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Strengths Languages, Service and Sustainability, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
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.
Antonia International School has 260 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French, English.
Location
Grisettes district, 2, rue Patrice Lumumba, Montpellier (34000).
Stages
Kindergarten to Lycée IB; includes the IB Diploma Programme in the first and second years.
Type
Independent educational establishment; private bilingual school offering the IB Diploma Programme.
Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 25 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
Inclusive pedagogy for neuro-typical and neuro-atypical children (HPI, ADHD, DYS).
Religious affiliation
Secular.
Fees
Annual tuition at Antonia International School ranges from EUR 5,000 to EUR 11,200 for 2026/27.
Application fees - A non-refundable entrance fee (droit d'entrée) of EUR 1,000 is charged for any first-time registration; this amount is payable at the time the registration file is submitted. A registration / re-registration fee (droit d'inscription / réinscription) of EUR 1,000 per child also applies.
Tuition fees (annual amounts by school level) - TPS (very early years): EUR 6,000 per year. - Maternelle (kindergarten): EUR 5,000 per year. - Primaire (primary): EUR 5,300 per year. - Collège (middle school): EUR 5,500 per year. - Seconde (10th grade / lycée 2nd): EUR 7,500 per year. - Première & Terminale (IB high school grades): EUR 10,000 per year.
Note: tuition amounts above are shown as annual fees. A per-term breakdown is not provided in the published fee sheet.
Sibling discount - A discount of EUR 500 is applied for the second child of the same family; for the third child and each additional sibling the discount is EUR 500 per child.
What the annual tuition covers - Annual tuition includes morning care (from 8:00 / 8:15 depending on level), evening care up to 18:00, supervised study time and the midday period; catering (meals) is charged separately.
Meal / catering costs - School catering (foodtruck) is billed separately by period: Maternelle meals cost EUR 6 per meal; Primaire meals cost EUR 7 per meal; Collège & Lycée meals cost EUR 8 per meal.
Optional fees and additional services - FLE / ALE collective (2 sessions per week): EUR 1,000 per year. - FLE / ALE individual (1 session): EUR 50 per session. - Dispositif du Care (individual support session): EUR 30 per session. - Renforcement scolaire collectif (one group session per week): EUR 500 per year. - Renforcement scolaire particulier (private tutoring per session per subject): EUR 50 per session. - Adhésion à l'association (association membership): EUR 200. - School trips: a supplementary budget should be expected for school trips organised in CM1, CM2 and collège.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an option; no boarding fees are specified in the published fee sheet.
Billing schedule, payment terms and refunds - The published fee summary lists the required entrance and registration fees, annual tuition amounts and optional charges but does not specify a detailed billing schedule (for example: termly instalments, due dates), explicit payment terms, accepted payment methods, or a refund policy in the fee sheet itself; these elements are referenced generically in the financial regulations but are not detailed in the public fee summary.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, etc.) are not specified in the publicly available fee document. The fee sheet indicates amounts and options but does not list the practical payment methods or account details.
Refund information - No specific refund terms or formulas are published in the fee sheet; refund rules are referred to in the school's financial regulations but are not included in the published fee summary.
Academics
Antonia International School teaches IB (DP), French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school is a bilingual French/English preschool and an international school for primary and secondary levels in Montpellier. It offers a complete curriculum from kindergarten to high school, including the International Baccalaureate (IB). The high school offers the IB Diploma Programme in the first and second years. The school was founded in Montpellier 17 years ago and uses Pédagogie du Sens®. It brings together more than 25 nationalities and has an inclusive pedagogy adapted to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical children (HPI, ADHD, DYS).
Antonia School implements an inclusive Pedagogy of Meaning® that adapts to neuro-typical and neuro-atypical learners (HPI, ADHD, DYS) to help every child reach their full potential. The approach emphasizes individualized support within the school's multidisciplinary team.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual in French and English, offering education from kindergarten through secondary, including the IB Diploma Programme. It is a bilingual French/English preschool and international school for primary and secondary levels in Montpellier.
The school has a charitable foundation. Its endowment funds tuition scholarships for students sponsored by donors. Donations are earmarked for children with dyslexia, high potential (HPI), ADHD, or school anxiety.
FAQs
What ages does Antonia International School serve?
AIS welcomes students from age 2 to 18, from kindergarten through to the IB Diploma Programme.
What curriculum does AIS follow?
The school offers a bilingual French-English curriculum from kindergarten to high school, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) available for the final two years.
What is Pédagogie du Sens?
Pédagogie du Sens is a holistic teaching approach unique to AIS that integrates academic learning with creativity, wellbeing, and social development. It focuses on relationships and complex thinking through annual interdisciplinary projects.
Does AIS support children with learning differences?
Yes. AIS implements inclusive pedagogy tailored to both neuro-typical and neuro-atypical learners, including children with HPI (high potential), ADHD, and DYS conditions such as dyslexia.
Where is AIS located?
AIS is at 2 rue Patrice Lumumba in the Grisettes district of Montpellier (34000), France.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from EUR 5,000 for Kindergarten to EUR 10,000 for IB Diploma years. There is a EUR 1,000 entrance fee and EUR 1,000 registration fee.
How many students attend AIS?
The school has approximately 260 students representing more than 25 nationalities.
Does AIS offer scholarships?
Yes. The school's charitable foundation provides tuition scholarships funded by donors, with support specifically earmarked for children with dyslexia, high potential, ADHD, or financial need.
What languages are taught?
French and English are the core languages of instruction. Spanish and Modern Greek are also introduced. In the IB programme, Language A and Language B can be French or English depending on the student's mother tongue.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include the Etincelles Festival, cultural events, CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) for IB students, and optional classes in sport, art, and Spanish.
How does the school support university preparation?
A DP coordinator and counsellor provides university resources, information sessions, and field trips to universities. Career exploration days begin in earlier years.
When was AIS founded?
Antonia International School was founded in 2009 in Montpellier, making it 17 years old.
