L'Ecole de Battersea is a French Curriculum / British Curriculum school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2005. Annual tuition ranges from $21,869 to $25,718 USD.
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About
L'Ecole de Battersea is a bilingual French-English day school in Battersea, London, educating children aged 3 to 11 across Early Years and Primary stages. The school follows parallel French national and English national curricula, with all teachers holding English or French degrees and teaching in both languages daily. It is homologuée by the French Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, a partner of AEFE, registered with the English Department for Education, and inspected by Ofsted.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual French-English education for ages 3–11 with parallel teaching from both the French national curriculum and the English National Curriculum. Homologuée by the French Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale and a partner of AEFE, while also registered with the English Department for Education and inspected by Ofsted. Pupils are immersed in both languages and cultures across all aspects of school life. From Year 4, students undertake residential trips to France and Great Britain annually.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Petite Section (Nursery) | GBP 17,220~$ 21,797 |
| Moyenne Section to CM2 (Reception to Year 6) | GBP 20,250~$ 25,633 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £17,220 - 20,250. Application fee: $145.
Admissions Process
- 1Children welcomed from age 3. Rising threes (born Sep–Dec) may start if potty trained. 2) Child added to waiting list on application submission; priorities are siblings, pupils from L'Ecole des Petits, siblings of former pupils, children of former pupils. 3) Registration fee payable on application. 4) Offers sent from October in the year before starting; non-refundable admission fee due on acceptance. 5) New September pupils must pay first term fees in advance before 1 April to secure place. 6) Contact Mrs Daniélou for registration package; school visits conducted Friday mornings October to May.
Admissions Details
Child is added to the waiting list upon application submission. Priorities: siblings (registered within 1st year of birth), pupils from L'Ecole des Petits, siblings of former pupils, children of former pupils. New applicants listed by registration date with time between birth and registration also considered.
School Day
Doors open at 8:30–8:45am. Home time is 3:15pm for most pupils, with late stayers until 4:00pm (doors close around 4:10pm). No classes on Wednesday afternoons; home time is 11:50am for Pre-Primary and 12:00pm for Primary on Wednesdays.
Student Life
Compulsory uniform for all pupils from CP to CM2 (Years 2–6), purchased from a listed supplier. Nursery classes use a compulsory school smock purchased from the school.
Kindergarten lunch by term (optional); Pre-primary lunch by term (optional); Primary school lunch by term (optional). Pre-primary lunch approximately GBP 210 per term; Primary school lunch approximately GBP 240 per term.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Pastoral care is at the heart of the school's ethos. Weekly drop-in sessions led by the Pastoral Care leader. Sharing Boxes in each class provide a confidential channel for pupils to express worries. Activities and dedicated days promote balanced daily life and resilience.
Safeguarding is a paramount priority addressing safety, security and comfort of children and staff physically and online. The school maintains a Safeguarding Children Policy and recognises its responsibilities for child protection and the welfare of children as a shared community responsibility.
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School Background
Member of Globeducate, a leading international K12 education group comprising 65+ premium bilingual and international schools across 11 countries.