Esclaibes International School Marseille - 12 vs Montessori 21 Bilingual Schools

	E Esclaibes International School Marseille - 12 Marseille, France	M Montessori 21 Bilingual Schools Marseille, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,264 - 10,220	Fees / year €5,880 - 10,920
Age range	Age range 0 - 16 years	Age range 2 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Marseille 12ᵉ arrondissement, 7 rue Gaston de Flotte, 13012 Marseille, France. The campus features bright rooms, motor skills areas and a large private courtyard designed to provide a secure learning environment. The exterior is described as a peaceful spot to be discovered on your visit. Opening hours are not listed here.	Location Montessori 21, Plessis-Robinson is located at Allée Robert-Debré, 92350 Le Plessis-Robinson. It opened in September 2022. It is accessible by Bus numbers 179, 189, 195 and 395 and by Tram line 10. It is part of the Montessori 21 bilingual French-English network.
Stages	Stages Nursery, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School. Montessori-inspired teaching with bilingual instruction; from CP to CM2 in elementary, and an innovative international middle school for grades 6–9 with small multi-age classes.	Stages 3-6 years; 6-9 years
School type	School type Private bilingual international school with Montessori pedagogy.	School type Montessori school; bilingual French-English
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Each student benefits from individual support tailored to his or her needs.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France.	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Opening hours: Crèche, kindergarten, elementary and middle school are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–6:30 pm. Daycare is available from 4:30 pm–6:30 pm for the kindergarten and elementary groups. On Wednesdays and during vacations, bilingual workshops and courses are offered. Lunch options include bringing a lunch box or using the catering service.	School day structure Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30–16:15; Arrival 8:30–8:45; Departure 16:15–16:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus 179, 189, 195 and 395; Tram 10.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / one‑time fees - Entrance (one‑time) fee: EUR 600. - Annual administrative fee: EUR 300 (charged each year). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) Note: the school's published fee schedule lists annual amounts; the per‑term figures below are shown assuming a standard three‑term academic year (annual ÷ 3) and are rounded to the nearest euro. Annual figures are taken from the published 2026/2027 fee schedule for the Marseille campus. - Nursery 1 (Nurs. 1) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Nursery 2 (Nurs. 2) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Kindergarten 1 (Kindg. 1 / equivalent) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Kindergarten 2 (Kindg. 2) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Kindergarten 3 (Kindg. 3) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 1 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 2 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 3 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 4 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 5 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 6 — Annual: EUR 8,264 (this total is composed of tuition and the annual administrative fee). Per term (approx.): EUR 2,755. - Grade 7 — Annual: EUR 8,264. Per term (approx.): EUR 2,755. - Grade 8 — Annual: EUR 8,264. Per term (approx.): EUR 2,755. Additional breakdown shown in the published schedule for a sample pupil (example used by the school): - Tuition (example) for a Grade 6 pupil: Tuition component EUR 7,964 (annual). Administrative fee EUR 300 (annual). Entrance fee EUR 600 (one‑time first year). Total first‑year cost in that example: EUR 8,864 (first year includes the one‑time entrance fee). Sibling discount - 2nd child: 10% discount on fees. 3rd child: 20% discount. 4th child: 30% discount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published fees are shown as annual amounts; the fee schedule also presents the one‑time entrance fee and the annual administrative fee separately. Per‑term figures above were calculated from the published annual figures by dividing by three (standard three‑term academic year) for display purposes. Exact billing dates, installment deadlines, and any late‑payment penalties are set in the school's fee schedule and billing terms. Boarding - No boarding provision is listed for the Marseille campus; the school operates as a day school (nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school) with opening hours and after‑school care. Other costs and optional fees - After‑school/daycare: after‑school care is available (daycare from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm); this service is optional and is not included in the base tuition. Evening care and additional daycare slots are charged as options. - Lunch / catering: two options are offered — bring a lunch box or enroll in the catering service; the catering option is charged separately. - Extracurricular / Wednesday Workshops and holiday workshops: these bilingual sessions and holiday immersion weeks are offered and may carry separate charges when attended as an extra service. - Uniform: no uniform fee or mandatory uniform requirement is listed in the published fee materials that are publicly available. Refunds and withdrawal - A detailed refund/cancellation policy and conditions for refunding paid fees or deposits are documented in the school's full fee schedule and enrollment terms. That detailed policy is not provided in full on the public summary pages; the school's published fee schedule separates one‑time and annual fees and shows first‑year totals including entrance fees. Fee payment options - The publicly available fee summary presents amounts and fee components but does not list all accepted payment methods on the summary page. Families are billed for annual tuition (with common practice allowing installment payments by term); the school's administrative contacts handle invoicing and payment method arrangements. For payment logistics the school provides administrative contact addresses for the Marseille campus. Notes on limits of publicly available information - The school publishes a detailed PDF fee schedule for 2026–2027; the public summary and third‑party listings provide annual amounts, one‑time entrance and administrative fees, and sibling discounts. The publicly available pages do not include every billing deadline, the precise per‑term invoice amounts as officially printed in the school's PDF, the full text of the refund policy, or a definitive list of accepted payment methods. These specific operational details are set in the school's full fee schedule and administrative terms.	Fee details Application / admission fees - First-time registration fee (première inscription): EUR 700 per child. For families enrolling two or more children, the second child's first-time registration fee is EUR 350. Re-enrolment (réinscription) fee: EUR 350 per child. Tuition fees by school level (monthly amounts and billing basis) - Preschool / Préschool (age 2–3): Typical tiered monthly rates are: Standard EUR 850 / month (on a 12-month basis), Reduced EUR 750 / month, Support EUR 620 / month; part‑time (mi‑temps) rates are lower where offered. - Maison des Enfants / Kindergarten cycle (age ~3–6): Typical tiered monthly rates are: Standard EUR 820 / month (billed over 12 months), Reduced EUR 705 / month (QF 1501–2500), Support EUR 590 / month (QF 1001–1500). Part‑time (mi‑temps) rates are indicated separately (for example, EUR 640/month standard mi‑temps). - Primary / Petits Explorateurs (age ~6–11): The same three-tier model (Standard / Reduced / Support) is applied at most primary sites; published monthly figures for elementary-level places commonly match the Maison des Enfants banding (e.g., EUR 820 / 705 / 590 on a 12‑month basis at multiple campuses). - Collège / Lower secondary (Collège 21): Tiered monthly rates (billed over 12 months) are: Standard EUR 910 / month, Reduced EUR 800 / month, Support EUR 690 / month, Solidarity tariff EUR 490 / month (for very low QF). Annual pedagogical fees and one‑time entry dossier fees are charged in addition (see “Other fees”). How tuition is billed and payment terms - Tuition is normally expressed as a monthly amount and spread over 12 months to smooth family payments. Several campuses explicitly state “/mois sur 12 mois.” - Discounts: a 4% discount is applied for a single annual payment made by the stated deadline; a 3% discount is applied for payment in two instalments (deadlines vary by year and campus). Family/sibling discounts (typically 10% for siblings) and referral credits are also published. - Periscolaire (after‑school, Wednesdays, holiday camps) is billed either as an annual subscription spread monthly (commonly over 10 months for some periscolaire packages) or as one‑off bookings; recurring periscolaire subscriptions are invoiced monthly. Examples and precise periscolaire formulas vary by site. - For periscolaire subscriptions and recurring services the standard collection method is automatic direct debit; occasional bookings (single days or holiday camps) generally require prepayment by card at the time of booking. A limited acceptance of E‑CESU is noted in some cases; payments by cheque or cash are not accepted for these services. Exact debit dates and monthly collection timing are set in the billing rules (examples show the 1st direct‑debit run for September's service taken on the 5th of the following month). Boarding / residential provision - Boarding is not part of the offered services. All Montessori 21 sites operate as day schools with optional periscolaire (after‑school) and holiday care; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and recurring fees - School meals: where a catering service is provided, the typical meal fee is around EUR 120 per month for early‑years and primary sites; at the collège level a published catering contribution is EUR 130 per month. If families choose to supply a lunchbox, a smaller facility/cleaning contribution (commonly EUR 40 per month) is charged. - Periscolaire example prices (illustrative examples from a campus periscolaire schedule): Mercredis découvertes (annual subscription) ~ EUR 193 / month (traiteur) for Montessori families; Afterschools subscriptions 1–4 evenings per week range by level (examples: EUR 50–175 / month depending on frequency at one campus). Holiday camp 5‑day packages are published per campus (examples: EUR 300–350 for a five‑day week depending on family status and meal option). These periscolaire amounts vary by site and by whether the family is within the Montessori 21 family rate or an external family rate. - Annual or yearly pedagogical / material fees: some sites and levels charge an annual pedagogical fee to cover supplies, photocopies and digital access (for example, Collège pedagogical fees published as EUR 350 per year). - Uniforms: no uniform fee or mandatory uniform programme is published; no campus‑wide uniform charge is listed. Where material costs exist they are described as pedagogical or supply fees rather than uniform fees. Refunds and cancellation rules - Services already started are due in full; absences are not refunded except in documented cases of hospitalisation. Periscolaire and holiday bookings that require prepayment are subject to the site‑specific cancellation and refund policy stated in the billing rules. Occasional bookings paid by card are required at the time of reservation. Fee payment options and collection methods - Recurring subscriptions and many billed services are collected by automatic direct debit (prélèvement automatique). Occasional bookings and holiday stages are prepaid by card. E‑CESU is accepted in limited cases for some services; payments by cheque and cash are not accepted for the periscolaire platform. Specific payment platform codes and portal procedures are used for family accounts and reservations. Summary of the tiered pricing approach used across the network - Montessori 21 applies a progressive, quotient‑based tariff scale (QF) across its schools: a Standard tariff (higher QF), a Reduced tariff (middle QF band), and a Support/Solidarity tariff (lower QF band). Certain sites and the Collège add a separate solidarity contribution of EUR 30 / month per family to finance scholarships. Tuition is billed monthly (most commonly over 12 months); admission/re‑registration fees and selected pedagogical or catering fees are charged in addition.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch break: Two simple, flexible options: bring your own lunch box or sign up for the catering service.	Food options Lunches are provided daily by Marmites Volantes. Meals are homemade with more than 60% organic and local ingredients and delivered by bicycle. Snacks after school, on Wednesdays, and during holidays are varied and balanced, including fresh fruit, dairy, and cereals. Cooking workshops occur during school hours and after school to teach cooking, nutrition, and healthy eating.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Montessori 21 is a network of Montessori schools. Its member schools are affiliated with Montessori France and Montessori Internationale, and Montessori 21 holds ESUS accreditation (Entreprise Solidaire d'Utilité Sociale).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Marseille campus serves nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school for ages 0–16. Bilingual teaching is provided, with two language-specific classes (French or English) supervised by two teachers. In International Elementary (CP to CM2), classes have 18 pupils and two teachers, with instruction in both French and English, following official school curricula. The program emphasizes concrete, active learning with Montessori-inspired methods. Since September 2024, the Innovative International Middle School (6e to 3e) uses small multi-age classes of 18 students; mornings cover core subjects and afternoons offer pathways in languages, arts and sports, supported by projects, debates and experiments. The Brevet examination is prepared in the middle school.	Curriculum details Montessori 21 applies Montessori pedagogy with mixed-age classrooms of about 25–26 children per class and two full-time adults per class, at least one AMI-trained, including one francophone and one anglophone to support bilingualism. An English-speaking teacher uses only English in the classroom, creating a daily bilingual immersion. From ages 2–6, emphasis is on oral language; from age 6, written language is introduced, with bilingual students working in both languages, and by age 9 learning in English expands to include subjects such as history and science. There is 2.5–3 hours of uninterrupted independent work every morning. Montessori materials are high-quality and organized by learning area (life, sensory, language, math, and culture for the 3–6 years; language, math, geometry, geography, history, biology, arts for the 6–12 years). Progress is assessed twice a year through a comprehensive review covering progress in the French national education program and the child's emotional development; the adolescence phase includes a Montessori collège with a complete personal, social, academic and artistic education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 18 students per class in bilingual kindergarten and elementary, and 18 students per class in the middle school. Each class is taught by two teachers.	Student teacher ratio 1:12–13 in mixed-age classrooms (two full-time teachers per class for 25–26 students).
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Pantin-Villette hosts a Montessori collège (middle school) offering education for adolescents 12–18; the collège provides a complete education including personal, social, academic and artistic development.
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 The school provides a structured, joyful, and reassuring daily routine in bilingual kindergarten. Children are taught in two languages, French or English, with two teachers per class, and feel at home from the moment they start thanks to adaptations designed with their well-being in mind.	Social & emotional learning A comprehensive progress review is conducted twice a year, covering progress against the National Education program and the child's emotional development. Mixed‑age classes foster collaboration, emulation, and the development of rich and respectful social relationships among students.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Each student benefits from individual support tailored to his or her needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Bilingual teaching is provided; from ages 2.5 to 6, children are taught in two languages (French or English), each class having its own language and two teachers.	English as an additional language The school provides bilingual immersion in English and French. In every class, two educators (one francophone and one anglophone) accompany the children, integrating languages into learning and daily life. From age six, oral language development is complemented by written language.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Learning spaces and routines are designed with children's well-being in mind to support their confidence and sense of security.	Mental wellbeing Emotional development is taken into account in the pedagogical progress reviews, reflecting attention to students' mental wellbeing.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview In Marseille 12e, the school welcomes children aged 0 to 16 in a structured, lively and protective setting. Bright rooms, motor-skills areas and a large private courtyard provide a secure environment designed for growing, learning and opening up to the world. The creche offers 12 cribs and a Montessori Nido for ages 0-3. Bilingual kindergarten uses two language classes (French or English) with 18 students per class, taught by two teachers, and learning is rooted in concrete, active methods such as Montessori. International elementary and innovative college provide 18-student classes in a bilingual French-English setting from CP to 3e, with afternoons focused on pathways and project-based pedagogy. Lunch breaks offer the option to bring a lunch box or sign up for the catering service.	Facilities overview The Montessori 21 network comprises 10 bilingual schools teaching in French and English, and a college with an adapted timetable. The network's campuses include Aubervilliers-Villette, Paris-Jaurès, Nanterre, Courbevoie, Châtenay-Malabry, Marseille, Pau, Pantin Moderato, Plessis-Robinson, and Chaville. In every class, two educators (one Francophone and one Anglophone) guide the children, integrating language into daily life and learning. The network encourages immersion in anglophone culture through celebrations and traditions. From the age of six, the acquisition of oral language is complemented by written language.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Montessori pedagogy guides early learning in the creche and kindergarten. The bilingual kindergarten uses two language classes (French and English) with 18 students per class, taught by two teachers, anchoring learning in concrete, hands-on methods. From CP to CM2, international elementary offers bilingual instruction in French and English with 18 pupils per class and two teachers, with individual support tailored to needs and aligned with official curricula. Since September 2024, the innovative international middle school serves 6e to 3e in small 18-student multi-age classes, mornings for fundamentals and afternoons for pathways in languages, arts and sports, supported by projects, debates and experiments to prepare for the Brevet.	Academic facilities Montessori 21 applies Montessori pedagogy rigorously while ensuring personalized guidance and follow-up for each child. A comprehensive pedagogical assessment is conducted twice a year, covering progress in learning (National Education Program) and emotional development. Mixed-age classrooms foster collaboration, motivation, and the development of rich and respectful social relationships among students. Each morning includes an uninterrupted 2.5–3-hour period for focused work, respecting the child's natural rhythm. Our teaching materials are organized and tailored to support the child's activity and intelligence.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Open to the world: civic action, culture and sport complement classroom teaching. Physical activities are scheduled weekly to give children time to relax and exercise. Cultural workshops include music, art and cooking, along with numerous cultural outings. The school participates in the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque association, with fundraising events such as concerts and a Christmas market. Wednesday Workshops offer bilingual after-school activities for external students, and Holiday Workshops provide week-long bilingual cultural courses during vacations, subject to availability for outside participants.	Extra curricular facilities Afterschool programs, holiday camps, and Discovery Wednesdays are offered across Montessori 21 campuses.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Marseille school was the first joint project of Marie Robert and Alexandre d'Esclaibes, built around open pedagogy and a Montessori approach that is lively, humanist and active, cultivating thinking, autonomy, curiosity and creativity. Marie Robert and Alexandre d'Esclaibes co-founded a number of schools in Marseille, Clichy and Paris, forming Esclaibes International Schools network. Since its founding, the network has expanded to include multiple locations in Paris, Clichy and Marseille. Since September 2024, the innovative international middle school has welcomed students from 6ᵉ to 3ᵉ in small classes (18 students per multi-age class), and the Marseille site now includes a junior high school section.	History Montessori 21 was founded in 2015 with the aim of democratizing access to Montessori pedagogy in France. We are building a network of small, human‑scale schools across the country, with the highest standards in pedagogy and bilingualism. The name Montessori 21 reflects updating Montessori for the twenty‑first century, integrating bilingualism and technology and developing key competencies such as autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Our founding values are: Montessori pedagogy – a benevolent yet rigorous approach that supports academic development, maturity, and self‑confidence; Solidarity – this pedagogy is for everyone, and our ESUS status confirms our vocation; Bilingualism – provide true English immersion at an age optimal for brain plasticity and openness to world cultures.
Community	Community Open up to others through civic action, culture and sport. The school supplements classroom teaching with activities for kindergarten and elementary students, including weekly physical activities and cultural workshops in music, art and cooking. The school's associative commitment supports the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque charity, with events such as concerts and a Christmas market conducted by the students. Additional after-school offerings include Wednesday Workshops—bilingual sessions open to children from outside Esclaibes International School—and Holiday Workshops, a week-long bilingual cultural course in vacations that includes English language learning.	Community Your child is immersed in a bilingual environment at Montessori 21. Your child benefits from genuine bilingual immersion daily. In each class, two educators (one Francophone and one Anglophone) accompany the children, integrating languages into learning and daily life. This approach is reinforced by exposure to Anglophone culture through celebrations and traditions. From age six, oral language is complemented by written language. The network operates across campuses including Aubervilliers-Villette, Châtenay-Malabry, Chaville, Courbevoie, Marseille, Nanterre, Pantin Moderato, Pau, Paris-Jaurès, Plessis-Robinson, and Pantin-Villette College.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Nursery through middle school are bilingual, with classes taught in French or English and two teachers per class. The learning approach is Montessori-inspired and concrete, emphasizing active teaching through gestures, manipulations and exchanges. In the International Elementary, CP to CM2 students study in a bilingual setting with 18 pupils per class and receive individual support aligned with official curricula. Since September 2024, the Innovative College offers a bilingual middle school for grades 6 to 9 in small classes of 18, with mornings devoted to fundamentals and afternoons to chosen pathways such as languages, arts and sports.	Academic & intellectual The school uses Montessori pedagogy with mixed-age classes and two educators in every class (one Francophone and one Anglophone) to integrate English and French into daily learning. A substantial block of autonomous work each morning, lasting about 2.5 to 3 hours, supports focused, self-directed learning. A comprehensive progress review is conducted twice a year, covering academic progress and emotional development and aligned with the National Education program.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Music, art and cooking workshops form a core part of the cultural experience, complemented by numerous cultural outings. Wednesday Workshops provide extracurricular bilingual sessions each week and are open to children from outside Esclaibes International School. Holiday Workshops offer week-long bilingual cultural courses during vacations, with opportunities to learn and improve English.	Arts & creative Mercredis découverte offers workshops in French and English with diverse themes that include sports, arts plastiques, sciences, and wellbeing. Arts plastiques are explicitly included as part of the creative activities. Holiday camps feature thematically rich workshops in arts, music, sciences, environment, and sport, with accompanying group activities and outings. These experiences are designed to foster creativity within a bilingual context.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Bilingual teaching is provided across the school, with classes in French or English. From CP to CM2, 18 pupils per class are guided by two teachers, ensuring a structured yet flexible approach in line with official curricula. A bilingual Montessori environment supports learning in both languages and helps children feel at home in either language.	Cultural & language Two educators (a Francophone and an Anglophone) accompany each class, ensuring immersion in both French and English throughout daily learning. Language learning is reinforced by exploring English-speaking culture through celebrations and traditions. Mercredis découverte includes workshops in both French and English to expand linguistic and cultural horizons.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Open to the world includes extracurricular bilingual activities every Wednesday and during holidays. These activities provide opportunities to learn new languages and express creativity. One hour per week is devoted to physical activities to help children relax and stay active.	Social & hobbies Mercredis découverte and Afterschools emphasize autonomy, wellbeing, and living together, with values such as respect, sharing, and cooperation taught daily. The programs include collaborative activities and outings that foster social interaction and community belonging. A variety of activities are offered in ongoing schedules to support social development and peer engagement.
Community & service	Community & service The school is committed to the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque association. Children organize fundraising events such as concerts and a Christmas market. This associative commitment is integrated into the school experience.	Community & service The Montessori 21 network is a partner of Service Civique, enabling young people to engage in meaningful volunteer missions. The network also carries ESUS status, highlighting its social impact and mission-driven work. These elements reflect the schools' commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Mornings focus on fundamentals; afternoons are devoted to chosen pathways such as languages, arts and sports. Active pedagogies include projects, debates and experiments to nurture curiosity and confidence. This approach supports students in preparing for the Brevet exam in a serious, stress-free way.	Leadership & professional Collège 21 provides 4 deep-dive sections in the afternoon: Sciences des activités physiques et sportives, Arts vivants, Arts plastiques, and Langues & Médias, allowing students to deepen mastery in areas they are passionate about. In the mornings, classes are smaller (up to 20 students) with individualized plans and interdisciplinary projects. Students may select an afternoon parcours focused on sport, arts, or languages, blending academics with personal interests.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Opening hours run Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm for the nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school. Daycare is available from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm to accommodate families. Wednesdays and vacations include bilingual workshops, and lunch breaks can be either self-provided or via catering. The school features bright rooms, motor skills areas and a large private courtyard.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is central, with a belief that a happy, engaged student learns best through a supportive, bilingual environment and personalized guidance. The morning concentration period and collaborative class structure support emotional and social development. Vacation programs also include rest periods and calm activities (such as drawing or meditation) to sustain well-being during breaks.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and French are the languages of instruction. The nursery offers Baby English workshops; bilingual kindergarten has classes taught in French or English with two teachers per class; from CP to CM2, international elementary provides bilingual instruction with 18 students per class and two teachers. Since September 2024, the innovative international middle school serves grades 6–9 in small 18-student classes with pathways in languages, arts and sports.	Language provision Languages taught: French and English. The network comprises ten bilingual French-English schools serving children from ages 2.5 to 11.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual teaching in French and English. In the bilingual kindergarten, 18 students per class are taught in two language-specific classes (one in French, one in English) and supervised by two teachers. Learning is based on concrete, active methods including Montessori; a pre-school class for 2–3 year-olds is being considered for January 2026.	Bilingual teaching The school has a true bilingual immersion in French and English. In every class, two educators (one francophone and one anglophone) accompany the children, integrating the languages into learning and daily life.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Bilingual education is provided across nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school. Wednesday and holiday bilingual workshops supplement classroom teaching, and after-school care includes bilingual activities open to outside participants.	Immersion programs The immersion is reinforced by exploring anglophone culture (holidays and traditions). From age 6, the acquisition of oral language is complemented by written language.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Registration has three steps: 01. Contact: Contact via the website, specifying the school you would like to attend and some practical information. 02. Your needs: Complete the form so that the school can better understand your needs and ensure that our values are aligned. 03. Appointments: Meet by scheduling an appointment at the school of your choice with a member of the management team.	Admissions Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year has a few places left. Reserve your pre-registration appointment now. For the 2026-27 school year, enrollment begins March 21 and you can register for the open days. Enrollment is managed through the admissions portal via the Inscriptions page. Corporate packages are available to finance tuition for employees' children, including a Basic package (9,000 € per year), a Daily package (10,400 € per year), and a Full package (13,900 € per year). The Full package includes after-school options and holiday camps as described. The network operates campuses in Aubervilliers-Villette (Preschool & Elementary), Paris-Jaurès (Preschool & Elementary), Nanterre (2–3 years, Preschool), Courbevoie (Preschool), Châtenay-Malabry (Preschool), Plessis-Robinson (3–6 and 6–11 years), Marseille (Preschool & Elementary), Pantin Moderato (Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary), Pau (Preschool & Elementary), Chaville (Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary), and Collège 21 (Middle School with a modified timetable).
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