Bim School - Paris 15 vs Rainbow School Paris

	B Bim School - Paris 15 Paris, France	R Rainbow School Paris Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,800 - 11,020	Fees / year €7,050 - 11,750
Age range	Age range 2 - 9 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Four campuses in the Île-de-France region: Boulogne-Billancourt (175 rue d'Aguesseau, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt); Puteaux (1 place du théâtre, 92800 Puteaux); Courbevoie (104 Avenue de la République and 10 rue Molière, 92400 Courbevoie); and Paris 15 (18 rue Saint-Armand and 11 rue du Clos Feuquières, 75015 Paris). The campuses are located in Boulogne-Billancourt, Puteaux, Courbevoie, and the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The network serves families in the Paris metropolitan area with bilingual education for children aged 2 to 11.	Location Rainbow School Paris is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France.
Stages	Stages Preschool and elementary education for children aged 2 to 11. Campuses offer Toddlers, Preschool, and Elementary programs; Montessori pedagogy is used at several campuses, and the system provides a 50/50 bilingual immersion of English and French.	Stages Nursery and Primary. Nursery uses English immersion (70% English, 30% French). Primary is bilingual and introduces the French national curriculum; French as a foreign language is offered for non-native speakers.
School type	School type Bim School is a bilingual preschool and elementary school network in Paris, with Montessori-inspired classrooms and a 50/50 English-French curriculum across campuses.	School type private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Averaging 25 nationalities each year.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Bim School Paris 15: Registration fee — EUR 400 (first year). - Bim School Boulogne: Registration fee — EUR 400 (first year). - Bim School Courbevoie: Registration fee — EUR 600 (first year). - Bim School Puteaux: Registration fee — EUR 600 (first year). Tuition fees by campus and year group (amounts, and per-term breakdown where the school publishes annual fees) - Bim School Puteaux (rates shown per year): - Toddlers / Maison des enfants (under 3): EUR 9,050 per year — Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 3,016.67 per term. - Maison des enfants (from 3 years): EUR 9,050 per year — Per term: EUR 3,016.67 per term. - Elementary: EUR 9,050 per year — Per term: EUR 3,016.67 per term. - Bim School Courbevoie (rates shown per year): - Toddlers / Maison des enfants (under 3): EUR 9,050 per year — Per term: EUR 3,016.67 per term. - Maison des enfants (from 3 years): EUR 9,050 per year — Per term: EUR 3,016.67 per term. - Elementary: EUR 9,050 per year — Per term: EUR 3,016.67 per term. - Bim School Boulogne (fees set by household income bracket; amounts shown are annual tuition): - Barème 1 (household income < EUR 35,000): EUR 2,547 per year — Per term: EUR 849.00 per term. - Barème 2 (income < EUR 50,000): EUR 5,520 per year — Per term: EUR 1,840.00 per term. - Barème 3 (income < EUR 70,000): EUR 7,788 per year — Per term: EUR 2,596.00 per term. - Barème 4 (income < EUR 90,000): EUR 10,158 per year — Per term: EUR 3,386.00 per term. - Barème 5 (income < EUR 120,000): EUR 11,250 per year — Per term: EUR 3,750.00 per term. - Barème 6 (income < EUR 150,000): EUR 12,378 per year — Per term: EUR 4,126.00 per term. - Barème 7 (income > EUR 150,000): EUR 13,584 per year — Per term: EUR 4,528.00 per term. - Barème 8 (company rate): EUR 15,255 per year — Per term: EUR 5,085.00 per term. - Note: tuition bracket placed on registration depending on availability of the bracket. - Bim School Paris 15 (published amounts): - Standard tuition is published as EUR 9,800 per month. Adaptation for toddlers: EUR 750 per month (4 morning sessions). Afterschool (Saint-Amand) option: EUR 300 per month (4 evenings). The page also shows a lunch charge as an annual forfait. The site presents Paris 15 tuition as a monthly amount rather than an annual figure; a per-term amount is not published on the page. Billing schedule and payment terms - Registration requires a registration fee / deposit at the time of finalizing the application. If an application is rejected, the deposit is refunded when applicable. The school's admissions process references a registration deposit payment and notes refund of the deposit in case of refusal. Exact tuition billing cadence, due dates, and detailed payment terms (for example: specific invoice dates, penalties for late payment, or whether tuition is billed by term or by month for each campus) are not published on the public pages. Boarding fees - Not applicable. All four Bim School campuses are day schools offering morning/afternoon sessions, supervised lunch, and after-school care; no boarding or residential provision is listed. Other costs and optional fees - Lunch / restauration forfaits (annual): - Bim School Boulogne: Lunch forfait (annual) EUR 1,498. - Bim School Puteaux: Lunch forfait (annual) EUR 1,370. - Bim School Courbevoie: Lunch forfait (annual) EUR 1,370. - Bim School Paris 15: Lunch forfait (annual) EUR 1,370. - Supervision-only (lunch-box) option is referenced for Boulogne with a published annual lunch forfait and a separate supervision-only option (amount not fully listed on the page). - Afterschool / extracurricular programmes: Paris 15 lists an Afterschool option (Saint-Amand) at EUR 300 per month (4 evenings). Other afterschool activities are provided in partnership with an external provider and may carry separate fees; specific per-activity fees are not published in the school-level fee summaries. - Adaptation / reduced-schedule option: Paris 15 lists an adaptation rate for toddlers (4 morning sessions) at EUR 750 per month. - Sibling discounts, school supplies, uniforms, transport, exam fees, or field-trip contributions are not detailed in the public fee summaries for the campuses; some consumables and activity costs may be charged separately. Refund information - The admissions process explicitly states that the registration deposit will be refunded if an application is rejected, where applicable. No full tuition-refund schedule (for withdrawal after enrolment, prorating rules for mid-year entry, or deadlines for refunds) is published in the campus fee summaries. Fee payment options (methods reported or not reported publicly) - The public pages instruct families to finalize registration by processing the registration fee deposit payment, and they list admissions contact details (phone and email) for practical enquiries. Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, or other e-payment methods) are not listed on the public campus fee pages. Contact details for arranging payments and confirmation are published: phone +33 6 63 30 86 58 and Admissions@bim-school.com. Brief summary of missing fee details that are not published on the school pages - The public campus pages provide clear figures for registration fees, annual tuition (or monthly tuition for Paris 15), and annual lunch forfaits, but do not publish a comprehensive billing schedule with specific invoice dates or standard term definitions, nor a complete public list of accepted payment methods, nor a full tuition-refund policy covering withdrawals after enrolment. These items were not available in the publicly visible fee summaries.	Fee details Registration & application fees - Application fee: EUR 160 (non-refundable). - Interview fee: EUR 150 (billed and payable prior to the appointment; non-refundable). - Entrance (confirmation) fee: EUR 1,950 (billed when a family accepts an offer; non-refundable). Tuition fees — annual and per term (three instalments) - Pre‑Nursery & Nursery — part time (mornings only): EUR 7,050 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 2,350. - Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Pre‑K — full time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): EUR 9,950 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 3,317. - Kindergarten — full time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): EUR 9,950 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 3,317. - Primary (Grades 1–5) — full time (Mon, Tue, Wed morning, Thu, Fri): EUR 11,750 per year; per term (3 instalments): EUR 3,917. Academic support / programme supplements (per child) - Student counselling & wellness (Pre‑Nursery/Nursery part‑time): EUR 115. - Student counselling & wellness (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery & Pre‑K full time): EUR 220. - Cambridge English certification + counselling (Kindergarten): EUR 260. - Cambridge learning / Cambridge English certification / counselling & wellness (Primary): EUR 290. Other compulsory and optional annual costs - School material and supplies: Nursery EUR 90 once per year; Primary EUR 310 once per year (charged on the first invoice). - Uniform package (mandatory package from the school supplier): approximately EUR 385. Uniform orders are placed through the school's supplier and delivered to the school for collection. - School insurance (required each school year; not required until the first day the child begins): approximately EUR 30 (price varies by provider). - FLE programme (required for non‑native French speakers in Grades 2–5): EUR 1,600. - Afterschool Club (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 16:00–18:30; Wednesdays for Wednesday Club registrants): EUR 2,850 (programme fee); individual evening voucher: EUR 23 per evening. Wednesday Club options available (full day / half day / single activity). - Canteen (hot lunches, 4 days/week): indicative termly amount EUR 565; final termly level is to be confirmed by the school for the current year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: families may pay tuition annually or by term (three instalments). If paying by term, the three due dates are before 31 July, before 31 January, and before 30 April. - Invoicing and reservation: the entrance fee is billed when a family accepts an offer and must be paid to reserve the place; the interview fee is billed and payable prior to the appointment. - Late or non‑payment: if school fees are not paid by the stated due dates, the student's place may be released to another family. Refunds and cancellations - Application, interview and entrance fees are non‑refundable. - No portion of tuition fees is refunded if a student leaves before the end of the school year. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Rainbow School Paris operates as a day school with defined opening and dismissal times; no boarding provision is listed. Fee payment options - Published fee and policy documents specify due dates and billing procedures but do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, etc.) in the public fee documents. Payment for specific items (for example, the interview fee) is described as payable prior to the appointment. Families should follow the school's invoice instructions when billed.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a mandatory school uniform. Uniforms are supplied for Nursery and Primary by Mon Uniforme Scolaire, ensuring a complete range of uniform items. The uniform reinforces openness, equality and community.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The canteen serves French cuisine with at least 50% organic and locally sourced ingredients. Families may also send a packed lunch. Health and safety standards are followed.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Wi-School group.	Governance and ownership Rainbow School Paris is a private international school founded in 2003 by Bénédicte Lartigue. Parent involvement is encouraged through a parent-run association, Friends of Rainbow School Paris, which lets parents participate in decisions affecting the school and their children's education.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 50% English–50% French curriculums for children aged 2 to 11 across four bilingual preschools in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The schools offer a Montessori-inspired environment and a bilingual immersion for preschool to elementary levels. The educational approach emphasizes a joyful, child-centered model that supports confidence, autonomy, well-being, and academic development. Extracurricular programs are provided in partnership with Pari Grandir to support modern families. The four campuses are Bim School Paris 15, Boulogne, Courbevoie, and Puteaux.	Curriculum details Rainbow School Paris offers a bilingual Primary Curriculum. English lessons are based on the British National Curriculum and French lessons are based on the French National Curriculum. In Grade 1 English is taught in the morning and French in the afternoon, with English also on Wednesday mornings. Grades 2 and 3 have English for 2.5 days and French for 2 days; Grades 4 and 5 have French for 2.5 days and English for 2 days. Mathematics is taught using the Singapore method to develop fluency. The school is a Cambridge International School offering Cambridge Pathway programs.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Beyond academics, our curriculum includes social-emotional learning, helping children develop self-confidence, adaptability, and collaboration skills as key foundations for their success.	Social & emotional learning The Well-Being Program builds on Rainbow School Paris's student-centred learning and provides a supportive environment for students, teachers and parents. The team, coordinated by Veronica, focuses on improving students' academic success, behavior, social integration, and satisfaction. The program provides emotional and academic resources to help students cope with life events and to promote creative thinking, intellectual exploration, and self-expression. It fosters a safe and inclusive environment, giving students crucial tools for success and a love of learning. The school expands tailored 1-to-1 teaching and group workshops on emotional and social skills, creates whole-school events, and supports student-led initiatives that foster global citizenship.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school provides a 50/50 English–French immersion with a dedicated team of native English- and French-speaking educators; a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) option is available for non-French-speaking children.	English as an additional language Rainbow School Paris offers an English immersion program in Nursery with about 70% English and 30% French. The bilingual Primary program continues to expand English education while introducing the French national curriculum. French as a Foreign Language (FLE) classes are provided for all non-native French speakers and are adapted to each level as required. Cambridge English Level Certification is included in the Academic Support Program for certain grades. Cambridge Learning is also part of the Academic Support Program.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A joyful and serene bilingual learning environment supports emotional and social development, with a focus on cultivating confidence, autonomy, and well-being alongside academic achievement.	Mental wellbeing Rainbow School Paris provides on-campus counselling for all students. Ms Viivi is the school counsellor and works with the teaching team to integrate psychology and pedagogy into the Well-Being Program. The Well-Being Program includes 1-to-1 teaching, group workshops on emotional and social skills, and a safe space for students to express challenges and celebrate achievements. It aims to support student academic success by guiding coping and learning strategies and by helping staff tailor the learning environment to the needs of the diverse student body. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm, with contact by phone or email.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides a safe, calm, and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 11.	Safeguarding Rainbow School Paris promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. The Anti-bullying Policy outlines reporting channels, investigation and intervention measures. Reported incidents are thoroughly investigated by the school administration with support from the school psychologist, and confidentiality is maintained. Bullying victims receive support, including counseling and guidance, to help them cope with the emotional and psychological impact. Parental involvement is encouraged, and the school maintains open communication with parents in addressing and preventing such situations. The policy is reviewed and revised regularly.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Four bilingual campuses in the Paris area (Paris 15, Boulogne, Courbevoie, Puteaux). The schools are small to mid-sized, family-oriented institutions with a safe, calm, and nurturing environment. The campuses use Montessori-inspired settings for children aged 2 to 6 and continue Montessori principles into the elementary grades, offering a 50/50 bilingual English–French immersion. Class sizes are small to enable individualized pace and attention, with native English- and French-speaking educators. On-site extracurricular activities and services support busy families.	Facilities overview Rainbow School Paris is a private international school founded in 2003 by Bénédicte Lartigue. The school combines the Montessori approach with an international curriculum to allow children to learn at their own pace in a structured yet flexible environment. Average class sizes are 16 students, enabling personalized attention and holistic development. Parents participate through Friends of Rainbow School Paris, a parent-run association that helps build a close school–home community. The school is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, about 10 minutes from Paris and 5 minutes from La Défense.
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Academic facilities	Academic facilities Montessori principles guide the classrooms across campuses, with a bilingual 50/50 immersion and a curriculum aligned with national and international standards. A dedicated team of educators includes Montessori-certified staff and bilingual instructors who implement active learning in small groups, enabling personalized support. In preschool, activities including early literacy and language development are conducted in both languages; in elementary, students engage with all subjects in both languages, often through cross-disciplinary projects, with a French as a Foreign Language option for non-French-speaking children. Beyond academics, social-emotional learning is included in the curriculum.	Academic facilities Rainbow School Paris uses Montessori-inspired pedagogy together with an international curriculum to tailor learning to each child. The nursery program provides an English immersion of 70% English and 30% French, helping students develop strong comprehension and speaking skills. The primary program is bilingual, continuing English education while introducing the French national curriculum. French as a foreign language (FLE) is provided for all non-native French speakers and is adapted to each level. The school welcomes students from around the world, with about 25 nationalities represented annually, and emphasizes multiculturalism and real-life learning experiences.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities On-site bilingual extracurricular programs are provided in partnership with Pari Grandir, and include Happy Mercredi – Wednesday Clubs (art, yoga, theater, music, science), Holiday Camps, English Club, The Little Scientists, After-School (4:30 to 7:00), and Theater games and improv. All activities take place on-site.	Extra curricular facilities Rainbow School Paris offers Rainbow Clubs, including Afterschool Club and Wednesday Club. The Afterschool Club provides activities after the regular school day, and the Wednesday Club offers programs mid-week. These clubs extend the school day and provide opportunities for students to explore interests beyond core academics. The clubs complement the school's emphasis on well-being and community.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Bim School is part of the Wi-School group. Wi School, Beautiful Minds, La Caravelle, and Les Petits Crayons are becoming Bim School. The Bim School network operates four bilingual campuses in the Île-de-France region: Paris 15, Boulogne, Courbevoie, and Puteaux. The schools provide a 50/50 English–French bilingual immersion from preschool through elementary, with Montessori-inspired environments and a diverse teaching staff.	History Rainbow School Paris was founded in 2003 by Bénédicte Lartigue. It combines the Montessori approach with an international curriculum to create lessons that allow children to learn at their own pace, balancing structure and free choice. It is family-oriented, with close collaboration between parents and teachers, and a parent-run association, Friends of Rainbow School Paris, that fosters community involvement. The English immersion program in Nursery (70% English, 30% French) and a bilingual Primary program support multilingual development, with average class sizes of 16 students and a world-spanning student body of about 25 nationalities each year.
Community	Community Daily outdoor adventures are included across age groups with daily park visits. Educational field trips include museum visits, agrobranche and nature explorations, and access to gymnasiums and swimming pools. Festivals build community with Halloween, Chinese New Year, Carnaval, Valentine's Day and other cultural festivities, Scene ouverte performances, parents' breakfasts and open houses, and student-led decorations.	Community Rainbow School Paris fosters a strong sense of community through close collaboration with parents and a family-oriented culture. Parent involvement is encouraged via the parent-run association Friends of Rainbow School Paris, which helps build a closer relationship between school and home and allows parental input in decisions affecting the school and child's education. The school welcomes children from around the world, typically representing about 25 nationalities each year.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent platform - Ecole futée is available for BIM School campuses to connect with families.	Parent teacher association Friends of Rainbow School Paris is a parent-run association. It is part of the school's family-oriented approach. Parents are encouraged to become involved and may participate in the association. The association aims to strengthen the relationship between school and home and provides a mechanism for parents to take part in decisions that affect the school and their child's education.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Bim School provides bilingual extracurricular programs with Pari-Grandir. The Little Scientists explore rocks, chemistry, electricity, ecology, and related topics through hands-on activities. English Club offers total-immersion workshops led by English-speaking teachers, with a focus on fun. After-School 4.30 to 7.00 features bilingual workshops and activities.	Academic & intellectual The school offers enrichment programs that extend learning beyond the core curriculum. Cooking Club develops literacy by reading recipes, numeracy by measuring ingredients, and historical awareness through global cuisines and celebrations, while building fine motor skills in hands-on activities. The club also emphasizes teamwork and communication, with daily newsletters detailing each session. Afterschool Club adds snack, homework help, and guided free play to support ongoing learning after the school day ends.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Happy Mercredi provides a bilingual cultural & artistic program with art, yoga, theater, music, and science. Theater activities include games and improv to help children communicate and explore roles. The program is delivered by French- and English-speaking supervisors.	Arts & creative Wednesday Club provides a wide range of arts and creative activities in English, including arts and crafts, drama, music and movement. The Holiday Club is theme-based and blends arts and crafts with sports and outings, with snacks and lunches provided. The Pandas class includes Art on Fridays as part of its weekly schedule, and the Make A Rainbow program offers quality, fun and creative experiences in a safe English-speaking environment.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Pari-Grandir is part of the extracurricular ecosystem, and the school offers a bilingual cultural & artistic program and English Club, with supervision by French- and English-speaking staff.	Cultural & language The Make A Rainbow program provides English language expression through games and creative activities. In the Froggies class, Ludic French activities occur every day after lunch, and French lessons are provided to all non-Francophone children twice a week. Holiday Club provides English immersion activities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Happy Mercredi runs Wednesday Clubs 8.00 to 7.00, offering bilingual activities including art, yoga, theater, music, and science. After-School 4.30 to 7.00 provides a bilingual English-language workshop option. Holiday Camps 8.00 to 7.00 offer themed activities during vacations.	Social & hobbies Afterschool Club runs from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, with a snack, homework help, and guided free play. Wednesday Club offers a wide variety of English-language activities for children, including arts and crafts, drama, music and movement. Holiday Club combines English immersion with arts, crafts, sports and outings, and Cooking Club fosters social skills and teamwork through group cooking.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Well-Being Program includes tailored 1-to-1 teaching and group workshops on emotional and social skills. It also provides on-campus counseling with a school counsellor to support students, staff and families. The program expands opportunities for student-led initiatives and whole-school events to foster global citizenship.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Yoga is part of the Happy Mercredi program, supporting wellbeing within the bilingual cultural & artistic activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Well-Being Program focuses on emotional and social resources in a safe, inclusive environment. Counseling services are available on campus with Ms Viivi to support the school community. Physical education and Dance are part of weekly routines in Nursery and Pandas, with Dance and Gym on specific days and Art as a regular feature; Coding is also taught in Pandas.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are English and French. The bilingual program uses a 50/50 English-French model for preschool and elementary levels (ages 2 to 11). The campuses emphasize a bilingual, multicultural environment.	Language provision English and French are the languages taught at Rainbow School Paris. The English curriculum in Nursery is customized, with some activities in French to build foundational language skills. In Primary, students learn through the English National Curriculum and the French National Curriculum, with French as a foreign language (FLE) offered for non-native speakers and tailored to each level. The school serves Nursery through Primary levels.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual primary education with a 50% English and 50% French curriculum. It serves children aged 2 to 11 across four campuses in Paris and Île-de-France. Some campuses follow Montessori pedagogy as part of the program.	Bilingual teaching The school uses an English immersion program in Nursery (70% English, 30% French) and a bilingual Primary program that combines English instruction with the French national curriculum. In Grade 1, English lessons are in the morning and French lessons in the afternoon (and on Wednesday mornings). Grades 2–3 have English for about 2.5 days and French for about 2 days; Grades 4–5 have French for about 2.5 days and English for about 2 days. French as a foreign language (FLE) is provided for all non-native French speakers and tailored to each level.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Paris 15 offers a Montessori-inspired environment with a 50/50 bilingual immersion in English and French for children from 2 to 11. The immersion model emphasizes equal use of both languages in daily learning. Across Paris and Île-de-France, the schools use a 50/50 bilingual curriculum.	Immersion programs Rainbow School Paris offers an English immersion program in Nursery (70% English, 30% French). The Primary program is bilingual, delivering both English and French instruction while introducing the French national curriculum. Grade schedules balance English and French across Grades 1–5, with Grade 1 English in the morning and French in the afternoon, and varying distributions for higher grades. French as a foreign language (FLE) is provided for non-native speakers.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions To join our international community, follow these steps: 1. Complete the information form to receive detailed information and join Open House Days; 2) The school will contact you to schedule an individual meeting at one of our schools or via video call for families outside Paris; 3) Finalize your application by uploading the required documents to your family portal and processing the registration fee deposit payment; 4) The school will review your application and inform you of the decision: acceptance, waitinglist placement, or rejection (with the deposit refunded if applicable).	Admissions Rainbow School Paris uses an immersive bilingual approach in English and French. The school is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France, about 10 minutes from Paris and 5 minutes from La Défense. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact can be made by phone at +33 (0)1 43 33 00 07 or by email at [email protected].
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