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Lycée International de St-Germain-en-Laye
Public lycée with British, American and other intl sections. Saint-Germain-en-Laye. British section seconde-terminale €4,715/year.
Reviews
- French public lycée with multiple national "sections" running their own curricula alongside the French programme. Bac pass rate runs at or near 100 percent and the school sits among France's top-performing public schools.
- Parents call the campus and staff strong, and praise the bilingual, bicultural outcome. One parent in the American Section said their children got the best from both French and American systems and would send their own children there.
- Workload is the most consistent complaint. Parents and former students mention overwhelming homework, fear of failure and pressure on mental health. Several reviewers say it suits academically gifted children and isn't right for every family.
- French side is described as stricter than national sections; the international sections soften it.
- Admissions are competitive and the catchment around Saint-Germain-en-Laye is sought-after on its own.
Positives
- Academic level. Top-tier bac results, strong teaching, and a genuine bilingual / bicultural outcome are the consistent praise points.
- Community and location. International peer group and the Saint-Germain-en-Laye setting are cited as draws.
Considerations
- Workload and pressure. Recurring complaint across parent and ex-student reviews , heavy homework, exam pressure, and mental-health strain. Suits resilient, academic kids.
- Fit and selectivity. Reviewers say it isn't a school for every child and getting in is hard.
Leadership
Philippe Bonneville
Philippe Bonneville has served as the Proviseur (Headmaster) of the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye since September 2023. With an extensive background in the French educational system, he previously held the position of Proviseur at Lycée Gustave Monod in Enghien-les-Bains (2017-2023) and at Lycée Camille Claudel in Vauréal (2009-2012). He has also served as a Proviseur within the French Ministry of National Education since 2012, including a tenure in Sarcelles. Additionally, Bonneville is the President of the Association des Personnels d'Etablissements Scolaires Internationaux (APESI).
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 38 points
- A* / A at A Level 2024 52%