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France, Ferney-voltaire
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Languages of instruction are English and French, taught with a 50/50 balance. All students participate in bilingual instruction, with content delivered in both languages. From age five, a third language may be added (German, Arabic, or Spanish) for one hour per week.
The school offers a bilingual immersion program in English and French. In immersion, native speakers of English or French maintain and develop their mother tongue while acquiring literacy and communication skills in a second language. Two teachers in each class teach in both English and French with students in small groups, alternating throughout the day.
Preschool is bilingual for children aged three to five. Primary covers CP through CM2 for children aged five to twelve, with an inquiry- and collaboration-based approach. Starting at age five, a third language can be chosen for one hour per week (German, Arabic, or Spanish).
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.
