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Green facilities use ecological materials such as hemp insulation, organic paint, cork sound insulation, natural linoleum, and sustainably sourced solid wood. Ceilings purify spaces by absorbing VOCs, and low-energy lighting is used. The grounds are warm and inviting, and slippers are worn indoors; families are welcome to bring their own slippers for morning welcome time. Recess takes place daily in the Buttes Chaumont park under the supervision of at least two adults.
The Big School (Georges Auric) is a handicap-accessible 340m2 facility for children aged 3–10, featuring two entries, three classrooms, an administrative office, a large cafeteria, and bathrooms on the main floor; the basement houses the kitchen, bathrooms and changing rooms, a storage space, a laundry room, and a staff room. The Little School (Darius Milhaud) is a handicap-accessible 100m2 facility for children aged 2–6, with a large classroom and play space, a kitchen, a nap room, an administrative office, and bathrooms.
Vacation Club offers week-long clubs during school holidays focused on eco-citizenship, English, and the arts for children aged 3–10. After-school, Wednesday club, and Holiday Club programs provide additional activities outside normal class hours. Planetary Week initiatives and the related All children in the world are talented kit support activities, available in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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.
