France, Paris
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Montessori activities are organized around four areas: practical life, sensory, mathematics, and language, with general knowledge and creativity enriched through geography, experiments, art, and music. The school teaches English daily with a native English-speaking teacher who focuses on developing oral skills. There are two teachers per class, one French-speaking and one English-speaking, supported by an assistant, creating a bilingual environment.
The school has access to the cultural & artistic program (art, yoga, theater, music, science, etc.) developed by French & English-speaking supervisors. During school vacations, Pari-Grandir offers cultural and artistic activities. The extracurricular activities are led by native English speakers and French speakers.
The school has the English Club (100% immersion) after lunch run by English-speaking instructors. The program has access to the cultural & artistic program developed by bilingual supervisors. On Wednesdays and during vacations, activities are led by native English speakers and French speakers, with English learned through immersion.
End-of-day Workshops with Pari-Grandir (yoga, music, cooking) are offered after school. The after-school program includes games and activities in the neighborhood park (weather permitting). The program operates with bilingual instructors to support social interaction in a bilingual context.
End-of-day workshops include yoga, music, and cooking. The program includes outdoor activities and park outings as part of after-school programming.
The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris - Orsay Campus, established in 1972, provides a co-educational environment for children aged 2 to 12. Located southwest of the capital near the Paris-Saclay innovation hub, the school operates out of a residential facility featuring a private garden used for nature-based activities and daily play. The curriculum follows the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) standards, utilizing specialized tactile materials to teach mathematics, language, and practical life skills. A unique feature of the Orsay campus is its 50/50 bilingual immersion model; each classroom is staffed by two full-time teachers—one a native English speaker and the other a native French speaker—allowing children to acquire both languages through daily interaction rather than formal lessons. The school is known for its multi-age classrooms, where older students mentor younger peers. Facilities include specific areas for the "Maison des Enfants" (ages 3-6) and a dedicated Primary section for students up to age 12.