A Montessori-inspired, bilingual and international school in Paris and Geneva
La Nouvelle École
A bilingual school in Paris 7th
Taught in English and French by native speakers, our bilingual school in Paris 7th supports children aged 2–6 years, helping them thrive as independent, confident learners. More than just a bilingual school, we prepare your child for success in a bilingual environment. Children are exposed to English and French from age 2 all day for a complete immersive experience.
At La Nouvelle École Paris, we aim to provide a one-of-a-kind learning journey that enriches your child’s knowledge while nurturing their well-being. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, inspire exploration, and open the door to a world of possibilities. We are committed to delivering a holistic, balanced education that makes learning a joyful and rewarding experience for every child.
Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open.
A nurturing approach to education
We bring together the best of innovative teaching methods to offer your child a holistic and complete education.
Nature at the heart of our pedagogy
A unique programme to nurture children's awareness of nature. Our international bilingual school in Paris strives to be a positive contributor to communities, animals, and the planet, both locally and globally.
Small Classes
With small class sizes of one adult for every six children, our international bilingual school in Paris 7th provides one-on-one learning that fosters personalised education through hands-on experiences and collaboration.
An alternative to daycare for toddlers
We offer a bilingual school section for 2-year-olds, providing a quality alternative to the crèche system. This stable and reassuring educational approach enables toddlers to gain in confidence and autonomy, easing their transition into primary school
Immersive Bilingual Education
Children are taught in a bilingual English-French environment by native teachers. This early immersion facilitates the natural acquisition of languages and prepares children for life in a multicultural world.
Classrooms
Our light, airy classrooms are filled with natural sunshine, creating a calm and inspiring space for learning. Nestled in the prestigious, green 7th arrondissement, the school features high-quality furniture that complements its elegant and nurturing environment.
Curiosity and Play
We provide a rich learning environment with opportunities for children to play, explore and create, and seek to harness the natural curiosity of children by encouraging child-initiated learning and open-ended play.
"Play is the highest form of research" - Albert Einstein
Reggio Emilia Pedagogy
The Reggio Emilia Approach is an alternative educational approach that emphasises learning through play, discovery, creativity and collaboration.
It views children as capable individuals with the ability to construct their knowledge when provided with opportunities to engage in meaningful experiences.
By fostering curiosity and a sense of wonder, this approach instils a lifelong love of learning and equips children with the confidence and skills needed for a seamless transition into school.
"A child's mind is not a container to be filled, but rather a fire to be ignited." — Loris Malaguzzi
Montessori Pedagogy
In the Montessori method, each child is considered unique, with their own needs, interests and skills. Therefore, the Montessori educational program is designed to allow each child to progress at their own pace, rather than forcing them to follow a uniform curriculum.
The organisation of spaces allows children to move freely and choose their activities, respecting young children's need for movement. Children are encouraged to move around and work at their own pace, in a flexible seating approach to learning.
"The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn." - Maria Montessori
Bilingualism
Research shows that the level of oral language in the Early Years is the best predictor of academic success in primary school as well as the best predictor of a child’s progress in learning.
The earlier the brain is exposed to a language during its development, the easier it is to acquire this language. Brain networks involved in learning language become more specialised over time; it is therefore more complex to learn a second language when the networks are specialised than when they are learned very early in development.
"Our bilingual team ensures that children work in both French and English from an early age, and learning time is divided equally" - Stephanie Ayre, Founder
Admissions
La Nouvelle Ecole provides a comprehensive academic and enrichment programme for children aged 2 to 6 years. To maintain high quality and individualised attention, we accept a maximum of 22 children, taught by two teachers and two assistants (1:6 adult-to-child ratio).
Enrolment is open all year long, but parents should submit their application early in order to avoid a waitlist.
Toute Petite Section: children aged 2-3 years old (admission possible from 22 months)
Petite Section: children aged 3-4 years old
Moyenne Section: children aged 4-5 years old
Grande Section: children aged 5-6 years old
We would be delighted to welcome you and your family to visit our bilingual school in Paris 7th, where you can meet our dedicated academic, pastoral, and admissions staff. Our admissions team is here to answer any questions you may have and to guide you through the admissions process.
Book a meeting below to discover our bilingual school in Paris today.