International School of Lyon
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 10.6K–23.7K
EUR 9.47K–21.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
IB World School in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France, offering the IB Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with a stated focus on a family-minded international community.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB PYP · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
280
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 45
- Founded
- 2004
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- School day
- 08:20-15:35
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (PK to SK) | EUR 9,471≈ USD 10.6K |
| Grades 1 to 5 | EUR 13,503≈ USD 15.1K |
| Grades 6 to 8 | EUR 15,729≈ USD 17.6K |
| Grades 9 to 10 | EUR 18,767≈ USD 21K |
| Grades 11 to 12 | EUR 21,208≈ USD 23.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (PK to SK) | EUR 9,471 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Grades 1 to 5 | EUR 13,503 (about USD 15.1K) |
| Grades 6 to 8 | EUR 15,729 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Grades 9 to 10 | EUR 18,767 (about USD 21K) |
| Grades 11 to 12 | EUR 21,208 (about USD 23.7K) |
Source: school website (islyon.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Lyon (this school) | EUR 9,471 (about USD 10.6K) | EUR 21,208 (about USD 23.7K) |
| Ombrosa International School | EUR 6,725 (about USD 7.51K) | EUR 18,425 (about USD 20.6K) |
| New School Lyon | EUR 3,865 (about USD 4.32K) | EUR 5,495 (about USD 6.14K) |
Source: school website (islyon.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Average class size
- 15
- Teachers
- 45
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- After-school care
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB, CIE
- Memberships
- COIS, ECIS
Location
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