France, Paris
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Instruction is dominantly in English, with a strong focus on French language including a French as a Foreign Language program; Montessori preschool classes are taught in English with two to four weekly French sessions for French learners; Primary follows the English National Curriculum with two to three half days of French instruction per week.
The school has bilingual education in English and French, with instruction dominantly in English and a strong focus on French language, including a French as a Foreign Language dedicated program.
A French Immersion program is available for French language learners.
Malherbe International School (MIS) is a bilingual day school in Le Vésinet, France, teaching children from age 2 to 13. Nursery and Pre-school follow Montessori methods, while Primary education is based on the English National Curriculum, with four days per week of English instruction and two to three half-days of French, plus a French immersion option for language learners. The curriculum also includes the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and French Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on French language development. The main site is housed in a restored 19th-century residence, with a dedicated library, computer room, and music room; in 2019 the Garden School expansion added a large garden, a preschool library, and wheelchair accessibility. MIS prepares pupils to transfer to home schools or Paris-area middle schools. Features include a Spanish section added in 2013, a bilingual environment, and after-school clubs (STEM, drama, music, languages) that extend learning beyond the classroom.