Curriculum

Bilingual French/English School in London

Nursery and Primary open for all

La Petite Ecole Française

Accredited by the French Ministry of Education

La Petite Ecole Française is a French nursery and primary school in London accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The curriculum taught at the school follows the official French curriculum. Every year, the French Inspector inspects the school to ensure that the school curriculum and methods of teaching conforms to the official syllabus and meets the necessary standards.

More information about the French curriculum can be found at: Programmes de l’Education Nationale

Academic Progress

French National Assessments (Évaluations nationales) are taken by pupils in specific year groups across the French education system. They help teachers understand pupils’ progress in key areas of learning by identifying strengths and areas where additional support may be needed. The results are used to plan teaching effectively and ensure all pupils continue to make good progress.

The CM2 French National Assessment results for September 2025 show that our pupils achieved very strong outcomes compared with other AEFE network schools worldwide and the national average in France. These assessments are taken across AEFE schools in different international regions, allowing comparison between similar school contexts. ZENOS is the group of AEFE schools in Northern and Western Europe used as a regional comparator.

Testimonials

Kind Words from our Parents

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.

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.

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.

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

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