Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert

Since 2023, Mme Bleuenn Morvan. Educated in France, she holds a degree in biology from Université de Rennes. Appointed by the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) until 2028, she’s a veteran of the system. Previously head of the primary school

Not selective and, since Brexit and Covid, no need to speak French to apply, even in the older years. No priority to Francophones either, but rather to children transferring into CP (year 2) from other AEFE schools in London, and then to those coming

The majority heads off to the huge Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, many to its international section, though it’s very competitive. A few go to other French schools and a variety of English secondary schools. Parents say the Lycée is a big jump,

The petite section (PS), or preschool, opened in September 2024 directly across the green in a large, bright, vaulted church hall with its own private playground, to satisfy demand from families. It welcomes children from age 3, the start of

A dedicated (part time) SENCO creates plans for children with special needs and works with external therapists where required. Parents are happy, saying all the staff involved communicate well with each other and with parents. ‘My daughter has had

No French? No problem! Native French but no English? Come on in. With small class sizes, high teacher to pupil ratio and a focus on achieving and improving bilingualism, these are challenges that the school relishes. Obviously, the younger they start

After school clubs available five days a week, organised by the parents’ association (though the clubs are often sub-contracted to external providers). It’s a huge job running 22 clubs offering 700 spots in everything from chess (also an early

‘You must remember this is the French system, not a British prep school. It’s not the place to come for competitive football, rugby or cricket against other schools, but there’s plenty going on.’ Families sign sporty children up for local clubs

‘There’s little misbehaviour, and any transgressions are dealt with well,’ said one mum. School uses positive reinforcement. In MS and GS (reception and year 1), pupils are rewarded with the opportunity to wear a colourful superhero cape when they

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Around 80 per cent of families live within one mile of the school, in the same W6 postcode or the nearby W14, W4 and W12 areas. This part of west London has a large Francophone community (not just from France but also Canada, north Africa and

Being subsidised by the French government, with eight teachers’ salaries paid, means fees are reasonable for a private school in central London, though of course the introduction of VAT has increased them considerably. School prides itself on having

Families here are lucky to have a small, community-orientated school offering a bilingual education in an increasingly international environment, and they know it. 'It’s a gift right on my doorstep,’ said one parent. 'It’s French London,’ said