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Ecole Internationale Eridan

France, Montpellier

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €4,000 - 7,050
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Ecole Internationale Eridan is a Montpellier-based international bilingual day school serving ages 2 to 18. It follows the French national curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE, with a 50/50 bilingual program delivering instruction in English and French. Students may pursue a double pathway combining the French Baccalauréat with Cambridge certifications, including Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives, and the school is a Cambridge English Preparation Centre. The campus features adapted classrooms with interactive boards, a technology and science laboratory, and an anglophone library. A multipurpose hall hosts sport, assemblies, and exhibitions, and there is an on-site ecological garden with a vegetable plot, chicken coop and ponies, plus an outdoor stage. A private pool is heated to 32°C for learners from age 2 to CM2. English immersion begins early; Spanish is introduced from age 2 with some subjects taught in Spanish. After-school activities include English-language programs and clubs in arts, sciences, sports and literature; Vacances Récréatives and Mercredis Récréatifs are offered to external children, and the Bal des Lycéens is a senior ball.

2429 avenue de Maurin, 34070 Montpellier, France

The Essentials

Ecole Internationale Eridan has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, French.

Location
The Eridan campus is located on the outskirts of Montpellier, in a preserved natural environment. The school is at 2429 Avenue de Maurin, 34070 Montpellier, France.

Stages
Preschool through high school (Nursery through Lycée).

Type
International bilingual day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 25 nationalities are represented. Language distribution is 50% English and 50% French.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
The school day runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 07:45 to 18:30; on Wednesdays the day ends at 18:00.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is offered. The school operates as a day school with on-site after-school care and supervision; hours are 7:45–18:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 7:45–18:00 on Wednesday. Garderie (after-school care) runs 7:45–9:00 and 16:30–18:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 7:45–9:00 and 16:30–18:00 on Wednesday. Supervised study time runs 16:45–17:45.

Governance and Ownership
Created as a nonprofit association by a teaching team and parents of pupils.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Internationale Eridan ranges from EUR 4,000 to EUR 7,050 for 2026/27.

Frais d'inscription et acompte

- Nouveaux élèves : EUR 1,100 payable à l'inscription (droit d'entrée, frais d'inscription et suivi administratif). Non remboursable.
- Élèves déjà scolarisés l'année précédente : frais de réinscription EUR 650 payables à la réinscription. Non remboursable.
- Acompte obligatoire : 20 % de la scolarité exigible et encaissé au moment de l'inscription. Cet acompte est non remboursable.

Frais de scolarité — montants annuels par cycle (2026/27)

- Maternelle (plein temps) : EUR 5,300 par année scolaire.
- Élémentaire (plein temps) : EUR 5,300 par année scolaire.
- Nursery & Petite Section (mi‑temps, accueil uniquement le matin) : EUR 4,000 par année scolaire. Pas de réduction fratrie pour cette formule.
- Collège (plein temps) : EUR 5,800 par année scolaire.
- Lycée (plein temps) : EUR 7,050 par année scolaire.

Détails par « terme » et modalités de règlement du solde (80 % restants)

- Modalités générales : l'acompte de 20 % est encaissé à l'inscription ; le solde (80 %) peut être réglé au comptant ou en plusieurs échéances selon les modalités proposées par l'école.
- Échéances et pénalités liées au choix d'échéancier : si le solde est réglé avant le 15/10/2026 aucun frais supplémentaire n'est appliqué ; en choisissant un échéancier plus tardif une pénalité est indiquée (ex. 350 EUR pour paiements entre 16/10 et 15/12/2026 ; 500 EUR pour paiements entre 16/12/2026 et 14/03/2027). Si l'on opte pour le calendrier le plus tardif, 50 % de la scolarité doit être réglée avant le 15/12/2026 et le solde avant le 15/03/2027.
- Exemple chiffré (inférence basée sur les échéances proposées) : si vous répartissez la totalité annuelle en trois échéances égales (hypothèse d'un paiement en 3 versements, alignés sur les dates usuelles de l'année), les montants approximatifs seraient :
- Maternelle/Élémentaire EUR 5,300 → environ EUR 1,766.67 par échéance.
- Collège EUR 5,800 → environ EUR 1,933.33 par échéance.
- Lycée EUR 7,050 → environ EUR 2,350.00 par échéance.
(Ces montants sont des divisions arithmétiques pour fournir un repère ; les conditions contractuelles précisent les dates et la possibilité d'échéancier ainsi que les exigences minimales si le calendrier le plus tardif est choisi.)

Réductions et remises

- Réduction fratrie :
- EUR −500 pour le 2ᵉ enfant de la même fratrie.
- EUR −1,000 pour le 3ᵉ enfant de la même fratrie.
- Remise pour paiement annuel comptant (inscription + scolarité) effectué avant le 15/07/2026 : EUR 250 de réduction pour 1 enfant ; EUR 300 pour 2 enfants ; EUR 400 pour 3 enfants.

Périscolaire et autres prestations (tarifs annuels ou forfaits)

- Cantine 5 jours (avec mercredi) : EUR 1,000 par an.
- Cantine 4 jours (sans mercredi) : EUR 820 par an.
- Garderie (lunchbox) 5 jours : EUR 420 par an ; 4 jours : EUR 380 par an.
- Garderie matin (à partir de 07:45) : EUR 460 par an.
- Garderie soir (jusqu'à 18:25) : EUR 470 par an.
- Garderie matin et soir (forfait annuel) : EUR 920 par an.
- Carte 10 garderies : EUR 70. Garderie exceptionnelle : EUR 10 par séance.
- Étude dirigée (aide aux devoirs) : EUR 700 par an (nombre de jours au choix). Étude exceptionnelle (collégiens/lycéens) : EUR 15 par séance.
- Soutien scolaire en petit groupe (30 min/semaine) : EUR 550 par an ; Français+Mathématiques (1h/semaine) : EUR 800 par an.
- FLE (French as a Second Language) 90 min/semaine : EUR 1,000 par an. Anglais renforcé 90 min/semaine : EUR 1,000 par an.
- Clubs (1 par semaine) : EUR 250 par an (toute année commencée est due). Formule Club (3 clubs/semaine) : EUR 600 par an.
- Mercredi récréatif (½ journée) : EUR 650 par an (EUR 504 à partir du 2ᵉ enfant). Mercredi après‑midi exceptionnel : EUR 40 (cantine incluse). Vacances récréatives : voir fiche d'inscription.
- Remarque : le forfait cantine ou lunchbox choisi doit être pour 5 jours ; il n'est pas possible de mixer cantine et lunchbox. Le périscolaire peut être payé sans frais jusqu'au 15/12/2026.

Frais de dossiers, incidents et frais annexes

- Les chèques ou prélèvements qui reviennent impayés ou rejetés seront facturés EUR 25 à partir du deuxième rejet.
- La cantine/garderie est facturée forfaitairement : les repas non consommés ne sont pas remboursés sauf cas spécifique traité contractuellement.

Internat / Boarding

- L'établissement n'indique pas de service d'internat payant pour les élèves ; aucune ligne de tarif d'internat n'apparaît dans la grille tarifaire. Les répertoires régionaux listent l'établissement comme « sans internat ». Aucune frais d'hébergement n'est donc applicable.

Remboursements et résiliation

- Les frais d'inscription (EUR 1,100) et l'acompte de 20 % sont non remboursables.
- Annulation avant la rentrée : les parents restent tenus de verser 20 % des frais de scolarité ainsi que les frais d'inscription/réinscription.
- Abandon en cours d'année : sauf cause réelle et sérieuse reconnue par la direction, les parents restent redevables du paiement intégral des frais de scolarité annuels. Si une cause réelle et sérieuse est reconnue, une indemnité de résiliation est due selon les modalités prévues dans le contrat.
- Fermeture partielle ou totale de l'école (durée supérieure à une semaine) : remboursement, sur demande écrite, des prestations non fournies (cantine, garderie, études, mercredis récréatifs) pour la période concernée.

Modalités et moyens de paiement admis (indiqués dans le contrat)

- Paiement annuel comptant (inscription + scolarité) possible (réduction si payé avant la date promotionnelle).
- Prélèvement automatique mensuel (prélèvement) : option permettant l'exonération des pénalités de retard si les prélèvements sont honorés sans rejet.
- Remise anticipée de chèques à encaissement échelonné selon le calendrier établi : option admise et permettant également l'exonération des pénalités sous conditions (dépôt des chèques avant la date indiquée).
- Le périscolaire peut être payé sans frais jusqu'au 15/12/2026 (modalité indiquée pour ces prestations).

Fournitures, uniformes et autres coûts ponctuels

- Listes de fournitures scolaires publiées selon niveau ; les coûts des fournitures ne figurent pas dans la grille tarifaire générale et sont à la charge des familles selon les listes fournies. Aucune ligne tarifaire spécifique « uniforme » n'est indiquée dans la grille tarifaire 2026–2027.

Notes importantes pour la gestion du dossier financier

- Les familles signent un contrat financier spécifique (Contrat financier de scolarisation 2026-2027) qui détaille les modalités de paiement, les pénalités, les conditions de résiliation et les obligations financières. Les délais et montants cités ici correspondent aux documents contractuels publiés pour l'année scolaire 2026–2027.
Academics

Ecole Internationale Eridan teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is an international school in Montpellier, welcoming children from ages 2 to 18, from kindergarten through high school. It runs a 50/50 bilingual program with English and French instruction. It prepares students for the Brevet des Collèges, the Baccalauréat, and Cambridge examinations to provide access to post-bac study in France and internationally. It offers a double pathway combining the French Baccalauréat with Cambridge certifications, including Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives. It is designated as a Cambridge English Preparation Centre.

Higher Education Progression
It provides access to post-bac education in France and internationally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Eridan uses a 100% student-centered pedagogy that aims to develop autonomous, balanced learners. The school fosters a values framework built on confidence, respect, and the right to make mistakes. A notable wellbeing initiative is the relaxation club, which helps children develop self-mastery by focusing their emotions and energy into a strength. This approach supports personal development as well as academic performance and can benefit students in future professional settings. Language immersion and bilingual programming support social inclusion and global awareness, with English immersion from nursery and a 50/50 balance between English and French across the school. [cite turn4view0][cite turn7view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn1view0]

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught through immersive, bilingual programming from the youngest ages, with Nursery offering English-language instruction. Foreign language learning is immersed from early years with languages taught in English and Spanish. The school maintains a 50% English and 50% French balance across the school. Spanish is taught alongside English and French. The school is a Cambridge English Center, with dedicated preparation for Cambridge English exams. [cite turn8view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn8view0][cite turn1view0]

Mental Wellbeing
The school was founded in 1996 by Sylvie Gillet, a psychologist, and other educators and parents. Its mission is to provide knowledge and to develop autonomous, balanced individuals who actively shape their future. The relaxation club supports emotional self-control and personal development, with benefits for academics and future careers. The wellbeing philosophy is rooted in confidence, respect, and the right to make mistakes as core values. Learning through project-based and multilingual approaches further supports children's social-emotional growth. [cite turn6search2][cite turn4view0][cite turn7view0][cite turn4view0][cite turn4view0]

Safeguarding
In the event of illness at school, the school calls the parents or designated contacts; doctor visits are at the parents' expense; no medication is administered without a prescription; and the school may request a medical file. In emergencies, priority is given to emergency services, the fire brigade, SAMU, and the parents are notified. The school conducts safety drills for fire and attack alerts, and weather red/orange alerts can close or modify activities. Visiting and photography inside the school are restricted for safety, and there are rules governing arrivals, departures, and parking to ensure security. [cite turn9view0]
Parent Experience

Community
Eridan is an international bilingual school in Montpellier welcoming children from age 2 in an English-language Nursery, then anglophone kindergarten with Petite Section, Moyenne Section and Grande Section; bilingual Primary from CP to CM2; and bilingual Collège (6e–3e) and Lycée (Seconde–Terminale) with a choice of several specialties. The pedagogy, developed by the Eridan team, is open to international perspectives and grounded in a solid foundation that evolves with advances in scientific knowledge, particularly neuroscience. Foreign languages are learned through immersion from the earliest ages, and there is bilingual theatre in English and French for expression. Assemblies are held from CP through the end of collège; the campus also offers a swimming pool for physical development from age 2 to CM2, a garden with a chicken coop and ponies, and varied clubs including arts, sciences, sports, and literary activities. The school prepares students for the Brevet des collèges (DNB), the Baccalauréat, and Cambridge examinations.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Association is named Les enfants d'Eridan and groups all parents who wish to support school life. This association works alongside the Eridan team for the wellbeing of children and parents and participates in important events, providing logistics for various manifestations. For the start of the school year, parents accompany their child to the school and stay to interact with the teacher and staff, sharing a convivial snack. For the end-of-year celebration, the association organizes a convivial meal. Throughout the year, the association participates in events such as Halloween, the book fair, and the football tournament.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Eridan's campus is an international bilingual school for ages 2 to 18. Classrooms are adapted and equipped with interactive boards and computers, and there is a laboratory for technology and science experiments. A library, mainly anglophone, supports reading and language development. A multipurpose hall serves sport, assemblies, conferences, and exhibitions of student work, and there is a small arts room and a canteen. The campus is located on the edge of Montpellier in a natural environment with an on-site ecological garden featuring a vegetable garden, a chicken coop and ponies, plus an outdoor stage for theatre and performances. Swimming is taught in a private pool with a learning pool, heated to 32°C.

Sports Facilities
Swimming is taught in a private pool with a learning pool, heated to 32°C, for learners from age 2 to CM2. There is a multipurpose room for sport and for gatherings, assemblies, conferences, and exhibitions.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are adapted and equipped with interactive boards and computers, and there is a laboratory for technology and science. The library is mainly anglophone. Eridan follows the national education programme, with bilingual primary classes from CP to CM2, and collège (6ème–3ème) and lycée (Seconde–Terminale) with multiple specialties. The school emphasizes English immersion from an early age and introduces Spanish from age 2, with some subjects taught in Spanish for older students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities include English-language programs and a range of clubs in arts, sciences, sports, and literature. Peri-school options include Vacances Récréatives (holiday camps) and Mercredis Récréatifs (Wednesday activities), open to outside children. The program also covers theatre, music, science, and nature through the clubs and activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Nursery is taught in English; Primary classes are bilingual from CP to CM2; Collège runs from 6e to 3e and Lycée from Seconde to Terminale with several specialties. Language learning begins early with immersive language study, and some subjects are taught in Spanish at higher levels. The school prepares students for the Brevet des collèges, the Baccalaureat, and Cambridge examinations.

Arts & Creative
The theatre program is bilingual with courses in English and French. Clubs cover artistic, scientific, sports, and literary activities. Periscolaire offerings include creative workshops, music, sports, sciences, and nature experiences.

Cultural & Language
Immersive language learning begins from a very young age, with English language instruction in Nursery and bilingual Primary. Spanish is introduced and taught in higher levels. The school hosts more than 25 nationalities.

Social & Hobbies
Periscolaire activities run alongside the school day and are offered in English, including Vacances Récréatives and Mercredis Récréatifs, and are open to external children. There are clubs covering arts, sciences, sports, and literary activities. Periscolaire offerings include creative workshops, sports, music, sciences, and nature experiences. Festivals and other events are part of school life.

Community & Service
There is a Parent Association at the school. Parents participate through the Parent Association. The school offers trips and travel programs (Séjours & voyages). Events are organized throughout the year.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school features a swimming pool with activities for children from age 2 to CM2 for physical development. There are sports offered as part of the after-school program. An ecological garden with a chicken coop and ponies provides outdoor and nature experiences. The Bal des Lycéens is an annual senior/high school ball.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English and Spanish. English-language instruction starts in Nursery, and Spanish is introduced from age 2 with some subjects taught in Spanish in upper levels. The school runs bilingual programming from primary through Lycée.

Bilingual Teaching
An English-language Nursery–Crèche begins the program, followed by an English-speaking maternelle. Primary classes (Cours Préparatoire through Cours Moyen 2) are bilingual, and collège (6e to 3e) and lycée (Seconde to Terminale) are bilingual as well, with several specializations available.

Immersion Programs
Languages are taught through immersive learning from the youngest age. English is used in Nursery and in the early years; Spanish is introduced from age 2, and older students have some subjects taught in Spanish. There is bilingual theatre in English and French as a program feature.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is Eridan International School, an international bilingual private school in Montpellier that has been educating students for 30 years. It welcomes children from age 2 to 18, from nursery to high school. The campus offers Nursery – Creche in English, then English-speaking Maternelle (Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section). Primary classes are bilingual from CP to CM2. Collège runs from 6e to 3e, and Lycée from Seconde to Terminale with a choice of several specialties. Classes include an introduction to Spanish from age 2, and older students study some subjects in Spanish. (turn2view0)

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