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The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris is France's oldest bilingual Montessori institution. Founded in 1972, it operates across several Paris campuses (Orsay, George V, Ranelagh, Babylone) and is AMI- and AMF-accredited. Serving ages 2 to 12, it follows a Montessori framework across three age groups: Toddler Community (2–3), Children's House (3–6), and Elementary (6–12). In the Toddler Community, a French-speaking and an English-speaking teacher support language development and independence. In Children's House, bilingual instruction fosters an absorbent mind, with practical life, sensorial activities, and language enriched by geography, biology, art, and music. The Elementary Class uses Montessori pedagogy with two full-time teachers, one English-speaking and one French-speaking, aligned to French Ministry cycles 2 and 3. The school emphasizes a multicultural, peaceful environment, with a daily English program and native-speaking instructors. Extracurriculars include Pari-Grandir, music, art, yoga, and garden activities across campuses, plus an English Club and cultural-artistic programs. A welcoming community.
International School Strasbourg is an IB World School in France that serves students from ages 3 to 18, delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school teaches a bilingual program from Pre-K to High School, with Pre-K (ages 3–4) in a multilingual setting that introduces maths, literacy, and French. Primary School (K–5) offers daily math, physical education, and French in the morning, with a literacy- and inquiry-focused afternoon. Middle School (6–10) presents eight curriculum areas in English, plus multilingual literature supporting students' home languages; students may submit work and sit exams in French or English, with language support for other language speakers. High School (11–12) leads into the IB Diploma, offered in French or English, including a home language literature option. The school is a Société à Mission with a governing board and an advisory board, plus a non-profit association focused on its mission, promoting bilingual education and international-mindedness everywhere.
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris is France's oldest bilingual Montessori institution. Founded in 1972, it operates across several Paris campuses (Orsay, George V, Ranelagh, Babylone) and is AMI- and AMF-accredited. Serving ages 2 to 12, it follows a Montessori framework across three age groups: Toddler Community (2–3), Children's House (3–6), and Elementary (6–12). In the Toddler Community, a French-speaking and an English-speaking teacher support language development and independence. In Children's House, bilingual instruction fosters an absorbent mind, with practical life, sensorial activities, and language enriched by geography, biology, art, and music. The Elementary Class uses Montessori pedagogy with two full-time teachers, one English-speaking and one French-speaking, aligned to French Ministry cycles 2 and 3. The school emphasizes a multicultural, peaceful environment, with a daily English program and native-speaking instructors. Extracurriculars include Pari-Grandir, music, art, yoga, and garden activities across campuses, plus an English Club and cultural-artistic programs. A welcoming community.
The International School of Paris (ISP) is an English-speaking day school located in the heart of the 16th arrondissement. The Primary School at the Ranelagh campus is housed in two converted residential buildings connected by an interior courtyard and a playground. As the only school in France to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, ISP provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3 to 11. A signature feature of the school is its "Paris as a Classroom" initiative. This program integrates the city's resources directly into the curriculum through more than 70 local field trips annually, ranging from visits to the nearby Ranelagh Garden to historical sites across Paris. Students benefit from a mandatory French language program that begins in Nursery, alongside specialized support for mother-tongue languages like Japanese and Korean. Notable facilities include dedicated art and music spaces and a "secret door" connecting the primary campus buildings, fostering a sense of community for its 750 students.
The Hive Academy offers the American curriculum for Grades 6–12 (ages 11–18). French classes are integrated into the core curriculum and all other classes are taught in English. The school is affiliated with the United States and functions as an AP Test Center, supporting Advanced Placement coursework and examinations on campus. Classes are small, with 12–14 students per class, enabling personalized teaching and frequent feedback. In the afternoon, students pursue activities aligned with their artistic, linguistic, or sporting interests, extending learning beyond the traditional timetable. A diverse community reflects 49 countries represented among students and staff. Native-speaking teachers deliver languages, including Spanish, Italian, extra-French, Chinese and Japanese, with exam options such as DELE, HSK, CILS, DELF, and AP. The Hive Academy emphasizes relevance through community involvement and family partnerships, fostering leadership, respect, and responsibility in daily life. The school supports AP coursework and performance-based experiences through its extracurricular program.
Located just outside Paris, Lycée International - American Section is a public, co-educational day school within the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The American Section provides English-speaking instruction while all students follow the French national curriculum in French, creating a bilingual, bicultural environment from age 4 to 18. The campus network spans three sites—Lycée International, Collège Marcel Roby, and Ecole Schnapper—with coordinated curricula across campuses. In Upper School, students pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), introduced in 2024, which includes a dedicated English-language and literature, history/geography, and world knowledge component; 41% of the BFI score comes from section work and a capstone research presentation. About 700 American Section students benefit from dedicated English-speaking teachers and English-language content while French remains the common language for schooling. Facilities include libraries with librarians, technology devices (iPads and Chromebooks), and sports and arts spaces. The program emphasizes service, international exchange, and writer-in-residence series and events.
Bim School Boulogne delivers a 50/50 bilingual French-English education for children aged 3 to 11. Situated in Boulogne-Billancourt, the school operates mixed-age classrooms spanning from kindergarten through grade 5, allowing children to progress according to individual learning plans while covering the standards of the French Education Nationale. Instruction is led concurrently by native French and English teachers. The campus features Scandinavian and Japanese-inspired architecture designed to maximize natural daylight in the four main classrooms. A signature element of the school is its private 250-square-meter educational garden located directly within the school grounds. This green space functions as an outdoor classroom where students regularly engage in sensory exploration, quiet reflection, and practical science lessons. After standard hours, the school provides extended bilingual daycare, a specialized Wednesday club, and holiday camps featuring dedicated workshops in theater, music, and yoga.
The British School of Paris delivers a British international education for ages 3 to 18 across two Croissy-sur-Seine campuses. Instruction is in English and the programme follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Junior School; Key Stages 1 and 2 include core subjects and French for all pupils. In Senior School, Key Stage 3 broadens pupils' subject choices, Key Stage 4 leads to GCSEs, and the Sixth Form offers A Levels. The Futures programme provides university guidance through UCAS and international pathways, complemented by a University Fair. Established in 1954, BSP is the oldest and largest British international school in France and benefits from patronage of His Majesty's Ambassador to France. The school emphasises sport, music and the arts, and hosts regular plays, concerts and exhibitions. It supports a strong debate and MUN culture, UWS charity work, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award opportunities.
The Hive Academy offers the American curriculum for Grades 6–12 (ages 11–18). French classes are integrated into the core curriculum and all other classes are taught in English. The school is affiliated with the United States and functions as an AP Test Center, supporting Advanced Placement coursework and examinations on campus. Classes are small, with 12–14 students per class, enabling personalized teaching and frequent feedback. In the afternoon, students pursue activities aligned with their artistic, linguistic, or sporting interests, extending learning beyond the traditional timetable. A diverse community reflects 49 countries represented among students and staff. Native-speaking teachers deliver languages, including Spanish, Italian, extra-French, Chinese and Japanese, with exam options such as DELE, HSK, CILS, DELF, and AP. The Hive Academy emphasizes relevance through community involvement and family partnerships, fostering leadership, respect, and responsibility in daily life. The school supports AP coursework and performance-based experiences through its extracurricular program.
Prunelle School Montessori Bilingual provides a Montessori bilingual education for children aged 2 to 12 across two campuses, Levallois-Perret and Puteaux-La Défense. The school uses a human-scale environment with a low student–teacher ratio and tailor-made learning pathways. It follows the Montessori method with English and French instruction delivered by native-speaking educators from nursery onward. The curriculum unfolds in three stages: Pre-Primary (2–3), Primary (3–6), and Elementary (6–12). In the early years, students explore Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Activities; in Elementary, they study geography, science, history, biology, botany, and zoology through the Great Lessons. The Cosmic Education framework emphasizes community, curiosity, and real-world connections. Facilities include a multi-purpose gym, nearby swimming pool, and a park for outdoor learning. Extracurriculars feature weekly English language activities, a year-round Day Camp with arts and sports, and clubs that connect language and culture. Prunelle is affiliated with AMF and AMI.
Trillium International School is an English–French bilingual school in Marly-le-Roi, about 30 minutes from Paris. The nursery follows Montessori pedagogy, with classes limited to 14 and an assistant in the Nursery. The preschool ages 2–4 explore the world through observation, sensory activities and hands-on learning, while Reception and Primary (ages 5–11) study the British and French curricula in a bilingual framework. The curriculum blends British and French content with Montessori-inspired methods, including a dedicated Science, Technology and Robotics Room where students engage in projects across Life and Earth Sciences, Physics and Chemistry, and Technology and Engineering. Pre-primary introduces programming with Bee-Bot, Cubetto, and ScratchJr, and Primary extends to visual coding and programmable robots such as Thymio and LEGO WeDo using iPads to diversify resources. English is taught alongside options for Chinese or Spanish. After-school care and holiday camps complement language development, sport, and cultural activities in a supportive bilingual 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.
Antonia International School is an independent, private bilingual school in Montpellier serving ages 2 to 18. It offers a complete curriculum from kindergarten to high school, combining French and English instruction and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in DP1 and DP2. The school uses Pédagogie du Sens, a holistic approach that integrates academic learning with creativity, well-being and social development. With more than 25 nationalities, AIS emphasizes inclusive pedagogy tailored to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical learners, including HPI, ADHD, and DYS. The curriculum includes bilingual French/English instruction, with a third language option (Spanish) and an introduction to Modern Greek. AIS is an Eco École and affiliated with UNESCO, offering Career guidance, university field trips and information sessions. Extracurriculars include piano and chess; after-school activities run 5:00–6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for ages 3–10. Notable activities include the Étincelles Festival, color houses, Halloween, and a Festival of conviviality annually.
École Jeannine Manuel Lille is a French international and bilingual school serving ages 3 to 17. The campus follows the French national curriculum with IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE options. The school teaches in English and French, with bilingualism at its core and teachers who are native French or English speakers in a culturally immersive environment. The Lille site hosts an international community representing about 80 nationalities, and students complete their secondary studies with the French Baccalauréat international (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB). The Marcq-en-Barœul campus nearby accommodates more than 880 students and offers a boarding option for international students (around 120 boarders). Facilities include a 1500 m2 gym with a climbing wall, a 300 m running track, and a playing field, plus well-equipped academic spaces. Extracurricular life features debates, Model United Nations, theatre, chess, robotics and other clubs. This combination supports language development, cultural awareness, and growth globally.
Located on the Fontainebleau International Campus, the Anglophone Section is a fee-paying unit within three French state schools and serves pupils from CP to Terminale. It offers the French national curriculum alongside Anglophone Section subjects, with Cambridge IGCSE and the BFI at the end of schooling. ACL, DNL and Connaissances du Monde are taught in English; students choose two majors and French-language options. Since September 2022, Première begins BFI study, with emphasis on oral presentation; about 40% of final grades derive from Section subjects; Connaissances du Monde requires independent research and a 20-minute presentation. Anglophone teaching hours progress from six per week in Seconde to eleven in Terminale (two hours in French). The Section has an entrance on Avenue Verdun and serves pupils from 30 nationalities. English is taught by native speakers; the campus hosts one of the largest OIB BFI centers and Cambridge iGCSE center status for teachers and examiners.
École Bilingue Chardin is a private bilingual preschool and elementary school in Paris's 16th arrondissement, offering a French and Montessori curriculum for children aged 1 to 12. The school operates on two main campuses at 7 and 11 Rue Chardin, with a third site at the Mona Bismarck Hotel for sports and events, near the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro. The bilingual English–French program includes a bilingual literacy track and class sizes capped at 20, with two teachers per bilingual class (one native English speaker and one French speaker). The 2-year-old bilingual section follows Montessori pedagogy, emphasizing practical life, language, and sensorimotor activities. Facilities include brand-new classrooms, a bilingual library, dedicated art and sports spaces, a soundproof canteen, and murals by contemporary artists. Partnerships with Musée en Herbe and Galerie Mennour enrich art experiences. After-school care and holiday programs extend learning beyond the day. Classes emphasize language, math, arts and sport.
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