Back

Our story

EIFA opened its doors in January 2013. The vision was of a bilingual school, but one that would creatively combine the French and the English curricula.

Truly bilingual in every aspect, from the start right up to Year 9, EIFA is unique in its scope, its ambition and its relevance to today’s global child.

EIFA owes its wonderful school building to the vision and commitment of the Howard de Walden Estate. We are situated at 36 Portland Place, a wonderful period property and a wonderful environment for teaching and learning.

EIFA A busy street intersection in a city with a historic brick building and trees on one side. Pedestrians and cyclists, possibly from the nearby bilingual EIFA school, are visible, and cars are stopped at the traffic lights. A tall communication tower rises in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Continue to Our Team
EIFA Children with face paint smile and sit at a table during an arts and crafts activity at EIFA, a vibrant bilingual school. A person is sitting across from them, engaging with the group. The background features other children and adults, all immersed in the creative session.
EIFA A young girl with long curly hair, wearing a blue sweater and holding a pen, smiles as she plays chess with an opponent. The chessboard is in focus, set against the backdrop of a vibrant classroom in a school in London.
EIFA In a vibrant London classroom, two children are seated at a table draped with a green tablecloth. The boy on the left, smiling proudly, displays his paint-covered hand, while the girl on the right focuses intently on her artwork. Its a joyous scene in this bilingual school setting.
EIFA Three children, wearing backpacks and casual outdoor clothing, from a bilingual school joyfully walk on a forest trail, giving thumbs up. Bare trees line the path, and a person in a blue jacket walks ahead. The ground is muddy, suggesting a recent rain.
EIFA Two young children sit on the grass in their London school uniforms, wearing light blue and white outfits with reflective stripes. One has curly hair and the other a bun. They smile, surrounded by trees and other EIFA students dressed in similar attire in the background.
EIFA Four children from a bilingual school in London joyfully run across a field, wearing colorful winter clothing and vibrant yellow and green vests. The background shows a cloudy sky and trees with autumn leaves.
EIFA A group of people, mostly wearing casual clothes and sunglasses, stand in a sunny cobblestone plaza outside a historic building in London. The scene captures the relaxed atmosphere near the esteemed EIFA International School under a clear, blue sky.
EIFA Four bilingual children in lab coats engage in a science experiment at a London school laboratory table. They handle small bottles and a box, appearing focused and collaborative. The background showcases lab equipment and safety posters, fostering an environment of learning and discovery.

EARLY YEARS
OPEN MORNING

Our next Early Years Open Day is on Friday 1st May 2026 at 09:00. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find out more about the school, meet our team, and learn about our ethos and academic achievements.

If you would like to come sooner, we would be delighted to welcome you for a Private Visit.

Book Open Morning
Book a Private Visit
APPLY NOW
VIEW VIDEO
S'INSCRIRE
VOIR VIDEO