Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual vs Rainbow School Paris

	P Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual Paris, France	R Rainbow School Paris Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,750 - 9,545	Fees / year €7,050 - 11,750
Age range	Age range 2 - 12 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	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 2012	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual operates across two campuses: Levallois-Perret at 18-22 Rue Camille Pelletan, 92300 Levallois-Perret, and Puteaux-La Défense at 44 Rue Marius Jacotot, 92800 Puteaux. It is easily accessible by public transport, including Metro stations Anatole France and Pont de Levallois Bécon, and by RER Clichy – Levallois; driving routes are available via Pont de Levallois, Rue Henri Barbusse, and Rue de Courcelles.	Location Rainbow School Paris is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France.
Stages	Stages Pre-Primary (2-3 years), Primary (3-6 years), Elementary (6-12 years).	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 Montessori bilingual school (French-English) with two campuses in Levallois-Perret and Puteaux-La Défense; member of the Association Montessori de France and the Association Montessori Internationale.	School type private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school welcomes children from all nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix Averaging 25 nationalities each year.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Classrooms maintain a strict student-teacher ratio to ensure individualized instruction; hands-on, self-directed learning; progress is measured and shared with parents, with conferences held twice yearly.	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.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fee - A registration (entrance) fee is charged per child: EUR 595. Tuition fees (breakdown by campus and year group) - Puteaux (monthly and implied annual based on the school's 10‑month year): - Pre‑Primary (2–3 years): EUR 885 per month (implied EUR 8,850 per 10‑month year). - Primary (3–6 years): EUR 875 per month (implied EUR 8,750 per 10‑month year). - Elementary (6–12 years): EUR 900 per month (implied EUR 9,000 per 10‑month year). - Levallois‑Perret (monthly and implied annual based on the school's 10‑month year): - Pre‑Primary (2–3 years): EUR 895 per month (implied EUR 8,950 per 10‑month year). - Primary (3–6 years): EUR 885 per month (implied EUR 8,850 per 10‑month year). - Elementary (6–12 years): EUR 925 per month (implied EUR 9,250 per 10‑month year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Students are enrolled for a full 10‑month calendar year. A formal admission requires a signed registration/enrollment form and payment of the applicable fees. - Monthly rates are published for each section (see monthly figures above); the school's materials describe the financial conditions and require completion of the financial formalities at registration. - Sibling discount: 5% discount for the second child and 10% discount for the third child on tuition. Aftercare, lunch and other recurring extras - Aftercare (term aftercare) is charged from EUR 7 per half‑hour and EUR 11 per hour; childcare after school is available on request. - School lunch is priced at EUR 175 per month; an alternative lunch‑box option is listed at EUR 515 per year. Boarding fees - Prunelle School operates as a day kindergarten and elementary school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed. Other costs and optional activities - Extracurricular programmes and holiday day‑camps (English Club, Day Camp) are offered through the school's extracurricular programme; these activities are organised separately and are additional to tuition. Specific prices for these optional activities are published separately. Refund information - The school's published fee materials set out registration and the financial conditions required for admission; no separate, detailed refund policy is published within the school fee slides and admissions materials. Fee payment options - The school's published fees list the amounts and financial conditions to be completed at registration; accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheques, etc.) are not specified in the published fee slides. Notes on tax and administrative items - The published materials note that childcare costs may be eligible for a tax refund up to EUR 3,500 per year. (End of fees overview.)	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.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
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 a proud member of the Association Montessori de France and the Association Montessori Internationale. The Prunelle School operates across two campuses: Levallois-Perret, 18-22 rue Camille Pelletan, 92300 Levallois Perret, and Puteaux La Défense, 44 Rue Marius Jacotot, 92800 Puteaux.	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 Montessori curriculum is designed as Cosmic Education, an integrated, thematic approach that examines the physical universe, nature, and the human experience, developing a sense of community and a love of learning. It challenges students to apply skills in practical life as part of a larger whole, achieving proficiency in a wide range of concepts in depth. The program is structured in three age-based stages: Pre-Primary (2-3 years), Primary (3-6 years), and Elementary (6-12 years), with the formal curriculum organized around Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Activities in the early years. In the Elementary years, students study geography, science, history, biology, botany, zoology, and more through the Great Lessons, while language instruction in French and English is delivered by native speakers. English-French bilingual instruction from nursery upwards is provided by native staff, using Montessori materials in both languages.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Each classroom is led by a Montessori-trained head teacher with at least one assistant. The school maintains a strict student-teacher ratio to ensure individualized instruction. Classrooms are organized in three-year cycles to reinforce leadership and mentoring.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
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 develops the whole personality of the child with love, respect, and independence, providing them with the tools to make their own decisions in a caring and structured environment. Hands-on, self-directed learning, character development, and peaceful conflict resolution are central to the curriculum. The Montessori environment fosters collaboration across age groups, with leadership and mentoring reinforced in the Primary level. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio to support individualized instruction. A tailored, respectful approach aims to cultivate autonomy, empathy, and social responsibility.	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) Low student-teacher ratio enables a tailored program. French and English-speaking educators are aware of each child's specific needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English-French bilingual teaching from nursery upwards. English is not taught separately but experienced as a lived language. Montessori materials are used in both English and French. Native English and native French staff work side by side.	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 Hands-on, self-directed learning supports independence and personal growth. Character development and peaceful conflict resolution are central. The mission is to develop the whole personality with love, respect, and independence, providing the tools to make decisions with confidence.	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 —	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.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual is a bilingual English-French Montessori school for ages 2–12 with campuses in Levallois-Perret and Puteaux. It operates as a human-scale campus with a low student-teacher ratio and a tailor-made education. It follows the Montessori pedagogy with qualified English- and French-speaking educators. The school offers Pre-Primary, Primary and Elementary programs within a Montessori framework.	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.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities On-site facilities include a multi-purpose gymnastics room, with access to a nearby swimming pool and park for sports and outdoor activities.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school uses the Montessori Method with prepared environments for Pre-Primary, Primary and Elementary education, and a low student-teacher ratio. Bilingual instruction in English and French from nursery upwards is provided by qualified educators. The approach emphasizes autonomy, self-esteem, and respect for each child's pace and development.	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 English Club provides weekly English language workshops for ages 2–12 (2-year-olds in the Montessori program, 3+ for others) with activities such as games, songs, theatre, arts and crafts, and storytelling; sessions are taught by native English-speaking teachers on Wednesdays in Levallois-Perret. Day Camp runs year-round with weekly themes; mornings include English classes and afternoons feature artistic activities and day trips, with immersion and opportunities to interact with French and foreign peers; facilities include a multi-purpose gymnastics room, a nearby swimming pool and a park.	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 Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual operates on two campuses: Levallois-Perret and Puteaux-La Défense. The school welcomes children from 2 to 12 years. It is affiliated with the Association Montessori de France (AMF) and the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Prunelle School is bilingual English/French and applies the pedagogy of Maria Montessori.	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 Café & Presentation events are offered to learn more about the school's mission and background. Extracurricular offerings include English Club and Day Camp. The extracurricular program, Prunelle & Loisirs, operates on Levallois-Perret and Puteaux-La Défense with activities supervised by native-speaking professionals.	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 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 —	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 Day Camp includes artistic activities and artistic workshops. The afternoon is devoted to artistic activities and day trips that expand children's knowledge of music, art and culture.	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 English Club offers weekly English language courses for ages 2 to 12. The program starts at age 2 for Montessori students and at age 3 for children from other schools. Groups are taught by native-speaking teachers and organized by age and English level. Wednesday English Workshops are held weekly at Prunelle School (Levallois-Perret), except during school holidays. Activities include games, songs, small theatre scenes, arts-and-crafts, and storytelling.	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 Day Camp offers sports, artistic workshops, and cultural day trips. The workshops promote interaction among French and foreign children. The program provides opportunities for social interaction and shared recreational activities.	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.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
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 Day Camp is a full-time program with weekly themes. Morning sessions include English classes led by experienced teachers. The afternoon is devoted to artistic activities and day trips, with immersion. The program uses the premises' facilities, including a multi-purpose gym, a nearby swimming pool, a park, and a garden, to support physical and cultural development.	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 The school teaches in English and French with bilingual instruction from nursery through elementary. Ages two to twelve are served. Montessori materials are used in both English and French.	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 teaching in English and French from nursery upwards. Native French and native English speaking staff work side by side, and the activities are carried out in both languages. English is not taught separately but experienced cognitively and emotionally as a lived language within a Montessori context. Montessori materials are used in both English and French.	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 —	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.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Two-fold admissions process designed to provide parents with the opportunity to learn about the School, its philosophy and policies, and its people. The goal is to enroll families who will both benefit from and contribute to the community. Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual is currently accepting applications for Pre-Primary programs (2-3 years old), Primary programs (3-6 years old), and Elementary programs (6-12 years old) for the 2024-2025 school year. Enrollment is for a full, 10-month calendar year; Applications are accepted throughout the year and acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis. 2. The Admission Process is as Follows: Parents complete the application and return it to Prunelle School Admissions Office, 18 rue Camille Pelletan, 92300 Levallois-Perret/44 rue Marius Jacotot, 92800 Puteaux. The Admission Office sends an acknowledgement to parents upon receipt of the application and the processing fee. In the meantime, a parent can learn more about the School by getting involved in our: Prospective Café & Présentation (includes presentation and tour). The Admission Committee reviews the application and all necessary information and makes a decision. 3. When the applicant is accepted, an enrollment agreement is sent. A student is formally admitted when the signed agreement and applicable fees are received by the Admission Office, and the agreement is countersigned by an appropriate representative of Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual. Please take care to fill out your form completely and follow the submission instructions. A tuition schedule is available upon request.	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].
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships null
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
	View full profile →	View full profile →