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The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus

France, Paris

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €9,550 - 14,200
Ages 2 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1972
Bus Service No
Part of
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

The George V campus of The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris opened in 1972 on the premises of the American Cathedral in the 8th arrondissement. Serving children ages 2 to 6, it delivers a strict Montessori curriculum through complete bilingual immersion. Each classroom operates with two full-time educators, one native English speaker and one native French speaker. This dual-language model allows students to naturally acquire both languages while working through practical life exercises, sensory materials, and early mathematics. A distinctive feature of the George V campus is its intimate, multicultural environment, hosting around 18 different nationalities within just two main classes. The school partners with Pari-Grandir to provide after-school bilingual activities like yoga and cooking. Students also benefit from weekly physical education with a dedicated sports director and music appreciation programs, ensuring they develop practical and creative skills alongside their academic foundations.

This campus is part of The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris

65 Quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris, France

The Essentials

The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus has instruction in English, French.

Location
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris operates multiple campuses in Paris: Mouffetard, Invalides, Babylone, and Ranelagh, plus Orsay and George V as part of the network. Mouffetard is at 28 rue du Fer à Moulin, 75005; Invalides is at 8 avenue de Villars, 75007; Babylone is at 24 rue de Babylone, 75007; Ranelagh is at 49 rue du Ranelagh, 75016; Orsay is at 65 quai d'Orsay, 75007; George V is at 23 avenue George V, 75008. All locations are in Paris, France.

Stages
The Toddler Community (2–3 years) and The Children's House (3–6 years) are offered, and the school enrolls children from about 2.5 to 6 years old.

Type
AMI and AMF approved Montessori school; private bilingual Montessori education in English and French.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
Core day typically runs 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for most campuses, with a daily rhythm of welcome, Montessori activities in French and English, meals, and outdoor time; after-school bilingual activities run 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (via Pari-Grandir).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Licensed by DASES; Accredited by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale)
Fees

Annual tuition at The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus ranges from EUR 9,550 to EUR 14,200 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- A one-time registration/admission fee is payable in the first year of enrolment: EUR 500.
- The school's admissions form also records a separate non‑refundable application charge historically used for processing applications: EUR 50 (non‑refundable). Payments for that application fee may be made by bank transfer using the IBAN provided on the admissions form.

Tuition fees by campus and class (annual and per‑instalment detail)

- George V (23 avenue George V) — Tuition fees for 2025–2026:
- Toddlers (part‑time, 8:45–12:00, 4 days): EUR 10,900 per year — billed semestrially (two instalments on 1 May and 1 November). Per instalment: EUR 5,450.
- Toddlers (full day, 8:45–16:00, 4 days): EUR 13,950 per year — billed semestrially. Per instalment: EUR 6,975.
- Children's House (3–6 years, full day): EUR 14,200 per year — billed semestrially. Per instalment: EUR 7,100.
- Annual school lunch (cantine): EUR 1,570 per year — billed semestrially. Per instalment: EUR 785.

- Ranelagh (49 rue du Ranelagh) — Tarifs 2026–2027:
- Full‑time (8:30–16:00 four days): EUR 12,900 per year — fees and lunch are collected on the school instalment schedule (three instalment dates listed). If paid in three instalments, per instalment amount: EUR 4,300.
- Part‑time (for Toute‑Petite‑Section): EUR 9,800 per year — if billed in three instalments, per instalment amount: EUR 3,266.67.
- Annual school lunch (cantine): EUR 1,470 per year — if billed in three instalments, per instalment amount: EUR 490.
- One‑time entry/registration fee: EUR 500 (first year only).

- Invalides (8 avenue de Villars) — listed tariffs (most recent published):
- Tuition: EUR 10,980 per year.
- Annual school lunch (traiteur): EUR 1,100 per year.
- Registration fee (first year): EUR 500.

- Mouffetard (28 rue du Fer à Moulin) — listed tariffs (most recent published):
- Tuition: EUR 9,900 per year.
- Annual school lunch (traiteur): EUR 1,100 per year.

- Orsay (65 quai d'Orsay) — published fee lines for the campus indicate variant pricing in some classes/circumstances:
- Example published figures include a private/family tariff and an employer tariff for some classes (examples shown: EUR 9,480 per year (private) and EUR 12,000 per year (employer) and annual cantine EUR 1,350). Please note the school lists registration fees of EUR 500 for campuses.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- George V: Tuition and cantine fees are collected semestrially with instalments due 1 May and 1 November. Invoices include most school supplies. A 5% sibling discount is available for the child with the lower fees when two or more children are enrolled simultaneously (the discount appears on the child's invoice).
- Ranelagh: Tuition and cantine fees are collected on a three‑instalment schedule with payments listed on the school calendar (examples of instalment dates: 1 May 2026, 1 December 2026 and 1 March 2027). Annual fees include most school supplies.
- Other campuses: Where a specific instalment schedule is published it is shown with the campus fees; some campus pages list the annual amounts without a publicised instalment schedule.

Boarding

- The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris operates as day schools; boarding is not offered at the listed campuses. Daily hours and class schedules are published for each campus.

Other costs and optional charges

- School lunch (cantine / traiteur): compulsory for full‑time enrolment at the campuses listed. Amounts vary by campus (examples above). The lunch fee is billed annually and usually collected with tuition instalments.
- After‑school / periscolaire activities: The school partners with Pari‑Grandir for after‑school sessions, Wednesdays and holiday care; charges for these services are organised and invoiced through the partner and vary by activity.
- School supplies: Most regular classroom supplies are included in the published tuition amounts for the campuses that state this.
- Uniform: No campus fee page lists a compulsory uniform charge; standard incidental costs (special materials, extra workshops or outings) are billed separately when applicable.

Refund information

- The admissions/application fee recorded on the school admissions form is explicitly non‑refundable (EUR 50 in the admissions form example). For campus registration/entry fees (EUR 500), the published campus pages list the fee as payable in the first year; explicit refund terms for the EUR 500 registration/entry fee are not stated on the individual campus tariff lines.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer is used for the application fee; the admissions form provides the bank/IBAN details and requests the child's name as the transfer reference.
- Online payment processing: the school uses PayPal as its payment gateway for transactions and does not store card details; PayPal is indicated as the payment gateway on the school's information pages.

Notes on inclusions and sibling discount

- Where published, campus tuition amounts are described as including most classroom supplies. Some campuses publish a sibling discount (5% on the lower fees when two or more children are enrolled simultaneously). Billing calendars and instalment dates vary by campus.

(End of fee summary.)
Academics

The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus teaches Montessori Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 12.

Curriculum
Montessori-based curriculum across three age groups. The Toddler Community (2–3) uses one French-speaking and one English-speaking teacher to support language development and independence; children absorb English and French through activities, music, stories, and conversation. The Children's House (3–6) emphasizes an absorbent mind with bilingual instruction; practical life, sensorial exercises, and language development are taught through a bilingual approach, with exposure to geography, biology, art and music; the school welcomes children from many countries, providing a multicultural experience. The Elementary Class uses Montessori pedagogy with two full-time teachers (one English-speaking and one French-speaking) to deliver language, reading and writing, mathematics, the arts, history and geography, science and technology; the program aligns with French Ministry of Education Cycle 2 and 3 expectations and uses a mix of traditional and Montessori methods. A favorable pupil-teacher ratio is maintained, with around one adult for every ten to twelve children.

Student Teacher Ratio
Around one adult for every ten to twelve children.

Exam Results
Children take part in national evaluations at least once a year.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates join Parisian and international institutions after our school.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1972, The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris is an international, multicultural, bilingual school guided by Montessori principles to nurture children's full development in a peaceful, respectful environment. It is described as the oldest bilingual Montessori school in France. The school operates across multiple campuses in Paris, including Orsay, George V, Ranelagh, and Babylone. It is AMI- and AMF-accredited.

Community
The school maintains an international environment open to multicultural exchange and diversity. Pari-Grandir provides bilingual after-school and vacation activities (established in 2011), with native English- and French-speaking staff, and activities run after school, on Wednesdays, and during vacations. Families receive a weekly schedule by email and, every two months, a secure link to view memories of the past period. Meals are provided by Ekilibre and the day includes garden outings and a range of cultural and artistic activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris was founded in 1972 and is the oldest bilingual Montessori school in France. It operates across multiple campuses in Paris and is AMI-accredited.

Sports Facilities
The pages describe daily activities and spaces used by students (Montessori activities, outdoor gardening, music and art, etc.) but do not provide a separate list of sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school uses Montessori pedagogy with mixed-age classrooms and individual presentations by educators. Classrooms emphasize practical life, language, math, geography, and art, with teachers observing and guiding each child's development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular offerings include after-school programs (Pari-Grandir), music and art activities, yoga, gardening, and occasional excursions as described for each campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Montessori activities are organized around four areas: practical life, sensory, mathematics, and language, with general knowledge and creativity enriched through geography, experiments, art, and music. The school teaches English daily with a native English-speaking teacher who focuses on developing oral skills. There are two teachers per class, one French-speaking and one English-speaking, supported by an assistant, creating a bilingual environment.

Arts & Creative
The school has access to the cultural & artistic program (art, yoga, theater, music, science, etc.) developed by French & English-speaking supervisors. During school vacations, Pari-Grandir offers cultural and artistic activities. The extracurricular activities are led by native English speakers and French speakers.

Cultural & Language
The school has the English Club (100% immersion) after lunch run by English-speaking instructors. The program has access to the cultural & artistic program developed by bilingual supervisors. On Wednesdays and during vacations, activities are led by native English speakers and French speakers, with English learned through immersion.

Social & Hobbies
End-of-day Workshops with Pari-Grandir (yoga, music, cooking) are offered after school. The after-school program includes games and activities in the neighborhood park (weather permitting). The program operates with bilingual instructors to support social interaction in a bilingual context.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
End-of-day workshops include yoga, music, and cooking. The program includes outdoor activities and park outings as part of after-school programming.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are used as languages of instruction and daily life; in the Toddler Community, one French-speaking and one English-speaking teacher greet children each morning; in the 3 to 6 year old program, one French-speaking AMI Montessori-trained teacher and one Anglophone AMI Montessori-trained teacher lead the class; language development includes writing and reading in French and English, with materials including the moveable alphabet, French cursive, and English print.

Bilingual Teaching
Two teachers per class, one speaks only French and the other speaks only English.

Immersion Programs
Bilingual classrooms with daily instruction in French and English; students from more than 20 nationalities communicate across all disciplines, and many students quickly master a third and fourth language.
Reputation

Accreditations
AMI accreditation (Association Montessori Internationale)
Licence DASES / Agrément DASES
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications for 2026–2027 are open. Individual school visits are organized throughout the year. For families currently residing abroad, an online meeting is scheduled. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Families complete the Online Form. They are invited for a visit or an online meeting with the Head of Campus. The invitation provides information about next steps and timelines. The Online Form is the starting point of the admissions process.
3. Families complete the registration form and submit the required supporting documents. The admissions committee examines the requests for admission. They inform the parents of the results quickly after the committee, with admission or waiting list as possible outcomes.
4. For more information, contact the Orsay, George V, or Ranelagh campuses for the application process. Orsay, George V, and Ranelagh campuses provide information and assistance; phone numbers and emails are listed on campus pages. You can initiate contact to inquire about timelines and requirements.

Waitlist
An option to join the waiting list is available. You will receive by email, within 30 minutes maximum, a link to proceed with the waiting list enrollment.
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