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Nursery through middle school are bilingual, with classes taught in French or English and two teachers per class. The learning approach is Montessori-inspired and concrete, emphasizing active teaching through gestures, manipulations and exchanges. In the International Elementary, CP to CM2 students study in a bilingual setting with 18 pupils per class and receive individual support aligned with official curricula. Since September 2024, the Innovative College offers a bilingual middle school for grades 6 to 9 in small classes of 18, with mornings devoted to fundamentals and afternoons to chosen pathways such as languages, arts and sports.
Music, art and cooking workshops form a core part of the cultural experience, complemented by numerous cultural outings. Wednesday Workshops provide extracurricular bilingual sessions each week and are open to children from outside Esclaibes International School. Holiday Workshops offer week-long bilingual cultural courses during vacations, with opportunities to learn and improve English.
Bilingual teaching is provided across the school, with classes in French or English. From CP to CM2, 18 pupils per class are guided by two teachers, ensuring a structured yet flexible approach in line with official curricula. A bilingual Montessori environment supports learning in both languages and helps children feel at home in either language.
Open to the world includes extracurricular bilingual activities every Wednesday and during holidays. These activities provide opportunities to learn new languages and express creativity. One hour per week is devoted to physical activities to help children relax and stay active.
The school is committed to the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque association. Children organize fundraising events such as concerts and a Christmas market. This associative commitment is integrated into the school experience.
Mornings focus on fundamentals; afternoons are devoted to chosen pathways such as languages, arts and sports. Active pedagogies include projects, debates and experiments to nurture curiosity and confidence. This approach supports students in preparing for the Brevet exam in a serious, stress-free way.
Opening hours run Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm for the nursery, kindergarten, elementary and middle school. Daycare is available from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm to accommodate families. Wednesdays and vacations include bilingual workshops, and lunch breaks can be either self-provided or via catering. The school features bright rooms, motor skills areas and a large private courtyard.
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.
