Reviews

We joined the school one year ago with our daughter, who entered CM1 after completing most of her schooling abroad. Although we speak French at home, we were a little anxious about how she would adapt. From the very first day, she was warmly welcomed by her teacher, who made her feel at home straight away.
We are also deeply grateful to the administrative and leadership team, who are always available for advice and reassurance whenever needed. The communication with the school is easy, open, and full of kindness.
Our daughter has not only settled in beautifully but has also been able to maintain and even improve her level of English, which was very important to us.
After one year, we can truly say we are delighted with our choice. The care, support, and positive atmosphere make this school a very special place. We wouldn’t change for anything in the world!

A school where life is good, for children and parents alike! Our child is entering his 4th year here. The teaching team is committed, knows how to adapt to the children's needs, and is responsive when difficulties arise. Well done and thank you!

My daughter came to France with no French, and Ecole Galilee has been great for her. About a year into her time at Galilee, she was having serious spelling and course-work problems, and was starting to resist corrections. The teachers suggested that she receive an evaluation from a specialist, and they used the results to craft a custom curriculum, to challenge but not frustrate her. It has been very successful over the last few years. Their persevering care and kindness to her has been a true gift.

We chose this school after reading the good comments left online, but it
is important for us to give a review based on our experience :

The classrooms are too small for the number of students enrolled, even though class sizes are quite small compared to traditional schools.

Pupils only go outside once a day after lunch. When it rains, pupils may not go out at all.
This doesn't respect children's basic physiological need for time to move.
This lack of exertion can make it harder for them to be receptive to learning.

Another point of attention: the quality of the canteen. Despite a change of service provider, the food is constantly cold and bad, with no possibility of compensating with bread as they don't serve any.
During mealtimes, children have to remain silent or whisper, otherwise they can be punished during the break.

Finally, the headmistress doesn't question herself at all, and listens very little, if at all, to parents' suggestions.

Very disappointing experience. There’s a lack of space and infrastructures, but beyond this, there ´s an obvious lack of kindness, as far as I’ve been concerned with the CM2 teacher. It began right from the start when our son was candidate for « délégué de classe » and she cut him off and bashed him in front of all the students. He was proposing to raise funds to get a water fountain as the tap water is warm. Prior to this, our son had the idea to propose a petition to improve the canteen. They just tore the paper that had been filled with more than 20 commentaries from the students and this is how he got sacked the entire year. I must underline that the management endorsed this teacher every time she has been confronted, and despite a direct testimony of another adult during a meeting with us (as I was told, children’s voices are not accountable) and so the teacher ke... read full review