ELSA facilitates communication, cooperation and growth among international schools in France.
Ensuring High Quality Teaching and Learning in English
ELSA (English Language Schools Association) is a national association of schools and educators involved in English and bilingual education in France.
We bring teachers, school leaders, and institutions together to share expertise, support one another, and strengthen the quality of English-medium education through collaboration and connection.
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ELSA France brings together schools in France and abroad offering high to native-standard instruction in English
ELSA’s Vision
Connect, Communicate, Cultivate and Collaborate.
Our vision is to inspire and support our member schools through educational and networking opportunities and to set a standard of reference that ensures high quality teaching and learning in English in France.
ELSA’s Mission
ELSA’s mission is to facilitate and encourage communication, cooperation, and collaboration across its member schools by creating a dynamic network of administrators, teachers, and students. It aims to coordinate interscholastic activities, offer inspiring professional growth opportunities, and share innovative resources that promote collaboration and exchange. ELSA also seeks to liaise with regional, national, and professional entities in France to strengthen connections and enhance the quality of English-medium education.
Our Flagship Events
Teacher Development Day
Poetry By Heart
Spotlights
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ELSA Teacher Development Day
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at the International School of Paris
Level up your skills in education and join a community of international educators. 40 sessions on leading topics to choose from led by international speakers and teachers from ELSA member schools, major exhibiting companies, and an expected 250 participants for a full day of high caliber workshops on trending topics in education, networking and educational materials review.
ELSA Partners with the International Baccalaureate
We are pleased to share that ELSA is now an official partner of the International Baccalaureate Organization. The Interna...
ELSA Holiday Update: Key Events and Announcements
As we approach the holiday season, here are the latest updates across the ELSA network. ISC Research Webinar Our recent I...
International Education group from Cambridge Sponsors TDD
ELSA is thrilled to announce that The International Education group from Cambridge will be the official sponsor of the up...
Join the ELSA 2026 Poetry by Heart Competitions
There is still time to register for the Poetry by Heart Competitions. Encourage your students to celebrate poetry and per...
Join ELSA’s 2026 Teacher Development Day (TDD)
Mark your calendars for the next ELSA Teacher Development Day (TDD), taking place on March 14th, 2026, at the Internation...
Emilie Bateson at ELSA Lifelong Learning Lab 2026
ELSA is delighted to welcome Emilie Bateson from Ermitage International School to present at the ELSA Lifelong Learning L...
International Schools Lead ELSA Learning Lab
We are thrilled that International School of Paris is hosting ELSA’s Lifelong Learning Lab this spring at the Middle Sc...
Emma Carralón on Technology in Education – Lifelong Learning Lab
Emma Carralón, Head of Digital Learning at The British School of Paris, is an EDUtech leader driving innovation in techn...
Eugene Collins at the Lifelong Learning Lab
We’re pleased to welcome Eugene Collins from Berlin Metropolitan School to present at the ELSA Lifelong Learning Lab 20...
Anne van Dam at the Lifelong Learning Lab
We’re excited to feature Anne van Dam at the Lifelong Learning Lab this March. Anne brings over three decades of intern...
École des Roches Joins ELSA
We are pleased to announce that École des Roches has joined our growing network of schools. Please join us in extending ...
Our Member Schools
