EIB Monceau bilingual elementary school

EIB Monceau

EIB Monceau bilingual primary school follows the French national curriculum, under contract with the Ministry of National Education, and adheres to national assessment systems. Our school aims to instil a love of the French language and culture, whilst operating in a dynamic, international environment where many nationalities are represented.

Two sites in the 8th arrondissement

The classes at EIB Monceau, a private bilingual primary school in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, are spread across two sites, namely:

The Vigny building at 7, rue Alfred de Vigny, 75008 Paris
The main building at 6 Avenue Van Dyck, 75008 Paris.

A structured and progressive approach to learning English

In CP (Year 2), English is taught exclusively through oral communication to consolidate pupils’ existing French language skills (except for native English speakers). From CE1 (Year 3) onwards, pupils devote 25% of their school time to English, amounting to 6 hours per week, organised into groups based on proficiency levels ranging from beginner to native.

From CE1-CM2 (Years 3-6), pupils follow Cambridge programmes tailored to their level. Pupils in the ‘native literacy’ group follow an Oxford programme based on the Cambridge International Curriculum and study novels read in English-speaking countries. Learning to read and write in English begins in CE1.

In CM2, pupils can sit the ‘Cambridge Young Learners’ exam, accredited by the British Council, which provides international recognition of the level achieved.

For pupils joining the school in CM1 and CM2 (Year 5 or Year 6), a minimum level of English is required. Beginners may be accepted provided they attend the intensive English course ‘Let’s Take Off!’ every Wednesday morning for one academic year.

Additional languages: Spanish and Mandarin

From CE2 (Year 4), pupils at our bilingual primary school can choose to take Mandarin lessons, and from CM1 (Year 5), Spanish lessons, with two additional hours per week taught by a native-speaking teacher. Both languages are assessed throughout the year to measure pupils’ progress and provide a valuable foundation for their transition to middle school.

Artistic and cultural enrichment

In addition to academic lessons, pupils attend weekly music lessons taught by a qualified English-speaking teacher.

Primary pupils do not have formal lessons on Wednesdays, but may take part in optional English-language workshops (3 hours), organised by the English department. These artistic and cultural activities encourage language practice and develop pupils’ creativity and knowledge.

Immersion classes for non-French speakers

For pupils arriving without a solid foundation in French, a specific immersion programme is offered. The specialist teaching team takes into account the individual needs and language skills of each pupil. After a year in the immersion programme, pupils join the French curriculum in the class corresponding to their age group.

On Wednesday mornings, additional French workshops are offered to pupils in the immersion classes who wish to deepen their knowledge of French culture. These workshops alternate between classroom sessions and outings in Paris to reinforce language practice and cultural awareness.

EIB Monceau bilingual elementary school

Primary School and Middle School (Nursery - Grade 9)

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Primary School (Nursery - Grade 5)

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EIB Monceau bilingual elementary school