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If you’re moving to London and you’re determined for your child to receive a French education, you won’t struggle to find the perfect school. London is home to many French educational institutions – some independent and some partially funded by the French Education Ministry.
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The best French schools in London
In this article let’s explore five of the most highly-rated French schools in London.
- Lycée Français Charles De Gaulle school
- Ecole André Malraux
- Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
- College Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL
- Ecole française de Londres Jacques Prévert
1. Lycée Français Charles De Gaulle
The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle – often referred to as the Lycée or the French Lycée – is a French co-educational primary and secondary independent day school, situated in South Kensington – traditionally a French enclave due to its proximity to the embassy. The school offers pupils aged 3 to 18 the option of programmes established by the French Ministry of Education or a British curriculum, across its main site and three other primary school sites: André Malraux, Marie d’Orliac and Wix.
Website: https://www.lyceefrancais.org.uk/
2. Ecole André Malraux
Subject to the authority of the French Education Abroad, André Malraux delivers French educational programmes alongside a quality language project based on reinforced teaching of the English language. The school welcomes 250 children aged 3 to 10, from kindergarten to CM2, in Ealing, West London – who typically go on to attend its parent school: the Lycée Charles de Gaulle.
Website: https://www.lyceefrancais.org.uk/apprendre/primaire/andre-malraux/
3. Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
The school – which was rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted for its Sixth Form and for Personal Growth and Welfare – occupies a beautiful 5-acre campus in Brent, north London, comprising 12,000 square metres of refurbished and purpose-built teaching spaces for students ages 3-18 years. The wellbeing and intellectual development of each student are at the heart of every lesson, in preparation for the French Baccalauréat, the Baccalauréat with OIB (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Website: https://www.lyceeinternational.london/
4. Collège Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL)
Located near Hampstead, CFBL provides a French-English bilingual education to 700 students aged 3 to 15 years. The school prides itself on offering the best of French educations before students typically move on to a French Lycée in London (the Lycée International Winston Churchill or the Lycée Charles de Gaulle), another school in France or a school overseas.
Website: https://www.cfbl.org.uk/home/
5. Ecole française de Londres Jacques Prévert
Located in the Brook Green district of west London, this independent primary school welcomes around 260 children from the middle section of kindergarten to CM2. The school is subject to the authority of the French Ministry of Education and the French Embassy in London and follows the French national education system. It is inspected annually by the French inspectorate, with the latest report (February 2018) labelling the school ‘an outstanding success’.
Website: https://www.ecoleprevert.org.uk/
Other options
In addition to the schools mentioned above, there are several other French and bilingual schools in London offering a variety of curricula and teaching approaches. These range from fully accredited French institutions to bilingual schools blending the French and English/IB systems. This diversity gives families the flexibility to choose the educational path that best suits their child’s needs and language background.
Get help from the experts
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We have extensive knowledge and experience with the French school system in London, including both fully French and bilingual institutions, making us a trusted partner for French-speaking families. Whether you’re seeking a lycée homologué, a bilingual curriculum, or a smooth transition from the French system, our team understands the nuances and can guide you every step of the way.
No matter your preference – from Ofsted-rated state schools to international or specialist language schools, our schools experts are here to help you identify the best fit for your child and support you through the entire admissions process.
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Article Published 4th December 2020, updated in May 2025.
