An International Bilingual kindergarten in Bordeaux
Ages 2–6
At Ermitage International School Bordeaux, we welcome children from 2 years old to our bilingual, caring and international kindergarten. Through daily immersion in English and French, along with attentive supervision, our students develop solid linguistic, cognitive and social skills from an early age. Our active and multicultural pedagogy stimulates curiosity, self-confidence, and the pleasure of learning. Located in Bordeaux, in a modern, child-friendly environment, our bilingual kindergarten accompanies each child in their first steps towards a fulfilling and ambitious international education.
Bilingual Immersion From 2 years old in a Caring Environment
Our bilingual kindergarten in Bordeaux welcomes children of all nationalities from the age of 2. In a warm, safe and multicultural environment, they grow up learning English and French, guided by native or perfectly bilingual teachers.
Every day, children listen, speak, sing, play, and think in both languages. This natural, gradual immersion encourages fluent expression, authentic pronunciation and real ease in exchanges, without effort or translation.
At this age, the brain is particularly receptive to the sounds, rhythms and grammatical structures of languages. Learning happens instinctively, stimulating language, memory, concentration and self-confidence.
Growing up Speaking Two Languages, from Kindergarten Onwards
Children follow a balanced timetable: two days in French, two days in English. Each teacher speaks only in their mother tongue to ensure continuous and consistent immersion.
The children learn through a variety of subjects such as languages, maths, science, arts, and sport, in a fun and interactive environment. Through the two languages, the children discover the world, develop their intellectual curiosity and lay a solid foundation for the rest of their schooling.
Chinese and Spanish can be chosen as an extra language course.
Becoming bilingual and curious about the world
By the end of kindergarten, children will:
- Understand instructions and participate fully in class life in both languages,
- Express themselves naturally in English and French, fluently and confidently,
- Master school routines and the first learning tools,
- Develop advanced cognitive and linguistic skills: flexibility, attention, memory, etc.
This multilingual and cultural openness from early childhood prepares pupils to succeed in an international environment and to flourish in a globalised world.
A Pedagogy Combining Montessori Principles and Bilingual, Child-Centered Learning
Ermitage International School offers a child-centred, internationally minded education. Through themed projects, the children explore science, languages, the arts, and citizenship, in French and English. They learn to ask questions, think, express their ideas and work with others - in activities adapted to their age and skills.
Our pedagogy is also inspired by Montessori principles, which value autonomy, manipulation, and respect for each child's rhythm, without ever locking them into a single framework. This right mix offers children the perfect environment to understand, explore, create and marvel.
It's the right balance, so children can enthusiastically develop essential skills such as the fun acquisition of reading, a concrete and lively understanding of mathematics, a general international culture and a rich vocabulary in two languages.
Thanks to a prepared, structured and stimulating environment, they develop the ability to concentrate, their self-confidence, taste for effort and pleasure of learning. School becomes a real place of fulfilment, discovery and daily wonder.
A Caring Environment Ideal for Learning and Development
Our private kindergarten in Bordeaux offers a serene and secure environment, where each child is known, recognised and carefully looked after. They are taught in small classes of around 20 pupils by a teacher and two assistants, providing individual attention at their own pace and building a relationship based on trust with their families.
Our enthusiastic teaching staff, trained in Montessori and other child-centered teaching methods, take the time to get to know each child. They support their learning with patience and availability. Listening, dialogue and observation are at the heart of our approach. Each child is valued for their uniqueness and encouraged to express their personality, talents, and emotions.
A Modern Campus and Facilities Adapted to The Little Ones
Everything is in place to ensure that children grow up confident and on the move, in an environment where they can learn, play and fully thrive. Our completely renovated premises offer bright, age-appropriate spaces:
- Spacious, light-filled classrooms in a renovated building, offering a warm and modern setting adapted to the little ones.
- A motor skills room, to develop their physical abilities, balance, coordination and body shape, which are essential to their overall development.
- An 1,800m² tree-filled garden for playing, exploring and reconnecting with nature.
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Would you like to offer your child a bilingual, caring and international environment? Contact us to visit our campus, meet our team and be inspired by our unique teaching methods!
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