Bilingual Montessori Curriculum

18 months–3 years: foundations

Texture, sound, and colour games, puzzles, blocks, dance, music, and routines of independence support early discoveries. French and English accompany emerging language.

Ages 3–6: early skills

Reading and writing, numbers, shapes, simple science experiments, and artistic expression are introduced through practical activities. Role play and cooperation support social and emotional development.

Ages 6–12: connecting subjects

Languages, mathematics, science, history and geography, arts, physical education, and digital learning form a more advanced pathway. Projects help children connect subjects.

Active and attentive teaching

BSA describes four principles: learning through experience; adapting activities to needs; following progress through observation and formative assessment; and collaborating with parents.

Understanding how languages are organised

The programme is bilingual in French and English. During your visit, ask how languages are used in your child’s classroom and how their development is supported.

From materials to ideas

Hands-on work makes an idea observable before discussing it more abstractly. Sorting, building, measurement, exercises, and projects provide opportunities to compare, ask questions, and explain a result. Examples and expectations must always be related to the child’s age and programme.

What to look for during your visit

Ask for an activity example, its goal, and how the educator supports progress. Discuss French and English, individual and group time, and communication with parents. These questions connect principles to the classroom your child might join.

French and English across the school pathway

50% French · 50% English
Teaching time at BSA is divided equally between French and English. This balanced timetable gives both languages an equal place in the school experience. Ask the team about the activities and timetable for your child’s class.

Toddlers: exploring and communicating

From 18 months to 3 years, sensory exploration, stories, songs and conversation support language. Movement and practical activities develop early independence.

Preschool: connecting words with experience

From ages 3 to 6, French and English accompany reading, songs, educational games and conversation. Hands-on activities also build concentration, early number skills and independence.

Elementary: understanding, writing and explaining

From CP to CM2, the pathway connects languages with mathematics, science, history, geography, arts and physical activities. Projects, writing and oral presentations give pupils opportunities to explain their reasoning.

Prepare support for your child

Tell the team which languages are spoken at home and about your child’s school experience. During your visit, ask for the class timetable, language use by activity and how progress is monitored.

From hands-on experience to understanding.