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Montessori international schools in France are typically private, independent settings that combine Maria Montessori’s child-centred pedagogy with bilingual or international options - most commonly French and English - and sometimes with later transition into the French national curriculum or an international diploma. Many operate strong mixed-age classroom cycles (3 - 6 and 6 - 12) and advertise AMI or AMS-trained teachers, but provision and accreditation vary between schools so verification is important. Annual fees vary widely by city and services offered; in larger urban areas such as Paris families should expect tuition to be in the low four-figure to mid five-figure euro range, while regional schools often charge less. The main intake is usually for the September term, schools frequently use interviews, classroom observations and waiting lists, and parents relocating to France should start enquiries several months ahead and plan for language and certification transitions if they intend to move into the French state system later.
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