Address: 36 Portland Place, London W1B 1LS; Duchess House, 10 Duchess Street, London W1G 9AB
Website: eifaschool.com
Founded: 2013
Pupils: 310
Termly Fees: £6,900-£8,862
Ages: 2-18
Head Teacher: Mrs Françoise Zurbach
Religious Affiliation: None
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective. Applications are considered throughout the year and visits are organised on request
Contact: Coralie Moyne; [email protected]
School Visits: By appointment
The Curriculum
Nursery to year seven: English and French bilingual education following the French programme with elements of the English curriculum. From year seven: students prepare for IGCSEs. EIFA is an IB World School, offering its students the opportunity to follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Games & The Arts
Junior and senior school pupils have PE in nearby sports centres. Art is taught by specialist teachers from reception. Children in EYFS also have specialist ballet and yoga sessions. The school offers a variety of afterschool and homework clubs.
Pastoral Care
Classes average around 15 pupils. The primary and secondary pastoral coordinator organises workshops on pupils’ concerns and their wellbeing. The teaching and safeguarding teams monitor individual cases. From year seven onwards, pupils are offered guidance in developing their own plans for higher education.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
EIFA is an independent international secular school providing a true English-French bilingual education. We take a child-centred approach to learning, encourage the linguistic diversity of our pupils, and aim to develop responsible global citizens and promote multicultural understanding through study in at least two languages.
Outstanding Characteristics
Children are immersed in a French-English bilingual environment from nursery onwards. High academic standards and achievements in an international environment. Located in the heart of Marylebone in London. Nurturing school community with active parent involvement.
