Yes

Yes

18

Preschool: 10 - 14
Primary: 15 - 18

No written homework, thanks to focused and fruitful work periods in class.

Interview with both parents and child (Primary School applicants must attend; Pre-School applicants are encouraged to attend).

8:45

15:30

No

No

École Montessori Bilingue school is in Saint-Cloud, a suburb just west of Paris.
EMBCCI welcomes a diverse group of 120 students from countries around the world. EMBCCI takes a unique approach inspired by the work of Maria Montessori, one that is open and adapted to the children of today.
Both pre-school section and primary school are bilingual (French and English).

The school is composed of a number of small and charming buildings situated around a pleasant courtyard space.

EMBCCI school shares many values with France’s public schools: freedom, respect for diversity, and secularism. At the same time, it diverges strongly in some of its methods and pedagogical approaches (e.g., small class sizes, active learning, a greater emphasis on English language learning).

The idea that adults should treat children with respect is one of Maria Montessori’s most important contributions. The teacher is not a “master” but rather a “guide” who leads the child towards independence and autonomy by respecting the child’s natural learning rhythm.
Fostering respect between a child and his classmates is another priority of the teaching team. As a social arena, EMBCCI school offers children the keys to resolve their own conflicts through communication and discussion, without recourse to violence.
Finally, children learn to respect the rules laid out for them by adults, in a secure and structured environment. Using a “firm but fair” approach, teachers guide students towards an understanding of and appreciation for classroom rules.