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Apply for a Place at La Petite Ecole Française

Here’s how to apply for enrolment.

Application Process

La Petite Ecole Française

  1. Download the application form and email it to the school
  2. Pay the registration fees (£100) by bank transfer

La Petite Ecole Française is registered for 190 children. At the start of the school year the children must have reached the age of 2 years or older. The school has never discriminated against and has no intention of discriminating against any child on the grounds of sex, race, religion or ethnicity in its admissions policy.

We conduct regular school visits for parents. If you are interested, please contact the school office on +44 (0) 208 960 1278.

Step 1: Download the Application Form

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Application forms should be emailed to the school ([email protected]) together with a registration fee of £100 paid by bank transfer with the child’s name on it. Please scan and send the application form by email and we will send you our bank details.

Step 2: Deposit

If your child is offered a place, the deposit and admin fee must be paid prior to the child starting the school. The admin fee will only be charged if the child is offered a place at the school and the place is accepted by the parents.

The deposit is held by the school and returned to the parent when the child leaves the school, provided a full term’s notice is given. Therefore, if a parent wishes to remove their child from the school, a full term’s notice has to be given in writing in order for the deposit to be returned.

For example, if a child leaves the school in January, the deposit will only be returned if written notice is given to the school before September. If the school fees increase the deposit may increase.

School Fees

HOw much does it cost?

The school fees must be paid within the first week of the term commencing. The preferred payment method is by bank transfer; however, a cheque will also be accepted. Please remember to quote the child’s name on the back of the cheque or as a reference in the case of a bank transfer. Cheques are payable to ‘La Petite Ecole Francaise’.

Fee TypeAmount
Application Fee£100
Deposit£3200
Admin Fees with the Offer£200
1st Term 2024/25£3700
2nd Term 2024/25 (excludes VAT)£3700
3rd Term 2024/25 (excludes VAT)£3700
Lunch Fees (optional)*£240 per term

*Includes hot lunch and dessert four days per week. Non-vegetarian and vegetarian options only.

Early Years Funding

Pupils that are 2-4 years old may be entitled to the Early Years Education Entitlement (Early Years Funding), which is provided by the local authority. Please call the school office for more information. It is available for all parents unless the fees are paid by the employer.

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Kind words from our parents

Testimonials

Parents and children alike love the school, and here are some of their thoughts.

    Our two daughters Sophie (15) and Charlotte (10) have been pupils at la PEF from PS until the end of CM2, from September 2010 to July 2022.

    We were part of the first few that saw the opening of the primary school and have always been delighted with the high level of education and teaching provided. La PEF is one of the truly bilingual schools in London with both English and French native speakers. The focus on the individual students is possible thanks to the relatively small classes at la PEF and this enables a smooth transition to the curriculum of the secondary school – in the case of our eldest Lycee CDG in section internationale.

    Also given the extraordinary times we lived the last couple of years during the numerous lock downs, the PEF really stepped up to the challenge and were amongst the first schools in London to offer continuation of lessons online. With this important achievement during such formative years of our children, the PEF will remain with us in fond memory and we will always be delighted to recommend la PEF to future students.

    One of the best schools in London: education, management, teachers … Top quality.

    I feel very blessed to have had my 3 children in this wonderful school for now 12 years. The small classes and attentive teachers combine to help children flourish, both academically and personally. The lovely and friendly atmosphere has also helped foster close and genuine friendships that will probably last my children for life.

    Our sons have been with La Petite Ecole for the past 5 and 2 years respectively. We’ve always been extremely happy with the standard of education and learning.

    With smaller class sizes, the school offers the best care and attention to the children’s individual needs to learn and grow. There is a real sense of community in the school and after these fundamental years in their development, the children from the same age group become like a family, which is lovely to see.

    As a Franco-British family, we truly value that whilst being a French school following the French curriculum, there are also positive influences from the English system from empathy to a positive approach and encouragement to learning.

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