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France, Nantes
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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.
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.
