Schedules & Learning Organization
The Collège Alternatif International du Pays d’Aix is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm or 5:00 p.m.
In line with the French Ministry of Education guidelines, each student receives 26 hours of instruction per week, spread across four full days.
In order to respect teenagers’ circadian rhythms, classes begin at 9:00 a.m. Each lesson lasts between 1 and 1.5 hours, except for Spanish, which is taught in a 2-hour session.
Subjects involving movement and body awareness, such as physical education and the arts, are scheduled in the afternoons.
➤ Traditional French curriculum
- accessible à tous,
- suivi du programme de l’Éducation Nationale,
- passerelle possible vers le parcours international
👉 View the timetable – Traditional French Curriculum
➤ International curriculum
- Admission following an entrance assessment
- 4 hours of English literature lessons
- 4 hours of History and Geography taught in English
Admissions & Tuition Fees
Enrollment for the 2026 academic year
For the 2026-2027 school year, mid-year enrollments are still possible. Please contact the CAIPA office for more information.
The CAIPA is an independent, private school, meaning it receives no state funding. Tuition fees are calculated as fairly as possible to cover educational staff, infrastructure, and student projects.
2026–2027 academic year: €7,500 per year + €300 registration fee
2027–2028 academic year: €8,500 per year + €480 first-time enrolment fee + €300 registration fee
2028–2029 academic year (relocation to new premises): €9,500 per year + €480 first-time enrolment fee + €300 registration fee
Special offer for Gift School students: €8,500 per year, with the first-time enrolment fee waived.