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 connect teachers, school leaders, and institutions through professional development and collaboration, strengthening the quality of English-medium education across France.
ELSA France brings together schools in France and abroad offering high to native-standard instruction in English
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ELSA’s Vision & Mission
Connect, Communicate, Cultivate and Collaborate. ELSA brings together administrators, teachers and students from member schools to support professional growth, share innovative resources and set a standard for high quality English-medium education in France.
Our Signature Events
Teacher Development Day (TDD)
Poetry By Heart
Spotlights
Our Member Schools
ELSA’s Latest News
ELSA Teacher Development Day 2027
Mark your calendars: ELSA’s Teacher Development Day (TDD) returns on Saturday, March 13th, 2027 at the International School of Paris. TDD is the premier English-language […] Read more
AGM & Heads' Luncheon
ELSA France’s Annual General Meeting and Heads’ Luncheon will take place on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at La Petite Tour. The AGM is your opportunity […] Read more
Cambridge International Round Table at ELSA TDD
As part of ELSA’s cooperation with Cambridge International, we are pleased to offer a round table on March 14th, 2026 from 1:15–2:15 as part of […] Read more
Poetry By Heart Workshop Funded by Jeannine Manuel
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Poetry By Heart events, including a very special workshop with Julie Blake, are funded by the Fondation […] Read more
ELSA Partners with the International Baccalaureate
We are pleased to share that ELSA is now an official partner of the International Baccalaureate Organization. The International Baccalaureate Organization will offer expertise and […] Read more
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 upcoming Teacher Development Day (TDD) 2026. […] Read more
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 performance this March. Competition Dates and […] Read more
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 International School of Paris. The TDD […] Read more
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 Lab 2026. With over 20 years of […] Read more
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 School Cortambert Campus. We are also […] Read more
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 technology in education, with a focus […] Read more
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 2026 on Saturday, March 14. With over […] Read more
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 international experience in early childhood […] Read more