EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP: 2 SPOTS FOR EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS
Potential knows no bounds. The cost of an exceptional education shouldn’t be one of them. Two half-scholarships for academic excellence are available for the 2026 school year—one for a girl and one for a boy in fourth grade. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.
EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP:
2 SPOTS FOR
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
Potential knows no bounds—and the cost of an exceptional education shouldn’t be a barrier either. 314 International School is offering two half-tuition scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year.
Since the launch of Project 314, we have been guided by one conviction: the brightest children are not always in schools that are right for them. Too often, high potential goes unfulfilled, and unique profiles go misunderstood—due to a lack of an environment that meets their needs. Sometimes, this is due to a lack of resources. It is to address this reality that we are offering, for the first time, two merit-based scholarships.
TWO SCHOLARSHIPS. ONE CONVICTION.
For the 2026–2027 school year, 314 International School is awarding, on an exceptional basis, two half-scholarships for academic excellence to fourth-grade students.
The scholarship is awarded on an individual basis and is valid for the 2026–2027 school year. Renewal is considered annually based on the applicant’s record, prior to June 1.
FOR WHICH CHILDREN?
These scholarships are intended for children whose exceptional needs require a specialized educational environment—and whose families cannot afford the cost of international schooling on their own.
A child whose cognitive abilities exceed the norm and who is struggling in a standard classroom setting.
Dyslexia, dysorthography, dyscalculia, or dyspraxia: intelligent children who are misjudged by the conventional school system.
A child whose energy or inattention masks an extraordinary curiosity when it is properly channeled.
HPI and learning disabilities: the most commonly misunderstood and least supported profile.
If your child hasn’t yet received a formal diagnosis but you feel that they aren’t fitting in, don’t rule yourself out. The application allows you to describe your child’s profile even without an official medical document.
WHY 314 FOR THESE CHILDREN?
It is no coincidence that these scholarships are specifically intended for gifted children and those with atypical profiles. Our educational approach was designed for them from the very beginning.
Research as a driving force
Our inquiry-based approach places questions at the heart of every learning experience. Students conduct investigations, formulate hypotheses, and compare their ideas. For a gifted child who gets bored in a classroom where the pace is too slow, this is a breath of fresh air.
Differentiation as a rule
In the Visionnaires class (4th and 5th grades), each student progresses at their own pace in math (Singapore Math) and French. Individualized work plans, proficiency levels, and adapted DYS materials are the norm, not the exception.
The FabLab as a space for creative expression
Our FabLab, which spans over 100 square meters—featuring a Bambu Lab 3D printer, an xTool laser cutter, and robotics equipment—is available to students starting in the "Researchers' Class." For a child whose intelligence is primarily hands-on and creative, being able to make what they imagine is a game-changer.
“You don’t learn two languages; you learn in two languages. For a gifted child, thinking in two languages from an early age isn’t an extra effort—it’s cognitive fuel.”
Jennifer Dariouch, President & Founder — 314 International SchoolHOW DO I APPLY?
The application package consists of seven documents. Some of these may be replaced by a detailed letter if you do not have an official document.
- 1. Thecompleted and signed application form
- 2Astatement of purpose written by the parents (1 to 2 pages)
- 3Mostrecent report cards (3rd grade, 4th grade, or equivalent)
- 4Psychometric evaluation, medical report, or speech-language pathology evaluation—or, failing that, a detailed letter from the parents
- 5. Most recenttax assessment for the tax household
- 6Copiesof the legal representatives’ identification documents
- 7Family registeror birth certificate
Deadline: June 19, 2026. Download the complete application package from our admissions page and return it, fully completed, by this date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
THE TWO-STEP SELECTION PROCESS
The committee reviews each application, taking into account the child’s profile and the family’s financial situation. Shortlisted families are contacted by email.
An interview lasting approximately 45 minutes with the administration and a teacher, attended by the child and their parents. A classroom observation may be offered.
The decision is communicated in writing to all families who attended the interview.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Yes. A detailed letter from the parents describing their observations at home and at school is accepted in lieu of a professional document.
It is not automatically renewed. Each year, before May 1, the family submits a renewal application. The committee makes its decision under the same conditions.
The partial scholarship covers 50% of the annual tuition, or €6,000. The family is responsible for the remaining €6,000 per year, payable according to an agreed-upon payment schedule.
No. Scholarship status is strictly confidential. The child has access to all activities and facilities under the same conditions as all other students.
Yes. The scholarship is for students who will be in fourth grade when the school year begins in September 2026. A child currently in third grade is therefore eligible.
Yes. We accept report cards from any school system (British, American, international, etc.). Please specify the system on the form.
YOUR CHILD DESERVES THIS SPACE.
Download the complete application materials and submit your application by June 19, 2026. There are two openings available.
Download the file Applying does not commit you to anything. It’s an opportunity to meet with us and talk about your child. Application available on the admissions page · Orsay, Île-de-France314 International School
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