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| Number of students |
94 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Multiple nationalities are represented at our school: French, American, English, Russian, Greek, Spanish, Italian... |
| Most common nationality |
The most common nationality at our school is French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
+50% |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes, French & English native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
We have extracurricular activities including Italian language courses. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian from the age of 6 to 11.
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| Max. number of students per class |
- 2-3 years old: 15
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| Average number of students per class |
The average number is 15-18. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we have one educator et one assistant per class |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We don't use technology in our classroom, except for middle school students. They're using computers and interactive whiteboard. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, during Covid we were able to do classes online. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
ELL certified program for Elementary students.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No, the Montessori pedagogy puts forward tasks and activities to allow the child to acquire new knowledge. The child will thus discover his environment according to his desires and needs. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
The process before enrolment is to fill in the online pre-registration form. Then our team will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a meeting either online or on-site at the school. This meeting will allow you to ask us all the questions about the programme and the school. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration, you can register whenever you'd like. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do accept students to join our school during the academic year but there are some exceptions (please contact us by email for more info: infos@ellipsema.com) |
| School start time |
Students from the age of 2 to 11 start at 8:30am
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| School finish time |
For the 2-3 years old (Half Day) :
For the 2-3 years old (Full day) and 3-6 years old :
For 6-9/9-12 years old:
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Snack time is supervised by the teacher for the children that are doing extracurricular activities. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a caterer (100% organic). |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, the caterer is aware of the special diets. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts: Art (3-12 years old), Theater (in english, 6-9 years old)
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| Sports activities included |
Same as the French National Education Programme |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Motricity Room is available for the children.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Private access to the Esplanade des Invalides |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Opened in September 2017, Ellipse Montessori Academy is a bilingual school from pre-kindergarten to college based in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Our mission is to educate and transmit, thus accompanying each child towards a solid academic base while respecting his/her personality. All our guides are AMI-trained with ongoing training and pedagogical supervision. Our values:
Communication with the parents is a must for us, which is why we are 100% transparent, available, reliable and caring. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Ellipse Montessori Academy uses the Montessori pedagogy, a method adapted to accompany the natural development of the child through an environment prepared and adapted to the characteristics and needs of his age. We focus education on the construction of intelligence, as well as the acquisition of knowledge:
Providing the keys to the child's future, allowing them to grow up with core values within a supportive and structured environment. |