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Welcome to EIFA

EIFA International School (“EIFA”) is an independent, co-ed, secular and international school, located in Marylebone, Central London. EIFA provides bilingual education in French and English to children aged 2 to 14 years old. From Nursery to Year 9, the school creatively combines the rigorous approach of the French curriculum with the breadth, creativity, and excitement of the English curriculum.

The School was rated “GOOD” at the last Ofsted Inspection, in June 2024. The following are excerpts from the report:

“The school is a happy, welcoming, and inclusive community where aspirations for pupils are high. Pupils value all that they learn from their peers about their different cultures that they bring from a wide range of countries. They feel that this diversity enriches their lives and helps them to gain a global perspective of modern life. Pupils feel safe and well cared for.”

“The school strives to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly. Right from the start of Early Years, the school ensures that pupils are immersed in both French and English. Pupils enjoy much success in the ambitious programmes of study. They also gain strong proficiency in both languages.”

“Pupils enjoy very strong working relationships with adults and with each other. There is a strong ambience of respect and valuing everyone for who they are. This leads to a harmonious and purposeful learning and social environment.“

Why Choose EIFA?

Bilingual French/English curriculum

Average of 15 pupils per class

Multicultural environment
30 nationalities represented

Boutique School - 150 pupils - From Nursery to Year 9

Central London location with wide-ranging extracurricular activities

pound

2024/2025 fees maintained at 2023/2024 level

Gallery

EIFA Logo of Ofsted with Good Provider text above a blurred background of a school entrance. Below is the logo and name for EIFA International School, London, featuring a stylized fleur-de-lis design.
EIFA A four-story building in London with a classic brick facade features large white-framed windows. The ground floor is painted cream, and the entrance is arched. A black iron fence lines the front, and the sky is clear and blue, complementing this bilingual citys charm.
EIFA Front view of a traditional London townhouse with a symmetrical facade, brick upper walls, and a white lower section. It features large windows, a black iron fence, and stairs leading to a glossy black door with side windows, embodying the citys bilingual charm.
EIFA Elegant black double-door entrance with gold fixtures and the number 36 above, welcoming visitors in a bilingual setting. Flanked by narrow black railings and topped with an arched window. White columns and decorative masonry frame the doorway of EIFA School, set against a beige building exterior.
EIFA The entrance to the EIFA International London building boasts a reception desk with the logo prominently displayed. The checkered floor complements a vibrant floral arrangement, while a staircase beckons you upwards. Lit by elegant wall sconces, this bilingual school exudes welcoming sophistication.
EIFA A brightly lit bilingual classroom at EIFA features elegant blue and beige ornate ceiling designs. Large windows reveal lush greenery outside. Inside, purple desks and wooden chairs surround a fireplace with shelves, all adorned with educational materials in this vibrant school setting.
EIFA A bright and colorful bilingual classroom at EIFA with small tables and chairs in red, yellow, and blue. The room features playful decorations, a fireplace, and large windows for natural light. Educational toys and materials are neatly arranged in this inviting school environment.
EIFA A brightly lit bilingual classroom in London features two blue tables, small colorful chairs, a play mat, a TV on the wall, and shelves filled with toys. The cozy reading area with cushions is bathed in sunlight streaming through a large window, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
EIFA A bilingual science classroom in London features bright green cabinets and sleek black countertops. Two microscopes rest on the front table, while several stools are arranged around the tables. White upper cabinets line the walls under the clear fluorescent lighting, creating an inspiring learning environment.
EIFA A bright London classroom at EIFA boasts ornate blue and white ceilings and large windows. Yellow and green tables, surrounded by small chairs, fill the space alongside bookshelves and a fireplace. The walls are adorned with intricate moldings and decorations, creating a charming school atmosphere.
EIFA A brightly lit library corner with white bookshelves filled with books sits in a bustling London school. Colorful bean bags and low yellow book racks showcase more books near a large window, offering views of city buildings. The blue carpeted floor adds a cozy touch to this inviting bilingual space.
EIFA A bright classroom in a London school, with several desks and chairs arranged in rows. A teachers desk and chair are in the foreground. The room has large windows on the left, a bookshelf with colorful storage, and fluorescent ceiling lights.
EIFA A bright classroom at the EIFA School features a purple table, wooden chairs, and various educational materials. The bilingual schedule is displayed on a whiteboard, while shelves with storage boxes line the walls. A window lets in natural light, beautifully illuminating the space.
EIFA The EIFA classroom features a blue carpet, circular tables, and colorful chairs. A bilingual learning environment is enhanced with a large whiteboard and TV. Shelves by the window hold books and supplies, while bright lighting and a pink bulletin board add to the lively atmosphere.
EIFA A brightly lit room with long folding tables and colorful round stools in EIFA London. A black piano graces the back wall, while a large flat-screen TV is positioned off to the side. The light wood-patterned floor and fluorescent-lit ceiling create a welcoming bilingual learning space.
EIFA In a brightly decorated classroom at EIFA in London, round tables and small chairs invite young learners. A whiteboard, colorful bilingual decorations, and shelves with toys and books fill the room. Educational posters adorn the walls, while a TV is mounted above the board.
EIFA An empty classroom with wooden desks and chairs, a whiteboard, and a wall-mounted TV. The clock reads 10:10 on the white wall. Large windows offer views of a building and tower in London. The blue carpet contrasts with colorful bins in the corner, reflecting the vibrant EIFA bilingual learning environment.
EIFA A bright, tidy bilingual classroom at EIFA with light-colored walls features a world map above a fireplace, round tables with colorful chairs, bookshelves filled with educational materials, and childrens artwork. The well-organized school room is vibrant and inspiring.
EIFA A bright and spacious classroom at EIFA in London, featuring wooden flooring, colorful round tables with small chairs, a chalkboard, and shelves with books and toys. A map adorns the wall alongside large windows with blue curtains, fostering a bilingual learning environment.

What our Parents say

"Excellent school combining high academic level with warm and caring environment. The staff is always listening to the pupils and parents, working with them as and when needed.
The academic level of the school is all the more impressive that, contrary to other similar schools, EIFA does not have an entry selection and even welcomes children who do not speak English or French when they join. The progress these children do is just incredible and pupils go from one language to another effortlessly.
But most importantly, having 3 children at the school, with very different characters, passions and academic profiles, they are all 3 thriving both on a personal level and academic, thanks to the high standards of the school and the individual approach of the staff who knows how to adapt to each child."

"EIFA International School's bilingual, positive and "growth-mindset" fostering approach to education contributes to a unique learning experience and environment, nurturing children on all aspects - from literacy and numeracy to sports, arts and music - on both the academic and the personal development front.

Thanks to its excellent quality teachers and staff, an impressively high staff-to-children ratio, children develop this rare ability to explore, question, discern, think outside the box and create by themselves - well beyond bluntly memorising and reproducing text books - all with passion and confidence. In turn, as they feel safe and cared for, children learn seamlessly, with pleasure.

 

"Being born in London and having grown up throughout the English primary school system (state school), going to EIFA was an amazing transition to secondary for our daughter in September 2020.

Until then, we had managed her learning of the French language via Saturday schools, private classes and, later on, CNED tuition, so joining EIFA then was a step up into a fully integrated bilingual education.

The fact that kids have uneven level of French or English was handled well by the school and never at the expense of academic progress. In hindsight, probably an asset to be able to collaborate with diverse profiles.

 

Latest News

EIFA A large sign reads Food Bank Aid Donation & Distribution Hub with a green plate, fork, and spoon icon. Below, it says Supporting our local food banks—just as EIFA Pupils Explore the London Wetland Centre and support our community.
May 12, 2025

Food Bank Aid

at Golders Hill Park
April 29, 2025

Visit to Golders Hill Park

EIFA A nursery pupil in a blue vest stands on a balcony, transported into a realm of discovery as they peer through binoculars over the wide lake, surrounded by reeds and distant buildings on a clear day.
April 9, 2025

Visit to the Wetlands Center

EIFA A group of adults and children wearing reflective vests enjoy a lively Taster Day as they stroll along the riverside boardwalk. In the background, the iconic Tower Bridge spans the river under a clear blue sky, creating a vibrant and memorable scene.
April 9, 2025

Nursery Pupils In the Heart of London

EIFA A teacher reads from Discovering French to a classroom filled with attentive students. The room resembles Sohos charm, with bookshelves, desks, and educational materials adorning the walls. Students sit at their desks, listening intently.
March 27, 2025

Taster Days

Our Partners

EIFA Logo of the Independent Schools Association featuring the initials ISA in large blue and red letters on the left, and INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION Accredited Member, highlighting bilingual excellence, on the right. Perfectly representing Londons commitment to education, especially at EIFA.
EIFA Logo of DELF (Diplôme détudes en langue française) featuring the word delf with a blue gradient circle. At the top, a map outline and France Éducation International appear in curved text, symbolizing bilingual education and EIFAs commitment to fostering global understanding.
EIFA Blue logo with two hexagons. The larger hexagon contains the text mission laïque française, while the smaller holds osui, both in white lowercase letters, embodying the bilingual spirit of institutions like EIFA in London.
EIFA The logo showcases an orange world map with Établissement Partenaire and the AEFE logo in blue letters. Below, the words Agence pour lenseignement français à létranger appear in pink and gray, reflecting EIFAs commitment to a bilingual school environment.
EIFA Blue badge with Ofsted Good Provider in white text. Above Ofsted, three stylized yellow figures of different sizes represent growth or progression. The badge, often associated with EIFA London School, features a rounded top right corner.
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