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Junior Academy

France, Saint-Genis-Laval

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees €5,040 - 5,460
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 50
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

Junior Academy is a private bilingual Montessori school in Saint-Genis-Laval, 20 minutes from central Lyon, serving ages 3–12. It follows AMI Montessori pedagogy across two environments: the Children's House (3–6) and the Explorers' Community (6–12). English is the language used to interact and learn, with French immersion integrated daily and a native English-speaking assistant in every class. Class sizes reach up to 25 pupils, with long uninterrupted work periods and mixed-age groups that support self-directed learning and peer collaboration. Fully equipped with AMI materials across sensorimotor, mathematics, language, and culture, the curriculum emphasizes free-choice activities within a prepared environment. Facilities include two distinct Montessori settings and on-site parking. Outdoor play occurs daily in a garden, and weekly sport-focused workshops are offered. Daily hot lunches are locally sourced and organic; after-school care runs 4:30–6:00 pm, with Wednesday workshops and holiday camps supplementing regular learning.

2 chemin de Lorette, 69230 Saint-Genis-Laval, France

The Essentials

Junior Academy has 50 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French, English.

Location
2 chemin de Lorette, 69230 Saint-Genis-Laval, 20 minutes from central Lyon. It is five minutes from the C10 bus terminus, and 15 minutes' walk from Oullins metro station (line B), with 25 minutes by public transport from Bellecour. The school serves families from Lyon, Oullins, Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Tassin, Brignais and Francheville. On-site parking is available.

Stages
Two Montessori environments: the Children's House (3-6) and the Explorers' Community (6-12). The school welcomes children from 2.5 to 12 years old.

Type
Private bilingual Montessori school, out-of-contract, led by AMI-trained teachers with native English-speaking assistants.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
Hours are 8:20am–4:30pm, with after-school care 4:30pm–6:00pm. A hot lunch delivered daily is included. Wednesday workshops are available for 3–9 year-olds, half- or full-day, bilingual and creative.
Fees

Annual tuition at Junior Academy ranges from EUR 5,040 to EUR 5,460 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrolment fee

- Enrolment fee: EUR 420, payable when the application is filed.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27)

- Ages 3–6 (Children's House): EUR 504 per month, billed over 10 months (monthly × 10). Annual total (10-month basis): EUR 5,040.
- Ages 6–12 (Explorers' Community): EUR 546 per month, billed over 10 months (monthly × 10). Annual total (10-month basis): EUR 5,460.

Per-term figures (calculated)

- The school bills on a monthly 10-month schedule; if you require a per-term figure and your database uses a three-term academic year, a simple way to obtain per-term amounts is to divide the annual (10-month) total by three. Using that method:
- Ages 3–6: EUR 5,040 / 3 = EUR 1,680 per term (three-term equivalent, calculated).
- Ages 6–12: EUR 5,460 / 3 = EUR 1,820 per term (three-term equivalent, calculated).

Supplies and administration fees

- Supplies fee: EUR 130 for Ages 3–6; EUR 150 for Ages 6–12.
- Older school brochure (brochure and rates) also lists an annual administration/registration-type charge in earlier materials (example: an annual administration contribution of EUR 180); consult current admissions materials for whether this specific administrative charge is applied alongside the supplies fee.

Optional services and other costs

- Organic local canteen (optional): Ages 3–6: EUR 90/month; Ages 6–12: EUR 100/month.
- Lunch-box package: EUR 40/month (option listed in 2026/27 admissions information).
- After-school care (4:30–6:00pm): EUR 80/month (tax-deductible under French rules where applicable). An evening care per-day rate is mentioned in earlier brochure materials as EUR 6/day or EUR 80/month.
- Wednesday workshops and holiday camps: Wednesday workshop options are offered; earlier brochure materials list Wednesday workshop fees (example: EUR 28 per Wednesday or EUR 90/month for full access). Check the current admissions page for up-to-date scheduling of Wednesdays and holiday-camp fees.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision is offered. Junior Academy is a day school; there are no boarding fees. Daycare / before- and after-school care options are available as noted above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as a monthly rate billed over 10 months (monthly × 10).
- Payment options shown in school materials include payment in one instalment or payment spread over up to 10 monthly instalments. A deposit (a cheque equivalent) equal to three months' school fees has been referenced in school brochure materials. These payment-format details are described in the school brochure and admissions documentation.

Refunds and cancellation

- No detailed public refund or cancellation policy for tuition, enrolment or supplies fees is published in the school's current admissions summary or in the brochure materials reviewed. Materials reference deposits and payment terms but do not present a specific refund schedule; families should confirm specific refund/cancellation terms directly with the school when completing enrolment paperwork.

Fee payment methods (credit card / bank transfer / other)

- The school's public admissions materials and brochure describe instalment options and deposit requirements but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, SEPA bank transfer, cheque) in the documents reviewed. Payment method details are handled at enrolment.

Sibling discount

- A 5% discount applies to tuition for the second and third enrolled child from the same family.

Summary of key figures (2026/27)

- Enrolment fee: EUR 420.
- Supplies fee: EUR 130 (3–6) / EUR 150 (6–12).
- Tuition (monthly × 10): EUR 504/month (3–6) — EUR 5,040 per year; EUR 546/month (6–12) — EUR 5,460 per year.
- Optional canteen: EUR 90/month (3–6) or EUR 100/month (6–12). After-school care: EUR 80/month. Wednesday workshops and holiday camps: fees apply per session or monthly packages (example rates previously published: EUR 28/day or EUR 90/month for Wednesdays).

Note: The admissions page and the school brochure were reviewed for the 2026/27 fee list, optional services and payment terms. Some older brochure items remain visible in published materials (examples: administration contribution, Wednesday workshop pricing and deposit guidance). A clear, published refund/cancellation policy and a definitive list of accepted payment methods were not located in the materials reviewed. For any administrative clarification necessary for your database (for example, confirmation of whether lunches are included in the base tuition for a given enrolment option, or precise payment-method acceptance), the school's admissions documentation and enrolment contract provide the definitive terms.
Academics

Junior Academy teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
AMI Montessori pedagogy with two environments for ages 3-6 and 6-12; French/English immersion; a native English-speaking assistant works with children across every subject and moment of class life; English is the language used to interact and learn rather than a separate subject; class sizes up to 25 children per class, guided by a qualified teacher and an assistant; activities are free-choice within a prepared environment, with mixed-age classes that foster peer support and healthy emulation; full AMI materials across sensorial, mathematics, language, and culture; long, uninterrupted work periods support self-directed learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
Up to 25 children per class; guided by a qualified teacher and an assistant.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Languages: French/English immersion. A native English-speaking teacher is present every day for half the day, with an English-speaking assistant supporting learning across subjects. English is used in daily life rather than as a separate subject, with reading in English beginning when the child is ready. The environment blends cultures including Mexico, the USA, Japan, and France.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Junior Academy is a private bilingual Montessori school in Saint-Genis-Laval, 20 minutes from central Lyon. It operates in two dedicated Montessori environments: the Children's House (3-6) and the Explorers' Community (6-12). French and English immersion occurs daily, with a native English-speaking assistant present across the day. Class sizes are up to 25 children per class. The school provides organic, locally sourced hot lunches, and after-school care runs from 4:30pm to 6pm, with Wednesday workshops and holiday camps supplementing regular learning. The school is located at 2 chemin de Lorette, Saint-Genis-Laval, with on-site parking.

Sports Facilities
Every day, children play outside in the school garden during lunch. On Wednesdays, the school stays open for weekly workshops that include sport. Outdoor play, exploration and free time in nature are part of the routine.

Academic Facilities
AMI Montessori pedagogy guides Junior Academy. Full AMI-approved materials support mixed-age groups and long uninterrupted work periods so each child works at their own rhythm. The two Montessori environments — Children's House (3-6) and Explorers' Community (6-12) — are led by AMI-trained teachers and native English-speaking assistants. The classroom materials cover sensorimotor, mathematics, language and culture. English is used across subjects and moments of class life.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Wednesday workshops are available for 3-9 year-olds, with half- or full-day options and a bilingual, creative focus. The workshops cover English, arts, sport and science. Holiday camps run during every school break (Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer). After-school care is available from 4:30pm to 6pm.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Wednesday workshops and school-holiday camps in English, arts, sport and science. The long Montessori work cycles last three hours in the morning, enabling deep concentration and are complemented by movement and English language and practical-life sessions.

Arts & Creative
The school provides fine arts, painting, modelling and design activities, with creativity integrated into daily routines.

Cultural & Language
The school provides daily English and French language immersion in a bilingual Montessori setting.

Social & Hobbies
The school provides Music & rhythm activities with songs in French and English and simple instruments; after-school care includes wind-down time, free play and a snack.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Time outdoors is provided in a green setting with outdoor spaces for exploration. The school serves a hot lunch every day, sourced from local organic farming; after-school care from 4:30pm to 6pm provides wind-down time, free play and a snack.
Languages

Language Provision
Instruction is in French and English; both languages are used equally throughout the daily routine.

Bilingual Teaching
The school runs a French-English bilingual program with daily immersion; a native English-speaking teacher or assistant is in the classroom every day.

Immersion Programs
Immersion follows the 'one person, one language' model; French and English are used across all activities, meals, transitions and free time, with daily FR/EN immersion from nursery onwards.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions steps: 1) Book a call: a 15‑minute chat with the head teacher to understand your family's plans. 2) Visit the school: a tour during class time or outside teaching hours. 3) Meet child & parents: a one‑to‑one meeting with the head teacher and pedagogical coordinator. 4) Enrolment: signing the paperwork and preparing the school year with the team. The full process usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. Age range and environments: The school welcomes children from 2.5 years old in the Children's House (3-6) and up to 12 in the Explorers' Community (6-12). Two Montessori environments are led by AMI-trained teachers and native English-speaking assistants. Languages: French/English immersion; a native English-speaking assistant is present every day. Location and operations: The school is private and outside the state contract system; after-school-care fees are tax-deductible in France. After-school care is available 4:30–6pm (€80/month package). Wednesday workshops are offered for 3–9 year‑olds; holiday camps run during each school break (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer). Enrollment size: around fifty children aged 2.5 to 12 attend annually. Address: 2 chemin de Lorette, 69230 Saint-Genis-Laval. Hours: 8:20am–4:30pm (care until 6pm).
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