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IB, British, and French
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Ages 2 to 14

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CityLondon
CurriculumsIB, British, and French
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE and IB Diploma
Languages of instructionEnglish and French
Age RangeAges 2 to 14
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE and IB Diploma
Language of instruction English and French
Native English and French teachers
Extra languages (other than English and French)
Class sizes Average 15 students / class
Maximum 20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: £21,321
to: £25,851
This school has more than one campus in London:
EIFA Senior School: Ages 11 to 14

Address: Duchess House, 10 Duchess Street London, W1G 9AB, UK

EIFA Nursery and Junior School: Ages 2 to 11

Address: 36 Portland Place London, W1B 1LS, UK

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Number of students

310

Number of nationalities represented in the school

40

Most common nationality

Most children have dual nationality and EIFA has a fair proportion of Francophone families.

Native English and French speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and French

English as an Additional Language
Français Langue Etrangère

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, German, Latin

Max. number of students per class

20

Average number of students per class

15

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

EIFA is an Apple school and uses a combination of traditional and technologies-aided methods.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

The school implements a combination of traditional classroom teaching alongside the use of digital tools to enhance education and streamline administration. EIFA was one of the very first schools to deploy a fully-functioning, highly successful remote learning platform, during the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns thanks to a mix of technology, community support and culture. The school’s solid technical foundation along with dedicated staff and engaged parents ensured a smooth transition from classroom to remote schooling.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

The school is secular and all faiths are respected.

External examinations or assessments available

Brevet, IGCSE, IB Diploma

Results in these examinations

100%

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

At EIFA, there is no fit-for-all solution. Homework is spread throughout the week, allowing for the optimum home life / study balance.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes, the school has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordinator who works with pupils who have special educational needs or disabilities.

Learning support offered

EIFA offers learning support and our SEN teachers will coordinate with the parents as necessary to devise the optimum individual program.
Pupils may be referred to a specialist consultant dealing with specific educational needs such as mild dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD.

Student access to education psychologist

Our SEN teacher will communicate with the parents as necessary to work out the best possible and individual solutions and may refer to a specialist consultant.

Entry evaluation for students

Our school is all inclusive.
Pupils joining at 11+ would be expected to be fluent either in French or in English. Pupils joining at 13+ or 16+ need to be fluent in English but do not need to speak French to follow IGCSE and IBDP pathways. Pupils will see their French improve considerably, thanks to our language support team. They should achieve excellent results in IGCSE French as a Foreign Language.

Our FLE (French as a Foreign Language) and EAL (English as an Additional Language) teachers will arrange additional one-to-one lessons, as and when necessary, to allow pupils to bridge any language gaps, at no extra cost to the parents.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

No entry exams. After admission, pupils' language levels are evaluated, in order to provide the appropriate support, if required.

Waiting list

A refundable deposit is required to secure the child's registration.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Admissions are open throughout the year. Taster days are offered and encouraged.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

Junior School: 8:40
Senior School: 8:30

School finish time

Junior School: 15:20
Senior School: 16:15 or 15:45 depending on the year group

Supervised care before/after school

Yes, homework clubs and different activities are available after the school day.

School bus service available

Yes.

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes we have vegetarian menus available and all the meat is halal. No pork is served at the school.

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

33 clubs. The school also provides for additional music tuition.

Sports activities included

For the younger pupils: Motor skills exercices, Team games, Ball games.
For all others: Swimming, Football, Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics, "Acrosport", Wrestling games, Rackets games, Softball, Volleyball, Tag-rugby, Ultimate frisbee, Badminton and Athletics.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Various sporting activities and tournaments are organised throughout the school year, including charity related events, such as Race Against Hunger, Telethon and Sports Day.
For its senior pupils, the school organises friendly tournaments and sport meetings with other local schools. These events include disciplines such as badminton, football, and cross-country races.

Facilities at the school

Library, WebRadio, science lab, drama

Sports facilities at the school

EIFA makes use of the extensive facilities in Regent’s Park, which is a short walk from the Schools. Local leisure centres are used for specific activities such as swimming.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

EIFA is an independent co-ed school in central London providing premium international bilingual English-French education for children from 2-18 years old.

Teaching approach of the school

EIFA small scale classes foster academic accomplishment in an open, creative and nurturing environment, supporting each students to develop his or her full potential.

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