Yes. ABI School is a private school (école privée hors contrat) declared to and registered with the Académie de Paris (Rectorat).

 

ABI School welcomes children from ages 2 to 12, from Toute Petite Section (TPS) through the end of elementary school.

ABI School is located at 12 rue Claude Pouillet, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris (75017), close to public transport and easily accessible for families across the city. The closet metro stations are Villiers and Pont Cardinet.

No. Children join with any language background. In TPS (ages 2–3), one French-speaking and one English-speaking adult are in the class at all times. From age 3, children spend half the week with an English-speaking teacher and half with a French-speaking teacher, so both languages grow naturally.

ABI School offers a bilingual STEAM-focused education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). The program combines academic learning with project-based, hands-on activities while fostering creativity, resilience, curiosity and critical thinking.

STEAM Without Screens - Learning by Doing:

At ABI School, science, engineering, arts and mathematics come alive through hands-on building, experimenting and creating with real materials. No tablets, no apps, just real curiosity and two capable hands.

We deliberately keep classes small, typically 12 to 15 students. This allows for individualised attention, active participation, and strong relationships between students and teachers.

Children learn in both English and French throughout their school experience. The approach is adapted to each age group:

TPS (ages 2–3): two teachers are present at all times: one French-speaking and one English-speaking, so children naturally associate each language with a person.

Maternelle and Primary (3–12): structured time-based immersion, half of the week is taught by an English-speaking teacher and the other half by a French-speaking teacher, ensuring balanced exposure to both languages.

Classes run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for preschool and elementary, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for TPS. After-school activities (until 6:00 p.m.) and Wednesday workshops are available with separate registration.

Absolutely. We warmly welcome international, expatriate and multilingual families relocating to Paris or joining from abroad, and we provide a safe and inclusive environment that helps children integrate into French culture.

We understand that moving to a new country or school can be a major transition. ABI School supports families through personalised communication, guidance, family meetings, cognitive assessments to inform learning, and mini-workshops offered in English, French or in bilingual format.

The process is designed to be smooth, attentive and personal:

1. Complete the online interest form.

2. Have an introductory call to discuss your child and your expectations.

3. Submit the registration form.

4. Visit us and meet the team.

5. Finalise enrolment.

Tuition for the 2026/2027 school year is:

• TPS and Maternelle (ages 2–6): €12,500 per year.
• Elementary (ages 6–12): €13,500 per year.

Uniforms at ABI School are not strictly enforced. Children are simply expected to follow our dress code recommendations. Branded school t-shirts are available for purchase through the school and may be required for special events.

You may choose to subscribe to our school lunch program, which provides balanced, nutritious meals prepared with care, or your child may bring a lunchbox from home. Our goal is to ensure that every child enjoys a comfortable and positive lunchtime experience that suits your family’s preferences and needs. If you have any questions about our lunch program, please feel free to contact us.

Yes. ABI School offers a variety of extracurricular STEAM workshops and enrichment activities supporting creativity, sports, arts, music, science, languages and social development. The after-school program runs until 6:00 p.m. Our students have special prices for after-school and holiday programs.

Yes. Our after-school STEAM workshops and our “Innovation Lab” holiday programs are open to ABI School students and external children alike. Workshops are offered in both English and French for age groups 6–8, 9–12 and 13–16.

After-school STEAM Workshops, per month:

5 days a week : 491 € 

4 days a week : 189 €

Full day Wednesday : 357 €

From 13 to 16 y.o. :

Teen Social Lab, Saturday (15:30 - 18:30), per month   :  135 €

“Innovation Lab” holiday camps:

Full day: €110.

Full week: €490 (saves €60).

Our students have special prices for after-school and holiday programs.

Yes. We apply sibling discounts on after-school and holiday workshops: –10 % for the second child, –15 % for the third child, and –20 % for each additional child.

ABI School is committed to accessibility and grants scholarships to students from less-privileged backgrounds. Contact the admissions office to discuss eligibility and the application process.

ABI School educates the next generation in a spirit of peace, equality and tolerance. Our commitments include promoting gender equality in STEAM fields, supporting the integration of expatriate and displaced children (including Ukrainian families), providing mental-health and accessibility support, granting scholarships, and implementing eco-friendly practices throughout the school.

We work closely with families through regular meetings, parent workshops and bilingual mini-sessions on parenting and learning topics, and we offer help navigating social or administrative situations when needed.

Yes, and this is a deliberate, research-informed choice. At ABI School, STEAM learning is rooted in direct physical experience: children build, experiment, observe, create and solve problems using their hands and their senses, not a screen.

In practice, this means science through real experiments with materials and tools; engineering and design through construction kits, cardboard, clay and recycled objects; mathematics through manipulatives, games and spatial reasoning; arts through drawing, painting, sculpting and making; and technology concepts taught through logic, sequencing and unplugged coding activities, no device required.

This approach develops deeper understanding, stronger fine-motor skills, genuine curiosity and the ability to persevere through real challenges, qualities that no app can replicate. Screens are introduced gradually and purposefully only when they add clear educational value, and always under close teacher guidance.

Fill in the interest form on our website and our admissions team will contact you to arrange a call and a visit.

You can also reach us directly:

📍 12 rue Claude Pouillet, Paris 75017

📧 office@abischool.fr

📞 + 33 1 86 04 98 65

📞 + 33 7 59 94 19 84

🌐 https://abischool.fr

No, ABI School has no waitlist. Registrations for the 2026/2027 school year are open year-long, through a 5-step process: interest form, discovery call, registration form, school visit, and finalization.

ABI School welcomes children from 2 to 12 years old, from TPS (toute petite section) through the end of elementary school (CM2), in Paris 17.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. At ABI School this is delivered through hands-on, project-based learning in small groups (12 to 15 students), in both French and English.

In 2026, tuition is €12,500 for preschool/TPS (toute petite section)/maternelle and €13,500 for elementary (CM2), payable in two installments.

Yes. The Innovation Lab camps are open to all children aged 6–12 during every school holiday, 9:00–16:30: €110 a day or €490 a week, with family discounts.

Dates and programme are available here.

Yes, bilingual French-English STIAM workshops for children aged 6 to 12, held after school and on weekends. First trial workshop is free.

Yes, ABI School offers scholarships for families with limited income and dedicated support for the integration of displaced Ukrainian children.

Via the visit-booking form here, or by phone at +33 7 59 94 19 84.

There are several ways for your child to discover ABI School before joining the school.

🏫 School
Bilingual French-English education, ages 2–12, small classes, STEAM and project-based learning.

🔬 Holiday Innovation Labs
Bilingual hands-on camps for children aged 6–12 during Paris school holidays.

🤖 After-School Workshops
Weekly bilingual activities in robotics, science, English, drama, art and other creative disciplines.

Here are your options based on what your're looking for:

• Full-time bilingual education → our Full-Time Program
• A weekly activity after school → our After-School Program
• Something to do during the school holidays → the Innovation Lab
• A first experience with ABI School → a free trial workshop
• A STEAM experience for a child who doesn't enjoy traditional activities → the Innovation Lab or our STEAM workshops

Come and experience ABI School through a workshop, a holiday program, or book a school visit.

Yes. ABI School admits children throughout the year, as soon as a place is available in their age group, with no waiting list. More information is avaible via this link.

For ages 6–12: Art & Ceramics, Robotics & Coding, Acting in English, English classes, Creative Studio and Innovation Lab, Monday to Saturday.

For ages 13–16: the Teen Social Lab on Saturdays.

The first session is a free trial.

A bilingual programme for ages 6–12, open to all children: morning (9:00–14:00), afternoon (14:00–18:00) or full day with supervised lunch.

Yes: the Teen Social Lab, a Saturday club for 13–16 year olds, in English and French, 15:30–18:30. €135 a month.

Admission takes five steps: online interest form, phone call, registration form, school visit, and final enrolment. Most families complete it withing 5 days (2 weeks maximum). If you are still abroad, the call and the visit can take place by video.