Antonia International School vs Ecole Internationale Eridan

	A Antonia International School Montpellier, France	E Ecole Internationale Eridan Montpellier, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,000 - 11,200	Fees / year €4,000 - 7,050
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 260	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 1996
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Grisettes district, 2, rue Patrice Lumumba, Montpellier (34000).	Location The Eridan campus is located on the outskirts of Montpellier, in a preserved natural environment. The school is at 2429 Avenue de Maurin, 34070 Montpellier, France.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten to Lycée IB; includes the IB Diploma Programme in the first and second years.	Stages Preschool through high school (Nursery through Lycée).
School type	School type Independent educational establishment; private bilingual school offering the IB Diploma Programme.	School type International bilingual day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 25 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix More than 25 nationalities are represented. Language distribution is 50% English and 50% French.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusive pedagogy for neuro-typical and neuro-atypical children (HPI, ADHD, DYS).	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school day runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 07:45 to 18:30; on Wednesdays the day ends at 18:00.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - A non-refundable entrance fee (droit d'entrée) of EUR 1,000 is charged for any first-time registration; this amount is payable at the time the registration file is submitted. A registration / re-registration fee (droit d'inscription / réinscription) of EUR 1,000 per child also applies. Tuition fees (annual amounts by school level) - TPS (very early years): EUR 6,000 per year. - Maternelle (kindergarten): EUR 5,000 per year. - Primaire (primary): EUR 5,300 per year. - Collège (middle school): EUR 5,500 per year. - Seconde (10th grade / lycée 2nd): EUR 7,500 per year. - Première & Terminale (IB high school grades): EUR 10,000 per year. Note: tuition amounts above are shown as annual fees. A per-term breakdown is not provided in the published fee sheet. Sibling discount - A discount of EUR 500 is applied for the second child of the same family; for the third child and each additional sibling the discount is EUR 500 per child. What the annual tuition covers - Annual tuition includes morning care (from 8:00 / 8:15 depending on level), evening care up to 18:00, supervised study time and the midday period; catering (meals) is charged separately. Meal / catering costs - School catering (foodtruck) is billed separately by period: Maternelle meals cost EUR 6 per meal; Primaire meals cost EUR 7 per meal; Collège & Lycée meals cost EUR 8 per meal. Optional fees and additional services - FLE / ALE collective (2 sessions per week): EUR 1,000 per year. - FLE / ALE individual (1 session): EUR 50 per session. - Dispositif du Care (individual support session): EUR 30 per session. - Renforcement scolaire collectif (one group session per week): EUR 500 per year. - Renforcement scolaire particulier (private tutoring per session per subject): EUR 50 per session. - Adhésion à l'association (association membership): EUR 200. - School trips: a supplementary budget should be expected for school trips organised in CM1, CM2 and collège. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an option; no boarding fees are specified in the published fee sheet. Billing schedule, payment terms and refunds - The published fee summary lists the required entrance and registration fees, annual tuition amounts and optional charges but does not specify a detailed billing schedule (for example: termly instalments, due dates), explicit payment terms, accepted payment methods, or a refund policy in the fee sheet itself; these elements are referenced generically in the financial regulations but are not detailed in the public fee summary. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, etc.) are not specified in the publicly available fee document. The fee sheet indicates amounts and options but does not list the practical payment methods or account details. Refund information - No specific refund terms or formulas are published in the fee sheet; refund rules are referred to in the school's financial regulations but are not included in the published fee summary.	Fee details Frais d'inscription et acompte - Nouveaux élèves : EUR 1,100 payable à l'inscription (droit d'entrée, frais d'inscription et suivi administratif). Non remboursable. - Élèves déjà scolarisés l'année précédente : frais de réinscription EUR 650 payables à la réinscription. Non remboursable. - Acompte obligatoire : 20 % de la scolarité exigible et encaissé au moment de l'inscription. Cet acompte est non remboursable. Frais de scolarité — montants annuels par cycle (2026/27) - Maternelle (plein temps) : EUR 5,300 par année scolaire. - Élémentaire (plein temps) : EUR 5,300 par année scolaire. - Nursery & Petite Section (mi‑temps, accueil uniquement le matin) : EUR 4,000 par année scolaire. Pas de réduction fratrie pour cette formule. - Collège (plein temps) : EUR 5,800 par année scolaire. - Lycée (plein temps) : EUR 7,050 par année scolaire. Détails par « terme » et modalités de règlement du solde (80 % restants) - Modalités générales : l'acompte de 20 % est encaissé à l'inscription ; le solde (80 %) peut être réglé au comptant ou en plusieurs échéances selon les modalités proposées par l'école. - Échéances et pénalités liées au choix d'échéancier : si le solde est réglé avant le 15/10/2026 aucun frais supplémentaire n'est appliqué ; en choisissant un échéancier plus tardif une pénalité est indiquée (ex. 350 EUR pour paiements entre 16/10 et 15/12/2026 ; 500 EUR pour paiements entre 16/12/2026 et 14/03/2027). Si l'on opte pour le calendrier le plus tardif, 50 % de la scolarité doit être réglée avant le 15/12/2026 et le solde avant le 15/03/2027. - Exemple chiffré (inférence basée sur les échéances proposées) : si vous répartissez la totalité annuelle en trois échéances égales (hypothèse d'un paiement en 3 versements, alignés sur les dates usuelles de l'année), les montants approximatifs seraient : - Maternelle/Élémentaire EUR 5,300 → environ EUR 1,766.67 par échéance. - Collège EUR 5,800 → environ EUR 1,933.33 par échéance. - Lycée EUR 7,050 → environ EUR 2,350.00 par échéance. (Ces montants sont des divisions arithmétiques pour fournir un repère ; les conditions contractuelles précisent les dates et la possibilité d'échéancier ainsi que les exigences minimales si le calendrier le plus tardif est choisi.) Réductions et remises - Réduction fratrie : - EUR −500 pour le 2ᵉ enfant de la même fratrie. - EUR −1,000 pour le 3ᵉ enfant de la même fratrie. - Remise pour paiement annuel comptant (inscription + scolarité) effectué avant le 15/07/2026 : EUR 250 de réduction pour 1 enfant ; EUR 300 pour 2 enfants ; EUR 400 pour 3 enfants. Périscolaire et autres prestations (tarifs annuels ou forfaits) - Cantine 5 jours (avec mercredi) : EUR 1,000 par an. - Cantine 4 jours (sans mercredi) : EUR 820 par an. - Garderie (lunchbox) 5 jours : EUR 420 par an ; 4 jours : EUR 380 par an. - Garderie matin (à partir de 07:45) : EUR 460 par an. - Garderie soir (jusqu'à 18:25) : EUR 470 par an. - Garderie matin et soir (forfait annuel) : EUR 920 par an. - Carte 10 garderies : EUR 70. Garderie exceptionnelle : EUR 10 par séance. - Étude dirigée (aide aux devoirs) : EUR 700 par an (nombre de jours au choix). Étude exceptionnelle (collégiens/lycéens) : EUR 15 par séance. - Soutien scolaire en petit groupe (30 min/semaine) : EUR 550 par an ; Français+Mathématiques (1h/semaine) : EUR 800 par an. - FLE (French as a Second Language) 90 min/semaine : EUR 1,000 par an. Anglais renforcé 90 min/semaine : EUR 1,000 par an. - Clubs (1 par semaine) : EUR 250 par an (toute année commencée est due). Formule Club (3 clubs/semaine) : EUR 600 par an. - Mercredi récréatif (½ journée) : EUR 650 par an (EUR 504 à partir du 2ᵉ enfant). Mercredi après‑midi exceptionnel : EUR 40 (cantine incluse). Vacances récréatives : voir fiche d'inscription. - Remarque : le forfait cantine ou lunchbox choisi doit être pour 5 jours ; il n'est pas possible de mixer cantine et lunchbox. Le périscolaire peut être payé sans frais jusqu'au 15/12/2026. Frais de dossiers, incidents et frais annexes - Les chèques ou prélèvements qui reviennent impayés ou rejetés seront facturés EUR 25 à partir du deuxième rejet. - La cantine/garderie est facturée forfaitairement : les repas non consommés ne sont pas remboursés sauf cas spécifique traité contractuellement. Internat / Boarding - L'établissement n'indique pas de service d'internat payant pour les élèves ; aucune ligne de tarif d'internat n'apparaît dans la grille tarifaire. Les répertoires régionaux listent l'établissement comme « sans internat ». Aucune frais d'hébergement n'est donc applicable. Remboursements et résiliation - Les frais d'inscription (EUR 1,100) et l'acompte de 20 % sont non remboursables. - Annulation avant la rentrée : les parents restent tenus de verser 20 % des frais de scolarité ainsi que les frais d'inscription/réinscription. - Abandon en cours d'année : sauf cause réelle et sérieuse reconnue par la direction, les parents restent redevables du paiement intégral des frais de scolarité annuels. Si une cause réelle et sérieuse est reconnue, une indemnité de résiliation est due selon les modalités prévues dans le contrat. - Fermeture partielle ou totale de l'école (durée supérieure à une semaine) : remboursement, sur demande écrite, des prestations non fournies (cantine, garderie, études, mercredis récréatifs) pour la période concernée. Modalités et moyens de paiement admis (indiqués dans le contrat) - Paiement annuel comptant (inscription + scolarité) possible (réduction si payé avant la date promotionnelle). - Prélèvement automatique mensuel (prélèvement) : option permettant l'exonération des pénalités de retard si les prélèvements sont honorés sans rejet. - Remise anticipée de chèques à encaissement échelonné selon le calendrier établi : option admise et permettant également l'exonération des pénalités sous conditions (dépôt des chèques avant la date indiquée). - Le périscolaire peut être payé sans frais jusqu'au 15/12/2026 (modalité indiquée pour ces prestations). Fournitures, uniformes et autres coûts ponctuels - Listes de fournitures scolaires publiées selon niveau ; les coûts des fournitures ne figurent pas dans la grille tarifaire générale et sont à la charge des familles selon les listes fournies. Aucune ligne tarifaire spécifique « uniforme » n'est indiquée dans la grille tarifaire 2026–2027. Notes importantes pour la gestion du dossier financier - Les familles signent un contrat financier spécifique (Contrat financier de scolarisation 2026-2027) qui détaille les modalités de paiement, les pénalités, les conditions de résiliation et les obligations financières. Les délais et montants cités ici correspondent aux documents contractuels publiés pour l'année scolaire 2026–2027.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements No boarding is offered. The school operates as a day school with on-site after-school care and supervision; hours are 7:45–18:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 7:45–18:00 on Wednesday. Garderie (after-school care) runs 7:45–9:00 and 16:30–18:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 7:45–9:00 and 16:30–18:00 on Wednesday. Supervised study time runs 16:45–17:45.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school offers two meal options: Lunch box (a packed lunch prepared by you) and Foodtruck (a chef-prepared meal using local/organic/permaculture produce).	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is private, secular and free. Governance is carried out by an associative team (board) with a Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary, and a founding management team including Directors for Kindergarten, Primary and Middle school / Lycée IB.	Governance and ownership Created as a nonprofit association by a teaching team and parents of pupils.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is a bilingual French/English preschool and an international school for primary and secondary levels in Montpellier. It offers a complete curriculum from kindergarten to high school, including the International Baccalaureate (IB). The high school offers the IB Diploma Programme in the first and second years. The school was founded in Montpellier 17 years ago and uses Pédagogie du Sens®. It brings together more than 25 nationalities and has an inclusive pedagogy adapted to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical children (HPI, ADHD, DYS).	Curriculum details The school is an international school in Montpellier, welcoming children from ages 2 to 18, from kindergarten through high school. It runs a 50/50 bilingual program with English and French instruction. It prepares students for the Brevet des Collèges, the Baccalauréat, and Cambridge examinations to provide access to post-bac study in France and internationally. It offers a double pathway combining the French Baccalauréat with Cambridge certifications, including Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives. It is designated as a Cambridge English Preparation Centre.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression It provides access to post-bac education in France and internationally.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pedagogy of Meaning® (Pédagogie du Sens®) guides Antonia International School's approach. Children are gifted with multiple talents, and the environment supports their personal growth with inclusive practices that adapt to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical learners (HPI, ADHD, DYS). The pedagogy enables complex thinking by focusing on relationships and uniting disciplines through an annual interdisciplinary project. It respects differences, encourages oral expression, and values the multiple intelligences of every child. The school provides a caring, rewarding environment to help each student reach their potential. Health and educational assistants are trained in Sens© Pedagogy to support learners.	Social & emotional learning Eridan uses a 100% student-centered pedagogy that aims to develop autonomous, balanced learners. The school fosters a values framework built on confidence, respect, and the right to make mistakes. A notable wellbeing initiative is the relaxation club, which helps children develop self-mastery by focusing their emotions and energy into a strength. This approach supports personal development as well as academic performance and can benefit students in future professional settings. Language immersion and bilingual programming support social inclusion and global awareness, with English immersion from nursery and a 50/50 balance between English and French across the school. [cite turn4view0][cite turn7view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn1view0]
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Antonia School implements an inclusive Pedagogy of Meaning® that adapts to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical learners (HPI, ADHD, DYS) to help every child reach their full potential. The approach emphasizes individualized support within the school's multidisciplinary team.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school is bilingual in French and English, offering education from kindergarten through secondary, including the IB Diploma Programme. It is a bilingual French/English preschool and international school for primary and secondary levels in Montpellier.	English as an additional language English is taught through immersive, bilingual programming from the youngest ages, with Nursery offering English-language instruction. Foreign language learning is immersed from early years with languages taught in English and Spanish. The school maintains a 50% English and 50% French balance across the school. Spanish is taught alongside English and French. The school is a Cambridge English Center, with dedicated preparation for Cambridge English exams. [cite turn8view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn1view0]
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The environment is caring and rewarding, supporting student well-being. Pedagogy of Meaning focuses on relationships, oral expression, and the development of potential. The annual interdisciplinary projects center on people and meaning, reinforcing well-being and social-emotional development. The school is affiliated with UNESCO Clubs and holds the Eco-Ecole label, reflecting commitment to community, environment and global citizenship. Health and educational assistants are trained in Sens© Pedagogy to promote student well-being.	Mental wellbeing The school was founded in 1996 by Sylvie Gillet, a psychologist, and other educators and parents. Its mission is to provide knowledge and to develop autonomous, balanced individuals who actively shape their future. The relaxation club supports emotional self-control and personal development, with benefits for academics and future careers. The wellbeing philosophy is rooted in confidence, respect, and the right to make mistakes as core values. Learning through project-based and multilingual approaches further supports children's social-emotional growth. [cite turn6search2][cite turn4view0][cite turn7view0][cite turn4view0][cite turn4view0]
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding In the event of illness at school, the school calls the parents or designated contacts; doctor visits are at the parents' expense; no medication is administered without a prescription; and the school may request a medical file. In emergencies, priority is given to emergency services, the fire brigade, SAMU, and the parents are notified. The school conducts safety drills for fire and attack alerts, and weather red/orange alerts can close or modify activities. Visiting and photography inside the school are restricted for safety, and there are rules governing arrivals, departures, and parking to ensure security. [cite turn9view0]
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Eridan's campus is an international bilingual school for ages 2 to 18. Classrooms are adapted and equipped with interactive boards and computers, and there is a laboratory for technology and science experiments. A library, mainly anglophone, supports reading and language development. A multipurpose hall serves sport, assemblies, conferences, and exhibitions of student work, and there is a small arts room and a canteen. The campus is located on the edge of Montpellier in a natural environment with an on-site ecological garden featuring a vegetable garden, a chicken coop and ponies, plus an outdoor stage for theatre and performances. Swimming is taught in a private pool with a learning pool, heated to 32°C.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Swimming is taught in a private pool with a learning pool, heated to 32°C, for learners from age 2 to CM2. There is a multipurpose room for sport and for gatherings, assemblies, conferences, and exhibitions.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Classrooms are adapted and equipped with interactive boards and computers, and there is a laboratory for technology and science. The library is mainly anglophone. Eridan follows the national education programme, with bilingual primary classes from CP to CM2, and collège (6ème–3ème) and lycée (Seconde–Terminale) with multiple specialties. The school emphasizes English immersion from an early age and introduces Spanish from age 2, with some subjects taught in Spanish for older students.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include piano and chess. They are offered after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The activities are available for children aged 3 to 10, whether or not they attend school. The after-school program forms part of the school's offerings.	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities include English-language programs and a range of clubs in arts, sciences, sports, and literature. Peri-school options include Vacances Récréatives (holiday camps) and Mercredis Récréatifs (Wednesday activities), open to outside children. The program also covers theatre, music, science, and nature through the clubs and activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Antonia International School is an independent educational establishment in Montpellier known for its innovative, bilingual French/English Pédagogie du Sens®. It was founded in Montpellier 17 years ago. It offers a complete curriculum from kindergarten to high school, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in the first and second years. The school brings together more than 25 nationalities and promotes an inclusive pedagogy adapted to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical children to help each student develop their full potential.	History —
Community	Community Antonia International School brings together more than 25 nationalities, creating a diverse, international community. It emphasizes people and teaching quality within a bilingual French/English environment. The school positions itself as a local and international educational reference, attractive to families and meaningful to society. It is located in the Grisettes district at 2, rue Patrice Lumumba, Montpellier.	Community Eridan is an international bilingual school in Montpellier welcoming children from age 2 in an English-language Nursery, then anglophone kindergarten with Petite Section, Moyenne Section and Grande Section; bilingual Primary from CP to CM2; and bilingual Collège (6e–3e) and Lycée (Seconde–Terminale) with a choice of several specialties. The pedagogy, developed by the Eridan team, is open to international perspectives and grounded in a solid foundation that evolves with advances in scientific knowledge, particularly neuroscience. Foreign languages are learned through immersion from the earliest ages, and there is bilingual theatre in English and French for expression. Assemblies are held from CP through the end of collège; the campus also offers a swimming pool for physical development from age 2 to CM2, a garden with a chicken coop and ponies, and varied clubs including arts, sciences, sports, and literary activities. The school prepares students for the Brevet des collèges (DNB), the Baccalauréat, and Cambridge examinations.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Parents Association is named Les enfants d'Eridan and groups all parents who wish to support school life. This association works alongside the Eridan team for the wellbeing of children and parents and participates in important events, providing logistics for various manifestations. For the start of the school year, parents accompany their child to the school and stay to interact with the teacher and staff, sharing a convivial snack. For the end-of-year celebration, the association organizes a convivial meal. Throughout the year, the association participates in events such as Halloween, the book fair, and the football tournament.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Antonia International School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in the high school, with DP1 and DP2. It provides a bilingual English/French program and uses the Pédagogie du Sens, a holistic approach to learning. The DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). AIS is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme and aims to offer an internationally recognized diploma.	Academic & intellectual Nursery is taught in English; Primary classes are bilingual from CP to CM2; Collège runs from 6e to 3e and Lycée from Seconde to Terminale with several specialties. Language learning begins early with immersive language study, and some subjects are taught in Spanish at higher levels. The school prepares students for the Brevet des collèges, the Baccalaureat, and Cambridge examinations.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Students participate in creative and cultural activities through events such as the Étincelles Festival, theme posters like Magnoléfant, and the color houses program. The school also hosts a Halloween party and a Festival of conviviality.	Arts & creative The theatre program is bilingual with courses in English and French. Clubs cover artistic, scientific, sports, and literary activities. Periscolaire offerings include creative workshops, music, sports, sciences, and nature experiences.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school is bilingual in French and English, with English and French language instruction, and it introduces a third language (Spanish) and an introduction to Modern Greek. The school brings together more than 25 nationalities.	Cultural & language Immersive language learning begins from a very young age, with English language instruction in Nursery and bilingual Primary. Spanish is introduced and taught in higher levels. The school hosts more than 25 nationalities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Social and recreational activities include the Halloween party, Festival of conviviality, and various school-wide posters and themed days; there is a color houses program and Thursday days with related clothing and activities.	Social & hobbies Periscolaire activities run alongside the school day and are offered in English, including Vacances Récréatives and Mercredis Récréatifs, and are open to external children. There are clubs covering arts, sciences, sports, and literary activities. Periscolaire offerings include creative workshops, sports, music, sciences, and nature experiences. Festivals and other events are part of school life.
Community & service	Community & service The school is identified as an Eco École and affiliated with UNESCO. The IB core includes Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). The program also offers career guidance, university field trips and information sessions to help students plan their futures.	Community & service There is a Parent Association at the school. Parents participate through the Parent Association. The school offers trips and travel programs (Séjours & voyages). Events are organized throughout the year.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional College guidance for IB students is provided, including a DP coordinator/counselor who offers university resources, information sessions and field trips to universities; career exploration days start as early as 6th grade.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The IB core includes Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Optional classes such as Sport, Art, and Spanish support well-being and broaden students' experiences beyond the core curriculum.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school features a swimming pool with activities for children from age 2 to CM2 for physical development. There are sports offered as part of the after-school program. An ecological garden with a chicken coop and ponies provides outdoor and nature experiences. The Bal des Lycéens is an annual senior/high school ball.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and French are the core languages of instruction; a third language (Spanish) is introduced, and Modern Greek is introduced as well. In the IB Diploma Programme, Language A and Language B can be French or English depending on the student's mother tongue. AIS prepares students for an IB pathway with bilingual education.	Language provision Languages taught include English and Spanish. English-language instruction starts in Nursery, and Spanish is introduced from age 2 with some subjects taught in Spanish in upper levels. The school runs bilingual programming from primary through Lycée.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Bilingual instruction in French and English from kindergarten through high school. The high school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and AIS is an IB candidate school pursuing authorization. Language A and Language B can be French or English depending on the student's mother tongue.	Bilingual teaching An English-language Nursery–Crèche begins the program, followed by an English-speaking maternelle. Primary classes (Cours Préparatoire through Cours Moyen 2) are bilingual, and collège (6e to 3e) and lycée (Seconde to Terminale) are bilingual as well, with several specializations available.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs An international curriculum taught in English offers balanced teaching in both languages. An introduction to English is offered in kindergarten and continues throughout the grades. A third language is introduced (Spanish) and Modern Greek is also introduced. Bilingual teaching uses about 60% English.	Immersion programs Languages are taught through immersive learning from the youngest age. English is used in Nursery and in the early years; Spanish is introduced from age 2, and older students have some subjects taught in Spanish. There is bilingual theatre in English and French as a program feature.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions The school is Eridan International School, an international bilingual private school in Montpellier that has been educating students for 30 years. It welcomes children from age 2 to 18, from nursery to high school. The campus offers Nursery – Creche in English, then English-speaking Maternelle (Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section). Primary classes are bilingual from CP to CM2. Collège runs from 6e to 3e, and Lycée from Seconde to Terminale with a choice of several specialties. Classes include an introduction to Spanish from age 2, and older students study some subjects in Spanish. (turn2view0)
Scholarships	Scholarships The school has a charitable foundation. Its endowment funds tuition scholarships for students sponsored by donors. Donations are earmarked for children with dyslexia, high potential (HPI), ADHD, or school anxiety.	Scholarships null
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