France, Nantes
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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.
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.