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France, Marseille
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Montessori 21 was founded in 2015 with the aim of democratizing access to Montessori pedagogy in France. We are building a network of small, human‑scale schools across the country, with the highest standards in pedagogy and bilingualism. The name Montessori 21 reflects updating Montessori for the twenty‑first century, integrating bilingualism and technology and developing key competencies such as autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Our founding values are: Montessori pedagogy – a benevolent yet rigorous approach that supports academic development, maturity, and self‑confidence; Solidarity – this pedagogy is for everyone, and our ESUS status confirms our vocation; Bilingualism – provide true English immersion at an age optimal for brain plasticity and openness to world cultures.
Your child is immersed in a bilingual environment at Montessori 21. Your child benefits from genuine bilingual immersion daily. In each class, two educators (one Francophone and one Anglophone) accompany the children, integrating languages into learning and daily life. This approach is reinforced by exposure to Anglophone culture through celebrations and traditions. From age six, oral language is complemented by written language. The network operates across campuses including Aubervilliers-Villette, Châtenay-Malabry, Chaville, Courbevoie, Marseille, Nanterre, Pantin Moderato, Pau, Paris-Jaurès, Plessis-Robinson, and Pantin-Villette College.
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.
