Rainbow School Paris vs Trillium International School

	R Rainbow School Paris Paris, France	T Trillium International School Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,050 - 11,750	Fees / year €7,590 - 15,290
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, 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 2003	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rainbow School Paris is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France.	Location 9 rue de la Sabotte, 78160 Marly-le-Roi, France. Marly-le-Roi is a commune in the Île-de-France region to the west of Paris. The area is residential with local shops and services.
Stages	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.	Stages Preschool; Primary School. The school is organized into early years and elementary levels.
School type	School type private international school	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Averaging 25 nationalities each year.	Pupil nationality mix Over 70 nationalities represented
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Enrollment (one-time, due at first registration): €1,200. - Administration fee (due in the first year after enrollment): €500. - Supplies and starter uniform (one-time, due at first registration): €700. Admissions initial payment noted on enrolment form - For some published enrolment material the registration amount is shown as €900 and school supplies €300 payable at submission of the registration form; families should expect an upfront registration/supplies payment when a place is reserved. Tuition — monthly (published as monthly rates charged over 10 months) - Nursery (ages 18 months–4 years) — monthly (over 10 months): - Full-time (8:00–18:00): Tuition €759; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Morning care €87; After-school clubs €140; Total monthly amount €1,153. - Full-time (9:00–16:00): Tuition €759; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Total monthly amount €926. - Three-quarter time (9:00–15:00): Tuition €659; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Total monthly amount €826. - Half-day morning (9:00–11:45, for children up to 3 years): Tuition €339; Snack €15; Total monthly €354. - Half-day midday (9:00–13:00, for children up to 3 years): Tuition €359; Snack €15; Canteen €140; Total monthly €514. - Reception (foundation year) — monthly (over 10 months): - Full-time (8:00–18:00): Tuition €1,079; Snack €27; Lunch €140; Morning care €87; After-school clubs €140; Total monthly €1,473. - Full day (9:00–16:00): Tuition €1,079; Snack €27; Lunch €140; Total monthly €1,246. - Years 1–6 (ages 6–11) — monthly (over 10 months): - Full-time (8:00–18:00): Tuition €1,135; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Morning care €87; After-school clubs €140; Total monthly €1,529. - Full day (9:00–16:00): Tuition €1,135; Snack €27; Canteen €140; Total monthly €1,302. Tuition — annual (published annual fee schedule for the academic year 2025–2026) - Pre-primary & Primary (full-time) — annual tuition: €11,685. - Pre-primary (4 days) — annual tuition: €11,185. - Pre-primary (3 days) — annual tuition: €9,285. - Pre-primary (2.5 days) — annual tuition: €8,785. - Annual canteen (canteen/lunch) option: €1,395; lunch box option: €250; annual snack provision: €250. - Morning daycare, after-school club and tutoring annual fees are published separately (examples: morning daycare 5 days €1,440; after-school clubs 4 days €2,475; tutoring 3 days €1,620). Other recurring and optional charges - After-school clubs (annual): examples include €2,475 (4 days), €1,987 (3 days), €1,238 (2 days), €973 (1 day). - Tutoring (annual): examples include €1,620 (3 days), €1,070 (2 days), €650 (1 day). - Morning daycare (annual): examples include €1,440 (5 days), €1,150 (4 days), €918 (3 days), €648 (2 days), €360 (1 day). - Occasional/exceptional session daily rates also published (example: exceptional day €100). - Late collection penalty: €10 every 10 minutes after 6:00 p.m. - Returned cheque or refused direct debit charge: €100 per event. - Fixed fee for reminders on unpaid accounts: €30 per letter. - Discounts / promotional offers: a sibling discount is published (example: €1,000 discount from the second child); referral discounts may also apply. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options (installment plans) — a single final payment by bank transfer within 30 days of invoice, or SEPA direct-debit instalments on the 27th of month according to one of these schedules: six payments (27 Aug–27 Jan), ten payments (27 Aug–27 May), eleven payments (27 Aug–27 Jun), or twelve payments (27 Aug–27 Jul). - Payments are due in advance according to the chosen schedule. - Any payment made after the 27th of the month is considered late and is subject to a 10% surcharge. - All bank transfer, SEPA direct-debit or cheque arrangements must use the school's published banking details or the signed SEPA mandate when relevant. - For refusal/returned instruments the school applies the €100 returned-payment fee and may apply collection charges. Boarding - Boarding is not offered for the pre-primary and primary age ranges described; no boarding fees are published. Uniform and supplies - A starter uniform pack is charged as part of supplies: a starter pack is described in the published materials and the supplies/uniform charge is shown in the published fee schedule (see the supplies/uniform one-time fee above). Specific items in the starter pack include winter coat, raincoat, PE trousers, cardigans, polo and T‑shirts and standard trousers. Annual replacement uniforms and additional pieces are charged separately if required. - Annual supplies-only fees for some ages (2–3 years) are shown as €400 in the published schedule for subsequent years. Refunds, withdrawal and absence policy - There is no refund for absence, dismissal/expulsion, or voluntary departure for periods already invoiced. - If a family withdraws during the school year, the school must be notified by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt with two months' notice. - If a pupil leaves before 31 December of the school year the fees due are 70% of the tuition; after 31 December the fees are due in full (100%). - Students arriving during the school year are billed as follows: arrivals before 31 December — 100% of the tuition; arrivals 1 January–31 March — 70% of the tuition; arrivals after 31 March — 40% of the tuition. - No refund is given for absence or dismissal. Late or unpaid fees incur the penalties and charges noted above. Accepted payment methods - SEPA direct debit (mandate form used for recurring instalments). - Bank transfer (virement) for single payments and transfers. - Cheques are referenced in the payment conditions (returned-cheque fee applies). - Invoicing and the chosen instalment schedule determine exact due dates and the instalment amounts. Key practical notes for budgeting - Monthly figures shown on the admissions page are published as “monthly over 10 months”; an annual fee schedule is also published and includes separate annual amounts for tuition, canteen, clubs and daycare. - Additional optional services (clubs, tutoring, daycare, exceptional days) and incidentals (late collection, returned-payment fees) should be included when estimating total yearly cost.
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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.	Uniform requirement Starter Uniform Pack includes: 1 Winter coat (Doudoune), 1 Raincoat, 1 P.E trouser, Cardigans, 2 White tee-shirt long sleeves, 2 White tee-shirt short sleeves, 2 Standard Trouser, and 2 Polos short sleeves.
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.	Food options Canteen (Cantine) provides lunch options; Lunch Box is available; Snack (Fresh fruits) is offered. Morning daycare runs 8:00–8:45 AM; After School CLUB runs 4:00–6:00 PM; Garderie options include 4:00–5:00 PM, 4:00–6:00 PM, and 8:00–8:45 AM childcare; late fees apply after 6:00 PM.
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Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by SARL COSMOPOLITE SCHOOL (R.C.S Versailles; Siren 939711511). Address: 9 rue de la Sabotte, 78160 Marly-le-Roi.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details British French curriculum adapted to all children with Montessori pedagogy. Nursery (Ages 2-4) focuses on discovering the world through observation, sensory experiences, and hands-on activities. Reception and Primary (Ages 5-11) introduce scientific concepts across Life and Earth Sciences, Physics and Chemistry, and Technology and Engineering. Pre-primary (Ages 3-6) provides a playful introduction to programming with Bee-Bot, Cubetto, Code & Go Mouse, ScratchJr, Lightbot, and Kodable. Primary (Ages 6-11) covers first steps in programming with visual coding (Scratch, Blockly, Code.org) and programmable robots (Thymio, Blue-Bot, LEGO WeDo), with creative projects and Robotics/Science workshops including a dedicated Science, Technology, and Robotics Room. English language classes are offered, and language options include Chinese or Spanish.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning The school prioritises pupils' well-being and personal development. The environment is safe, respectful and stimulating. Small class sizes and personalised support foster individual growth, and a relationship of trust with families underpins learning. The bilingual, international community supports social and emotional development in a multicultural setting.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides support for learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia or giftedness, with the entire teaching team working with specialists to develop a personalised educational plan.
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language The school teaches in English and French as a bilingual programme. Preschool classes have approximately 60% English and 40% French; Primary classes follow the same distribution. Teachers are native or fluent in English and French, ensuring linguistic immersion and consistency across languages.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing The school prioritises pupils' well-being and personal development in a safe, respectful, and stimulating learning environment, with small class sizes and personalised support to support mental well-being.
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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview Trillium International School is an international English–French bilingual school in Marly-le-Roi, about 30 minutes from Paris. Preschool classes follow Montessori pedagogy and class sizes are limited to 14 students, with a Nursery class that has a full-time assistant. The Primary School follows a bilingual curriculum drawn from the British and French national curricula, with English and French instruction distributed across the year groups. A library, gardening/botany, yoga classes, pottery, cooking classes, and other activities are part of the student experience. Teachers are native or fluent in English and French, and learning is supported with targeted, small-group instruction and a mix of English and French literacy/language development.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school offers after-school activities including a Multi-sports club with Gymnathlon for ages 3–11; after-school care runs daily from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Holiday camps for ages 4–11 run during school holidays from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM with lunch available, including Gymnathlon sports and English immersion. Weekly language clubs include learning Chinese and Spanish, and there are after–school programs and tutoring in English and French for Trillium students. These programs provide organized sport, language and enrichment activities in a bilingual setting.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities The Preschool uses Kumon mathematics and the Jolly Phonics method for English and the Alpha method for French, with class sizes limited to 14 and a Nursery class with a full-time assistant. The Primary School follows the British National Curriculum and the French National Curriculum in a bilingual program, with CP: 21 English hours and 6 French hours; CE1–CE2: 21 English hours and 6 French hours; CM1–CM2: 18 English hours and 9 French hours. Pupils use iPads to diversify learning resources, and the curriculum employs a flipped classroom approach for History, Geography and Science. English, science and mathematics are taught through a globally minded, bilingual framework across the year groups.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities Wednesday Afternoon English Clubs (Ages 3–11) run from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with optional after-school care from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and a range of activities. After-School Classes include a bilingual environment with English-speaking coaches for the Gymnathlon-based multi-sports program, as well as holiday camps with English immersion. Learn Chinese and Spanish While Having Fun is offered for all ages and levels, with language learning through games, songs and activities. There is ongoing weekly after-school tutoring in English and French, with an After-School Program from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and holiday camps during school holidays. These offerings support language development, physical activity and cultural engagement in a bilingual community.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History —
Community	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.	Community Trillium International School is an international English-French bilingual school located in Marly-le-Roi, just 30 minutes from Paris. It provides a caring, structured and academically demanding environment for children from preschool through primary school. The school community is international and welcomes families from Paris, Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Rueil-Malmaison and other surrounding towns in the Île-de-France area. It offers bilingual education with daily exposure to both languages through teaching, communication, and school life activities.
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.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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.	Academic & intellectual The school runs coding and robotics activities for Pre-primary through Primary. Bee-Bot, Cubetto, Code & Go Mouse, Thymio, Blue-Bot and LEGO WeDo introduce programming and robotics. ScratchJr, Scratch, Blockly and Code.org support visual coding, animations and games. Unplugged activities use logic games, puzzles and image sequences to teach algorithms.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Creative Projects include interactive stories, educational games and programming challenges. Students apply ideas through hands-on projects in coding and science activities. Creative storytelling and design tasks develop creativity and problem solving.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language The school offers a genuinely bilingual English–French education with daily exposure to both languages. Teaching is delivered with about 60% English and 40% French. The curriculum draws on the British and French national curricula. Language clubs include English, French, Spanish and Chinese, with Wednesday afternoon English clubs open to all.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies Wednesday Afternoon English Clubs (ages 3–11) run from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and are led by Trillium teachers. After-school care runs 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm with snacks and supervision. Weekly after-school and tutoring programs cover English and French for Trillium students. Holiday camps run in October, February, April and July with gymnathon sports and English immersion.
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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.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Healthy meals are provided by a local caterer API. There is weekly after-school care from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm with snacks. A multi-sports club with Gymnathlon offers sports, games and skill-building after school with bilingual English-speaking coaches. Holiday camps include Gymnathon sports and English immersion, with lunch available.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision The school teaches in English and French. English language instruction runs alongside studies following the French national curriculum. The bilingual and bicultural program supports language development in both English and French.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual education in English and French. The bilingual approach is central to its philosophy. English is taught in parallel with studies that follow the French national curriculum. Montessori-based teaching in small groups supports autonomy and confidence.
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.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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].	Admissions 1. Age range and admissions policy: The school accepts pupils from age 2 (18 months depending on the child) through to the end of primary school (Year 6). It operates an open admissions policy and enrolments are accepted throughout the year, subject to availability in each class. The school offers bilingual education. 2. Documents and interview process: For primary pupils, previous school reports are requested. For admission to pre-nursery, an evaluation of the child's English level is not required. An interview with the Headteacher and the class teacher responsible will be organised to discuss each individual case. The small size of our classes enables the school to cater for almost any educational background and can be adapted to offer additional support if needed. 3. Special educational needs and interviews: Decisions regarding the admission of children with special educational needs are made by the Headteacher and the teaching team, based on the school's ability to meet the pupil's needs. An individual interview will be required for these pupils. The school will request a recent report from an educational psychologist to ensure that the teacher and all staff can meet the pupil's needs. 4. Enrolment form and fees: Enrolment Form Academic Year 2025–2026; Registration fees are €900 and school supplies fees are €300, payable at the time the registration form is submitted. Without payment, no place is reserved.
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