Primary · ages 6 to 11
French and English, in equal measure.
From CP to CM2 (UK Years 2 to 6), the French national curriculum is taught half in French and half in English, with one hour of Spanish a week. And every week, Assembly brings together all the primary pupils.
- 5 classes, from CP to CM2
- French and English by half-day
- Spanish 1 hour a week
A day at Eridan
A day in primary.
A typical day: the order of the languages depends on the class and the day.
From CE1 to CM2, French and English alternate by day or half-day. On Wednesdays there is class in the morning for everyone; in the afternoon, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, the Wednesday programme (Mercredis récréatifs) welcomes children in English (optional).
From 7:45 am
Arrival
Welcome at the gate, with optional before-school care from 7:45 am.
Half a day
In French
French, maths and civics. In CP, this happens in the morning: reading, writing and maths.
At lunchtime
Lunch
A meal delivered by a caterer that sources locally, with seasonal fruit and vegetables from organic or sustainable farming, and vegetarian meals. Or a lunchbox from home.
Half a day
In English
Discovery of the world, history, geography, science, the arts, music and PE. In CP, this happens in the afternoon.
Every week
Assembly and Spanish
Assembly brings all the primary pupils together, and Spanish has its hour.
In PE
Gym, sports ground, pool
The gym is on site. The sports ground, 400 m away, and the pool, 500 m away, are reached on foot along a safe pavement route.
After class
Homework study, clubs, childcare
Supervised homework study with the school's teachers, clubs, then after-school care until 6:30 pm (6 pm on Wednesdays), depending on the options you choose.
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Languages
Half French, half English.
Each subject has its language, and both languages carry equal weight: the school teaches French and English in balance, by half-day.
French
Half of the time
French, maths and civics. For pupils from abroad, French as a foreign language (FLE) lessons as an option.
English
Half of the time
Discovery of the world, history, geography, science, visual arts, music, drama and PE.
Spanish
1 hour a week
Spoken only until CE1, then with reading and writing.
Why Eridan for primary
Learning in two languages, without losing the thread.
The official curriculum
Eridan follows the French national curriculum to the letter, which makes it easier to change schools if the family moves.
Assembly every week
Debates about school life and the news, presentations in English or French, bronze, silver or gold badges, and birthdays sung in three languages.
Tailored support
FLE and extra English for beginners, French and/or maths support, follow-up of PAPs and PAIs, and a classmate to guide every new pupil.
Trips, arts and drama
A snow class every year from CP to CE2, an exchange with an English school in CM1 and CM2, and a big place for music, visual arts and drama.
Small classes
Small classes, so that every child finds their place in the group and builds a positive image of themselves.
Sport and swimming close by
A gym on site, a sports ground 400 m away and a pool 500 m away, reached on foot along a safe pavement route.
The classes
Five years, three stages.
age 6 (UK Year 2)
CP
Mornings in French to learn to read, write and count, afternoons in English. Swimming every week, a snow class in the Vercors mountains, and a first presentation at Assembly.
ages 7 to 9 (UK Years 3 and 4)
CE1 and CE2
Days or half-days in French and in English, in turn. Swimming lessons to learn to swim, and a snow class every year.
ages 9 to 11 (UK Years 5 and 6)
CM1 and CM2
Several sports activities during the year, and every year an exchange with a school in England: pupils stay with an English family, then host their pen friend.
2026-2027 fees
What primary costs.
Annual tuition as published by the school, and the main everyday services.
- A deposit of 20% of tuition is due on registration.
- Sibling discount: €500 for the 2nd child, €1,000 for the 3rd.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| TuitionFrom CP to CM2, for the full school year | €5,300 |
| Entry and registration feeNew pupils, payable on registration, non-refundable | €1,100 |
| School lunch, 5 daysWednesday included (4 days: €820) | €1,000 |
| Before- and after-school care | €920 |
| Supervised homework studyNumber of days of your choice | €700 |
| ClubOne club a week (3 clubs: €600) | €250 |
Fees for 2026-2027. Source: École Internationale Eridan (published by the school, non-contractual).
FAQ
Your questions about primary.
My child speaks no English, or no French. How will they keep up?
The school offers personalised language support to beginners in each language. A classmate guides every new pupil, and every child can talk in their own language with a tutor child. FLE (French as a foreign language) and extra English are also available as options, 90 minutes a week each.
Do you follow the official curriculum?
Yes. Eridan follows the French national curriculum to the letter, which makes it easier to settle into another school if the family moves.
How are the languages split?
In French: French, maths and civics. In English: discovery of the world, history, geography, science, art and music, and PE. Spanish is added for one hour a week.
What is Assembly?
Every week, all primary pupils meet to debate what is happening at school and in the world, and to give presentations in English or French. Bronze, silver or gold badges reward work, behaviour, progress or kindness to others, pupils sing the Marseillaise, and birthdays are celebrated in three languages.
Is there help with homework, and extra support?
Yes. After class, supervised homework study lets pupils do their homework with the school's teachers (€700 a year, days of your choice). During school hours, French and/or maths support is offered in small groups, and the school follows up pupils with a PAP (a personalised support plan for learning difficulties) or a PAI (an individual plan for a health need, such as an allergy).
Is there school on Wednesdays?
Yes, on Wednesday mornings, for everyone. In the afternoon, the Wednesday programme (Mercredis récréatifs) welcomes children in English from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, as an option; that day, after-school care ends at 6 pm.
Testimonial
I spent 9 years at Eridan and the whole time, everything went really well. […] This school has a very high standard in languages. The teachers are fabulous. My best memories are the 2 trips to England, the snow class and the nature trip.
Come and see our primary school.
Visit the classrooms, the library and the vegetable garden, and meet the team who will support your child.