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| Number of students |
170 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
French, American, British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, coding, theater, yoga, chess, cooking |
| Sports activities included |
Sport is an important aspect of BMSP's education. All levels have a weekly gym class with the sports director, a state-certified children’s sports educator and Fédération française de Tennis (FFT) coach. For the youngest children, the sports class is playful and focused on the imagination. The physical activities are aligned with the the sensorial work of the classroom and encourage large motor skill development. The older children learn techniques for a variety of sports and athletic games. The activities promote team work, respect for rules and cooperation as well as initative and creativity. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1972, The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris is an international, multicultural, bilingual school dedicated to guiding and nurturing childrens' full development by providing a learning atmosphere that promotes peace, harmony and respect based upon Montessori principles of education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
A Montessori education is unique in its profound respect for a child’s sincere desire and ability to learn, and in its recognition of his need for independence. A balanced attention to intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development is regarded as fundamental to their progress and enjoyment in learning. Children have an innate curiosity and love of work, and of order, that can become life-long traits if encouraged appropriately. This is the role of our staff and their joy of teaching. Following the Toddler Community, children are grouped in ages of three to six and six to nine years. This environment encourages cooperation between the children, who learn with and from one another. The emphasis is on individual achievement, however, rather than class instruction, which allows each child to excel in pursuing his or her innate intellectual gift. |