France, Nantes
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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.
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.
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.
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.