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Alternative International School of Angers

France, Nantes

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees €8,686 - 8,986
Ages 3 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 15
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

The Alternative International School of Angers is an independent bilingual day school in Angers founded by parents as a nonprofit, community-based association. It offers French–English immersion from age 3 and runs a primary program for CP to CM2, with a bilingual collège planned for the future. Class sizes are small (around 15 pupils), and the school draws on alternative pedagogies such as Montessori, Freinet, Céline Alvarez, and neuroscience insights, together with outdoor schooling (École du dehors). A balanced timetable supports younger children with nap spaces and a flexible extended-day program. Lunch is on site, with 40% organically sourced ingredients, 100% Label Rouge-certified meat, and weekly vegetarian options. Families are actively involved in school life, organizing events, communications, and educational projects. Facilities include a francophone and anglophone library, access to computer equipment, and spaces adapted for diverse needs, reinforcing a welcoming environment for bilingual learning and global mindedness. A welcoming community.

5 Rue des Basses Fouassières, 49000 Angers, France

The Essentials

Alternative International School of Angers has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in French, English.

Location
Located in Angers, France. Address: 5 rue des Basses Fouassières, 49000 Angers. It is an independent bilingual school serving the Angers community. Opening hours are by appointment.

Stages
Kindergarten (from age 3) with French–English bilingual immersion; Elementary school (1st–5th grade) bilingual; Middle school coming soon (bilingual middle school in Angers, project in development).

Type
Independent bilingual day school; non-profit, community-based and founded by parents.

School day structure
Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., by appointment.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is offered; bilingual daycare is available before and after the school day.

Food Options
Lunch service is offered with menus including 40% organically sourced products; 100% certified meat (Label Rouge); vegetarian menus offered every week; morning snack provided by families for the kindergarten; afternoon snack provided by families for after-school care.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit, community-based institution founded by parents.
Fees

Annual tuition at Alternative International School of Angers ranges from EUR 8,686 to EUR 8,986 for 2026/27.

Enrollment / Application Fees

- Application fee (per family, at enrollment or re-enrollment): €300.
- Annual association membership fee (per family): €30.

Annual tuition and core charges (all year groups currently served)

- Tuition (including bilingual daycare): €6,000 per year (equivalent shown as €500/month).
- Educational materials and supplies: €348 per year (equivalent shown as €29/month).
- Field trips and external instructors: €108 per year (equivalent shown as €9/month).

Family discounts

- 10% discount on tuition fees and cafeteria for the second child.
- 15% discount from the third child onward on tuition fees and cafeteria.

Optional services and extracurricular fees

- Cafeteria (school lunch service): €1,200 per year (equivalent shown as €100/month).
- Lunch box (PAI) option (cold lunch provided by families): €300 per year (equivalent shown as €25/month).
- Wednesday Class (for children enrolled at the school): €700 per year (equivalent shown as €70/month over 10 months). For children not enrolled at the school the full-year price is shown as €2,000 (or charged per term/Wednesday as detailed below).
- Holiday Class (school holidays): standard weekly rates are listed (examples shown: €250/week for new enrollees; reduced rates for enrolled children).

Wednesday Class — term-by-term fees (examples and terms given for the 2025–26 school year)

- Term 1 (Sept 3 – Oct 15): External child €420; Enrolled child €140.
- Term 2 (Nov 5 – Dec 17): External child €420; Enrolled child €140.
- Term 3 (Jan 7 – Feb 11): External child €360; Enrolled child €140.
- Term 4 (Mar 4 – May 6): External child €480; Enrolled child €160.
- Term 5 (May 13 – July 2): External child €480; Enrolled child €160.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual fees are presented with monthly equivalents (e.g., tuition €6,000 shown as €500/month; educational materials €348 shown as €29/month). The Wednesday Class is presented with a monthly equivalent of €70 over 10 months and detailed per-term charges are provided for Wednesday and Holiday activities.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school with bilingual daycare (morning and afternoon care included in tuition). Opening and care hours are published (morning and afternoon daycare times shown).

Other costs or fees (additional typical items)

- No mandatory uniform cost is listed in the school's public fee information. Standard additional costs identified in the fee schedule include educational materials, field trips, cafeteria, and optional program fees (Wednesday and Holiday classes).

Refund information

- No specific public refund policy or refund schedule is provided within the school's published fee pages; specific refund or cancellation terms are handled through the school's administrative procedures. For administrative contact, an email and phone number are published.

Fee payment options

- The school provides administrative contact details (email and phone) for fee and enrollment administration. Specific payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) are not itemized in the published fee pages.



Academics

Alternative International School of Angers teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Bilingual French and English teaching with a caring pedagogy and a stimulating environment. Kindergarten offers bilingual immersion from age 3. Elementary school provides bilingual instruction from 1st to 5th grade, developing pupils' skills, curiosity, self-confidence, and independence. A bilingual middle school is in development. The school uses alternative pedagogies including Montessori, Freinet, Alvarez, neuroscience insights, and outdoor schooling. It is a non-profit, community-based school founded by parents, with small class sizes of up to 15 students per class.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students per class.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a warm environment where every child learns at their own pace in a human-sized school with small class sizes (maximum 15 students per class). There is bilingual and multicultural immersion that fosters openness to the world and collaboration with families. The school emphasizes inclusion, welcoming every child in their uniqueness and encouraging cooperation. A close relationship between the school, teachers, and families is built on communication, trust, and community involvement. Innovative learning draws on Montessori, Freinet, Alvarez, neuroscience insights, and outdoor schooling to support holistic development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers bilingual French and English teaching. English workshops on Wednesdays and during school holidays provide playful immersion in English through games, movement, arts, and creativity.

Mental Wellbeing
A caring pedagogy creates a warm, supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow at their own pace. Small class sizes and a human-sized school contribute to students' wellbeing. Collaboration between the school, teachers, and families supports emotional and social development. Inclusion and openness to the world are integral, with bilingual immersion helping students feel connected. The school's approach blends diverse pedagogies to nurture curiosity, resilience, and confidence.
Parent Experience

History
The Alternative International School of Angers is an independent bilingual school in Angers. It is an associative, nonprofit school founded by parents. It is based on alternative pedagogies and aims to cultivate curiosity, autonomy, and openness to the world. The school provides bilingual instruction in French and English from age 3 in maternelle and runs a primary program for CP to CM2, with a bilingual collège planned for the future.

Community
The school is a human-sized community with small class sizes (max 15 students per class). Families participate actively in school life, organizing events, handling communications and governance, and supporting educational projects. English workshops are offered on Wednesdays and during school holidays to deepen immersion in English. Daily life at the school centers on projects, stories from children and parents, inclusion, and the life of the association.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is a parent-founded nonprofit associative school where families are partners in school life. Parents organize events, contribute to communications and governance, and support pedagogical projects; every involvement is valued to sustain this bilingual, alternative school. Donations are welcomed to support the school, with a dedicated fundraising page. There are opportunities for parent involvement through volunteering and participation in the life of the association, including events and fundraising. Collaboration between families and teachers is a core aspect of the school's life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Alternative International School of Angers is an independent bilingual school in Angers offering French–English immersion and an alternative pedagogy. It provides learning spaces to support the bilingual program and innovative teaching approaches. The school has a playground, age-appropriate restrooms, and a nap room for younger children. A bilingual daycare is included in tuition, with morning and afternoon care, and lunch service on site with 40% organically sourced ingredients, 100% Label Rouge certified meat, and weekly vegetarian options. The school operates Monday to Friday from 8:15 am to 6:15 pm.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include small class sizes (approximately 15 children per class) and multi-level classes. The school uses Montessori materials, Freinet methods, Alvarez, Ecole du dehors, and neuroscience insights. It offers an internal francophone and anglophone library, access to computer equipment, and materials adapted for children with special needs. The school is open from 8:00 to 18:15 and provides Wednesday Class and Holiday Class as part of its extended-day program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include varied arts such as music, theatre, and arts; outdoor learning through l'école dehors; and English workshops on Wednesdays and during school holidays, offering a bilingual immersion in English.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the official academic standards set by the French Ministry of Education. Bilingualism is central, with immersion in French and English. Montessori pedagogy, Freinet pedagogy, and Céline Alvarez's autonomous pedagogy are used alongside these methods. Learning is guided by neuroscience, referencing Stanislas Dehaene's four pillars—attention, active engagement, feedback on errors, and consolidation—and respects the child's sleep rhythms.

Arts & Creative
English workshops on Wednesdays and holidays offer a playful immersion in English through games, movement, arts, and creativity. From an early age, children participate in these English workshops. The bilingual environment fosters creative expression through these activities.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual French and English teaching is provided in an immersive environment. The school offers bilingual immersion and multicultural experiences to spark curiosity about other cultures. The school promotes openness to the world through its language and culture programs.

Social & Hobbies
AISA is a non-profit, community-based school founded by parents. Families play an active role in school life, organizing events, handling communications, and supporting educational projects. Everyday life includes educational projects, parent and teacher initiatives, inclusion, and community life.

Community & Service
The school is a non-profit, community-based organization with active family involvement. Families can support the school through donations to help sustain school life and projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has small class sizes, with a maximum of 15 students per class. The approach respects the child's natural rhythm, including nap times after lunch. Outdoor learning is part of the program, encouraging creativity, curiosity, and environmental connection. The bilingual and multicultural immersion supports wellbeing by fostering openness to the world.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are taught in a bilingual program. Kindergarten uses a French–English bilingual immersion from age 3. Elementary school (1st–5th) provides instruction in both French and English. A bilingual middle school is coming soon and is currently in development.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual French and English teaching. Kindergarten provides French–English bilingual immersion from age 3, through play, nature, and exploration. Elementary school (1st–5th) enables progress in both French and English, developing skills, curiosity, self-confidence, and independence. A bilingual middle school is coming soon; the project is in development.

Immersion Programs
French–English bilingual immersion starts in Kindergarten from age 3. English workshops on Wednesdays and during school holidays offer additional immersion through games, movement, arts, and creativity. These features deepen English exposure beyond regular classes.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Getting in touch: Contact us by phone or through the pre-enrollment form to schedule an appointment or receive more information about our school. 2. Fill out the form: We will offer you a school visit, either in person or via video call, depending on your availability, to introduce you to our educational project. 3. Application review: Our team reviews your application and will get back to you to inform you of the next steps in the pre-enrollment process. 4. Finalizing enrollment: Once your application is accepted, we will provide you with the list of documents required to finalize enrollment. Pre-enrollment period: Pre-enrollment runs from October 15 to February 15; Final enrollment for current students starts February 16; Admissions may be accepted during the school year depending on availability. Admission criteria: Priority is given to siblings and former students; Complete application submitted within the deadlines; No selection test; Parents' commitment to the school's educational project; Balanced age groups in each class. Pre-enrollment form: This form allows you to express your interest in enrolling at the Alternative International School of Angers. It is a first step and does not constitute final enrollment.
School Events
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