doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
R

Rainbow School Paris

France, Paris

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Chief Marketing Officer

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €7,050 - 11,750
Ages 2 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Rainbow School Paris is a private international school for children aged 2 to 10, situated near Paris in La Garenne-Colombes. The school blends Montessori-inspired learning with a multilingual international curriculum. In the early years, English immersion reaches about 70%, while French is introduced progressively, and the Nursery program emphasizes language development through play. Primary education is bilingual, with English taught using elements of the British National Curriculum and French taught to align with the French National Curriculum; Cambridge Pathway programs also feature in the school's framework. A Cambridge International School, Rainbow School Paris uses a Singaporean method for Mathematics to build fluency. Founded in 2003 by Bénédicte Lartigue, the school maintains a family-oriented culture supported by Friends of Rainbow School Paris, a parent association. Class sizes average 16, and around 25 nationalities participate annually, creating a diverse, collaborative learning community and real-life, global experiences. Children grow curiosity, kindness, and resilience.

7 Av. de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France

The Essentials

Rainbow School Paris has instruction in English, French.

Location
Rainbow School Paris is located at 7 Avenue de Charlebourg, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France.

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.

Type
private international school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Averaging 25 nationalities each year.

School day structure
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm.
Diving Deeper

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
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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Rainbow School Paris ranges from EUR 7,050 to EUR 11,750 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Rainbow School Paris teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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
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 Activities

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
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
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
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.

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
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.
Languages

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
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
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.
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].

Scholarships
null
School Events
The school has not added events
Compare Rainbow School Paris with
vs Bim School - Paris 15 vs Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual vs Trillium International School
Search for more schools
Search schools in France View all schools in Paris View all schools in France British curriculum schools in France Open days & tours in Paris What is the British curriculum? View all schools Search all schools