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Life skills and well-being form the base of Living School's pedagogy. The curriculum emphasizes eco-citizenship, with student-led projects addressing today's planetary issues. English is learned through immersion from preschool, with an active approach beginning in the primary years. Joy and pleasure drive learning through inspiring, interdisciplinary activities.
Music is part of the pedagogy. The creative dimension includes art and music education, mime games, and interdisciplinary projects. Vacation Club offers week-long clubs during holidays focusing on eco-citizenship, English, and the arts. Arts are integrated into learning and extracurricular activities to foster creativity.
English is learned through immersion from preschool, with bilingual education from the earliest level of kindergarten (50% of instruction in English). Living School's curriculum includes eco-citizenship and student-led planetary projects. All Children in the World are Talented, ALL! kits exist in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Parents are partners and participate in classroom life.
Vacation Club offers week-long clubs during holidays focusing on eco-citizenship, English, and the arts for ages 3–10. After-school options include Wednesday club and other activities. Joyful, engaging activities support social interaction and personal development. All Children in the World kit provides language activities in multiple languages.
Eco-citizenship education with student-led projects addresses planetary issues. Planetary Week and the All Children in the World program foster global citizenship and community engagement. Parents participate as partners in classroom life. The Children For Changing the World program offers opportunities to act on the environment and society.
Ethical leadership is a focus within Living School's project work. Parents are partners with the school and participate in classroom life. Savoir-être workshops develop life skills for students and teachers. Living School offers professional training for education professionals.
Well-being and life skills are the core of Living School's pedagogy. Joy and pleasure drive learning, supported by engaging activities and a positive environment. Morning meetings recognize feelings and support conflict resolution, contributing to the emotional and social dimension of development. Co-education and parental involvement contribute to a holistic well-being culture.
Living School is a private preschool, primary, and secondary school in Paris with a France affiliation. It offers Cambridge Curriculum for Primary and Secondary levels alongside a French Curriculum, serving ages 2 to 15. The school operates from two campuses near Parc des Buttes Chaumont: the main Georges Auric site and the Darius Milhaud site; CM1/CM2 and collège are at 93 Bis Rue Manin. Bilingual education begins in kindergarten with 50% English instruction through total immersion, supported by native English-speaking teachers for at least half the day. Curricula align with CEFR standards and Cambridge frameworks, and pedagogy emphasizes savoir-être and eco-citizenship to support holistic development. Students lead annual projects for the planet—sponsoring endangered species, reforestation, tree planting, aid to the homeless, and creating awareness songs and films. Green facilities use hemp insulation, organic paint, cork insulation, natural linoleum, and low-energy lighting; recess occurs in Parc des Buttes Chaumont under supervision.
