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International Schools in Montpellier, France

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About international schools in Montpellier, France

Montpellier’s international-school scene is compact and centred on a small group of private bilingual schools supplemented by public state schools that run recognised “sections internationales”. Most local private schools offer a French - English bilingual pathway from nursery and primary through to secondary, and a couple provide the International Baccalaureate Diploma and other international exit routes; Cambridge and SAT options are also available at some campuses. Annual tuition at private bilingual schools in the Montpellier area commonly starts in the low thousands of euros (around €5,000 at smaller schools) and can reach into the low tens of thousands where full secondary and IB provision is offered; individual schools publish their exact fees and entry costs. Admissions for private schools usually involve an interview and a language assessment and are often handled on a rolling basis, while public “sections internationales” follow the Académie de Montpellier’s application and selection timetable; families should also factor travel time because some campuses sit in nearby suburbs (for example Baillargues or Saint-Clément-de-Rivière) while others are in the city.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee EUR 6,813
Schools listed
4
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
EUR 6,813
Fee range
EUR 4,000 – 11,200
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
630 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School of Montpellier
Oldest
Ecole Privee Bilingue Internationale (1988)
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FAQs for France

What kinds of curricula and languages are offered in Montpellier’s international schools?
Local private international schools typically run bilingual French - English programmes from nursery and primary, with some schools adding IB (DP and earlier IB stages), Cambridge qualifications and SAT preparation at secondary level. Public schools in Montpellier also host official international sections (Anglo-American, Chinese, Arabic and others) where part of the curriculum is taught in the target language.
How much should we expect to pay each year?
Tuition varies by school and by stage: in the Montpellier area published annual fees start at about €5,000 at smaller bilingual schools and rise for middle and high-school years, with some schools publishing top figures in the low tens of thousands for full secondary/IB provision. Always check the school’s current fee schedule for the year you plan to enrol because fees, entrance and registration charges differ between institutions.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Private international schools in the area commonly accept applications year-round, but popular year groups can fill early; most ask for an initial meeting, a review of school reports and a brief language assessment. Public international sections follow the Académie de Montpellier’s selection and placement procedures (often with a formal application window and academic selection), so families moving from abroad should check the Académie timetable as well as individual school deadlines.
What ages and school leaving qualifications are available locally?
You will find bilingual early years and primary provision in and around Montpellier, with some private schools offering a continuous pathway to lycée and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; other students follow the French national track and the French Baccalauréat. Public schools with ‘sections internationales’ prepare pupils within the French system but with significant teaching in the section language, and those routes may lead to binational or internationally recognised qualifications depending on the lycée.
How do public ‘sections internationales’ differ from private international schools, and should we consider them?
Sections internationales are units inside the French state system where certain subjects are taught partly in another language and which are managed via the Académie; they tend to be free or low-cost and lead into the French baccalaureate pathways, whereas private international schools charge tuition and usually offer bilingual immersion plus internationally oriented qualifications like the IB. For relocating families on a tighter budget or seeking integration into the French system, a public section can be an excellent option, but availability is limited and selection follows the Académie’s procedures, so apply early.