Ecole Bilingue Chardin

The school’s pedagogical approach is pragmatic and innovative, focusing on academic success while emphasizing creativity, personal development, and openness to others. It balances the fundamental requirements of the French Ministry of National Education with an international, bilingual environment. Art is considered a core driver of personal fulfillment and social success, integrated deeply into the school's daily life and environment.

The school provides a bilingual French-English education based on the common core of knowledge defined by the French Ministry of National Education. The curriculum is built upon four key pillars: mathematics, languages, sports, and the arts. Subjects include humanities, sciences, and digital tools, with a strong emphasis on reading and writing through artistic practice.

The school aims to prepare children for academic success and future schooling by fostering confidence, verbal fluency, and a strong foundation in both French and English. The curriculum is designed to help students navigate various school systems with ease while nurturing their creativity and personal development.

The school maintains close communication with parents to monitor and support each child's progress and development. It employs a variety of methods to evaluate student growth throughout their time at the school.

The school follows a multi-step, transparent admission procedure. Prospective families are encouraged to request an information brochure and schedule an appointment to learn more about the application process. Tuition fees vary based on the child's age, with specific rates for the 2-year-old section, preschool, and elementary levels.

The school operates according to the academic calendar of Zone C of the French National Education system. The standard school day runs from 8:40 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a half-day schedule on Wednesday mornings until 11:20 a.m. Half-day enrollment options are available for children aged 2 and 3.

The school operates across three campuses in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, including two private mansions on rue Chardin and a third site at the Hotel Mona Bismarck. The facilities feature spacious, light-filled classrooms, a soundproofed cafeteria, a dedicated motor skills room, and a bilingual library. The school is designed as a living artistic space, featuring murals by contemporary street artists, and includes a specially designed playground for safe outdoor recreation.

The school offers a variety of daily after-school workshops and Wednesday afternoon activities. Holiday camps are also available, focusing on themes such as art and sports. Additional activities include swimming, cooking, and various artistic projects.