France, Paris
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École Bilingue Chardin operates across three campuses in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement. Its main site comprises two renovated private mansions at 7 and 11 Rue Chardin dedicated to children. A third campus is located at the Mona Bismarck Hotel, 34 Avenue de New York, hosting sports and cultural events. The campuses feature a designed playground, bright classrooms, a soundproof canteen, a motor-skills room, a bilingual library, and murals by contemporary artists. The Advisory Board validates the school's strategic direction and fidelity to founding values, with members who are leaders in education.
The school emphasizes a strong partnership with parents from early childhood through elementary school. Daily communication allows parents to speak with teachers each morning and at pick-up. Weekly updates with class photos and videos are shared via the Seesaw app. A monthly digital newsletter and twice-yearly parent meetings keep families informed, with ongoing access to school leadership.
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.