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France offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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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.
École Galilée is a private bilingual international school in Paris, established in 2010, located at 71 rue Chardon Lagache in the 16th arrondissement. It serves ages 3 to 15, offering Kindergarten, Primary and College within a bilingual framework and a pathway toward trilingual education. The curriculum combines the French National Curriculum, the British Curriculum, Montessori methods and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). Kindergarten learning is 50% English and 50% French, with two teachers per class and Maria Montessori materials. Primary is bilingual and aligned with the National Education program and the English Curriculum; from CE1, Spanish is introduced to create a tri-lingual environment. The College provides a triple curriculum in English, French and Spanish until the brevet des collèges, supported by an excellence program that emphasizes solidarity and teamwork and a progression to Lycée. Gifted education is individualized. The school embodies values in a secular setting today.
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus, established in 1972, provides a co-educational environment for children aged 2 to 12. Located southwest of the capital near the Paris-Saclay innovation hub, the school operates out of a residential facility featuring a private garden used for nature-based activities and daily play. The curriculum follows the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) standards, utilizing specialized tactile materials to teach mathematics, language, and practical life skills. A unique feature of the Orsay campus is its 50/50 bilingual immersion model; each classroom is staffed by two full-time teachers—one a native English speaker and the other a native French speaker—allowing children to acquire both languages through daily interaction rather than formal lessons. The school is known for its multi-age classrooms, where older students mentor younger peers. Facilities include specific areas for the "Maison des Enfants" (ages 3-6) and a dedicated Primary section for students up to age 12.
Être et Découvrir is a non-profit international Montessori school located on the private grounds of the Château de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, west of Paris. Founded in 1986, it serves children aged 2 to 12 across three Montessori programs: Toddler Community (2–3.5 years), Children's House (3–6 years), and Elementary School (6–12 years). The school operates in two buildings (Cottage and Orangerie) with purpose-built spaces for reading, mathematics, language, geography, science, art and music, plus a library and a music room offering private piano and violin lessons. Classes are bilingual in English and French, with teaching teams that foster independence, self-confidence and problem-solving. The elementary curriculum supports entry to French collèges and bilingual or international secondary options. The campus features pedagogical gardens, small class sizes, and Eco-Ecole certification, emphasizing hands-on learning and nature-based activities. As a not-for-profit association, parent involvement is encouraged, and the school is affiliated with the Association Montessori de France. It is near Versailles and La Défense and prioritizes a multicultural bilingual environment.
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.
Forest International School Paris is a private bilingual day school in Mareil-Marly, near western Paris, delivering the English National Curriculum in English with daily bilingual instruction in English and French. It integrates the IPC and IMYC through a project-based, nature-based program that fosters inquiry, collaboration and problem-solving. Opened in 2003, the school has long been part of the Forest School movement, offering daily forest activities and hands-on learning in its wooded campus. With small class sizes of up to 11 students, personalized attention supports students from ages 2 to 15. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool (seasonally), expansive Forest and Gardens, a library with books in English, French and Dutch, and Smart Classrooms. Accreditations include Education Nationale, Pearson, Eco School and Savio. The school has been rated 5-Star by The Good Schools Guide since 2003. Extra offerings include Holiday Camps, Spring Camp and Summer Camp, reinforcing learning through year-round outdoor experiences.
Ellipse Montessori Academy is a bilingual Montessori school in Paris serving children from ages 2 to 18. Instruction is delivered in French and English, with a program aligned to the French national education system and extended beyond. The Primary program (ages 2–11) follows Montessori methodology in both languages. From ages 11–15, students join the Collège Alternatif Bilingue, earning the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Cambridge Certification. For ages 15–18, the Lycée International Bilingue offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Educators are AMI-certified and fluent in French or English, ensuring consistent bilingual guidance across the five classrooms. Founded in 2017, the school is located in Paris and features a terrace, courtyard, and library designed to foster autonomy and self-awareness in a calm, secure environment. Ellipse Montessori Academy provides a continuous education pathway from early years through high school with integrated extracurricular activities. The program supports multilingual literacy and inquiry.
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.
Montessori 21 Bilingual Schools is a network of ten Montessori campuses across France, plus a college with an adapted timetable. In each class two educators (one Francophone, one Anglophone) guide children, embedding English and French in learning. Classes are mixed-age, about 25–26 pupils, with AMI-trained staff, ensuring a bilingual immersion. From ages 2–6 the emphasis is on oral language; from age 6 written language arises; by age 9, English is used to teach subjects such as history and science. Each morning includes a 2.5–3 hour block of uninterrupted independent work, with Montessori materials organized by learning area. Progress is assessed twice a year through reviews covering French National Education program and emotional development. The network promotes autonomy, collaboration, wellbeing, and celebrates anglophone culture through traditions. Campuses include Aubervilliers-Villette, Paris-Jaurès, Nanterre, Courbevoie, Châtenay-Malabry, Marseille, Pau, Pantin Moderato, Plessis-Robinson, and Chaville. Extracurriculars include Afterschool programs, holiday camps, and Discovery Wednesdays for families.
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.
Lab School Paris is a bilingual secular school in France serving students from CP to 2nde, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in Première and Terminale. English and French are the languages of instruction, and the school follows the French curriculum while emphasizing social and emotional development and student autonomy. Classes are organized in double level groups such as CP and CE1, CE2 and CM1, CM2 with about fifteen pupils per level and roughly thirty per class, to support collaboration and individual attention. The pedagogy blends influences from Montessori, Freinet, Dewey, Neill, and Steiner, and draws on current research in education, psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and anthropology. There are two campuses, Paris and Montreuil, with co teaching and a supervision ratio of one teacher for fifteen students. Extracurriculars include an Arts and Sciences Lab, after school workshops, and diverse activity options. The school encourages creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and empathy.
Bim School Paris 15 serves children aged 2 to 9. The school implements a 50/50 bilingual immersion model where instruction alternates between English and French. The curriculum follows the French National Curriculum, enhanced by Montessori-inspired methods that focus on student autonomy. Literacy is developed using the Jolly Phonics program in the preschool years and Cambridge English materials for elementary students. Specifically, Science and portions of Mathematics are taught in English to ensure technical language acquisition. A unique feature of the school is its "Citizens of Tomorrow" program, a signature initiative designed to foster ecological awareness and social responsibility through collaborative projects. The Paris 15 campus consists of four distinct sections: one toddler class (ages 2-3), two kindergarten classes (ages 3-6), and an elementary section (ages 6-9). Facilities include tailored learning environments designed for concentration and calm.
Bim School Courbevoie is a bilingual primary day school welcoming international families with children aged 2 to 11. Situated close to the La Défense district, the campus includes four custom-designed classrooms tailored to specific child development stages: one toddler group, one preschool environment, and two elementary levels. The bilingual curriculum splits instruction equally between French and English. It pairs Montessori principles for younger age brackets with a blend of Anglo-Saxon methods and French national standard goals for elementary cohorts. Students study fundamental subjects, including mathematics and science, across both languages to ensure balanced dual literacy. A unique signature initiative at the school is the specialized onboarding support program for international families, which provides targeted French-as-a-foreign-language support to seamlessly transition non-native speakers. Additionally, the school provides an on-site Wednesday Club and evening care options running until 7:00 pm, delivering reliable scheduling flexibility for working parents.
Esclaibes International Schools is a bilingual, Montessori-inspired network in France for ages 0 to 16. The curriculum combines Montessori pedagogy with a French curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE preparation, with daily learning in two languages taught by international teachers. The schools serve a global student community and accommodate more than 40 nationalities across six campuses in Paris (8th, 15th and 16th arrondissements), Clichy, and Marseille (12th and 7th). A Montessori preschool program is offered in Paris 16 and Paris 8, with warm, multilingual environments and hands-on learning. Cambridge exam preparation forms part of the program, supporting students through primary and early secondary years. Extra opportunities include Wednesday Workshops and Holiday Workshops, as well as Little Artist sessions and other arts- and culture-themed activities such as The Great Imagination Journey. Facilities feature large classrooms, private courtyards, outdoor playgrounds and spaces designed to support bilingual immersion and international education across these campuses today.
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.
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.
New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement that follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. It serves pupils from TPS to CM2, with English immersion from an early age integrated into daily learning. Small class sizes enable a personalised, active teaching approach centered on thematic projects across general and scientific culture. The school environment prioritizes children's well-being and development, with spacious, soundproofed classrooms equipped with large touch screens and integrated sound systems. New premises span over 2,200 m2 and include outdoor terraces, a well-equipped canteen operated by a dietician, and dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities. The program blends French academic standards with robust language exposure, supported by English-speaking teachers and international trips to reinforce language and cultural understanding. Practical learning extends to coding and robotics, Verbal Aikido workshops, arts, and theatre, fostering curiosity, collaboration, and responsible digital literacy for confident global citizens.
Bim School is a Paris-based network of bilingual preschools and elementary schools offering a 50/50 English–French curriculum across four campuses: Paris 15, Boulogne, Courbevoie, and Puteaux. The schools operate ages 2 to 11 with Montessori-inspired classrooms that emphasize child-led learning, autonomy, well-being, and confidence. At every campus, native English- and French-speaking educators deliver a bilingual program from preschool through elementary, with activities conducted in both languages and a French as a Foreign Language option for non-French-speaking children. The Montessori approach is complemented by cross-disciplinary projects and regular social-emotional learning to support holistic development. Beyond academics, extracurriculars are provided on-site in partnership with Pari Grandir, including Happy Mercredi (art, yoga, theater, music, science), English Club, and The Little Scientists, as well as Holiday Camps and After-School programs. The network is part of the Wi-School group and operates four family-friendly campuses in Île-de-France, prioritizing small class sizes, safety, and a nurturing learning environment daily.
École Montessori Bilingue de Saint-Cloud is a private Montessori school for children aged 2 to 11, teaching in French and English from preschool through primary. Preschool (2½–5) uses mixed-age classes of 10–14 with two teachers (one French-speaking and one English-speaking) sharing responsibility in a 50/50 language split. The daily routine blends Montessori materials with language workshops and recess to support immersion. Primary starts at age 5 in a two-year CP cycle, with small classes (15–18) organized in mixed-grade groups (CP2–CP, CE1–CE2, CM1–CM2) to foster autonomy and independent learning; there is no written homework at home. Daily English instruction is provided by native English-speaking teachers, with English taught progressively from CP2 and many subjects taught in English in CM. The campus covers just over 400 m² around a 600 m² tree-lined courtyard and includes a Montessori Square, a large library, three preschool classrooms, four elementary classrooms, and a computer workshop. The school welcomes about 100 children from diverse nationalities and prioritizes accessibility and ventilation.
Malherbe International School (MIS) is a bilingual day school in Le Vésinet, France, teaching children from age 2 to 13. Nursery and Pre-school follow Montessori methods, while Primary education is based on the English National Curriculum, with four days per week of English instruction and two to three half-days of French, plus a French immersion option for language learners. The curriculum also includes the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and French Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on French language development. The main site is housed in a restored 19th-century residence, with a dedicated library, computer room, and music room; in 2019 the Garden School expansion added a large garden, a preschool library, and wheelchair accessibility. MIS prepares pupils to transfer to home schools or Paris-area middle schools. Features include a Spanish section added in 2013, a bilingual environment, and after-school clubs (STEM, drama, music, languages) that extend learning beyond the classroom.
École Montessori Internationale Les Colibris is a bilingual Montessori school in Sophia Antipolis, within the Brague National Park. The school serves children from age 2 to 15, offering a continuous program that uses Montessori pedagogy across all ages with the same dedicated teachers. Founded in 2009, it moved to larger facilities in 2015: 1,200 m2 of indoor space and 3,000 m2 of outdoor grounds. The school is accredited by AMF (Association Montessori France) and ISMM (Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori), one of fourteen Montessori schools in France with accreditation. In 2020, it opened an International Montessori Middle School for ages 12–15, with a Thorenc pedagogical farm partnership providing full-board secondary education. The program emphasizes outdoor learning and a strong connection with nature, supported by bilingual French-English activity and a suite of sport, culture and outings. The Colibris Kids Club runs holiday programs for ages 2–12.
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.
International School Montessori Jeunes Pousses offers a bilingual Montessori education in Paris for children from 20 months to 12 years. The program follows Maria Montessori's philosophy, guiding children to explore, reflect and discover at their own pace, with materials supporting reading, writing, mathematics, geometry, geography, science and arts. In the early years, mixed-age groups are supported by two educators per class, one French-speaking and one English-speaking, with full-time English-speaking assistants to reinforce language immersion. The school's 280-square-metre premises are arranged as three classrooms and two shared gardens, prioritizing an orderly, welcoming environment and garden-based learning. A strong emphasis on ecology runs through the curriculum: a vegetable garden, composting and waste sorting, and partnerships for permaculture and beehives; meals emphasize organic ingredients where possible. The setting offers pony-riding sessions, gym activities, and cultural visits, with English-language components in civics and media literacy for older students, and daily garden sessions in English.
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.
Esclaibes International School Marseille offers a bilingual, Montessori-inspired education for ages 0 to 16 at a dedicated Marseille 12e campus. The creche (0–3) uses Montessori Nido environments, while bilingual kindergarten and primary years (CP to CM2) run with two teachers per class in French and English, 18 pupils per class, and concrete, active learning aligned with official curricula. Since September 2024, the Innovative International Middle School serves 6e to 3e in small multi-age classes of 18, with mornings focused on core subjects and afternoons offering pathways in languages, arts and sports, all under a project-based, debate- and experiment-rich approach that prepares students for the Brevet. Facilities include bright rooms, motor-skills areas and a large private courtyard, with lunch options and a protective, family-friendly environment. Extracurriculars span culture, sport and charitable action, including music, art and cooking workshops, fundraising for Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque and after-school bilingual workshops for families and communities.
Bim School Puteaux operates a 50/50 bilingual ecosystem welcoming children from age 2 to 11. Located near the business hub of La Défense, the school features bright classrooms across three distinct environments: a Toddler section, a mixed-age Kindergarten, and an Elementary track. Educators deliver a framework combining Montessori principles with official French national objectives and Anglo-Saxon language techniques. Non-language subjects, including science and mathematics, are shared across both English and French instruction. Instead of rigid testing tracks, the campus utilizes localized parks and nearby public pools to enrich physical development alongside student-led exploration. A distinct feature of this campus is its customized onboarding track for international families, designed to transition children arriving with zero prior French knowledge. The school also coordinates extended daily schedules with dedicated on-site afternoon care and localized holiday camps run in partnership with specialized extracurricular providers.
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