Private education is playing an increasingly central role in Monaco’s school system, as new figures highlight a clear shift in enrolment trends across the Principality…
While overall student numbers for the 2025–2026 academic year remain broadly stable, the balance between public and private education continues to evolve.
The latest “Education Focus” published by the Monaco Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) shows that private establishments are driving long-term growth. Over the past decade, the total number of pupils in Monaco has risen from just under 6,200 to 6,566, spread across 16 schools. Almost all of this increase has been absorbed by the private sector.
IMSEE notes that private schools welcomed 89 additional students this year, an increase of 3.8 percent, while public schools recorded a decline of 88 pupils, or 2.1 percent. Although public education still employs the majority of staff, representing around 63 percent of the workforce, enrolment momentum is clearly shifting.
Two institutions stand out in particular: the British School of Monaco, which opened recently, and the International School of Monaco, which expanded its capacity after relocating to larger premises. These developments have helped attract internationally mobile families and reinforced Monaco’s appeal as a global education hub.
With more than 800 students, the International School of Monaco is now the third-largest school in the Principality, behind only the Institution François d’Assise–Nicolas Barré. Together, these figures underline how private education is becoming an increasingly influential pillar of Monaco’s academic landscape.
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