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Le Petit Cours du Rocher places the well‑being of children and teachers at the center of its educational approach. The school offers bilingual immersion education with a 50/50 French and English curriculum taught by native English‑speaking teachers. The environment is described as supportive and family‑like, with staff trained in Positive Discipline to support students' social and emotional development. The program blends traditional and innovative elements and includes festive celebrations that foster community and belonging. The focus on well‑being underpins daily learning and relationships across the school community.
English language instruction is exclusively led by a native English‑speaking teacher. Other subjects are shared in both French and English, creating a dynamic, immersive bilingual learning experience that nurtures students' bilingual proficiency and intellectual growth.
Well‑being is prioritized for students and staff, with a caring, supportive atmosphere and an emphasis on personal development. Teaching staff are trained in Positive Discipline to reinforce respectful relationships and emotional safety. The bilingual immersion model supports confidence and communication, contributing to a sense of security and belonging. Engaging activities such as the FabLab and Engineering for Kids provide purposeful, hands‑on learning that supports positive engagement and mental wellbeing.
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.
