Forest International School Paris

Since 2017, Julie Muller. Dynamic and passionate, she follows in the steps of her mother, Mariane Wyler, founder of the school. She is warm, accessible, open-minded and keen to make FISP a model for innovative learning. Her own three children attend

There are no special entrance requirements beyond the usual paperwork, past school reports, vaccination and insurance (every child needs one in France). Some form of unofficial assessment is made in order to place children in the appropriate class

From a curriculum perspective, children will be up to speed so there won’t be academic concerns when making the transition to a new school.

Anyone looking for a structured environment, look away now. This is a free-flowing, relaxed school where academic pressure has no place. That doesn’t mean children don’t learn - none of the parents we spoke to were concerned about their child’s

In a country where few SEN services are available, Forest International is a welcome relief for parents of children with mild conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or autism. In fact, the school tends to be labeled 'for special

ESL available from primary. French foreign language available from age 2, with two options available. French as a foreign language and French for native speakers.

The intensive French classes enable children to switch from Forest into either a

Given the size of the school, you will not find a huge range of extracurricular activities. However, the FISP makes the most of the forest on their doorstep and locals are used to seeing pupils roaming around, building wood huts or creating art

This school is not going to satisfy a child hungry for lots of team sports. After a few issues with the pool last year, a swim instructor now visits once per week, as does a dance teacher. There is of course the annual sports day for all children, to

FISP has a bit of a reputation for taking in children with light special needs or who have not been able to fit in elsewhere. To some degree, this is true given the personalised approach the school offers. Further, the positive, caring, confidence

International and bilingual, it certainly is. Although 25 per cent of pupils are British, you will be surrounded by families from all over the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Dubai, Egypt, The Netherlands and Mexico. Although the language of

Pupils entering the school after the year has started are invoiced at 100 per cent if they arrive during the first term (Sept to end Dec) and at decreasing percentages thereafter. After 1st Apri,l there are no further refunds.

No discounts or

Forest International should figure high on the list of anyone wishing to give their young child a chance to blossom in a nurturing, caring and creative environment. The small classes offer an almost personalised approach in an idyllic setting.