France, Paris
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Daily bilingual instruction in French and English starts from age two. Class sizes are limited to 20 students per level, with two native teachers per class (one francophone, one anglophone). The program blends the objectives of the Education Nationale with the British Curriculum to support excellence and prepares students to enter secondary education in France or abroad at CM2.
Weekly sports and artistic activities are part of the program. Coding begins in CP, and a FabLab supports the Engineering for Kids initiative starting from age four. The school emphasizes creativity through hands-on projects and performances.
Bilingual immersion is 50/50 in French and English. The curriculum blends Education Nationale goals with the British Curriculum. Native English-speaking teachers support language development.
Extracurricular options include Engineering for Kids, Summer Camp, and the Wednesday Club. These activities complement the academic program and encourage collaboration. The school fosters a family-like atmosphere with balanced routines.
Child well-being is a central focus, and the well-being of teachers is also prioritized. The environment blends tradition and innovation in a family-sized school. Hours are from 8:30 to 17:45.
Le Petit Cours du Rocher is a private bilingual school in Paris serving children from age 2 to 11. Founded in 1953, it operates two campuses in Paris and offers a bilingual immersion program with 50% instruction in French and 50% in English, taught by native language specialists. The curriculum blends the aims of the French Education Nationale with the British Curriculum, and mathematics follows the Singapore Math Method from preschool through CM2, with concepts introduced in the morning and revisited in other language. English is taught by a native speaker while other subjects are delivered in both languages. The school emphasizes well-being and small class sizes—typically about 20 students per level—supported by staff trained in Positive Discipline. On-site FabLab supports STEM learning, including Engineering for Kids, and coding begins in Year 1. Hours are 8:30 am to 5:45 pm, with a family-like atmosphere and festive celebrations for families alike.