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Montessori En Ville is a private independent Montessori school for children aged 3 to 11, located in downtown Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. It offers a bilingual French-English environment and follows the Montessori curriculum across pre-school and elementary levels. The school emphasizes each child's potential, curiosity, and the joy of learning while fostering peaceful, respectful interactions. The campus supports learners through carefully prepared environments and materials tailored to individual needs. The school operates four days a week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; Wednesdays are reserved for partner activities. Morning drop-off takes place from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., and there is no morning daycare. After-school care runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The school is screen-free for children, with a laptop available to 6-12 year olds for supervised projects. Regular outings to gardens and museums in Nantes complement classroom learning. Potty training is not a condition of admission. It welcomes diverse families globally.
Montessori En Ville has instruction in French, English.
Location
Montessori En Ville is located in Nantes, France, just north of Parc de Procé. The postal address is 5 rue Chanoine Larose, 44100 Nantes. The school sits in an urban area with access to city amenities.
Stages
Pre-school and elementary levels. The school operates as a private independent Montessori program.
Type
Private independent Montessori school, bilingual in English and French.
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
The school is open four days a week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Wednesdays are closed. The morning opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 9:00 a.m. The doors reopen at 4:00 p.m. and the after-school program runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fees
Annual tuition at Montessori En Ville ranges from EUR 5,100 to EUR 6,200 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees - Registration fee per child: EUR 50 per year. - Additional one-time family registration charge for the first year: EUR 100 per family. - Payment timing and method for registration: Payable in one installment at the time of registration by bank transfer or check.
Tuition fees (school-year charge) - Annual tuition: EUR 6,850 per pupil for the school year. This is presented as the fixed price for one school year. - No separate per-term tuition amounts or differentiated tuition by year group are published; the school lists a single annual tuition figure.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition payment options: payable in 1, 3 or 10 installments. Payment methods accepted for tuition installments include direct debit, bank transfer or check. - Registration fees are payable in full at registration (one installment) by bank transfer or check. - Specific installment dates or term-by-term billing dates are not published alongside the listed installment options.
Boarding fees - The school operates as a Pre- and Elementary day school; no boarding program is offered and therefore no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and recurring charges - Meals: EUR 5 per meal (meal delivery service is offered through a partner). Parents may, under conditions, provide their child's meal instead. - Afterschool care: EUR 2.25 per half hour. Afterschool care is provided from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and is charged by the half hour. - Administrative charge: the registration fee covers the creation of the family file and administrative follow-up. - No uniform fee, material fee, or specific extracurricular fee schedule is published with the fees information.
Refund information - No refund or cancellation terms are published together with the listed fees.
Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Accepted payment methods explicitly listed: direct debit, bank transfer and check. No credit-card payment method is specified in the published fees information.
Brief note on published detail and omissions - The school publishes a single annual tuition figure and the available installment options but does not publish per-term amounts, a breakdown of tuition by year group, specific installment due dates, uniform costs, or published refund/cancellation terms in the fees section. The school is described as a Pre- and Elementary bilingual day school (no boarding).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Open-mindedness, loyalty and respect are the foundations of Montessori En Ville's approach. The school welcomes everyone without judgment and respects each child's individuality. It fosters a caring, inclusive community that supports social and emotional development and peaceful interactions. Self-confidence and adaptability are promoted as part of the Montessori method, helping children grow within a collaborative learning environment. The environment and materials are adapted to each child's needs, including neurodivergent learners, to help them develop and find their place in the world.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is a French-English bilingual school, teaching in both languages. It is the only English bilingual school in Nantes and welcomes English-speaking, bilingual or French-speaking children.
Mental Wellbeing
Montessori En Ville supports mental wellbeing by focusing on each child's development and well-being. The philosophy emphasizes meeting children's needs to build self-confidence and adaptability and to prepare them to find their place in the world. Open-mindedness, respect and loyalty foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment that promotes well-being. The bilingual Montessori setting provides stable routines and meaningful activities that contribute to emotional and social growth.
Admissions
Admissions
The school is a Pre and Elementary independent private Montessori school and is French-English bilingual, located in downtown Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. The 2026-2027 pre-registrations are now open. Pre-registrations for 2026-2027 are open with more information available. The school follows the Nantes academy calendar (zone B).
Scholarships
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FAQs
What type of school is Montessori En Ville?
Montessori En Ville is a co-educational, serving students aged 3 to 11 located in France. Montessori En Ville is a private independent Montessori school for children aged 3 to 11, located in downtown Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. It offers a bilingual French-English environment and fol
What curriculum does Montessori En Ville follow?
Montessori En Ville follows the Montessori educational approach. Montessori En Ville is a private independent Montessori school for children aged 3 to 11, located in downtown Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. It offers a bilingual French-English environment and follows the Montessori curriculum across pre-school and elementary levels. The school emphasizes each c
What age range does Montessori En Ville cater for?
Montessori En Ville welcomes students from age 3 to 11.
What are the fees at Montessori En Ville?
Annual fees at Montessori En Ville range from 6,900 to 7,000. **Application / Registration fees**
- Registration fee per child: EUR 50 per year.
- Additional one-time family registration charge for the first year: EUR 100 per family.
- Payment timing and method for registration: Payable in one installment at the time of registration by bank transfer or check
How do I apply to Montessori En Ville?
The school is a Pre and Elementary independent private Montessori school and is French-English bilingual, located in downtown Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. The 2026-2027 pre-registrations are now open. Pre-registrations for 2026-2027 are open with more information available. The school follows t
What languages are taught at Montessori En Ville?
The languages of instruction are French and English. The program provides bilingual education for pre-school and elementary levels. English exposure is reinforced through weekly partnerships on Wednesdays with English-language providers. The bilingual approach is central to the Montessori curriculum
What facilities does Montessori En Ville offer?
The school is an independent private Montessori school for pre-school and elementary levels, bilingual in French and English, located in downtown Nantes (Loire-Atlantique, France). The school believes in each child's potential, encourages curiosity, nurtures the joy of learning, and works for peace.
Does Montessori En Ville offer boarding?
No boarding is offered. Afterschool lasts from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is charged at 2.25€ per half hour.
