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Principal
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Esclaibes International School Marseille offers a bilingual, Montessori-inspired education for ages 0 to 16 at a dedicated Marseille 12e campus. The creche (0–3) uses Montessori Nido environments, while bilingual kindergarten and primary years (CP to CM2) run with two teachers per class in French and English, 18 pupils per class, and concrete, active learning aligned with official curricula. Since September 2024, the Innovative International Middle School serves 6e to 3e in small multi-age classes of 18, with mornings focused on core subjects and afternoons offering pathways in languages, arts and sports, all under a project-based, debate- and experiment-rich approach that prepares students for the Brevet. Facilities include bright rooms, motor-skills areas and a large private courtyard, with lunch options and a protective, family-friendly environment. Extracurriculars span culture, sport and charitable action, including music, art and cooking workshops, fundraising for Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque and after-school bilingual workshops for families and communities.
This campus is part ofEsclaibes International Schools
7 Rue Gaston de Flotte, 13012 Marseille, France
The Essentials
Esclaibes International School Marseille - 12 has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French, English.
Location
Marseille 12ᵉ arrondissement, 7 rue Gaston de Flotte, 13012 Marseille, France. The campus features bright rooms, motor skills areas and a large private courtyard designed to provide a secure learning environment. The exterior is described as a peaceful spot to be discovered on your visit. Opening hours are not listed here.
Stages
Nursery, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School. Montessori-inspired teaching with bilingual instruction; from CP to CM2 in elementary, and an innovative international middle school for grades 6–9 with small multi-age classes.
Type
Private bilingual international school with Montessori pedagogy.
Additional learning support
Each student benefits from individual support tailored to his or her needs.
Country affiliation
France.
School day structure
Opening hours: Crèche, kindergarten, elementary and middle school are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–6:30 pm. Daycare is available from 4:30 pm–6:30 pm for the kindergarten and elementary groups. On Wednesdays and during vacations, bilingual workshops and courses are offered. Lunch options include bringing a lunch box or using the catering service.
Fees
Annual tuition at Esclaibes International School Marseille - 12 ranges from EUR 8,264 to EUR 10,220 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) Note: the school's published fee schedule lists annual amounts; the per‑term figures below are shown assuming a standard three‑term academic year (annual ÷ 3) and are rounded to the nearest euro. Annual figures are taken from the published 2026/2027 fee schedule for the Marseille campus.
- Nursery 1 (Nurs. 1) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Nursery 2 (Nurs. 2) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Kindergarten 1 (Kindg. 1 / equivalent) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Kindergarten 2 (Kindg. 2) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Kindergarten 3 (Kindg. 3) — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 1 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 2 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 3 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 4 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 5 — Annual: EUR 9,320. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,107. - Grade 6 — Annual: EUR 8,264 (this total is composed of tuition and the annual administrative fee). Per term (approx.): EUR 2,755. - Grade 7 — Annual: EUR 8,264. Per term (approx.): EUR 2,755. - Grade 8 — Annual: EUR 8,264. Per term (approx.): EUR 2,755.
Additional breakdown shown in the published schedule for a sample pupil (example used by the school): - Tuition (example) for a Grade 6 pupil: Tuition component EUR 7,964 (annual). Administrative fee EUR 300 (annual). Entrance fee EUR 600 (one‑time first year). Total first‑year cost in that example: EUR 8,864 (first year includes the one‑time entrance fee).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Published fees are shown as annual amounts; the fee schedule also presents the one‑time entrance fee and the annual administrative fee separately. Per‑term figures above were calculated from the published annual figures by dividing by three (standard three‑term academic year) for display purposes. Exact billing dates, installment deadlines, and any late‑payment penalties are set in the school's fee schedule and billing terms.
Boarding - No boarding provision is listed for the Marseille campus; the school operates as a day school (nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school) with opening hours and after‑school care.
Other costs and optional fees - After‑school/daycare: after‑school care is available (daycare from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm); this service is optional and is not included in the base tuition. Evening care and additional daycare slots are charged as options. - Lunch / catering: two options are offered — bring a lunch box or enroll in the catering service; the catering option is charged separately. - Extracurricular / Wednesday Workshops and holiday workshops: these bilingual sessions and holiday immersion weeks are offered and may carry separate charges when attended as an extra service. - Uniform: no uniform fee or mandatory uniform requirement is listed in the published fee materials that are publicly available.
Refunds and withdrawal - A detailed refund/cancellation policy and conditions for refunding paid fees or deposits are documented in the school's full fee schedule and enrollment terms. That detailed policy is not provided in full on the public summary pages; the school's published fee schedule separates one‑time and annual fees and shows first‑year totals including entrance fees.
Fee payment options - The publicly available fee summary presents amounts and fee components but does not list all accepted payment methods on the summary page. Families are billed for annual tuition (with common practice allowing installment payments by term); the school's administrative contacts handle invoicing and payment method arrangements. For payment logistics the school provides administrative contact addresses for the Marseille campus.
Notes on limits of publicly available information - The school publishes a detailed PDF fee schedule for 2026–2027; the public summary and third‑party listings provide annual amounts, one‑time entrance and administrative fees, and sibling discounts. The publicly available pages do not include every billing deadline, the precise per‑term invoice amounts as officially printed in the school's PDF, the full text of the refund policy, or a definitive list of accepted payment methods. These specific operational details are set in the school's full fee schedule and administrative terms.
Academics
Esclaibes International School Marseille - 12 teaches French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 0 to 16.
Curriculum
The Marseille campus serves nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school for ages 0–16. Bilingual teaching is provided, with two language-specific classes (French or English) supervised by two teachers. In International Elementary (CP to CM2), classes have 18 pupils and two teachers, with instruction in both French and English, following official school curricula. The program emphasizes concrete, active learning with Montessori-inspired methods. Since September 2024, the Innovative International Middle School (6e to 3e) uses small multi-age classes of 18 students; mornings cover core subjects and afternoons offer pathways in languages, arts and sports, supported by projects, debates and experiments. The Brevet examination is prepared in the middle school.
Student Teacher Ratio
18 students per class in bilingual kindergarten and elementary, and 18 students per class in the middle school. Each class is taught by two teachers.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a structured, joyful, and reassuring daily routine in bilingual kindergarten. Children are taught in two languages, French or English, with two teachers per class, and feel at home from the moment they start thanks to adaptations designed with their well-being in mind.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Each student benefits from individual support tailored to his or her needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bilingual teaching is provided; from ages 2.5 to 6, children are taught in two languages (French or English), each class having its own language and two teachers.
Mental Wellbeing
Learning spaces and routines are designed with children's well-being in mind to support their confidence and sense of security.
Admissions
Admissions
Registration has three steps: 01. Contact: Contact via the website, specifying the school you would like to attend and some practical information. 02. Your needs: Complete the form so that the school can better understand your needs and ensure that our values are aligned. 03. Appointments: Meet by scheduling an appointment at the school of your choice with a member of the management team.
FAQs
What does the Marseille campus offer?
The Marseille campus serves nursery, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school for ages 0-16 with bilingual instruction.
Does the school offer individual support?
Yes, each student benefits from individual support tailored to his or her needs within the bilingual programme.
What age range does the school serve?
Esclaibes Marseille serves students aged 0 to 16, from nursery through middle school education.
