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Curriculum French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
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.
École Bilingue Chardin has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French, English.
Location
The school is located at 7 rue Chardin, 75016 Paris, in the 16th arrondissement, in the heart of Paris. It operates from two renovated private mansions and sits opposite the Eiffel Tower, with the Trocadéro Gardens nearby, enabling frequent outdoor excursions. The campus serves three bilingual cycles: a two-year-old section, a bilingual preschool, and a bilingual elementary school, housed within the two buildings.
Stages
Three bilingual cycles: a 2-year-old section (Toute Petite Section), a bilingual preschool (Maternelle), and a bilingual elementary school (Primaire). Each class is limited to a maximum of 20 students and is taught by two teachers—one French-speaking and one native English-speaking.
Type
Private bilingual preschool and elementary school
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
The school day starts at 8:40 a.m. Morning sessions last about 45 minutes with breaks, followed by lunch at 12:45 p.m. The afternoon is for arts and sports or group activities, with the day ending at 4:30 p.m. After-school care and extracurricular activities are available until 6:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, instruction ends in the morning (11:25 a.m. for most grades) with after-school workshops until 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Fees
Annual tuition at École Bilingue Chardin ranges from EUR 12,050 to EUR 17,050 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- No specific application or registration fee amount is published on the school's public admissions and fees pages.
- Cafeteria (4 meals per week): €1,550 per year. - Outings and school supplies (stationery): €500 per year.
Per‑term detail / billing frequency
- Annual fees are published per school year. A per‑term breakdown and the school's standard billing frequency (for example, termly or monthly instalments) are not published on the school's publicly available admissions, documentation or contact pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's publicly available pages do not provide a detailed billing schedule, payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or published payment‑terms (for example whether tuition is payable in one lump sum, by term, or by instalments). Parents should note that no billing terms are shown in the admissions/fees/documentation sections.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered. École Bilingue Chardin operates as a day preschool and primary school (with before/after school care and extracurricular activities) and does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees.
Other costs and routine extras
- Before/after‑school care, Wednesday extracurricular activities and holiday camps are chargeable; preferential rates are offered to enrolled students, but specific prices are not published. - The school provides each child with an art apron, a raincoat, a cap and a polo shirt for outdoor activities, and sportswear for physical activities; no separate published charge for these clothing items is listed. - The listed stationery/outsings charge of €500 per year is intended to cover outings and school supplies.
Refund information
- No publicly published refund policy or explicit rules on fee refunds (for example for early withdrawal or absence) appear on the admissions, documentation or FAQ pages.
Fee payment options
- The school's public contact and admissions pages list phone and email contact details but do not publish accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, etc.).
Brief summary of findings and remaining items not published
- Published, definitive figures are available for annual tuition by year group (TPS, Preschool, Elementary) and for cafeteria and outings/stationery charges. - The school does not publish specific amounts for any application/registration fee, does not publish a billing schedule or payment terms, does not publish payment‑method details, and does not publish a refund policy on its public admissions/documentation pages. Boarding is not applicable.
Academics
École Bilingue Chardin teaches French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
Curriculum
The school offers bilingual preschool and elementary education in the heart of Paris for children aged 2 to 12. Language mastery, mathematics, the arts, and sports are the core educational priorities. Teaching methods are designed to prepare children for academic success while nurturing creativity, personal growth, and openness to others. The school operates across two campuses in the 16th arrondissement at 7-11 rue Chardin. The program is delivered through a bilingual English–French approach, including a bilingual literacy program.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Ongoing support and daily communication foster children's well-being and social-emotional development; families are kept informed through Seesaw weekly updates and a monthly digital newsletter; twice-yearly meetings discuss well-being and behavior.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides bilingual education in English and French through immersive method; from the very first year of kindergarten, two interlocutors are in every class; from first grade, classes are taught in both languages.
Mental Wellbeing
Twice-yearly parent meetings discuss student well-being, behavior, and academic progress; educators and school leadership provide ongoing support; daily communication fosters a trusting relationship between families and the teaching team.
Admissions
Admissions
How to apply: École Bilingue Chardin welcomes children whose parents adhere to the educational program. Step 1: Fill in the form to obtain the Application Form (child's age options: 1 year old, 2 years old, 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old, 6 years old, 7 years old, 8 years old, 9 years old, 10 years old; class options: 2-year-old Section, Preschool, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade; school year options: 2025-2026, 2026-2027). Step 3: Once the completed application is received, you will be invited within 15 days to a personal interview with the child. Step 4: After the interview, the admissions decision and, if applicable, an Application Form along with the list of required documents will be sent. Step 5: The complete registration form must be sent either by email or by post.
FAQs
What does Ecole Bilingue Chardin offer?
The school offers bilingual preschool and elementary education in the heart of Paris for children aged 1 to 12.
What age range does the school serve?
Ecole Bilingue Chardin serves children aged 1 to 12, covering creche, preschool, and elementary education.
Where is the school located?
The school is located in the heart of Paris, providing bilingual education in a central location.
