School profile Verified 18 August 2026

Camden Private schools

College Francais Bilingue De Londres

87 Holmes Road, Kentish Town, NW5 3AX

College Francais Bilingue De Londres is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 3-16.

Private school Co-ed Ages 3-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-16
Ofsted ?
All standards Met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Ofsted ?
All standards Met

Overview

French and English are not parallel subjects at the College Francais Bilingue de Londres; they are the two languages of its educational life. The independent school in Kentish Town joins French and British educational cultures, with bilingual and bicultural study running from Nursery and primary education into the secondary years. Personal development, teamwork and cultural openness sit within that central model.

The curriculum follows the French Ministry of Education framework and holds French accreditation through homologation. Nursery and primary pupils learn in French and English, while secondary pupils follow a French curriculum with multilingual study and further English-language options. PSHE and EVARS add explicit work on wellbeing, safety and relationships.

Digital learning, art, culture, sport and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award widen the experience beyond core lessons. At the end of 3eme, pupils may continue to a French lycee in London or elsewhere, or move into the English education system. That makes the later transition an important part of understanding the school's bilingual route.

Applications are made online when registration opens. The process includes a non-refundable fee and regular Admissions Committee meetings, with priority for staff children, siblings and pupils transferring from recognised or accredited schools. Where places remain, applications are considered in submission order before registration.

Key points

Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3-16
Headteacher
Mr David Gassian
Pupil roll
684 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
87 Holmes Road, Kentish Town, London, Greater London
Postcode
NW5 3AX

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr David Gassian

School contact

School phone
02079937400

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02079937400

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-16
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£16,805 per year including £2,560 VAT for Secondary, 2026/27
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Inspection

All standards Met

Latest inspection: 16 September 2025

Quality of education
1
Behaviour and attitudes
1
Personal development
1
Leadership and management
1
Early years provision
1

Quick summary

  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-09-16. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
  • Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does College Francais Bilingue De Londres handle admissions?

College Francais Bilingue De Londres handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to College Francais Bilingue De Londres?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for College Francais Bilingue De Londres?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for College Francais Bilingue De Londres?

College Francais Bilingue De Londres is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 16 September 2025.