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Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction
Les Oliveiers French Montessori is a bilingual school in Singapore for children aged 18 months to 6 years old. It is an authentic Montessori school that teaches in both French and English. The curriculum is based on five core areas: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and culture. The school is located in the Namly Estate on Bukit Timah. Programs are led by educators trained by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) alongside English-speaking assistants. A distinctive program offered is "Montessori, You & Me," a weekly class for babies and caregivers that introduces families to the Montessori approach. The school is known for its prepared environment, which provides children with a beautiful and well-organized space that is adapted to their needs and size.
Les Oliveiers French Montessori has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, French.
Location
Les Oliviers is in the quiet Namly Place neighborhood along Bukit Timah in Singapore, just a short 5-minute walk from Novena MRT station. It’s a peaceful residential area that's nevertheless well connected by public transport.
Stages
The school runs two main mixed-age streams: the Infant Community for children aged 18 months to 3 years, and the Casa dei Bambini for those aged 3 to 6 years.
Type
Les Oliviers is a co-educational, drop-off nursery and preschool. It does not offer boarding; all programs are daytime only.
Country affiliation
The school is located in Singapore and was founded by a group of French parents and entrepreneurs there. It does not have a formal affiliation to another country beyond its bilingual (French and English) programming.
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation associated with the school.
School day structure
Infant Community (18 months–3 years): Drop-off between 8:30–9:00 am, program runs 9 am–12 noon, including a Montessori work cycle, morning snack, outdoor time, and lunch (lunch from home) .
Casa dei Bambini (3–6 years): Similar morning schedule (9 am–12 noon) with optional full-day program (9 am–3 pm) on selected days; Friday is half-day only. Morning snack provided, lunch is brought from home.
Bus service
There is no school bus service offered.
Fees
Annual tuition at Les Oliveiers French Montessori ranges from SGD 12,513 to SGD 23,378 for 2026/27.
Registration & Application Fees
Registration Fee (non-refundable): SGD 1,500 per child Deposit (refundable): SGD 1,500 per child Re-registration Fee: SGD 350 Home Visit (optional): SGD 300 per visit
Tuition Fees by Program & Term Infant Community (18 months–3 years)
3 mornings/week: Term 1 – SGD 5,157; Term 2 – SGD 3,678; Term 3 – SGD 3,678 4 mornings/week: Term 1 – SGD 7,036; Term 2 – SGD 4,691; Term 3 – SGD 4,691 5 mornings/week: Term 1 – SGD 8,019; Term 2 – SGD 5,345; Term 3 – SGD 5,345
Casa dei Bambini (3–6 years)
4 mornings/week: Term 1 – SGD 7,036; Term 2 – SGD 4,691; Term 3 – SGD 4,691 5 mornings/week: Term 1 – SGD 8,019; Term 2 – SGD 5,345; Term 3 – SGD 5,345 Full days (9 am–3 pm): Term 1 – SGD 9,998; Term 2 – SGD 6,690; Term 3 – SGD 6,690
Billing Schedule & Payment Terms Fees are billed termly, aligned with the length of each term (15, 11, and 10 weeks). Registration and deposits are billed before the child’s start date.
Boarding Fees No boarding is available; programs are daytime only.
Other Costs or Fees No information is provided on uniforms or additional supplies.
Refund Information The deposit of SGD 1,500 is refundable. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Fee Payment Options Accepted payment methods are not specified publicly.
Academics
Les Oliveiers French Montessori teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1 to 6.
Curriculum
The school follows the Montessori method, offering a bilingual program in French and English. In the Infant Community (18 months–3 years), children develop independence, coordination, and early social skills through practical life activities, sensorial exploration, and language exposure. In the Casa dei Bambini (3–6 years), the curriculum extends to early literacy, mathematics, science, geography, and cultural studies, always within the Montessori framework of self-directed, hands-on learning. Lessons are delivered in a prepared environment with Montessori materials and small group guidance. The bilingual approach ensures children are equally supported in both languages, with an emphasis on curiosity, independence, and collaborative learning.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose specific SEL programs, staff, or structured initiatives.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly provide details about specific provisions, staff, or programs for SEN.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose specific programs or support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly available information on structured mental wellbeing initiatives, staff roles, or dedicated programs related to emotional health or counselling support.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly share details of safeguarding policies, child-protection measures, or related staff responsibilities.
FAQs
What curriculum does Les Oliviers follow?
The school follows AMI Montessori pedagogy with bilingual French-English instruction. Programmes include Infant Community for toddlers and Casa Dei Bambini for older children.
What age range does the school serve?
Les Oliviers caters for children aged 18 months to 6 years in a co-educational setting.
Is the school bilingual?
Yes, instruction is in French and English, led by AMI-trained French educators alongside English-speaking staff.
What are the fees?
Annual fees range from SGD 17,989 to SGD 22,479 depending on the programme.
How many students attend?
The school has approximately 35 students, creating an intimate Montessori community with personalised attention.
What makes Les Oliviers different?
The combination of authentic AMI Montessori with bilingual French-English education and mixed-age groups promoting collaboration is distinctive.
Are the educators AMI-trained?
Yes, French educators are AMI-trained, ensuring authentic Montessori methodology is applied consistently.
What is Casa Dei Bambini?
This is the Montessori programme for older children within the school, following traditional Montessori principles of self-directed learning.
Does the school offer SEN support?
There is no specific mention of dedicated SEN support. The Montessori approach naturally accommodates different learning paces.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Les Oliviers welcomes both boys and girls from 18 months to 6 years.
