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Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), French Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Ellipse Montessori Academy is a bilingual Montessori school in Paris serving children from ages 2 to 18. Instruction is delivered in French and English, with a program aligned to the French national education system and extended beyond. The Primary program (ages 2–11) follows Montessori methodology in both languages. From ages 11–15, students join the Collège Alternatif Bilingue, earning the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Cambridge Certification. For ages 15–18, the Lycée International Bilingue offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Educators are AMI-certified and fluent in French or English, ensuring consistent bilingual guidance across the five classrooms. Founded in 2017, the school is located in Paris and features a terrace, courtyard, and library designed to foster autonomy and self-awareness in a calm, secure environment. Ellipse Montessori Academy provides a continuous education pathway from early years through high school with integrated extracurricular activities. The program supports multilingual literacy and inquiry.
Ellipse Montessori Academy has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in French, English.
Location
Located at 3 rue Amélie, 75007 Paris. The school is in the heart of Paris. The campus is spacious, calm, bright and secure, with a terrace, courtyard and library.
Stages
Ages 2 to 3: Infant Community; 3 to 6: Children's House; 6 to 11: Elementary; 11 to 15: Middle School; 15 to 18: International High School
Type
Bilingual Montessori school in Paris serving ages 2 to 18; instruction in French and English; program aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Country affiliation
France
Fees
Annual tuition at Ellipse Montessori Academy ranges from EUR 13,800 to EUR 28,000 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees
- New enrolments (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 500. - Ages 6–11: EUR 700. - Middle School (11–15 years) application fee: EUR 700. - High School (15–17 years) application fee: EUR 700.
- Deposit to guarantee a place: a deposit equal to two months' tuition is required and is deducted from tuition; deposit amounts vary by level (shown on the school's fee schedule as ranging approximately from EUR 2,300 to EUR 5,600 depending on level).
Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group / class) — academic year 2025–2026
- Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years, morning schedule): EUR 11,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–12:30; Wednesday until 11:50.)
- Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years or 3–6 years, full day): EUR 13,800 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–15:45; Wednesday until 11:50.)
- Elementary (Class 6–11 years): EUR 16,200 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00; Wednesday until 11:40.)
- Middle School (Class 11–15 years): EUR 20,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00; Wednesday until 12:00.)
- International High School: - Grade 10 (Seconde): EUR 24,000 per year. - IB Diploma Years (DP1 / DP2 — 1re and Terminale): EUR 28,000 per year.
- Organic school catering (100% organic caterer): EUR 1,460 per year (option shown as catering). - Lunch box option (where a medical certificate is required): EUR 450 per year. - Ellipse Outfit Pack (uniform/pack): EUR 150 (charged in Middle School and High School listings). - Career Coaching (3ème / 3rd grade in middle school): EUR 600. - Development Fee for IB programme (one-time / programme development): EUR 5,000 (listed under High School). - Computer deposit (High School): EUR 400. - External diploma/examination fees are additional to tuition (Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge diplomas, IB diploma fees and other diploma fees).
Family discounts and concessions
- A family discount is applied for families with two or more children: the discount is deducted from the tuition fees for the youngest child.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and additional charges are presented as annual amounts; the school requires a deposit equal to two months' tuition to guarantee a place; that deposit is deducted from the tuition balance. Application/registration fees are non-refundable. - The school's public fee information does not publish a detailed term-by-term invoice schedule or the standard instalment options in the fee text provided.
Boarding fees
- No boarding or residential education is listed; all schedules and fees are for day programmes.
Other costs or optional charges
- Extracurricular programmes, holiday courses and some extracurricular activities are offered and may carry separate registration or participation charges (these appear as separate items in the school's extracurricular/holiday programme communications).
Refund information
- Application / registration fees are explicitly stated as non-refundable. - No separate general tuition refund policy or detailed refund schedule for mid-year withdrawal is published in the school's publicly listed fee page; specific refund conditions beyond the non-refundable application fee are not specified in the publicly displayed fee text.
Fee payment options
- The school's publicly available fee page lists amounts, deposits and non-refundable application fees but does not publish the specific accepted payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the fee text. Contact the school to confirm accepted payment methods and instalment arrangements.
Notes
- All figures above are those published for the 2025–2026 academic year and are expressed in euros (EUR).
Academics
Ellipse Montessori Academy teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
From age 2 to 18, Ellipse Montessori Academy in Paris provides a bilingual Montessori program in French and English. The Primary program (2–11) is Montessori-based and bilingual. For ages 11–15, the Collège Alternatif Bilingue offers the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Cambridge Certification. For ages 15–18, the Lycée International Bilingue offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Educators are AMI-certified and French- or English-speaking, and the bilingual program is aligned with the national education system and beyond.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school includes cognitive and socio-emotional development as part of its bilingual Montessori program, fostering autonomy, self-awareness, and social growth.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school delivers its educational program in both French and English; teachers are French-speaking or English-speaking.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through socio-emotional development and a bilingual AMI-certified teaching team delivering education in both languages.
Admissions
Admissions
Nursery and Elementary admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5).
Middle School and Lycée admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Letter of motivation from the family and child. 5. Letters of recommendation from 2 teachers. 6. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5).
FAQs
What does Ellipse Montessori Academy offer?
From age 2 to 18, Ellipse Montessori Academy in Paris provides a bilingual Montessori programme in French and English across all educational levels.
What age range does the school serve?
Ellipse Montessori Academy serves students aged 2 to 18, one of the few Montessori schools offering education through upper secondary.
Where is the school located?
The school is located in Paris, providing bilingual Montessori education in the French capital.
