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Taught languages Spanish, Hindi, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, Russian
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Open Sky International is a private international bilingual English–French school near Paris, Boulogne‑Billancourt. From nursery through secondary, it delivers a genuinely bilingual program with 50% of lessons in English and 50% in French, integrating elements of the English National Curriculum with features from British, Australian, Singaporean and French education. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and uses a curriculum designed to enable graduates to join schools worldwide and to access higher education in France and internationally. In secondary, students sit IGCSE at the end of Year 11 and may pursue International A Levels or continue with IGCSE; the school is a Pearson Edexcel examination centre for GCSE/IGCSE and A Levels. The campus includes dedicated preschool spaces (TPS, PS/MS), a daycare option after school, and a canteen with two menus, near Parc des Glacières. A broad extracurricular programme includes sports through a Stade Français Omnisports partnership, drama, art, capoeira and chess, and language and cultural activities. The first GCSE/IGCSE cohort in 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate.
7-9 Rue Castéja, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
The Essentials
Open Sky International has instruction in English, French.
Location
Boulogne-Billancourt, just outside Paris, France. Five minutes from central Paris.
Stages
Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form
Type
Private international bilingual English–French school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 45 nationalities represented
Additional learning support
FAL (French as a language) and EAL (English as an Additional Language) programs with initial assessment and tailored small-group instruction
Fees
Application fees - No specific application or registration fee amount is published in the school's public admissions materials or brochure.
Tuition fees (by school year / per term) - Published guidance indicates annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 14,000 to EUR 35,000 depending on the year group, options chosen and other criteria. This range is given as the overall annual tuition band; a detailed per-year and per-term fee schedule is not provided in the public materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's publicly available admissions and brochure materials do not publish a detailed billing schedule (for example: whether fees are billed annually, per term, or by instalment), deposit amounts, payment deadlines or stated late-payment penalties. No fixed payment terms are published in the public materials.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school operates as a day school offering on-site lunch (cantine) and after-school care (garderie). There is no published information indicating boarding or residential (internat) provision; therefore no boarding fees are published.
Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform: The school requires pupils to wear a uniform; the school works with a named supplier (Morgane Diffusion). Costs for uniform items are not published; parents are expected to purchase required items from the supplier. - Lunch / canteen: On-site catering is offered as a paid option (cantine) or parents may provide a lunch box; specific meal prices are not published. - Extracurricular activities, trips and optional intensive language courses are referenced as part of the programme; specific fees for optional clubs, residential trips or intensive language courses are not published in the public materials and are therefore not listed here.
Refund information - No public refund or fee-withdrawal policy (for example: partial refunds following mid-year withdrawal, details of refundable deposits, or circumstances for full/partial refund) is published in the admissions pages, brochure or legal notices.
Fee payment options (methods accepted) - The publicly available materials do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). No explicit payment-method instructions are published in the admissions or brochure materials.
Summary of what is available and what is not - Available: an overall annual tuition band (approx. EUR 14,000–35,000), confirmation that the school is a day bilingual school for ages 2–18, the requirement to wear a uniform, and that on-site lunch and after-school care are provided. - Not available in the school's public materials: a full, detailed fee schedule broken down by individual year groups (per year and per term), any published application/registration fee amount, a published billing calendar or payment terms, boarding fees (no boarding provision), itemised costs for uniforms/canteen/trips, a published refund policy, and the list of accepted payment methods.
Note: The figures and statements above reflect the information that is publicly available in the school's admissions materials, brochures and third-party school listing; no detailed per-term or per-year fee breakdown could be located in those public materials.
Academics
Open Sky International teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
Open Sky International is a private international bilingual English–French school near Paris. The curriculum is a genuine bilingual program with 50% of lessons in English and 50% in French from nursery through sixth form. It adapts elements of the English National Curriculum within a bilingual framework and combines features from British, Australian, Singaporean and French programmes. In secondary, students sit IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and in the sixth form study towards International A Levels or continue with IGCSE; the school is accredited to offer Pearson Edexcel qualifications including GCSE, IGCSE and A Levels. The program aims to enable graduates to join schools worldwide and to access top French and international higher education establishments.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes.
Exam Results
100% success in official examinations; accredited Pearson Edexcel examination centre offering GCSE, IGCSE and A Levels; Year 11 students sit IGCSE and the sixth form offers International A Levels or IGCSE.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to the best French and international higher education establishments.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasises student well-being and personal development; it is a family school that cares for children as if they were our own and aims to keep them happy and fulfilled at school.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers reasonable, personalised adjustments for known medical needs, learning support needs or disabilities, and informs admissions about health issues, learning support needs or accessibility requirements. Intensive courses in English and/or French are offered when needed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The EAL programme provides personalised support from arrival, based on an initial assessment to identify individual needs. This tailored approach helps learners develop language skills and access all subjects, with the aim of achieving a level comparable to a native speaker.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Fill in the online pre-registration form for the current school year 2025–2026 or for the start of the 2026–2027 school year. The online form takes about five minutes to complete. You will receive a response within 48 hours. Availability for next steps is confirmed after submission.
Step 2. A presentation of the school is arranged according to your availability. If attendance in person is not possible, an online presentation can be arranged. The presentation covers curriculum, bilingual approach, and school philosophy to help families understand what Open Sky International offers.
Step 3. A meeting is arranged with your family to present the curriculum and provide all necessary information. If you cannot attend in person, an online meeting can be organized. The meeting helps families understand the environment and expectations for students.
Step 4. Admissions details are finalised for your child. The process includes information about health issues, learning support needs, or accessibility requirements, which should be communicated via the admissions form. If there are referrals to a psychologist or speech therapist, provide details so they can be considered. Reasonable adjustments are provided where needed.
Step 5. An assessment of the child's academic level and language level in French and English is conducted. The assessment may be a written test or a day in the classroom; online tests can be organized if needed. The assessment helps determine the appropriate curriculum for the child and whether language support is required.
Step 6. Your child joins Open Sky International. The admission process is designed to be straightforward and welcoming. The school provides transition support and follows up after joining to ensure a smooth start.
Step 7. Admission requirements. The school admits children from nursery to Year 13, with a minimum age of 2 years. For children with little or no knowledge of French and/or English, intensive courses are offered in small groups (2–3 children) for 6–9 months until they can follow classes in both languages. After acceptance, the child is followed up individually.
FAQs
What type of school is Open Sky International?
Open Sky International is a co-educational, serving students aged 2 to 18 located in France. Open Sky International is a private international bilingual English–French school near Paris. The curriculum is a genuine bilingual program with 50% of lessons in English and 50% in French from nurser
What curriculum does Open Sky International follow?
Open Sky International is a private international bilingual English–French school near Paris. The curriculum is a genuine bilingual program with 50% of lessons in English and 50% in French from nursery through sixth form. It adapts elements of the English National Curriculum within a bilingual framework and combines features from British, Australian, Singaporean and French programmes. In secondary, students sit IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and in the sixth form study towards International A Leve
What age range does Open Sky International cater for?
Open Sky International welcomes students from age 2 to 18.
What are the fees at Open Sky International?
Annual fees at Open Sky International range from 14,000 to 35,000. **Application fees**
- No specific application or registration fee amount is published in the school's public admissions materials or brochure.
**Tuition fees (by school year / per term)**
- Published guidance indicates annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 14,000 to EUR 35,000 depending on
How do I apply to Open Sky International?
Step 1. Fill in the online pre-registration form for the current school year 2025–2026 or for the start of the 2026–2027 school year. The online form takes about five minutes to complete. You will receive a response within 48 hours. Availability for next steps is confirmed after submission.
Step 2.
What languages are taught at Open Sky International?
English and French are taught; the literacy curriculum covers listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and spelling. EAL (English as an Additional Language) and FAL (French as an Additional Language) programmes are offered for new pupils.
What facilities does Open Sky International offer?
Open Sky International is a private international bilingual English-French school located 5 minutes from Paris in Boulogne-Billancourt. The school serves nursery through secondary and has dedicated preschool classrooms such as the toddler class (TPS) and the foundation stage (PS/MS). A daycare facil
When was Open Sky International founded?
Open Sky International was founded in 2012. Open Sky International began as a bilingual English–French nursery and primary school in Boulogne-Billancourt. A bilingual middle school opened in September 2017, followed by the upper secondary school in September 2022. In 2022, Open Sky International became a Pearson Edexcel exam centre for GCSE/I
What extracurricular activities does Open Sky International offer?
Primary students participate in art workshops organized by a Primary Class Teacher. There is a singing club run by the same teacher, who accompanies students on guitar. These activities illustrate the school's commitment to arts and performance as part of the student experience.
Does Open Sky International provide learning support?
The school offers reasonable, personalised adjustments for known medical needs, learning support needs or disabilities, and informs admissions about health issues, learning support needs or accessibility requirements. Intensive courses in English and/or French are offered when needed.
