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If you're researching international schools in Nantes, France, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is French Curriculum, taught by 1 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 5,100–25,950 EUR, with the average sitting around 12,312. The oldest school listed is Chavagnes International College, opened in 2002.
Compare 3 international schools in Nantes, France. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 12,312), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
Chavagnes International College is a Catholic, boys' boarding school in France that offers a classical education built on a British framework with French options. For pupils aged 11–18, the curriculum blends Cambridge assessments (IGCSE/GCSE and A-Levels) with Brevet and Baccalauréat routes for French pupils. Classes are primarily in English, with intensive English and French tuition to support bilingual learners. Junior Secondary (Years 7–9) follows the Cambridge Checkpoint model for Mathematics, Science and English alongside the French national curriculum, with Checkpoint results confirming progress. Senior Secondary (Years 10–11) uses Cambridge/AQA syllabuses for IGCSE/GCSE and A-Levels, with additional support for the Brevet and French. UK/French Advanced (Years 12–13) provides AS and A-level routes; French pupils may also sit the Baccalauréat. Facilities include sports fields, climbing wall, a theatre, a library, science laboratories and computer facilities. The college emphasizes music, languages and cultural exchange, exemplified by the choir, polyglots club and trips.
Montessori En Ville is a private independent Montessori school for children aged 3 to 11, located in downtown Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. It offers a bilingual French-English environment and follows the Montessori curriculum across pre-school and elementary levels. The school emphasizes each child's potential, curiosity, and the joy of learning while fostering peaceful, respectful interactions. The campus supports learners through carefully prepared environments and materials tailored to individual needs. The school operates four days a week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; Wednesdays are reserved for partner activities. Morning drop-off takes place from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., and there is no morning daycare. After-school care runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The school is screen-free for children, with a laptop available to 6-12 year olds for supervised projects. Regular outings to gardens and museums in Nantes complement classroom learning. Potty training is not a condition of admission. It welcomes diverse families globally.
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