Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
32 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70/30 |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes, this can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
No other |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our school is secular and welcomes students and their families of all faiths with a spirit of respect and openness. Whenever possible, we strive to accommodate individual practices, such as offering menu adaptations to meet specific needs. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, students receive a weekly list of assignments, but they have the flexibility to choose their tasks each day from a selection tailored to their individual level. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, our school is inclusive and places great importance on supporting students with special educational needs or disabilities. We have adapted equipment and benefit from the presence of a specialized educator on-site. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our school supports each child according to their abilities by fostering a love of learning, curiosity, and self-improvement. If a student exceeds the expected academic level for their age, the teacher encourages them to explore more advanced learning. Each child progresses at their own pace, without predefined limits, to fully develop their potential. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8 am |
| School finish time |
18:15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Alternative International School of Angers is a bilingual French-English school that combines alternative education, inclusion, and international openness. From an early age, students learn in a bilingual environment with native-speaking teachers, fostering a natural acquisition of languages. As a small-scale school, we provide a warm and stimulating environment where each child is valued, and families are actively involved in school life. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our pedagogical approach is inspired by various educational methods such as **Montessori, Alvarez, Forest School, and Freinet**, as well as advancements in **neuroscience**. We emphasize **active and individualized learning**, fostering **autonomy, creativity, and the joy of learning**. At the heart of our approach, we create an environment based on kindness, respect, and personal fulfillment, encouraging each child to explore, experiment, and progress at their own pace. Our goal is to develop confident and curious students, capable of adapting and thriving in a constantly evolving world. |
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