Living School vs The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus
Living School and The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus are both in Paris, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer French programmes. Living School also offers Cambridge (Primary) and Cambridge (Secondary), and The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus also offers Montessori. Published annual fees are €9,500 - 10,500 at Living School and €9,550 - 14,200 at The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus, which puts The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus roughly 19% higher. Living School takes pupils from 2 to 15, and The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus from 2 to 12.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), French Curriculum
Curriculum
Montessori Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French
Instruction language
English, French
Opened
Opened
2007
Opened
1972
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Living School is located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, France, across three campuses near Parc des Buttes Chaumont: main campus at 6 rue Georges Auric; preschool site at 6 allée Darius Milhaud; college site at 93 bis Rue Manin.
Location
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris operates multiple campuses in Paris: Mouffetard, Invalides, Babylone, and Ranelagh, plus Orsay and George V as part of the network. Mouffetard is at 28 rue du Fer à Moulin, 75005; Invalides is at 8 avenue de Villars, 75007; Babylone is at 24 rue de Babylone, 75007; Ranelagh is at 49 rue du Ranelagh, 75016; Orsay is at 65 quai d'Orsay, 75007; George V is at 23 avenue George V, 75008. All locations are in Paris, France.
Stages
Stages
Preschool/Primary school; Secondary school.
Stages
The Toddler Community (2–3 years) and The Children's House (3–6 years) are offered, and the school enrolls children from about 2.5 to 6 years old.
School type
School type
Private preschool & elementary school plus secondary school.
School type
AMI and AMF approved Montessori school; private bilingual Montessori education in English and French.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
France
Country affiliation
France
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Preschool day runs 8:30 to 16:20 with a morning welcome, bilingual activities and outdoor classes, organic lunch, and nap/quiet time; weekly outdoor class at Parc des Buttes Chaumont. Primary day runs 8:30 to 16:40 with bilingual activities, language and mathematics sessions, English assemblies, lunch, outdoor time, and daily Savoir-être sessions plus eco-citizenship activities.
School day structure
Core day typically runs 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for most campuses, with a daily rhythm of welcome, Montessori activities in French and English, meals, and outdoor time; after-school bilingual activities run 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (via Pari-Grandir).
Bus service details
Bus service details
Public bus access serves the campuses; no dedicated school bus service is described. Bus lines 75, 60 and 48 stop near the sites.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Registration fees
- A one-time registration fee is charged at first enrolment: EUR 600 for the first child; EUR 350 for a second child at the same time. Re-registration (annual) is EUR 240 per year.
Tuition fees by school level (annual and monthly figures; income-based bands apply)
- General note: tuition is set on an income-based grid (Quotient Familial). Four tariff categories are used: boursier (reduced/award-based), solidaire, réduit and standard. A sibling discount of EUR 1,000 applies from the second enrolled child; some places are reserved for boursiers.
- Maternelle (preschool): - Boursier band: annual and monthly amounts shown in the school's tariff grid for eligible families (income-based). - Solidaire: EUR 6,000 per year (EUR 500 per month if paid over 12 months). - Réduit: EUR 8,500 per year (EUR 708 per month if paid over 12 months). - Standard: EUR 9,500 per year (EUR 792 per month if paid over 12 months).
- Élémentaire (primary): - Boursier band: annual and monthly amounts shown in the school's tariff grid for eligible families (income-based). - Solidaire: EUR 6,500 per year (EUR 542 per month if paid over 12 months). - Réduit: EUR 9,000 per year (EUR 750 per month if paid over 12 months). - Standard: EUR 9,900 per year (EUR 825 per month if paid over 12 months).
- Collège (lower secondary): - Boursier band: annual and monthly amounts shown in the school's tariff grid for eligible families (income-based). - Solidaire: EUR 7,000 per year (EUR 583 per month if paid over 12 months). - Réduit: EUR 9,500 per year (EUR 792 per month if paid over 12 months). - Standard: EUR 10,500 per year (EUR 875 per month if paid over 12 months).
- Corporate (employer-sponsored) rates (flat corporate tariff): - Maternelle: EUR 12,900 per year. - Élémentaire: EUR 13,900 per year. - Collège (corporate rate): EUR 14,900 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment method: tuition and most programme fees are collected by automatic direct debit (prélèvement automatique) only. For extra programmes there are some alternative payment methods (see details below).
- Timing and instalment options: - At initial registration you are billed for the registration fee plus the first monthly instalment (these are non-refundable in case of withdrawal) and a caution (security deposit) equal to one month's tuition. The caution is refunded at final departure from the school. - From September you may choose either monthly billing spread over 12 months (a debit at the start of each month) or quarterly billing (three instalments due in September, December and March). - Re-enrolment: in February the school collects the re-registration fee and the first month of the next academic year (these amounts are non-refundable in case of withdrawal). - A one-month notice is required for departure during the school year; monthly debits continue as scheduled through early July if you do not re-enrol.
Boarding (internat)
- Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school with usual school hours and day services (canteen, after-school care, study) rather than an internat.
Other costs and optional services
- School meals (cantine): EUR 9.15 per day; a monthly meal package (for 4 days/week) is EUR 126.30 on a 10-month basis. Vegetarian option is available at no surcharge.
- Class trips and textbooks: expect occasional additional costs – a biennial “classe verte” (4–5 days) is charged at cost (estimate EUR 400–500); outings budget ≈ EUR 25 per year; CP–collège swimming cycle ≈ EUR 35 per year; some class books (GS and up) are charged at cost.
- After-school care, study and clubs (examples and typical charges): - Daily after-school study/garderie (to 17:30): hourly ad hoc rate EUR 13 per hour. - Monthly after-school study/garderie packages (on a 10-month basis): 1 day/week EUR 35; 2 days/week EUR 67; 3 days/week EUR 94; 4 days/week EUR 133. - Wednesday Club (bilingual) — monthly (10 months): morning half‑day EUR 115; afternoon EUR 110; morning + lunch EUR 125 + meal; full day EUR 195 + meal. - Evening workshops (after 16:30) such as arts, coding, singing, Cook & Sing: EUR 68 per month (10 months). - Holiday (vacation) clubs: full week EUR 388 (which includes pedagogy and meals where applicable); half‑week and daily rates are also published with specific prices; cancellations without charge require one week's notice. - Living Scouts and other extracurriculars: typical fee EUR 68/month (10 months). - A 10% discount applies for a second child on after-school activities.
- Uniforms and regular school clothing: no school uniform or uniform-fee is listed in the published fee schedules; daily snacks for maternelle and for the garderie/study are to be supplied by parents.
Refunds and deposits
- Deposit (caution): one month's tuition is collected at registration as a refundable deposit; it is refunded when the pupil leaves the school.
- Non-refundable items: the registration fee and the first month's tuition collected at registration are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. The re-registration payment collected in February (re-registration fee plus first month of the coming year) is also non-refundable if you withdraw.
Accepted payment methods and transactional details
- Standard tuition and most recurring programme payments are collected by automatic direct debit (prélèvement automatique) only. For holiday club bookings the school accepts bank transfer (virement), cheque or direct debit. Credit card payment is not listed as a standard payment method in the published schedules.
Discounts and financial assistance
- Sibling discount: EUR 1,000 reduction for the second enrolled child. - Bourses: the school reserves some bourses (partial or full) and operates an income-based tariff grid; families with low income may qualify for reduced or boursier rates under the school's criteria.
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Fee details
Application / Registration Fees
- A one-time registration/admission fee is payable in the first year of enrolment: EUR 500. - The school's admissions form also records a separate non‑refundable application charge historically used for processing applications: EUR 50 (non‑refundable). Payments for that application fee may be made by bank transfer using the IBAN provided on the admissions form.
Tuition fees by campus and class (annual and per‑instalment detail)
- George V (23 avenue George V) — Tuition fees for 2025–2026: - Toddlers (part‑time, 8:45–12:00, 4 days): EUR 10,900 per year — billed semestrially (two instalments on 1 May and 1 November). Per instalment: EUR 5,450. - Toddlers (full day, 8:45–16:00, 4 days): EUR 13,950 per year — billed semestrially. Per instalment: EUR 6,975. - Children's House (3–6 years, full day): EUR 14,200 per year — billed semestrially. Per instalment: EUR 7,100. - Annual school lunch (cantine): EUR 1,570 per year — billed semestrially. Per instalment: EUR 785.
- Ranelagh (49 rue du Ranelagh) — Tarifs 2026–2027: - Full‑time (8:30–16:00 four days): EUR 12,900 per year — fees and lunch are collected on the school instalment schedule (three instalment dates listed). If paid in three instalments, per instalment amount: EUR 4,300. - Part‑time (for Toute‑Petite‑Section): EUR 9,800 per year — if billed in three instalments, per instalment amount: EUR 3,266.67. - Annual school lunch (cantine): EUR 1,470 per year — if billed in three instalments, per instalment amount: EUR 490. - One‑time entry/registration fee: EUR 500 (first year only).
- Invalides (8 avenue de Villars) — listed tariffs (most recent published): - Tuition: EUR 10,980 per year. - Annual school lunch (traiteur): EUR 1,100 per year. - Registration fee (first year): EUR 500.
- Mouffetard (28 rue du Fer à Moulin) — listed tariffs (most recent published): - Tuition: EUR 9,900 per year. - Annual school lunch (traiteur): EUR 1,100 per year.
- Orsay (65 quai d'Orsay) — published fee lines for the campus indicate variant pricing in some classes/circumstances: - Example published figures include a private/family tariff and an employer tariff for some classes (examples shown: EUR 9,480 per year (private) and EUR 12,000 per year (employer) and annual cantine EUR 1,350). Please note the school lists registration fees of EUR 500 for campuses.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- George V: Tuition and cantine fees are collected semestrially with instalments due 1 May and 1 November. Invoices include most school supplies. A 5% sibling discount is available for the child with the lower fees when two or more children are enrolled simultaneously (the discount appears on the child's invoice). - Ranelagh: Tuition and cantine fees are collected on a three‑instalment schedule with payments listed on the school calendar (examples of instalment dates: 1 May 2026, 1 December 2026 and 1 March 2027). Annual fees include most school supplies. - Other campuses: Where a specific instalment schedule is published it is shown with the campus fees; some campus pages list the annual amounts without a publicised instalment schedule.
Boarding
- The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris operates as day schools; boarding is not offered at the listed campuses. Daily hours and class schedules are published for each campus.
Other costs and optional charges
- School lunch (cantine / traiteur): compulsory for full‑time enrolment at the campuses listed. Amounts vary by campus (examples above). The lunch fee is billed annually and usually collected with tuition instalments. - After‑school / periscolaire activities: The school partners with Pari‑Grandir for after‑school sessions, Wednesdays and holiday care; charges for these services are organised and invoiced through the partner and vary by activity. - School supplies: Most regular classroom supplies are included in the published tuition amounts for the campuses that state this. - Uniform: No campus fee page lists a compulsory uniform charge; standard incidental costs (special materials, extra workshops or outings) are billed separately when applicable.
Refund information
- The admissions/application fee recorded on the school admissions form is explicitly non‑refundable (EUR 50 in the admissions form example). For campus registration/entry fees (EUR 500), the published campus pages list the fee as payable in the first year; explicit refund terms for the EUR 500 registration/entry fee are not stated on the individual campus tariff lines.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer is used for the application fee; the admissions form provides the bank/IBAN details and requests the child's name as the transfer reference. - Online payment processing: the school uses PayPal as its payment gateway for transactions and does not store card details; PayPal is indicated as the payment gateway on the school's information pages.
Notes on inclusions and sibling discount
- Where published, campus tuition amounts are described as including most classroom supplies. Some campuses publish a sibling discount (5% on the lower fees when two or more children are enrolled simultaneously). Billing calendars and instalment dates vary by campus.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Meals are prepared with certified organic products, are non-GMO, and red meat is reduced with endangered seafood banned; catering is provided by Elior, and organic bread is delivered three times weekly. A day meal costs 7.10 euros and the four-day-per-week monthly cafeteria fee is 100 euros, with a vegetarian option available for an extra 10 euros per month.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Founder and Director: Caroline SOST.
Governance and ownership
Licensed by DASES; Accredited by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale)
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The Living School curriculum includes education in environmental matters, sustainable development, and health. It emphasizes life skills (savoir-être) and personal development through a pedagogy designed to help children become responsible actors in society. Bilingual education begins in kindergarten with 50% of instruction in English through total immersion, supported by native English-speaking teachers for at least half the day. The learning programs are aligned with CEFR standards and the Cambridge Curriculum frameworks, and pedagogy covers savoir-être and eco-citizenship to support holistic development.
Curriculum details
Montessori-based curriculum across three age groups. The Toddler Community (2–3) uses one French-speaking and one English-speaking teacher to support language development and independence; children absorb English and French through activities, music, stories, and conversation. The Children's House (3–6) emphasizes an absorbent mind with bilingual instruction; practical life, sensorial exercises, and language development are taught through a bilingual approach, with exposure to geography, biology, art and music; the school welcomes children from many countries, providing a multicultural experience. The Elementary Class uses Montessori pedagogy with two full-time teachers (one English-speaking and one French-speaking) to deliver language, reading and writing, mathematics, the arts, history and geography, science and technology; the program aligns with French Ministry of Education Cycle 2 and 3 expectations and uses a mix of traditional and Montessori methods. A favorable pupil-teacher ratio is maintained, with around one adult for every ten to twelve children.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Around one adult for every ten to twelve children.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
Children take part in national evaluations at least once a year.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
Graduates join Parisian and international institutions after our school.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Well-being and life skills ('savoir-être') form the heart of Living School's pedagogy. Teachers are specially trained to help children build confidence, learn to assert themselves, and cultivate positive relationships with others. Joy and pleasure drive learning, and projects and activities are designed to foster motivation rather than pressure. Parents are true partners; they are welcome in the classroom, and savoir-être workshops are run with families to support learning at home. English is taught through immersion, beginning in preschool, with an active pedagogy that helps children learn English with joy and ease.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
English is taught through immersion starting in preschool, and an active pedagogy begins in the primary levels. Children learn English with joy and ease.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Well-being is central to the pedagogy, with savoir-être shaping social and emotional development. Joy and pleasure guide learning, and activities are designed to engage children without constraints or pressure.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Green facilities use ecological materials such as hemp insulation, organic paint, cork sound insulation, natural linoleum, and sustainably sourced solid wood. Ceilings purify spaces by absorbing VOCs, and low-energy lighting is used. The grounds are warm and inviting, and slippers are worn indoors; families are welcome to bring their own slippers for morning welcome time. Recess takes place daily in the Buttes Chaumont park under the supervision of at least two adults.
Facilities overview
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris was founded in 1972 and is the oldest bilingual Montessori school in France. It operates across multiple campuses in Paris and is AMI-accredited.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
The pages describe daily activities and spaces used by students (Montessori activities, outdoor gardening, music and art, etc.) but do not provide a separate list of sports facilities.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The Big School (Georges Auric) is a handicap-accessible 340m2 facility for children aged 3–10, featuring two entries, three classrooms, an administrative office, a large cafeteria, and bathrooms on the main floor; the basement houses the kitchen, bathrooms and changing rooms, a storage space, a laundry room, and a staff room. The Little School (Darius Milhaud) is a handicap-accessible 100m2 facility for children aged 2–6, with a large classroom and play space, a kitchen, a nap room, an administrative office, and bathrooms.
Academic facilities
The school uses Montessori pedagogy with mixed-age classrooms and individual presentations by educators. Classrooms emphasize practical life, language, math, geography, and art, with teachers observing and guiding each child's development.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Vacation Club offers week-long clubs during school holidays focused on eco-citizenship, English, and the arts for children aged 3–10. After-school, Wednesday club, and Holiday Club programs provide additional activities outside normal class hours. Planetary Week initiatives and the related All children in the world are talented kit support activities, available in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Extra curricular facilities
Extracurricular offerings include after-school programs (Pari-Grandir), music and art activities, yoga, gardening, and occasional excursions as described for each campus.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Living School is a private, innovative preschool, primary, and elementary school in Paris. Caroline Sost is the founder and director. The school places well-being and life skills at the heart of its pedagogy. The curriculum emphasizes eco-citizenship, with students leading annual 'projects for the planet' that engage in activities such as sponsorship of endangered species, reforestation, tree planting in France, aid to homeless people, and the creation of awareness-raising songs and films. It operates from two sites near Parc des Buttes Chaumont in the 19th arrondissement of Paris: the main preschool/primary campus at 6 Rue Georges Auric and a preschool site at 6 Allée Darius Milhaud, while CM1/CM2 and collège are housed at 93 Bis Rue Manin.
History
Founded in 1972, The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris is an international, multicultural, bilingual school guided by Montessori principles to nurture children's full development in a peaceful, respectful environment. It is described as the oldest bilingual Montessori school in France. The school operates across multiple campuses in Paris, including Orsay, George V, Ranelagh, and Babylone. It is AMI- and AMF-accredited.
Community
Community
Well-being and life skills are central to Living School's pedagogy. The eco-citizenship program invites students to lead projects for the planet each year, with weekly outdoor classes at Parc des Buttes Chaumont. The canteen is organic, local, and seasonal, with logistics supported by Marmites Volantes by cargo bike, and parents participate in Living School life, including receiving bio baskets and taking part in Living Troc (a clothes swap). Vacation Club operates during school holidays for children aged 3 to 10, focusing on eco-citizenship, English, and the arts. The school also promotes multilingual and planet-focused activities such as the 'All Children in the World are Talented, ALL!' initiative, which includes a multilingual activity kit and Planetary Week participation.
Community
The school maintains an international environment open to multicultural exchange and diversity. Pari-Grandir provides bilingual after-school and vacation activities (established in 2011), with native English- and French-speaking staff, and activities run after school, on Wednesdays, and during vacations. Families receive a weekly schedule by email and, every two months, a secure link to view memories of the past period. Meals are provided by Ekilibre and the day includes garden outings and a range of cultural and artistic activities.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
Parents are true partners with the school. They are welcome in the classroom every morning. The school meets with parents regularly and offers savoir-être workshops to help families engage in their children's education more fully.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Life skills and well-being form the base of Living School's pedagogy. The curriculum emphasizes eco-citizenship, with student-led projects addressing today's planetary issues. English is learned through immersion from preschool, with an active approach beginning in the primary years. Joy and pleasure drive learning through inspiring, interdisciplinary activities.
Academic & intellectual
Montessori activities are organized around four areas: practical life, sensory, mathematics, and language, with general knowledge and creativity enriched through geography, experiments, art, and music. The school teaches English daily with a native English-speaking teacher who focuses on developing oral skills. There are two teachers per class, one French-speaking and one English-speaking, supported by an assistant, creating a bilingual environment.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Music is part of the pedagogy. The creative dimension includes art and music education, mime games, and interdisciplinary projects. Vacation Club offers week-long clubs during holidays focusing on eco-citizenship, English, and the arts. Arts are integrated into learning and extracurricular activities to foster creativity.
Arts & creative
The school has access to the cultural & artistic program (art, yoga, theater, music, science, etc.) developed by French & English-speaking supervisors. During school vacations, Pari-Grandir offers cultural and artistic activities. The extracurricular activities are led by native English speakers and French speakers.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
English is learned through immersion from preschool, with bilingual education from the earliest level of kindergarten (50% of instruction in English). Living School's curriculum includes eco-citizenship and student-led planetary projects. All Children in the World are Talented, ALL! kits exist in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Parents are partners and participate in classroom life.
Cultural & language
The school has the English Club (100% immersion) after lunch run by English-speaking instructors. The program has access to the cultural & artistic program developed by bilingual supervisors. On Wednesdays and during vacations, activities are led by native English speakers and French speakers, with English learned through immersion.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Vacation Club offers week-long clubs during holidays focusing on eco-citizenship, English, and the arts for ages 3–10. After-school options include Wednesday club and other activities. Joyful, engaging activities support social interaction and personal development. All Children in the World kit provides language activities in multiple languages.
Social & hobbies
End-of-day Workshops with Pari-Grandir (yoga, music, cooking) are offered after school. The after-school program includes games and activities in the neighborhood park (weather permitting). The program operates with bilingual instructors to support social interaction in a bilingual context.
Community & service
Community & service
Eco-citizenship education with student-led projects addresses planetary issues. Planetary Week and the All Children in the World program foster global citizenship and community engagement. Parents participate as partners in classroom life. The Children For Changing the World program offers opportunities to act on the environment and society.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Ethical leadership is a focus within Living School's project work. Parents are partners with the school and participate in classroom life. Savoir-être workshops develop life skills for students and teachers. Living School offers professional training for education professionals.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Well-being and life skills are the core of Living School's pedagogy. Joy and pleasure drive learning, supported by engaging activities and a positive environment. Morning meetings recognize feelings and support conflict resolution, contributing to the emotional and social dimension of development. Co-education and parental involvement contribute to a holistic well-being culture.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
End-of-day workshops include yoga, music, and cooking. The program includes outdoor activities and park outings as part of after-school programming.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Languages provided: English and French. The school is described as bilingual. English language learning is reinforced through immersion from preschool onward.
Language provision
French and English are used as languages of instruction and daily life; in the Toddler Community, one French-speaking and one English-speaking teacher greet children each morning; in the 3 to 6 year old program, one French-speaking AMI Montessori-trained teacher and one Anglophone AMI Montessori-trained teacher lead the class; language development includes writing and reading in French and English, with materials including the moveable alphabet, French cursive, and English print.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school is bilingual, offering English and French. English immersion begins in preschool and continues through the primary years, with English integrated into everyday lessons. The program encompasses preschool and primary education and extends into the secondary program.
Bilingual teaching
Two teachers per class, one speaks only French and the other speaks only English.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
English immersion starts in preschool. The primary levels continue the immersion approach, using English in classroom activities. Vacation Club sessions during holidays immerse children in English, ages 3 to 10.
Immersion programs
Bilingual classrooms with daily instruction in French and English; students from more than 20 nationalities communicate across all disciplines, and many students quickly master a third and fourth language.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
AMI accreditation (Association Montessori Internationale) Licence DASES / Agrément DASES
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment process and Fees: There are few places left for September 2024 in Primary and Secondary School. To enroll, please do the following: 1. Fill out the pre-enrollment form giving special attention to the “Motivation” section, which will help us to get to know you better. You will then receive our fees and a confirmation email with a code allowing you to make further modifications if needed. 2. Upon receipt of your pre-registration, you will receive an email with a video of our Open House to watch. 3. Once you watched the video, we ask families with deep interest to confirm motivations by email. 4. The team will meet - depending on the number of places available - families with motivations aligned with our pedagogy. An interview takes place at the school with the parents and the child. 5. If the interview is positive for you and for us, we will send you a registration file. 6. Enrollment is considered final upon receipt of the complete enrollment application and deposit. There are many of you attempting to reach us, and the entire team is dedicated to teaching and to academic activity. We cannot take all calls. Note: if your family annual income is less than €30,000 you are eligible for a grant, within the limits of available funds. Simply follow the registration process described above, and explain that you meet the grant eligibility criteria.
Admissions
1. Applications for 2026–2027 are open. Individual school visits are organized throughout the year. For families currently residing abroad, an online meeting is scheduled. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. Families complete the Online Form. They are invited for a visit or an online meeting with the Head of Campus. The invitation provides information about next steps and timelines. The Online Form is the starting point of the admissions process. 3. Families complete the registration form and submit the required supporting documents. The admissions committee examines the requests for admission. They inform the parents of the results quickly after the committee, with admission or waiting list as possible outcomes. 4. For more information, contact the Orsay, George V, or Ranelagh campuses for the application process. Orsay, George V, and Ranelagh campuses provide information and assistance; phone numbers and emails are listed on campus pages. You can initiate contact to inquire about timelines and requirements.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Grant eligibility exists for families with an annual income under €30,000, within the limits of available funds.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
An option to join the waiting list is available. You will receive by email, within 30 minutes maximum, a link to proceed with the waiting list enrollment.