SPRINT School Members

Supporting Inclusive Education

As outlined in Article 2 of SPRINT’s bylaws, our mission is to support English-speaking children with special educational needs and disabilities along with their families living in or relocating to France, helping them integrate into French life and the international community, particularly through education.

Information for Families

Choosing the right school is a personal decision based on each child’s individual needs. SPRINT cannot select or recommend the best school for an individual child, but we can share information about our member schools and their approaches to inclusion. We regularly update this information through school visits, surveys, and discussions with school staff to help families make informed decisions.

Supporting Schools

The schools we work with are School Members of SPRINT. We support them in strengthening inclusive practices through information-sharing, professional resources, and workshops offered throughout the year. Topics may include inclusive teaching strategies, supporting individual learning needs, and responding to challenging situations. Our goal is to help schools develop practical strategies for supporting diverse learners and connect with professionals who can provide further guidance when needed.

Choosing a school

Choosing the right bilingual school for your child? SPRINT France recommends this helpful, comprehensive article by EKIPP (Extraordinary Kids in Paris and Parents Too), which highlights key questions to consider when researching schools. Choosing a Bilingual School for Your Child with a Disability, Diagnosis, or Additional Learning Needs (PDF)

Directory

Here is a simple yes/no question grid which recapitulates in brief the capacities and policies of each school concerning children with special needs. Below this grid, you will find a drop-down menu for each school in which there is complementary information to expand on the brief answers.

Our School Directory Is Being Updated for the 2026-27 school year

Here are the individual drop-down menus for each school with more complete answers and contact details. Click on the school name to access the information.

  • Their own description: At Ermitage, the heart of our work is to prepare young people for a successful and happy future. We give them the tools they need to become active participants in their own education. With a foundation built on academic excellence, internationalism and community support, Ermitage students gain admission to the best universities and go out into the world with purpose.

    The International Baccalaureate programs are part of a world-renowned education framework, recognized by top universities across the globe. The student-led approach aims to develop inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring young people, ready to face the future.

    Website: https://www.ermitage.fr

    Adresses: 46 Avenue Eglé, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte

    Email: admissions@ermitage.fr

    Answers to the questions in detail:
    1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
    Yes: Learning disorders, Behavioral issues, Emotional disorders.

    2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
    Yes.

    3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
    Not at the moment but this might change in the coming months/years.

    4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
    Not at the moment but this might change in the coming months/years.

    5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
    Yes. Extra time, modified/abbreviated exams, computer/spell check, speech to text/text to speech, testing in a separate room.

    6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
    Yes. We have had workshops on depression/anxiety and are learning differences (signs/symptoms/interventions). We are planning on providing them with more this year.

    7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
    Yes.

    8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
    Yes.

  • Their own description: L'Ecole Koenig combines an American music conservatory and a bilingual American preschool & kindergarten around a common vision: rethink education for the 21st century around music.
    Our school provides accessible, natural, and joyful learning—this is how we prepare children to take their places in the Orchestra of Humankind. For children to learn and grow, they must feel a sense of belonging. Teaching them to be respectful, inclusive, safe, and encouraging to their friends is a joint effort between the school and each family.

    We feel that open communication lines between home and school are essential in each child's experience. This promotes a clear and consistent climate that is conducive to learning. We are dedicated to the well-being of the children and their achievements; therefore, we encourage all our families to contact us if they have any queries: together, we can make a difference.

    Website: https://www.ecolekoenig.com/

    Adresses: 33 rue Fondary, 75015 Paris.

    Email: info@ecolekoenig.com

    Answers to the questions in detail:
    1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
    Yes. Learning disorders, Physical disability (requiring elevators, ramps, etc.), Behavioral issues, Emotional disorders.

    2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
    No.

    3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
    Yes.

    4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
    Yes.

    5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
    Yes, our teachers work closely with Jessica Lament (Sprint France member and vice-president).

    6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
    Yes, they are trained by Jessica Lament.

    7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
    No.

    8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
    No.

  • International School of Paris (ISP) is an international, English-language school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from early years through Grade 12. With a diverse, multicultural community, ISP promotes inclusive education and provides learning support for students with mild to moderate learning differences. Support may include literacy, numeracy, motor skills, organization, and executive functioning, in collaboration with teachers, families, and external specialists. Additional support services may incur fees, and availability is limited.

    Website: https://www.isparis.edu/

    Adresses: 75016 Paris

    Email: admissions@ermitage.fr