France, Ferney-voltaire
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The school uses bilingual immersion, with students native in English or French maintaining their mother tongue while developing communication and literacy skills in a second language. German and Arabic are taught by native-speaking teachers. The program covers the fundamentals of reading, writing, and counting, with an emphasis on understanding and respecting others. The weekly schedule is spread over five days to provide a regular rhythm for learning.
In bilingual immersion, students whose mother tongue is English or French maintain and develop their language while acquiring communication and literacy skills in a second language. German and Arabic are taught by native-speaking teachers. The school emphasizes languages and respect for others. The weekly hours are spread over five days.
All after-school enrichment programs are open to students from public and private schools and to families in the region. We offer academic support and homework assistance. After-school care runs from 16:00 to 18:00. The school presents a family-like environment through its teaching staff and approach.
The school is located in Ferney-Voltaire, at the gates of Geneva. The environment is authentic, enriching, warm, and transformative, and the school lives in harmony with nature. Classrooms are adapted to the student and the building uses healthy materials to support environmental quality. Classes start around 8:30, with meals and a five-day weekly schedule; after-school care runs 16:00–18:00.
Les Petits Polyglottes in Ferney-Voltaire is a private international school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 12. The curriculum is delivered through a bilingual immersion in English and French, with two teachers working in each language in small mixed groups, ensuring balanced language development. From age five, a third language—German, Arabic, or Spanish—may be studied for one hour weekly, expanding students' linguistic horizons. The school aligns assessments with IB requirements and French national standards. A Montessori kindergarten program introduces five-year-olds to inquiry and collaboration, supported by native speakers who guide independent questioning and problem solving. The campus emphasizes arts and inquiry across subjects, integrates arts into each unit, and uses authentic materials. Located near Geneva, the school offers after‑school enrichment, ongoing learner supports, and a mission to foster curious, compassionate learners who contribute to a peaceful world. Families are warmly welcomed to participate in learning.