International School of Paris

In Brief

If you're staying in Paris for more than two years and want a genuinely international education with strong IB results, ISP is the default choice. The 16th arrondissement location means your child can walk to school - a genuine daily-life advantage.

ISP is the only school in Paris running the full IB continuum - PYP, MYP and Diploma - all under one framework. Founded in 1964, it's parent-governed and non-profit, which tends to mean decisions take parent priorities seriously. Over 70 nationalities in roughly 900 students keeps the community genuinely international rather than tilting heavily towards one group.

The urban campus in the 16th is compact by international school standards; families with children in primary school praise the walkable location and the warm community feel. Class sizes are small and parents consistently mention teachers who go beyond the minimum. IB Diploma averages have historically tracked above world average. The school scores well on academics and community in independent reviews, with administration and facilities rated slightly lower than teaching.

The catch is the one-time entry fee of EUR 10,000 for Grades 1-12, on top of tuition that reaches EUR 39,000 for the Diploma years. If your child is mid-MYP and moves schools, that entry fee is gone. Co-curricular options are more limited than at larger campuses - the gym is small and sports require booking local facilities. Families comparing with ASP or BSP should weigh the IB-only pathway against those schools' broader curricular flexibility.