École Galilée

Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France. The address is 71 Rue Chardon Lagache, 75016 Paris. It is accessible from the 15th arrondissement and from Issy-les-Moulineaux and Boulogne-Billancourt.

Nursery (kindergarten), Primary, and Middle School (Collège)

Private bilingual international school; secular

Support for gifted children (EIP-HPI) with a bilingual program and individualized support, with collaboration from specialists.

France

Secular

School day starts at 8:30 AM and ends around 6:00 PM, with a midday lunch and supervised study/after-school activities. Classes typically run from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on non-Wednesday days; Wednesdays include morning and afternoon activities, with additional extracurricular options after school.

Kindergarten is fully bilingual with 50% English and 50% French instruction; class size up to 20 students per group, with two teachers (one English, one French) and Maria Montessori materials. Primary is bilingual and aligns with the National Education program and the English Curriculum; classes are limited to 20 students and, from CE1, teaching becomes tri-lingual with the addition of Spanish. The College serves students from 6th grade to 3rd, with classes limited to 18 students and a triple curriculum of English, French, and Spanish until the brevet des collèges; an excellence program emphasizes solidarity and teamwork and supports progression to Lycée. The school describes itself as an international, bilingual institution in Paris with a mission of international values and openness, and offers a dedicated program for Gifted Children. Gifted education details include individualized accompaniment and collaboration with professionals to support high-potential students.

Kindergarten and Primary classes: up to 20 students per class. College classes: up to 18 students per class.

After collège, students can seamlessly transition to the Lycée, pursuing various academic pathways.

Gifted Children program provides individualized support for high-potential students, working with practitioners and researchers to tailor transmission to their needs.

The school centers kindness, respect for others, autonomy and collaboration to help children develop cognitive and emotional empathy for living well together. It uses small classes (up to 20 students) and a bilingual, interactive teaching approach with a strong focus on sports, physical education, and cultural and artistic activities.

The school serves gifted children (enfants précoces) from kindergarten through secondary, with a bilingual program designed to meet the needs of highly able learners within a supportive, inclusive environment.

The school teaches bilingual English-French education. Maternelle classes are fully bilingual, with 50% of instruction in English and 50% in French, supervised by two language teachers who integrate Montessori pedagogy. The program includes Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) for non-French native speakers and prepares students within an English-language curriculum; Cambridge English examinations have a 100% success rate since 2010 (Starters to KET).

The school emphasizes cognitive and emotional empathy to support positive social relationships and well-being. It also offers a range of activities, including sports, and cultural and artistic experiences, to reinforce balanced development.

Enrollment is available throughout the year, subject to availability. The bilingual private school in Paris, located in the 16th district, welcomes children of all nationalities. Enrollment process: 1. Fill out and submit the registration form to the school. 2. The school will reach out to arrange an appointment, interview, and visit. 3. The school and family assess the suitability of enrolling the child. 4. If mutually agreed, confirm registration by submitting the required fees and deposit. For families residing abroad, remote registration is feasible; contact the secretariat by phone or email for details. Application Form: To initiate the process, complete the application form with all required details and send it to Galilée School. The administrative team will coordinate a meeting; after the meeting, a decision regarding acceptance will be communicated; in case of refusal, guidance for alternative options may be offered. Child and parents interview: Typically conducted with both child and parents; evaluation of the child's academic level and knowledge may be required to determine the most suitable class placement; Kindergarten: interview with the child; Elementary and Middle School: review of recent report cards followed by an interview. Tuition Fees and Financial Information: Tuition fees are invoiced at the start of each academic year, with the option of a one-time payment or three installments. For families with multiple children, a graduated tuition scale applies. If you withdraw, the registration fee and deposit are retained; ongoing term will be charged in full; towards the end of the second trimester, a tuition deposit for the following year will be required. The school provides scholarships for students across all levels, from kindergarten to college, granted after a comprehensive evaluation of the family's motivation and circumstances; to be considered, include a letter of motivation with your application. Targeted assistance is available for challenging personal circumstances.

Scholarships are offered for students across all levels, from kindergarten to college, after evaluating the family's motivation and circumstances; a letter of motivation should accompany the application.