 1982 and instructs in English across all three programmes.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, Diploma) in English in the heart of Paris; central location in the prestigious 16th arrondissement.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | EUR 32,875~$ 35,734 |
| Grades 6-9 | EUR 38,275~$ 41,603 |
| Grades 10-12 | EUR 40,889~$ 44,445 |
| Kindergarten | EUR 32,562~$ 35,393 |
| Nursery - Pre-Kindergarten | EUR 26,773~$ 29,101 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: €20,900 - €31,600. Application fee: $1,080.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application online via the ISP OpenApply platform with required documents (translated to English or French if necessary). 2. Applications for 2025–26 can be submitted with no deadline; complete files are reviewed from January 2025 on a continual basis. 3. The Admissions Committee (Admissions Team, Primary or Secondary Principal, Head of School, and optionally Wellbeing/Learning Support) reviews applications; successful applicants receive an official acceptance letter by email. 4. After acceptance, follow email instructions to complete registration and pay the registration deposit to secure the place. 5. If a grade is at capacity, successful candidates are placed in a waiting pool.
Admissions Details
If a grade reaches capacity, successful candidates are placed in a waiting pool. Full details on waiting pool procedures are described in the ISP Admissions Policy.
School Day
Primary Years (Nursery–Grade 5): Early Learners arrive 8:45; Nursery/Pre-K 9:00–15:30; Kindergarten–Grade 5 9:00–15:45 (some Grade 1–5 arrivals from 8:30). Middle Years (Grade 6–9): 8:50–16:30 (Wednesdays 8:50–14:45; doors open 8:30). Diploma Years (Grades 11–12): 8:50–16:30; doors open 8:30; high school students may leave at lunchtime.
Student Life
No uniform is required.
Students may bring their own lunch or order a hot lunch provided by the school (ordered in advance for the whole term). The hot lunch programme is announced before each term and the school encourages healthy, balanced lunches. Catering is available for Nursery–Grade 5 only, charged per term at €10 per meal.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ISP places mental wellbeing at the centre of its framework. A dedicated Wellbeing Team provides individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, and referrals to external resources. The team is led by Elisabeth Mailhac, Fiona Lee, and Mike Kopp. Preventive education and advocacy programmes promote a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
Safeguarding is of utmost importance at ISP. The school upholds international best practices across recruitment and daily learning environments. Designated safeguarding leads (Elisabeth Mailhac, Fiona Lee, Mike Kopp) guide the framework, which rests on Prevention, Protection, Support, Collaboration, and Training and Awareness. Regular staff training includes Educare online training, and CPOMS is used for safeguarding records.
Student Demographics
School Background
private