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The elementary program is bilingual, with instruction in English and French. This dual-language education prepares students for secondary school, including French and international bilingual secondary schools. The Montessori philosophy guides the school's approach to academic and social growth.
The school celebrates Christmas choirs and end-of-year shows. Music day and other celebrations are part of annual events. There is a giant Easter egg hunt in the gardens each April. Cultural celebrations include Carnival Day, Peace Day, 100 days of school, Galette des rois, St Patrick's Day, and Chandeleur.
The school provides a bilingual French-English environment. It welcomes children from all origins and cultures. The elementary program is bilingual in English and French. Cultural celebrations include St Patrick's Day, Galette des rois, Carnival Day and Chandeleur.
Wednesday activities in English are offered with the SAME Club. Our Wednesday and holiday clubs are organized with the SAME Club. There are family events such as a family sports day and picnic. Carnival day and other celebrations involve students in social activities.
The school is run as a not-for-profit association. The enrollment of a child makes the family a member of the association. Parents participate in volunteer activities and groups to support school life, with tasks such as organizing events and gardening. Family members are encouraged to contribute to school maintenance and activities each term.
The school is run as a not-for-profit association. The board of governors is composed of volunteer administrators, including current and former parents. Major decisions are discussed by members during the annual general assembly. The board includes positions such as President, Secretary, Treasurer and Vice-treasurer.
Lunch is 100% organic and consists of three courses delivered by an organic caterer, with the option to bring lunch in a thermos. Children enjoy pedagogical gardens on the Château grounds, where they can pick cherries and apples in season. There is playground time in the children's garden near a local forest. The school earned the Eco-Ecole label in France.
Être et Découvrir is a non-profit international Montessori school located on the private grounds of the Château de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, west of Paris. Founded in 1986, it serves children aged 2 to 12 across three Montessori programs: Toddler Community (2–3.5 years), Children's House (3–6 years), and Elementary School (6–12 years). The school operates in two buildings (Cottage and Orangerie) with purpose-built spaces for reading, mathematics, language, geography, science, art and music, plus a library and a music room offering private piano and violin lessons. Classes are bilingual in English and French, with teaching teams that foster independence, self-confidence and problem-solving. The elementary curriculum supports entry to French collèges and bilingual or international secondary options. The campus features pedagogical gardens, small class sizes, and Eco-Ecole certification, emphasizing hands-on learning and nature-based activities. As a not-for-profit association, parent involvement is encouraged, and the school is affiliated with the Association Montessori de France. It is near Versailles and La Défense and prioritizes a multicultural bilingual environment.
