The British School of Paris

ISI inspection (Nov 2025) found teachers use effective strategies to support pupils with SEND, resulting in good progress.

“Teachers use effective strategies in lessons to support pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils who have SEND make good progress.”

ISI Inspection Report (Nov 2025) found that almost all SEND pupils follow a full curriculum and make good progress from their starting points.

“Almost all pupils who have SEND follow a full curriculum and pupils make good progress from their starting points.”

ISI Inspection Report states safeguarding arrangements are effective and at-risk pupils are identified quickly with appropriate action taken

“Safeguarding arrangements are effective in promoting the wellbeing of pupils. Effective pastoral care ensures that pupils who may be at risk of harm are identified quickly, and appropriate action is taken.”

The school describes a holistic pastoral care system addressing personal, emotional, social, intellectual and moral needs of every pupil.

“Pastoral care means we use a holistic approach to address the personal, emotional, social, intellectual and moral needs of every pupil.”

School highlights impressive GCSE and A Level results as a key strength

“Impressive GCSE and A Level results: almost all students secure their first choice places at leading universities worldwide”

Small class sizes are listed as a highlight of a BSP education.

“Small class sizes”

The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to pupils aged 14 and older.

“The British School of Paris is proud to offer the Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to pupils aged 14 and older.”

Confidence-building workshops, mock interviews, work experience and gap year planning support, plus annual University Fair

“Confidence-building workshops, mock interviews, work experience opportunities and structured support for gap year planning all form part of the programme. Students also attend our annual University Fair, where they engage directly with representatives from a wide range of institutions and industries.”

BSP highlights include high academic standards and committed teachers with high expectations, plus a well-rounded, curious pupil body.

“Committed teachers with high expectations of pupils”

School aims include fostering independence, high moral standards, self-discipline and mutual respect, plus a well-ordered environment with firm but non-repressive discipline and a strong school-parent community

“To provide a well-ordered environment in which discipline is firm without being repressive, and where school and parents work closely together and form a strong community, and to maintain close links with the local commune”

Comprehensive team including Head of 6th Form, Heads of Year, Tutors, and Head of Futures supports students toward independence

“A comprehensive team of professionals including the Head of 6th Form, Heads of Year and Tutors, and the Head of Futures are in place to encourage success and provide the best environment for students to explore, develop and strive for academic excellence whilst at the same time preparing them for the independence and challenges of life post the BSP.”

School accepts and works with sixth form students from all academic backgrounds

“We pride ourselves on accepting and working with students from all academic backgrounds and developing young adults who are committed, self-motivated, who have a sense of purpose and a determination to succeed.”

The school accepts new students throughout the school year at any date, with new students usually starting Mondays.

“Yes, pupils can start at any date throughout the year. New students usually start on Mondays.”

Dedicated Future Advisers provide one-to-one guidance for UCAS applications and international pathways

“Dedicated Future Advisers work closely with students throughout Years 12 and 13. Together, they provide personalised one-to-one guidance to support university applications through UCAS as well as an increasing number of international pathways, many of which offer courses in English.”

Most 6th Form students go on to secure places at their first-choice universities or career destinations, in the UK and internationally

“The majority of our 6th Form students go on to secure places at their first-choice universities or career destinations, both in the UK and internationally.”

ISI inspections rated the school 'excellent' in 2011, 2014, 2019, 2022 and again November 2025

“ISI inspected. We have been classed as ‘excellent’ following our inspections in 2011, and again in 2014, 2019 and 2022. Our latest inspection (November 2025) is once more excellent, however overall one or two-word grades are no longer issued.”

BSP received excellent reports from the UK's independent school inspectorate ISI in multiple years including 2025.

“In 2011, 2014, 2019, 2022 and 2025, the BSP received excellent reports from the UK’s independent school inspectorate the ISI.”