We follow the French national curriculum, so yes, children learn to read, write, count, and reason. What's different is the how and the when. Learning happens through hands-on, self-correcting materials rather than direct instruction. And instead of expecting every child to hit the same milestone in the same month, we work in three-year cycles.

Children have time to truly learn, and they usually go further than expected.

Closely. Educators observe each child every day and keep a detailed individual record. Families receive regular updates, and every trimester children choose which activities to share with their parents during an open classroom session. It's a moment most parents really look forward to.

No rankings, no grades, but rigorous and personal tracking.

It happens, and they do just fine. Children who leave tend to adapt quickly, because they already know how to learn, how to organize themselves, and how to work independently. We also prepare the transition with the child and family well in advance, so nobody goes in blind.

As part of everyday life, not as a problem to solve. Children learn to name what they feel, express it, and listen to others. All our educators are trained in Nonviolent Communication, so the approach is consistent across every age group. The result is a classroom where conflicts get resolved, not suppressed, and where children genuinely learn to be with each other.

Often, yes. Montessori tends to work particularly well for children who don't thrive in a competitive or noisy environment, who have strong interests, or who develop unevenly. We speak with every family before enrollment to make sure the fit is right, and when it is, these children often flourish here.

Not a problem. We welcome children as they are, and potty training is not a requirement to enroll. Bathrooms are located directly within the classrooms, which helps a lot. The process unfolds at each child's own pace, with support and zero pressure.

Yes. Children acquire all the competencies of the French national curriculum. The difference is that instead of a month-by-month program, we work in three-year cycles. That gives children time to genuinely integrate what they learn, rather than move on before they're ready. And in practice, most of our children go beyond what the curriculum expects. The school is regularly inspected by the national education authority.

Yes. All educators hold Montessori training for their specific age group, and keep developing through ongoing professional development in observation, group dynamics, Nonviolent Communication, and neurodevelopment. Many also bring experience from previous careers, which adds a lot to the team. And we work hard to keep that team stable, because consistent relationships matter enormously to children.

Yes. Children can have lunch on-site, in an age-appropriate setting. After-school care is available at midday and in the evening. Full details are on the Contact page.

Tuition is calculated based on household income, to keep the school accessible to as many families as possible. Full details, including a simulator, are on the Fees and Enrollment page.

We follow the official calendar for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes academic region, Zone A, aligned with the academies of Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble, and Lyon.