ECOLE BILINGUE INTERNATIONALE DE HAUTE-SAVOIE

What ECOLE BILINGUE INTERNATIONALE DE HAUTE-SAVOIE does

Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie (EBIHS) is a private, non-profit bilingual international school (Association loi 1901) operating in Annecy-le-Vieux, France. Founded in 2010 by Hélène Jager, Dale Wells, and Mathilde Mondongou, the school began with 19 preschool children and has grown to operate across three campuses serving children aged 3 to 16, encompassing Maternelle, Élémentaire, and Collège programs. The educational offering follows the French National Education Programme with integrated Cambridge International curriculum components and English immersion delivered by a multinational teaching staff.

The core product is full-cycle bilingual education with French-English instruction from age 3, plus a third language (Spanish or German) introduced in 6ème. Supplementary fee-based services include a Wednesday Club (€1,800/year per first child), Holiday Club (€272/week), daycare services (€3-5 per slot), and extracurricular activities. The school uses the Ecole Directe platform for online meal reservations and administrative management, Jotform for registration forms, and Leztroy for catering services supplying 54% organic meals.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees of €7,465-€8,515 depending on campus and level, with sibling discounts available, supplemented by a €1,000 one-time development fund contribution per new pupil, €460 annual fees, and ancillary club/daycare revenue. The school achieved a 100% pass rate at the French brevet national diploma exam in 2025 with two jury congratulations. It is governed by a Board led by President Ludovic Mondongou, with Mathilde Mondongou serving as Director. The school employs 31 staff and reports no external investment, private equity, or venture capital backing—operating entirely on tuition revenue.

Name

ECOLE BILINGUE INTERNATIONALE DE HAUTE-SAVOIE

Legal name

Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie

Website

https://ebihs.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie (EBIHS) is a private, non-profit bilingual international school in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, delivering French-English immersion education to children aged 3-16 across three campuses, supplemented by Wednesday Club, Holiday Club, daycare, and extracurricular programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESL/ELL Literacy & Academic English Support (EDAMAJAJ), Teacher/Provider SEL Coaching & Implementation Training (ECE) (EDACAOAH)

Keywords

• Bilingual education
• Private international school
• Language immersion programs
• Primary and secondary education
• French english schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Annecy-le-Vieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees paid by families for schooling. Private non-profit school entirely funded by tuition. Annual fees plus monthly payment options available (8 monthly payments from September to April with additional €200 cost).
2. Development fund contribution: One-time contribution of €1,000 on entry for each new pupil, contributing to long-term development and investment including building maintenance and grounds development.
3. Extracurricular activities: Wednesday Club annual fees (€1,800 for first child, €1,720 for second and subsequent children), Holiday Club weekly rate (€272 per child), and after-school activity fees fund the leisure programs.
4. Daycare services: Daycare fees charged at €3 for pre-reserved slots or €5 without reservation. Occasional childcare services for working parents.
5. Entrance assessment fee: €50 fee for entrance assessment covering cost of evaluation for all new students entering from CP onwards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EBIHS is a private non-profit bilingual international school offering full bilingual education from Maternelle (age 3) through Collège (age 16) following the French National Education Programme with English immersion, plus a third language option (Spanish or German) from 6ème. The school supplements its core curriculum with Wednesday Club and Holiday Club leisure programs, lunch and daycare services, and extracurricular activities, operating across three campuses in Annecy-le-Vieux.

Product overview

Ecole Bilingue Internationale de Haute-Savoie (EBIHS) is a private, non-profit bilingual international school offering comprehensive education from Maternelle (age 3) through Collège (age 16). The core offering is its bilingual education program following the French National Education curriculum with English immersion, supplemented by Wednesday Club and Holiday Club leisure programs, lunch and daycare services, and extracurricular activities. The school operates across three campuses in Annecy-le-Vieux and sells yearbooks through its e-boutique. The school achieved 100% brevet pass rate in 2025 and serves a diverse international student body representing multiple nationalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATPA (Apple Tree Parents Association): The parent association of EBIHS that organizes events, supports educational activities, and creates community moments.

Products and services

• Bilingual Education Programs (Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège) Full bilingual education from ages 3-16 following the French National Education curriculum with English immersion. Programs include Maternelle (ages 3-6), Élémentaire (ages 6-11), and Collège (ages 12-16). Students learn in both French and English, with a third language (Spanish or German) offered from sixth grade.
• Wednesday Club Weekly leisure center operating every Wednesday for children aged 3-11. Activities are offered in English by bilingual, qualified leaders including sports, arts, science, cooking, theater, and nature activities. Full-day program from 8am to 6pm.
• Holiday Club Leisure center operating during school holidays for children aged 3-11. Activities are offered in English by bilingual qualified animators with an immersion-based approach. Weekly rate of €272 includes meals, snacks, daycare, and outdoor trips.
• Lunch and Daycare Services Catering service providing meals with 54% organic produce via Leztroy provider, plus before/after-school daycare with fun activities for children of working parents.
• Extracurricular Activities Wide range of sports and cultural activities offered Monday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, including sports games, arts, music, theater, and seasonal activities. Facilitated by school teachers or external stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate at French brevet national exam 2025 with 2 jury congratulations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Official Cambridge School recognition since 2020, attesting to the quality of the English program and alignment with Cambridge International standards. Students benefit from internationally recognized assessment and certification pathways.
• Ministry of National Education (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial recognition and alignment with French National Education curriculum (Programme Education Nationale). School follows official French educational standards while adding bilingual immersion component.
• ECIS (Educational Collaborative for International Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ECIS, an educational collaborative for international schools providing networking, professional development, and quality standards for international education.
• Fondation pour l'écoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by the Fondation pour l'école, which supports independent schools in France and provides quality protocols for staff recruitment.
• LeztroyminorOthersExternal meal service provider supplying school lunches with guarantee of 54% organic produce. Manages canteen services for students.
• ESF (École du Ski Français) ManigodminorOthersPartnership with French Ski School in Manigod for organizing ski courses for children and parents during winter season.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• École Jeannine Manuel: French international bilingual school (Paris and Lille) offering French national curriculum with strong English immersion and IB track. Operates as a non-profit association similar to EBIHS and serves a comparable mission of bilingual K-12 education with international accreditation.
• British School of Paris: British international school in Paris following English national curriculum with French language. Comparable to EBIHS as a non-French-medium international school option for families seeking English instruction within the French regulatory environment.
• International School of Paris: English-medium international school in Paris offering IB curriculum from primary through high school. Comparable to EBIHS as an English-language international school serving internationally mobile families in France, though operates at a larger scale.
• Marymount International School Paris: Catholic international school in Paris offering IB curriculum with strong multilingual program. Comparable to EBIHS as a premium international school targeting internationally mobile families with emphasis on multilingual education.
• American School of Paris: American international school in Saint-Cloud offering US-style curriculum with French language instruction. Comparable to EBIHS as a non-French-medium private school in France serving international families with an English-language instructional foundation.
• École Active Bilingue: Paris-based bilingual school offering French-English immersion programs from maternelle through collège. Closely comparable to EBIHS in pedagogical model (Canadian-inspired immersion, small class sizes) and non-profit association structure.
• Swiss International School (Paris): Multi-campus international school group operating in Paris offering bilingual German/French/English programs. Comparable to EBIHS in bilingual immersion model and targeting international families, though operates at multi-city scale.

Regional players

• École Internationale de Genève (Ecolint): Geneva-based international school offering IB curriculum from primary through high school with strong multilingual program. Comparable to EBIHS as a non-French-medium international school serving the Geneva-area internationally mobile population — relevant given EBIHS's proximity to Geneva and shared catchment of multinational families.
• Le Petit Bilingue: Chain of bilingual preschools and after-school programs across major French cities. Comparable to EBIHS in offering early English immersion to French families, though focused on early childhood rather than full K-12 education.
• École Montessorienne Bilingue Paris: Bilingual Montessori school in Paris offering French-English instruction from toddler through elementary. Shares the bilingual immersion pedagogical approach with EBIHS but follows a different (Montessori) curriculum methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/atpa.ebihs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecole-bilingue-internationale-de-haute-savoie

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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