Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue is a bilingual French and English Montessori nursery operating in the 5th and 14th arrondissements of Paris, for children from age 2 to 6. Each classroom pairs a French speaking and an English speaking educator so that very young children build both languages naturally through the day. It is one of the early years Montessori options families weigh in the wider Paris international schools market, particularly on the Left Bank around the Latin Quarter and Montparnasse.
This profile sets out the Montessori nursery programme, the bilingual model, the fee band and how admission works. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus.
Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Montessori method, bilingual French and English early years |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Nursery, ages 2 to 6 (maternelle) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | French Ministry of Education registered private nursery |
| Fee band | Mid tier (see Paris fees guide) |
| Campus area | Paris 5th, near the Luxembourg Gardens, and Paris 14th |
Curriculum and academics
Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue applies what it describes as a full Montessori pedagogy in the early years, with careful attention to the sensitive periods of early childhood, free choice of activity and a complete set of Montessori materials designed to build autonomy and confidence. The defining feature is the bilingual staffing model, in which a French speaking and an English speaking educator accompany the children together each day, so that both languages are present in ordinary classroom life rather than taught as separate lessons. Parents new to the approach can read our guide to Montessori schools for how the prepared environment supports independence and early literacy.
Because the school covers the nursery years only, from age 2 to 6, it functions as a foundation stage before families move their children into a primary school. For internationally mobile households this early bilingual start can ease a later transition into either a French or an English medium primary. The school is a registered private nursery and the precise founding year is not published, so we describe it qualitatively rather than stating a date we cannot confirm.
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Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue fees
Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue sits in the mid part of the Paris market. Our Paris school fees guide places the smaller bilingual private schools in the mid tier of roughly 11,000 to 18,000 euros a year, below the premium internationals. As an early years nursery, its tuition is set by the school and can vary by the number of days a child attends.
Budget for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration charge, lunch provision where offered and the usual spend on materials. Because the school covers only the nursery years, families should plan ahead for the fees of the primary school they intend to move to, which may sit in a higher tier depending on the curriculum chosen.
Admissions and intake
Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue admits children into its nursery settings from age 2, subject to availability at each of its sites. The school runs a September to June year and meets prospective families to discuss whether the Montessori approach and the bilingual model suit the child, with places guided by age. For an early years nursery the process is conversational rather than test based.
Because places for the youngest children are limited and demand on the Left Bank is high, families are advised to enquire early. Contacting the school ahead of a relocation clarifies availability at the preferred site and the documents required.
Location and who goes there
The school operates in the 5th arrondissement near the Luxembourg Gardens and the Latin Quarter, and in the 14th arrondissement around Montparnasse and Porte d'Orleans. Both are established Left Bank residential districts well served by the metro and within walking distance of green space, which suits families with very young children. Most families live in the surrounding 5th, 6th, 13th and 14th arrondissements rather than commuting across the city.
For the wider picture of how the Montessori, bilingual and international schools sit across the city and its suburbs, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Paris schools hub and our overview of Montessori schools in Paris.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue fees?
The nursery sits in the mid Paris band, broadly 11,000 to 18,000 euros a year and varying with attendance days. Budget also for registration, lunch and materials, and plan ahead for primary school costs.
Is Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue a good school?
It applies a full Montessori early years programme with paired French and English educators in each classroom. Suitability depends on whether a bilingual Montessori nursery on the Left Bank fits your family.
What ages does Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue take?
Children aged 2 to 6, the nursery years, after which families move to a primary school.
Where is Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue located?
In the 5th arrondissement near the Luxembourg Gardens and in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.
When do Ecole Montessori Internationale Bilingue applications open?
The school runs a September to June year and admits from age 2 subject to space. Enquire early because places for the youngest children are limited.
