College Francais Bilingue De Londres
London · NW5 3AX
Collège Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL) is a French-curriculum bilingual school in Kentish Town serving 705 pupils from age 3 to 15 (end of Troisième). Founded in 2011, it offers a genuinely integrated 50/50 French-English curriculum rather than a traditional British independent model, drawing on both French and UK educational traditions. The school emphasizes warm pastoral care, academic rigour, and global citizenship, with a notably diverse community of over 60 nationalities.
- →Authentic bilingual immersion with genuine French curriculum integration, not bolt-on French provision
- →Dual qualification pathway: French Diplôme National du Brevet plus UK secondary leaving credentials
- →Strong pastoral environment with emphasis on wellbeing and 'maisons' system fostering community
- →Central London location in vibrant Kentish Town with excellent transport links
Who thrives here
Families valuing bilingualism and bicultural education; expat families with French heritage or those seeking structured French language mastery; pupils who thrive in collaborative, warm communities with international perspectives.
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Contact & visit
87 Holmes Road, Kentish Town
London
NW5 3AX
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at College Francais Bilingue De Londres?
Day fees at College Francais Bilingue De Londres are approximately £16,055 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into College Francais Bilingue De Londres?
College Francais Bilingue De Londres admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is College Francais Bilingue De Londres a boarding school?
College Francais Bilingue De Londres is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is College Francais Bilingue De Londres's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated College Francais Bilingue De Londres “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, nurturing pastoral culture and 'maison' community system
✓Genuine bilingual immersion with authentic French curriculum and high Brevet success
✓Diverse, inclusive international community reducing cultural isolation
✓Small-group teaching and differentiated support (demi-groupes)
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection yet limits transparency on UK standard metrics; operational since 2011 but regulatory clarity for parents unfamiliar with French system may be unclear
!Limited information on sixth-form pathway and post-16 qualifications in UK context
!Dual-curriculum model requires sustained bilingual commitment; transition to UK GCSEs at age 14-15 timing and standards conversion point uncertain