Our vision is to present a truly bilingual environment, where a combination of high-quality, imaginative and engaging teaching gives students the priceless gift of two mother tongues.
Welcome to Senior EIFA
We are delighted to welcome you to our international bilingual Senior School.
EIFA offers a high quality of teaching and learning by delivering an international curriculum.
Our aim is to nurture our students with both French and English language and culture while ensuring each of them full fill their academic potential in order to be able to meet the expectations of the French or UK Universities. We make sure our students are valued, respected in their differences and encouraged to be open-minded in a multicultural environment.
We also encourage them to take initiatives, to engage in humanitarian projects and to become independent, educated and happy adults, giving them the tools and skills they need to become true citizens of the world.
We look forward to meeting you, your son or daughter and welcoming you to our school.
Stéphane Kuhn and Françoise Zurbach
Joint Heads of School
Admissions
EIFA welcomes applications for admission from all students regardless of nationality, religion or gender. Applications are considered throughout the year and visitors are always welcome to make an appointment to receive a private tour of our school.
There are no formal examination requirements at EIFA. However students are required to demonstrate good academic achievement and ability. Where classes are over-subscribed, priority is given to siblings and Westminster residents.


Senior EIFA staff
All our French teachers are French native speakers; they are all certified or hold a teaching diploma from the French Ministry of Education. All our English teachers are qualified, native English speakers, with experience teaching in their home countries as well as in schools around the world.
Senior EIFA Registration and School Fees
Academic Year: 2023 – 2024
REGISTRATION | |
---|---|
New Pupils Administrative Fee (One-off, non-refundable) | £300 |
New Pupils School Deposit (One-off, refundable) | £2,000 |
SCHOOL FEES (per term) | |
---|---|
Year 7 | £8,617 |
Year 8 | £8,617 |
Year 9 | £8,617 |
Year 10 | £8,834 |
Year 11 | £8,834 |
Year 12 IB | £9,128 |
Year 13 IB | £9,128 |
School fees include lunch, day trips, IGCSE assessment fee, Brevet National registration fee, as well as IB exam fees
A 5% discount is applicable on fees paid yearly in advance
A 5% discount per sibling applies to the second child, up to 15% in total (3 siblings)
School fees are subject to yearly reviews
Payment of Fees
School fees are payable termly in advance, and accounts must be settled in full on, or before, the first day of each term. Interest will be charged on overdue fees. Students will not be allowed to start school until invoices have been settled.
Extras – other costs incurred by the School or the student on the student’s behalf will be charged as extras, including transport, residential trips, after-school clubs, PE kit, lost or damaged books, iPads/laptops, private music tuition.
Payment may be made by BACS to:
L’Ecole Internationale Franco Anglaise Ltd
HSBC Bank PLC (60 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4N 4TR)
Sort Code: 401160
Account No.: 70723347
IBAN No.: GB83HBUK40116070723347
Swift Code: HBUKGB4B
Please quote the Child’s Name when making a Direct Payment.
Please note that a full term’s written notice is required for the withdrawal of your child from EIFA or a term’s fees in lieu will be due. A term’s notice means notice given on or before the last day of term prior to the child’s withdrawal, in writing. Notices must be emailed to the Head of School, hand delivered or sent by recorded or guaranteed delivery post to EIFA: 36 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LS. Fees are also payable if EIFA school is closed for any event beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to, lack of essential services and weather conditions.
Please note that all international bank transfers are to be made net of all bank fees. EIFA reserves the right to invoice parents all bank fees charged to the school.
Late Payment
EIFA school reserves the right to charge interest at 5% above the base rate for the time being for late payment of fees.
Terms and conditions
Please read these carefully before signing the Acceptance Form.
Bilingual curriculum
Our Senior School welcomes pupils from Year 7 to Year 13
In year 7, the curriculum is based on the French programme with subjects being taught equally in English and French. Our pupils have the opportunity of enriching their cultural and linguistic outlook by learning Spanish or German, with Latin as an option, instead of German.
From Year 8 to Year 10, we follow the Cambridge curriculum with some subjects taught in French (PE, History/Geography, Arts).
In year 10, all pupils will be taking courses in IGCSE subjects and may also opt to take the Diplôme National du Brevet.
Year 11 is the final year of IGCSE courses and incorporates courses in study skills and research. In Year 12, students follow the IB Diploma Programme. Please click here for more information on the IB Diploma Programme.
We achieved 100% success rate at the last Brevet examination, and 100% pass rate at the last IGCSE exams.
IGCSE curriculum
We offer Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education for Years 10/11.
IGCSE exams are taken at the end of Year 11 after two years of study. EIFA students take IGCSE subjects in English.
EIFA: International Baccalaureate®(IB)
Diploma programme (DP)
EIFA is proud to be an IB World School, offering our students the opportunity to follow the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).
Sports
EIFA International School offers a wide variety of sports which ensures that all students are able to take part or compete in this important area of school life regardless of their talents or skills.
We value sport not only for the health and fitness benefits it provides but also for the values it instills: discipline, independence, determination, camaraderie and teamwork.
Students are encouraged to participate at all levels and they can be confident of receiving excellent coaching and an opportunity to represent EIFA in matches against other schools.
Extra curricular
Subject to demand, EIFA offers optional extra-curricular activities such as coding, football, drama, street dance or private music lessons.
Homework club
A Homework Club is offered to Junior and Senior students only. Teachers will help the students with their studies and homework.
Afternoon: From 4.15pm to 5.00pm session.
Fees are payable in advance via Parentpay (https://www.parentpay.com) at the beginning of each term (September – December – March). Fees for clubs are non-refundable. Full fee is charged, whether or not a student attended all sessions.
A student may be admitted to the Homework Club when the fee is paid in full. In exceptional cases, a student can attend a Homework Club if the parent notifies the Head of School in advance. Fees are payable in advance via Parentpay (https://www.parentpay.com)
Private music tuition
EIFA offers weekly private music tuition for violin. Lessons are provided by qualified music teachers at the school.
During the academic year, fees per 30-minute sessions and 45-minute sessions will be defined at the beginning of the year. Fees are payable in advance via Parentpay (https://www.parentpay.com) before beginning of each term.
For more information, please contact the school Registrar at: registrar@eifaschool.com.
School supplies
Frequently asked questions
We compiled a list of questions that parents have asked us during the application process. Please contact us if you have any additional questions and we will be happy to answer them personally.
Quality at the heart of everything we do.
EIFA is an approved centre to offer iGCSEs with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), as well as Edexcel International GCSEs qualifications from Pearson, which are studied in over 55 countries worldwide and at over 350 independent schools in the UK.
EIFA is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme. We are also a MLF approved school and AEFE partner.
EIFA offers its students the opportunity to take the DELF (Diploma in French Language Studies) and the DELE (Spanish Diploma).
Our vision is to present a truly bilingual environment, where a combination of high-quality, imaginative and engaging teaching gives students the priceless gift of two mother tongues.
Welcome to Senior EIFA
We are delighted to welcome you to our international bilingual Senior School.
EIFA offers a high quality of teaching and learning by delivering an international curriculum.
Our aim is to nurture our students with both French and English language and culture while ensuring each of them full fill their academic potential in order to be able to meet the expectations of the French or UK Universities. We make sure our students are valued, respected in their differences and encouraged to be open-minded in a multicultural environment.
We also encourage them to take initiatives, to engage in humanitarian projects and to become independent, educated and happy adults, giving them the tools and skills they need to become true citizens of the world.
We look forward to meeting you, your son or daughter and welcoming you to our school.
Stéphane Kuhn and Françoise Zurbach
Joint Heads of School
Admissions
EIFA welcomes applications for admission from all students regardless of nationality, religion or gender. Applications are considered throughout the year and visitors are always welcome to make an appointment to receive a private tour of our school.
There are no formal examination requirements at EIFA. However students are required to demonstrate good academic achievement and ability. Where classes are over-subscribed, priority is given to siblings and Westminster residents.
Senior EIFA staff
All our French teachers are French native speakers; they are all certified or hold a teaching diploma from the French Ministry of Education. All our English teachers are qualified, native English speakers, with experience teaching in their home countries as well as in schools around the world.
Senior EIFA Registration and School Fees
Academic Year: 2023 – 2024
REGISTRATION | |
---|---|
New Pupils Administrative Fee (One-off, non-refundable) |
£300 |
New Pupils School Deposit (One-off, refundable) |
£2,000 |
SCHOOL FEES (per term) |
|
---|---|
Year 7 | £8,617 |
Year 8 | £8,617 |
Year 9 | £8,617 |
Year 10 | £8,834 |
Year 11 | £8,834 |
Year 12 IB | £9,128 |
Year 13 IB | £9,128 |
School fees include lunch, day trips, IGCSE assessment fee, Brevet National registration fee, as well as IB exam fees
A 5% discount is applicable on fees paid yearly in advance
A 5% discount per sibling applies to the second child, up to 15% in total (3 siblings)
School fees are subject to yearly reviews
Payment of Fees
School fees are payable termly in advance, and accounts must be settled in full on, or before, the first day of each term. Interest will be charged on overdue fees. Students will not be allowed to start school until invoices have been settled.
Extras – other costs incurred by the School or the student on the student’s behalf will be charged as extras, including transport, residential trips, after-school clubs, PE kit, lost or damaged books, iPads/laptops, private music tuition.
Payment may be made by BACS to:
L’Ecole Internationale Franco Anglaise Ltd
HSBC Bank PLC (60 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4N 4TR)
Sort Code: 401160
Account No.: 70723347
IBAN No.: GB83HBUK40116070723347
Swift Code: HBUKGB4B
Please quote the Child’s Name when making a Direct Payment.
Please note that a full term’s written notice is required for the withdrawal of your child from EIFA or a term’s fees in lieu will be due. A term’s notice means notice given on or before the last day of term prior to the child’s withdrawal, in writing. Notices must be emailed to the Head of School, hand delivered or sent by recorded or guaranteed delivery post to EIFA: 36 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LS. Fees are also payable if EIFA school is closed for any event beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to, lack of essential services and weather conditions.
Please note that all international bank transfers are to be made net of all bank fees. EIFA reserves the right to invoice parents all bank fees charged to the school.
Late Payment
EIFA school reserves the right to charge interest at 5% above the base rate for the time being for late payment of fees.
Terms and conditions
Please read these carefully before signing the Acceptance Form.
Bilingual curriculum
Our Senior School welcomes pupils from Year 7 to Year 13
In year 7, the curriculum is based on the French programme with subjects being taught equally in English and French. Our pupils have the opportunity of enriching their cultural and linguistic outlook by learning Spanish or German, with Latin as an option, instead of German.
From Year 8 to Year 10, we follow the Cambridge curriculum with some subjects taught in French (PE, History/Geography, Arts).
In year 10, all pupils will be taking courses in IGCSE subjects and may also opt to take the Diplôme National du Brevet.
Year 11 is the final year of IGCSE courses and incorporates courses in study skills and research. In Year 12, students follow the IB Diploma Programme. Please click here for more information on the IB Diploma Programme.
We achieved 100% success rate at the last Brevet examination, and 100% pass rate at the last IGCSE exams.
IGCSE curriculum
We offer Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education for Years 10/11.
IGCSE exams are taken at the end of Year 11 after two years of study. EIFA students take IGCSE subjects in English.
EIFA: International Baccalaureate®(IB)
Diploma programme (DP)
EIFA is proud to be an IB World School, offering our students the opportunity to follow the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).
Sports
EIFA International School offers a wide variety of sports which ensures that all students are able to take part or compete in this important area of school life regardless of their talents or skills.
We value sport not only for the health and fitness benefits it provides but also for the values it instills: discipline, independence, determination, camaraderie and teamwork.
Students are encouraged to participate at all levels and they can be confident of receiving excellent coaching and an opportunity to represent EIFA in matches against other schools.
Extra curricular
Subject to demand, EIFA offers optional extra-curricular activities such as coding, football, drama, street dance or private music lessons.
Homework club
A Homework Club is offered to Junior and Senior students only. Teachers will help the students with their studies and homework.
Afternoon: From 4.15pm to 5.00pm session.
Fees are payable in advance via Parentpay (https://www.parentpay.com) at the beginning of each term (September – December – March). Fees for clubs are non-refundable. Full fee is charged, whether or not a student attended all sessions.
A student may be admitted to the Homework Club when the fee is paid in full. In exceptional cases, a student can attend a Homework Club if the parent notifies the Head of School in advance. Fees are payable in advance via Parentpay (https://www.parentpay.com)
Private music tuition
EIFA offers weekly private music tuition for violin. Lessons are provided by qualified music teachers at the school.
During the academic year, fees per 30-minute sessions and 45-minute sessions will be defined at the beginning of the year. Fees are payable in advance via Parentpay (https://www.parentpay.com) before beginning of each term.
For more information, please contact the school Registrar at: registrar@eifaschool.com.
School supplies
Frequently asked questions
We compiled a list of questions that parents have asked us during the application process. Please contact us if you have any additional questions and we will be happy to answer them personally.
Quality at the heart of everything we do.
EIFA is an approved centre to offer iGCSEs with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), as well as Edexcel International GCSEs qualifications from Pearson, which are studied in over 55 countries worldwide and at over 350 independent schools in the UK.
EIFA is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme. We are also a MLF approved school and AEFE partner. EIFA offers its students the opportunity to take the DELF (Diploma in French Language Studies) and the DELE (Spanish Diploma).