Les Colibris

An education for life

Growing, learning and thriving
from early childhood to middle school.

  • Accredited Montessori school AMF / ISMM since 2015
  • Bilingual immersion French & English all day
  • National curriculum French Education programme
  • 100% success rate Brevet des collèges

A school where children learn at their own pace,
in English and French simultaneously,
guided by passionate educators who believe that every child carries something unique.

Three schools, one vision

From the Côte d'Azur to the heart of Paris,
our schools share the same pedagogical approach,
the same values, and the same commitment to every child.

Biot

Biot

Sophia Antipolis

Located in the heart of the Sophia Antipolis technology park, our school welcomes children aged 2 to 15 in a green and modern environment.

2–6 years
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Suresnes

Suresnes

Hauts-de-Seine

Close to Paris, our school offers a calm and stimulating environment for children from 2 to 6 years old.

0–6 years
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Neuilly

Neuilly

Neuilly-sur-Seine

In the heart of Neuilly, our school welcomes children from 2 to 6 years old in an elegant and warm setting.

2–6 years
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A pedagogy that makes sense

Montessori is not just a pedagogy we apply,
it is a way of looking at children.
Here are the pillars that guide us every day.

Montessori educator with children

Montessori Pedagogy

Autonomy

The child chooses their activities, develops independence and builds their ability to act for themselves within a structured framework.

Confidence

A caring, relational and cooperative environment fosters self-confidence, motivation and fulfillment.

Individualized Learning

Each child progresses at their own pace with personalized support that respects their needs, progress and concentration.

Prepared Environment

Montessori materials, classroom atmosphere and bilingualism create a prepared environment that stimulates exploration, the senses and learning.

From 0 to 15 years old

Five learning environments, each carefully designed for a stage of your child's development.

Our learning environments

Micro-Nursery 0 – 3 years

Micro-Nursery

"Help me to be myself"

A warm first-care environment for toddlers, blending security, sensory discovery and early autonomy.

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Toddler Community 2 – 3 years

Toddler Community

"Help me to do it myself"

A nurturing first environment to build autonomy, language and social confidence.

Children's House 3 – 6 years

Children's House

"Teach me to do it alone"

A structured Montessori class where curiosity, concentration and independence grow daily.

Primary 6 – 12 years

Primary

"Help me to think for myself"

An ambitious cycle that develops reasoning, responsibility and interdisciplinary projects.

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Montessori Middle School 12 – 15 years

Montessori Middle School

"Help me to find my place"

A rigorous and human-centered path preparing adolescents for autonomy and purpose.

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Why choose Les Colibris?

More than a school, a place where children grow up
with confidence, curiosity, and the joy of learning together.

Child using Montessori material Montessori classroom environment Hands manipulating learning objects

Why to choose us ?

Our Montessori approach helps every child become an engaged person in the world. In a respectful environment, children build autonomy, curiosity and confidence, with daily French-English immersion and meaningful contact with nature near the Brague park.

Montessori Pedagogy

Children learn through hands-on exploration with self-correcting scientific material that strengthens autonomy and concentration.

Bilingual

Children grow in French-English immersion with one French-speaking and one English-speaking educator in each classroom.

Nature

Located in a natural setting in Sophia Antipolis, the school encourages daily contact with nature and outdoor learning.

Activities

Sports, music, theatre, science and school trips help children explore different areas and develop creativity.

Community

A learning community bringing together children, educators and parents around communication, cooperation and respect.

Visits

Families can discover the school during organized visits before enrollment.

An engaged leadership

A team driven by a shared conviction: every child deserves a school that respects their rhythm, potential and uniqueness.

Respect, trust, curiosity
values that shape every decision. Discover our values


Nicolas Wattel

Nicolas Wattel

Co-founder & School Director

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Georgina Wattel

Georgina Wattel

Co-founder & Pedagogical Director

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Lola

Lola

Administrative Director

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A Montessori accredited school

Since 2015, our school has been accredited by the A.M.F. (Association Montessori France) and the I.S.M.M. (Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori). This accreditation recognizes and values the quality of Montessori pedagogy, educator training, and complete materials for child development.

We are the only bilingual school in the south of France and one of only 14 Montessori schools in France to have obtained this accreditation (out of approximately 200 Montessori schools).

Join us in a few steps

Our admissions process is designed to be simple,
transparent and welcoming for every family.

Admissions

A clear journey to join our Montessori community

Discover our schools

Explore our Montessori schools and choose the campus that best fits your child.

Discover our schools

Visit the school

Book an individual visit or join one of our open house events.

Book a visit

Application file

Complete the application in the Les Colibris Montessori app and submit the required documents.

Start the application

Enrollment

Once the application is validated, sign the agreement and join the Les Colibris community.

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Families tell their story

The best way to understand what makes Les Colibris special
is to hear from those who live it every day.

When they speak up

their story is shared.

Ready to discover our schools?

Book a visit or get in touch with our team.

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