British School of Paris

Here’s a comprehensive overview of The British School of Paris (BSP):

🎓 Overview & History

• Founded in 1954 by Mary J. Cosyn, BSP is one of the oldest and largest UK-curriculum international schools globally and the only British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited by the UK government in France

• Located in Croissy‑sur‑Seine, just west of Paris, BSP includes separate junior and senior campuses adjacent to the Seine, offering a picturesque and inspiring learning environment

👨‍🎓 Community & Student Body

• Serves around 600 students aged 3–18, with approximately 70+ nationalities represented; roughly 30% are British 

• Originally serving internationally mobile families, many students stay for around three years before relocating

📚 Curriculum & Academic Excellence

• Follows the English National Curriculum from EYFS through to IGCSEs and A-Levels, with French taught as a compulsory language until Year 10

• Exam Results:

  • GCSE: ~96% of grades 9–4 (A*–C)

  • A-Level: ~98% pass rate, with ~37% at A* or A grade

  • ~97% of graduates accepted into their first‑choice universities globally 

👩‍🏫 Teaching & Student Support

• Small class sizes foster personalized instruction and strong pastoral care, closely aligned with the school’s holistic ethos

• Offers EAL support for non-native English speakers and tailored support for talented or learning‑needs students 

🌍 Values, Co-Curricular & Pastoral Life

• The school motto is validus corpore animoque (strength in body and mind), underpinned by values: Excellence & Integrity, Determination & Endeavour, Community & Service, Discovery & Opportunity

• A rich extracurricular program includes sports (e.g. chess, rugby, netball), music, drama, debating, D of E, investor clubs, and school trips across Europe

🏫 Facilities & Campus

• Senior campus includes a historic manor house and modern buildings with six science labs, performance studio, drama studio, music pods, libraries, sports hall, astro-turf pitch and climbing wall 

• Junior campus features 35 classrooms over 7,300 m², designed for EYFS and primary learners with play-based learning spaces 

📋 Admissions & Fees

• Accepts students aged 3–18, with year-round admissions; there is no application fee, but a school uniform is required up to Year 11 (Sixth Form students follow a dress code)

• Fees for the 2023‑24 year ranged from approximately €19,126 (Nursery) to €31,498 (Sixth Form) 

✅ Strengths & Considerations

📝 Final Thoughts

The British School of Paris offers a top-tier British education in a beautifully landscaped campus, blending high academic standards, a culturally rich international community, and a stellar university-track record. It’s an excellent choice for families seeking continuity in British education with pastoral emphasis, particularly in a French setting.