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The school fosters holistic development within a nurturing, multicultural, bilingual French-English environment. A dedicated team of French- and English-speaking educators adheres to the Montessori philosophy, supporting academic and social growth. Students are encouraged to explore their potential, build self-confidence, develop independence, and enhance problem-solving skills. Small class sizes provide personalised attention and enable close relationships with educators. The school maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and collaborates with parent member families to ensure every child enjoys their school experience and develops a lifelong love of learning.
The school teaches in both English and French; students learn in English and French in the elementary years within a Montessori-inspired environment, preparing them for secondary school in bilingual settings. The teaching team includes both Francophone and Anglophone educators.
The school supports mental wellbeing through a nurturing, inclusive environment and strong collaboration with families. It emphasizes self-confidence, independence, and social development as part of its Montessori approach, and maintains a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with regular events and activities that foster community.
The school is registered with the Academy of Versailles under number 0783701Z and is regularly inspected by the National Education Services. It is a member of the Association Montessori de 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.
