L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
London · W2 1SJ
Pupils
121
Day fees
£20k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
L'Ecole Bilingue is a small, French-English bilingual preparatory day school located in Paddington, West London. Housed within St David's Welsh Church, it serves pupils aged 3–11 with a distinctive immersive dual-language curriculum. The school combines Continental European pedagogical approaches with the UK primary framework, creating an intimate, internationally-minded learning community.
- →Genuine bilingual immersion in French and English from nursery onwards
- →Small school size (121 pupils) enabling personalised pastoral care and attention
- →Continental curriculum approach blended with UK National Curriculum expectations
- →Prime central London location (W2) convenient for affluent Paddington and Notting Hill families
Who thrives here
Pupils from bilingual or French-speaking families, or those whose parents value early language acquisition and a more relaxed, European-influenced primary education. The school suits children who thrive in smaller, more informal settings with high staff-pupil ratios.
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Contact & visit
St David's Welsh Church, St Mary's Terrace
London
W2 1SJ
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire?
Day fees at L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire?
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire a boarding school?
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuine bilingual pedagogy creates confident, fluent French speakers
✓Intimate community atmosphere and close staff-pupil relationships
✓Welcoming, informal ethos suited to early childhood development
✓Excellent location and transport accessibility for central London families
Common concerns
!School is not yet Ofsted-inspected, raising uncertainty about standards and provision for some parents
!Limited competitive academic pathway to major independent secondary schools; transition beyond Year 6 requires external entry to English-model preps
!Uncertain long-term viability and growth trajectory as a single-site, small independent school
!Minimal public information on academic outcomes, facilities, and comprehensive pastoral infrastructure