France, Marseille
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The Montessori 21 network comprises 10 bilingual schools teaching in French and English, and a college with an adapted timetable. The network's campuses include Aubervilliers-Villette, Paris-Jaurès, Nanterre, Courbevoie, Châtenay-Malabry, Marseille, Pau, Pantin Moderato, Plessis-Robinson, and Chaville. In every class, two educators (one Francophone and one Anglophone) guide the children, integrating language into daily life and learning. The network encourages immersion in anglophone culture through celebrations and traditions. From the age of six, the acquisition of oral language is complemented by written language.
Montessori 21 applies Montessori pedagogy rigorously while ensuring personalized guidance and follow-up for each child. A comprehensive pedagogical assessment is conducted twice a year, covering progress in learning (National Education Program) and emotional development. Mixed-age classrooms foster collaboration, motivation, and the development of rich and respectful social relationships among students. Each morning includes an uninterrupted 2.5–3-hour period for focused work, respecting the child's natural rhythm. Our teaching materials are organized and tailored to support the child's activity and intelligence.
Afterschool programs, holiday camps, and Discovery Wednesdays are offered across Montessori 21 campuses.
Montessori 21 Bilingual Schools is a network of ten Montessori campuses across France, plus a college with an adapted timetable. In each class two educators (one Francophone, one Anglophone) guide children, embedding English and French in learning. Classes are mixed-age, about 25–26 pupils, with AMI-trained staff, ensuring a bilingual immersion. From ages 2–6 the emphasis is on oral language; from age 6 written language arises; by age 9, English is used to teach subjects such as history and science. Each morning includes a 2.5–3 hour block of uninterrupted independent work, with Montessori materials organized by learning area. Progress is assessed twice a year through reviews covering French National Education program and emotional development. The network promotes autonomy, collaboration, wellbeing, and celebrates anglophone culture through traditions. Campuses include Aubervilliers-Villette, Paris-Jaurès, Nanterre, Courbevoie, Châtenay-Malabry, Marseille, Pau, Pantin Moderato, Plessis-Robinson, and Chaville. Extracurriculars include Afterschool programs, holiday camps, and Discovery Wednesdays for families.