Stewart International School - La Petite Ecole Bilingue Kentish Town is a British Curriculum / EYFS (Early years foundation stage) / French Curriculum school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $16,243 to $19,248 USD.
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About
SIS-LPEBL Kentish Town (La Petite Ecole Bilingue) is a private bilingual primary school in North London for pupils aged 3 to 10, delivering both the English National Curriculum and the French Education Nationale programme with English and French taught on strict parity. Year groups are kept small at around 20 pupils and teaching is grounded in cross-curricular, project-based learning. The school is part of a four-campus group spanning London, Paris and Bordeaux and is not affiliated with the AEFE network.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Fully bilingual English/French education with instruction on strict parity — language alternates every half day. Delivers both the National Curriculum of England and the French Education Nationale programme simultaneously. Two dedicated pedagogic coordinators bridge the two curricula. Year groups capped at approximately 20 pupils. Part of a small four-campus group in London, Paris and Bordeaux. Not AEFE-affiliated, giving it flexibility in its bilingual approach.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | GBP 12,790~$ 16,190 |
| Reception/Primary | GBP 15,156~$ 19,185 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £12,790 - 15,156. Application fee: $1,524.
Admissions Process
- 1Pre-application: Free and can be done at any time of the year via an online form. 2. School place offer: Offers are made according to the Admission Policy following pre-application; the offer is valid for 10 days and requires documentation sent to [email protected]. 3. Admission: Registration is complete once all formalities are fulfilled, including submitting copies of child's and parents' passports, last three school reports, paying the £1,200 registration fee, and paying a £1,000 advance on first term fees.
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School Day
School opens at 8:25 am and lessons run from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm (12:00 pm on Wednesdays). Pupils have a 30-minute half-day playtime and two lunch services (11:30 am for Nursery–Year 1; 12:00 pm for Year 2–Year 6). The language of instruction alternates every half day. After-school care runs from 16:00 to 18:30 daily.
Student Life
Compulsory uniform for all pupils. Required items: long-sleeve and short-sleeve polo shirts, fleece jacket, navy cardigan/jumpers, dark shoes, navy/grey/black trousers, skirts or dresses. PE kit: navy tracksuit bottoms, white T-shirt, white or dark trainers; long hair must be tied back. Uniform ordered from School Uniform Direct.
Meals are prepared on site by catering staff and meet national nutritional standards; meals include two portions of fruit/vegetables per meal and water is served at lunchtime. Packed lunches must follow healthy eating guidelines; the school is nut-free and nuts are not permitted; sweets and carbonated drinks are restricted.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school favours small-number year groups (around 20 pupils) to nurture each child's learning and well-being. Pastoral care supports wellbeing, though the inspection noted areas for development including more organised pastoral records.
Standards relating to safeguarding are met as confirmed by inspection.
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School Background
Privately owned. Proprietor is Anne Henderson-Stewart. Part of the Stewart International School – La Petite Ecole Bilingue group of four campuses located in London, Paris and Bordeaux.