Lycee International de Londres Nursery Review

Two teachers, two languages and weekly Forest Days give this nursery its distinctive shape. Children join from age three, learning alongside an English-speaking teacher and a French-speaking teacher, each using their native language. English or French fluency is not an entry requirement. For families choosing a bilingual start, the languages are part of classroom life rather than separate lessons.

The nursery belongs to an independent school in Wembley. In April 2026, the early years comprised one nursery class and one Reception class, together accommodating 28 children. That is a combined early-years roll, not a nursery capacity. Their classrooms occupied a dedicated suite inside the main building, giving the youngest children their own base within the larger school.

Play, stories and projects sit alongside activities directed by adults. Children also choose and develop their own ideas, with learning shaped around their interests. This gives the day a balance between guidance and opportunities to explore independently.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guides the curriculum. In parent terms, learning includes movement, talking and listening, managing feelings and relationships, early reading and writing, numbers, creative expression and discovering the surrounding world. Dual-language immersion runs alongside those areas. In April 2026, early-years teaching addressed children's language needs, while coordinated English and French phonics teaching supported appropriate progress in learning sounds.

Forest Days take place weekly across the five-acre campus. Children investigate wildlife, changes in weather and the seasons, giving outdoor learning a specific purpose beyond playtime. Indoors, stories, creative play and projects provide other ways to explore ideas. The combination matters for parents seeking both bilingual learning and time spent discovering the natural world.

Learning about feelings forms part of care. In April 2026, planned early-years activities helped children recognise and manage their emotions, and early-years leaders understood individual welfare needs. Healthy food choices were also provided from the early years onwards. Lunch takes place on site and is compulsory for students.

The wider support structure includes a school nurse, learning support specialists and a wellbeing team. At the April 2026 inspection, school-wide monitoring did not systematically use SEND progress data to evaluate additional support or plan next steps. Children entering the EYFS without French can receive French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teaching and support in small groups. For applicants with specific special needs or a long-term illness, admission depends on an assessment of their needs and the school's ability to meet them.

Regulatory concerns. At the ISI inspection of 14 to 16 April 2026, school-wide safeguarding, leadership and wellbeing standards were unmet because admission and attendance procedures did not consistently follow statutory requirements. Attendance coding needed correction, and removing pupils from the roll required compliance with review procedures. These are material concerns for families, separate from the positive early-years findings. The preceding school year's formal complaint count was initially unavailable to parents and was supplied during the inspection. Inspectors recommended consistently making that count available to parents.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Treat Reception as a separate admissions step and do not assume that choosing the nursery secures the next stage. The English-French classroom model extends across both early-years classes, providing continuity in the learning approach; that continuity should not be confused with an admissions entitlement.

Pre-Reception/PS has full-time and half-day options. Garderie provides additional paid care for EYFS children every weekday, from 3.30pm until 6pm. Classroom materials are included in tuition; after-school programmes and trips bring additional charges. Contact the school for current charges.

Enquiries can go to admissions@lyceeinternational.london. Families can book a 15-minute Zoom conversation with the bilingual admissions team or a private tour lasting 40 minutes. Applications use Eduka and are accepted throughout the year. The main school entrance is at 1 Kings Drive, Wembley HA9 9HP, useful when planning a visit.