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Open House at the Marseille 12th School
Are you looking for a small, bilingual Montessori school for your child?
Come to our open house and discover an environment where every child thrives at their own pace.
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
📍Marseille, 7th arrondissement
Registration required
What to expect this morning:
• Guided tour of the facilities: Explore our fully equipped spaces, designed to promote independence and well-being for young children.
• Meet the teaching staff: Talk with our passionate educators and learn about our bilingual educational program.
• Answers to all your questions: Daily schedule, bilingual program, back-to-school procedures, and enrollment process.
Practical Information:
📍 Address: Esclaibes International School of Marseille
721 Bd Tellene, 13007 Marseille
🚌 Bus Access: Line 55 – Tellène Chantecler stop (the school is right at the stop)
✉️ Contact: Ioana Zaplac – izaplac@montessoriesclaibes.com
OUR SCHOOL
How is schooling organized for children ages 0 to 16 at our school in Marseille's 12th arrondissement?
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NIDO MONTESSORI DAYCARE CENTER
Baby English workshops
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12 cribs, including company cribs
A nursery designed for the first few months of life.
From the age of 3 months, children are welcomed in a Montessori Nido, a calm, structured space adapted to their sensory and motor needs. These facilities are specially designed to meet the needs of children aged 0-3.
Some of our cribs are reserved for companies.
Here, everything starts gently.
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BILINGUAL KINDERGARTEN
Bilingual teaching
18 students per class
A structured, joyful and reassuring daily routine.
From ages 2 and a half to 6, children are taught in two human-sized classes, each with its own language, French or English, and supervised by two teachers. Children feel right at home in these classes from the moment they start kindergarten, thanks to adaptations designed with their well-being in mind.
Learning is rooted in the concrete, through active teaching methods such as Montessori: gestures, manipulations, exchanges.
A pre-school class for 2-3 year-olds is being considered for January 2026.
INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY
Bilingual teaching
18 students per class
A rigorous, bilingual setting on a human scale.
From CP to CM2, children consolidate their basic skills in French and English, with 18 pupils per class and a pair of teachers. This format provides attentive support that is both structured and flexible, in line with official school curricula. Each student benefits from individual support tailored to his or her needs.
INNOVATIVE INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Active teaching
18 students per class
A reassuring setting for growing, learning and opening up.
Since September 2024, our innovative international middle school has welcomed students from 6ᵉ to 3ᵉ (grades 6 to 9 inclusive, in small classes (18 students per multi-age class)).
Mornings are devoted to the fundamentals; afternoons to chosen pathways: languages, arts, sports... All supported by active pedagogies: projects, debates, experiments. It's the perfect way to nurture curiosity, build confidence and prepare for the Brevet exam in a serious, stress-free way.
Practical information about the Marseille International School
Hours The Marseille International Nursery, Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Address
You will find us at 7 rue Gaston de Flotte, 13012 Marseille, France. From the outside, you'd never expect to find such a peaceful spot. And yet...
It's our little secret (to be discovered on your visit).
Daycare & rhythm of life
In kindergarten and elementary schools, daycare is available from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, so that the day can be adapted to your schedule.
Wednesdays and vacations
Bilingual workshops and courses are offered on Wednesdays and during the school vacations: an opportunity to discover, create and express yourself... in both languages.
Lunch break
Two simple, flexible options: bring your own lunch box or sign up for the catering service.
2026–2027 School Breaks – Zone B
All Saints’ Day: October 17–November 1, 2026
Christmas: December 19, 2026–January 3, 2027
Winter Break: February 20–March 7, 2027
Spring Break: April 17 through May 2, 2027
Ascension Day long weekend: May 6 through 9, 2027
Summer vacation: starting July 3, 2027
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RATES
What are the tuition fees at the Marseille 12th International School?
Starting at €7,414/year.
For more information on financing through your employer or financial aid options, please contact us using the contact form.
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Why is Esclaibes different?
❌ Lectures
Memorization and Passive Listening
✅ Active Learning
Learning Through Hands-On Experience
❌ Same pace
Unique Progression
✅ Personalized learning path
Everyone moves at their own pace
❌ English for a few hours
Occasional Theoretical Learning
✅ Bilingual immersion
50/50 from age 2 (native teachers)
❌ Fixed schedule
Disclosure of Information
✅ Tomorrow's Fundamentals
Think, Create, Collaborate, and Master AI
❌ Large class sizes
Groups of 25 to 30+ students
✅ Reduced staff
Nearly 80 staff members for 400 children