École Montessori Bilingue de Saint-Cloud vs Etre et Découvrir Ecole International Bilingual Montessori School

	É École Montessori Bilingue de Saint-Cloud Paris, France	E Etre et Découvrir Ecole International Bilingual Montessori School Paris, France
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Fees / year	Fees / year €7,000 - 7,500	Fees / year €5,200 - 7,350
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1972	Opened 1986
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Saint-Cloud, France. The school is located at 3 rue de Garches, 92210 Saint-Cloud, in the western suburbs of Paris. Saint-Cloud is well-served by public transport.	Location —
Stages	Stages Nursery (maternelle) and Primary School.	Stages Preschool and Primary (Montessori bilingual)
School type	School type Private Montessori bilingual school (French-English).	School type Non-profit international Montessori school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 100 children from all nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Annual registration fee per family: EUR 450. This registration fee is non‑refundable and is collected at the time of enrolment. Tuition fees (by year group) - Maternelle (preschool / nursery): EUR 700 per month. - Per-trimester amount (3 months): EUR 2,100. - Annual tuition (total months charged): EUR 7,000 (700 × 10 months: September plus October–June schedule as billed). - Primaire (primary): EUR 750 per month. - Per-trimester amount (3 months): EUR 2,250. - Annual tuition (total months charged): EUR 7,500 (750 × 10 months: September plus October–June schedule as billed). Optional / additional school costs - Afterschool / Garderie (15:30–17:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 4 afternoons/week): EUR 100 per month. Annual total if charged on the same monthly basis: EUR 1,000 (100 × 10 months). - Sibling discount: 20% reduction on the monthly fees for the third child enrolled in the same family. - Uniforms, dedicated material fees, boarding fees and similar recurring charges: boarding is not provided; no separate boarding fee applies. The only specified additional recurring charge published for enrolment is the optional afterschool/garderie fee above. Billing schedule and payment terms - At registration: annual registration fee (EUR 450, non‑refundable) plus the month of September are collected at enrolment. - Payment by trimester (three instalments) for the balance of the year: - First instalment at the start of term covering October, November and December. - Second instalment in December covering January, February and March. - Third instalment in March covering April, May and June. - Monthly direct debit option: monthly collection (prélèvement mensuel) with a due date on the 25th of the month, between September and May. Refund information - The annual registration fee (EUR 450) is expressly non‑refundable. Other refund conditions for tuition or optional services follow the billing schedule and payment terms. Fee payment options - Payments are handled according to the published billing choices: payment by trimester on the stated dates or by monthly direct debit (prélèvement mensuel) with collection on the 25th of the month between September and May. Specific accepted payment instruments (credit card, cheque, bank transfer) are not itemised in the published fee schedule.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Entry fee (first year only, per child): EUR 650. Fees are payable upon enrolment and are non-refundable. - Annual membership / association registration fee (per child): EUR 630. This annual contribution covers Montessori materials and school supplies and is payable on enrolment; it is non-refundable. Tuition fees (standard day programme) - Billing basis: Tuition is collected by monthly direct debit over 10 months (SEPA direct debit); meals and after-school care are not included in the tuition amounts. Equivalent annual and per-term figures are shown below (annual = monthly × 10; per-term = annual ÷ 3). - Toddler community (ages 2–3½, 08:50–11:45) - Monthly: EUR 520 - Annual (10 months): EUR 5,200 - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,733.33 - Children's House (ages 3–6, half day, 08:40–13:00) - Monthly: EUR 580 - Annual (10 months): EUR 5,800 - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,933.33 - Children's House (ages 3–6, full day, 08:40–15:45) - Monthly: EUR 735 - Annual (10 months): EUR 7,350 - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,450.00 - Elementary (ages 6–12, 08:30–16:00) - Monthly: EUR 735 - Annual (10 months): EUR 7,350 - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,450.00 Family discounts (siblings) - Discount rules: -10% for the second registered child; -20% for the third (and subsequent) registered child. The school publishes sibling monthly rates as follows. - Toddler community (2–3½): - Second child monthly: EUR 470 — Annual: EUR 4,700 — Per term: EUR 1,566.67 - Third (and subsequent) child monthly: EUR 420 — Annual: EUR 4,200 — Per term: EUR 1,400.00 - Children's House (3–6, half day): - Second child monthly: EUR 525 — Annual: EUR 5,250 — Per term: EUR 1,750.00 - Third child monthly: EUR 465 — Annual: EUR 4,650 — Per term: EUR 1,550.00 - Children's House (3–6, full day): - Second child monthly: EUR 665 — Annual: EUR 6,650 — Per term: EUR 2,216.67 - Third child monthly: EUR 595 — Annual: EUR 5,950 — Per term: EUR 1,983.33 - Elementary (6–12): - Second child monthly: EUR 665 — Annual: EUR 6,650 — Per term: EUR 2,216.67 - Third child monthly: EUR 595 — Annual: EUR 5,950 — Per term: EUR 1,983.33 After-school care and optional services - After-school care (annual commitment, 36 weeks). Annual fee billed by monthly direct debit over 10 months; up to 50% of these fees may be tax-deductible for children under 6 (tax rules apply separately). - 1 day/week (fixed) - Until 17:00 — Annual: EUR 300 (≈ EUR 8.33 per session) - Until 17:40 — Annual: EUR 500 (≈ EUR 13.88 per session) - 4 days/week - Until 17:00 — Annual: EUR 1,050 (≈ EUR 7.29 per session) - Until 17:40 — Annual: EUR 1,750 (≈ EUR 12.15 per session) - On-demand after-school care (48 hours booking notice) - Per session (charged monthly by direct debit): - Until 17:00 / 15:45–17:00 — EUR 10 per session - 15:45–17:40 — EUR 17 per session. - Organic catering (meals): EUR 8 per meal. Meals are billed by monthly direct debit; meal prices are set by the catering partner and may fluctuate. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; this is a day school for children aged 2–11. Other costs and typical extras - School materials and routine classroom supplies are covered in part by the annual membership fee (EUR 630). No separate uniform fee is listed among the published charges; meals, after-school care, and optional activities are additional and charged as detailed above. Refunds and non-refundable items - Entry fee (EUR 650) and annual membership/registration fee (EUR 630) are non-refundable. No other specific refund rules are published in the fee schedule provided. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard tuition: monthly SEPA direct debit over 10 months, with the first direct-debit cycle commencing in August (collections begin from 20 August). Meals and after-school are charged separately (monthly direct debit). Entry and membership fees are payable at enrolment by bank transfer or cheque. Optional services with annual commitment are billed by monthly direct debit over 10 months. Accepted payment methods - SEPA direct debit (monthly tuition, after-school and catering), bank transfer, and cheque for enrolment payments.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Montessori pedagogy guides the program in Saint-Cloud, with bilingual instruction in French and English from preschool through primary. Preschool (2½–5 years) uses mixed-age groups with small classes of 10–14 children and two teachers (French-speaking and English-speaking) sharing responsibility, with a 50%/50% time split between languages. The preschool day includes presentation of materials, language workshops, and routine activities in French and English, with lunch and recess supporting immersion. Primary school begins at age 5 with CP2 in a two-year CP cycle; classes are small (15–18 students) and organized into mixed-grade groups (CP2–CP, CE1–CE2, CM1–CM2) to foster autonomy, reflection, and independent learning, with no written homework at home. Daily English instruction is provided by native English-speaking teachers, with English taught progressively from CP2 onward and many subjects taught in English in CM.	Curriculum details Montessori education across three age groups: Toddler Community (2-3 1/2 years), Children's House (3-6 years), and Elementary School (6-12 years). Classes are bilingual in English and French, taught by an experienced teaching team. In the elementary years, students learn in both languages and prepare for entry to secondary schools, including French collèges and bilingual or international options. The school operates in two buildings on the private grounds of the Château de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, with a pedagogical garden and dedicated spaces for reading, mathematics, language, geography, science, art, and music. It maintains an Eco-Ecole label and emphasizes small class sizes to provide personalized attention.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Preschool class sizes are 10–14 children, taught by two teachers (French-speaking and English-speaking) with a 50/50 language split. Primary classes have 15–18 students with daily English instruction by native English-speaking teachers.	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes ensure personalised attention.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Public middle schools may be entered by application in Hauts-de-Seine, and private middle schools may be entered with or without entrance examinations; guidance meetings with the Head of School and teachers help families choose the best path.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Pre-admission application collects the names of both parents, the address, phone number, and email. The form asks for the number of children to register, the expected start date, the child's mother tongue, and any other language of communication at home or at school. It also asks about current schooling or socialization, the reasons for interest, and whether the school was recommended by a family. By submitting this form, you agree to the school's privacy policy and that personal information will be used confidentially by Saint-Cloud Bilingual Montessori School. Admission interview is conducted with both parents in the presence of the child (mandatory for primary school, recommended for preschool). It is strongly recommended to review the full brochure prior to the interview. The interview aims to present the school, show the facilities, and ensure that the educational project aligns with your vision for your child's education. The outcome of the interview informs the next steps in the enrollment process. Enrollment form is provided after the interview, upon request and subject to approval by the Head of School. It must be returned completed, dated, and signed, along with two photos of the child, a copy of the up-to-date vaccination record, and payment. Enrollment becomes official upon submission and approval by the Head of School. Fees and payment: Tuition for 2025-2026 includes an annual registration fee of €450 per family and monthly fees of €700 for preschool or €750 for primary (CP2 onwards). There is a 20% discount on monthly fees for the third child enrolled, and an optional afterschool program costs €100 per month. Payment schedules: At registration, the non-refundable annual registration fee and the September payment are due; monthly direct debits are due on the 25th of each month from September to May; a quarterly option is available with payments in Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, and Apr-Jun.	Admissions The school is Be and Discover International Bilingual Montessori School. It operates as a private, independent international bilingual Montessori school. It is run as a not-for-profit association (loi 1901) with a board of governors made up of current and former parents.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Enrolment may occur during the school year subject to space availability.
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