Alternative International School of Angers

Located in Angers, France. Address: 5 rue des Basses Fouassières, 49000 Angers. It is an independent bilingual school serving the Angers community. Opening hours are by appointment.

Kindergarten (from age 3) with French–English bilingual immersion; Elementary school (1st–5th grade) bilingual; Middle school coming soon (bilingual middle school in Angers, project in development).

Independent bilingual day school; non-profit, community-based and founded by parents.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., by appointment.

Bilingual French and English teaching with a caring pedagogy and a stimulating environment. Kindergarten offers bilingual immersion from age 3. Elementary school provides bilingual instruction from 1st to 5th grade, developing pupils' skills, curiosity, self-confidence, and independence. A bilingual middle school is in development. The school uses alternative pedagogies including Montessori, Freinet, Alvarez, neuroscience insights, and outdoor schooling. It is a non-profit, community-based school founded by parents, with small class sizes of up to 15 students per class.

Small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students per class.

The school provides a warm environment where every child learns at their own pace in a human-sized school with small class sizes (maximum 15 students per class). There is bilingual and multicultural immersion that fosters openness to the world and collaboration with families. The school emphasizes inclusion, welcoming every child in their uniqueness and encouraging cooperation. A close relationship between the school, teachers, and families is built on communication, trust, and community involvement. Innovative learning draws on Montessori, Freinet, Alvarez, neuroscience insights, and outdoor schooling to support holistic development.

The school offers bilingual French and English teaching. English workshops on Wednesdays and during school holidays provide playful immersion in English through games, movement, arts, and creativity.

A caring pedagogy creates a warm, supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow at their own pace. Small class sizes and a human-sized school contribute to students' wellbeing. Collaboration between the school, teachers, and families supports emotional and social development. Inclusion and openness to the world are integral, with bilingual immersion helping students feel connected. The school's approach blends diverse pedagogies to nurture curiosity, resilience, and confidence.

1. Getting in touch: Contact us by phone or through the pre-enrollment form to schedule an appointment or receive more information about our school. 2. Fill out the form: We will offer you a school visit, either in person or via video call, depending on your availability, to introduce you to our educational project. 3. Application review: Our team reviews your application and will get back to you to inform you of the next steps in the pre-enrollment process. 4. Finalizing enrollment: Once your application is accepted, we will provide you with the list of documents required to finalize enrollment. Pre-enrollment period: Pre-enrollment runs from October 15 to February 15; Final enrollment for current students starts February 16; Admissions may be accepted during the school year depending on availability. Admission criteria: Priority is given to siblings and former students; Complete application submitted within the deadlines; No selection test; Parents' commitment to the school's educational project; Balanced age groups in each class. Pre-enrollment form: This form allows you to express your interest in enrolling at the Alternative International School of Angers. It is a first step and does not constitute final enrollment.