Founded in 1926, Cours Molière – International School is a bilingual, independent private school, recognized by the Rectorat (French public administration).
The school was created by teachers who wanted a different, more challenging kind of school where teachers are closer to their students. So far, 17,000 students have attended Cours Molière. Our small classes (15 to 20 students per class) are comprised of students ranging from pre-school (beginning at 2 years old) to Terminale and other preparatory classes for university (18 years old).
The Molière Spirit: Shaped by the past, creating the future
For a century, Cours Molière has successfully applied its classic and proven teaching methods:
discipline and respect
encouragement of good work
passing on important knowledge and fundamental competencies
a monthly Honor Roll rewarding students’ effort
A Classic Approach:
Teaching follows the official programs and requirements of the “Education Nationale” and often goes beyond that high standard.
Professors are qualified and held accountable for the success of their students.
Numerous cultural outings to museums, theaters, universities, etc. are organized to benefit and capture the interest of students.
Our classes
The private education provided by Cours Molière – International School gives children and teenagers the opportunity to learn within privileged conditions. Our bilingual school allows the students to evolve in an international context and practice English on a daily basis.
Our private school offers the opportunity to follow a complete curriculum from pre-school to high school.
Bilingual classes from pre-school to high school
Cours Molière proposes a high-quality education from pre-school to high school. Cours Molière follows the official programs of the French National Education system and often goes beyond. For non-French-speaking students: French as a Foreign Language lessons are offered weekly.
Bilingual pre-school from 2 and a half years old: bilingual teachers and qualified assistants.
Bilingual primary school (1st Grade, …, 5th Grade): students can take advantage of the best learning methods.
Bilingual middle school (from 6th Grade to 9th Grade): an international curriculum. Each student benefits from individual help and support.
Bilingual high school (from 10th Grade to 12th Grade) – French Baccalaureate + High School Diploma
A demanding education
Thanks to personalized support by teachers who are fully involved, students at Cours Molière – International School are highly motivated and can achieve particularly good results. From pre-school until high school, students are offered an education based on recognition and encouragement, which helps them to develop self-confidence. The success rates of the “Diplôme National du Brevet” and French Baccalaureate testify the efficiency of our school’s methods.
All our classes (pre-school, primary school, middle school, high school) offer optimized conditions for the scholastic fulfilment of the children:
A limited number of pupils per class (15 to 20 students).
Significant number of educational personnel.
Organization of educational outings and cultural activities.
Possibility to follow a class of initiation in Chinese.
An International School:
With more than 25 nationalities represented, our students are citizens of the world. They have the option to follow teaching modules in English to prepare for the TOEFL and for the exams of The University of Cambridge (for example “University of Cambridge: ESOL examinations”). LV2 and LV3: Spanish, German, Hebrew, Italian, Russian
Chinese: Every week, available to pre-school students and older (for those who wish to take this course)
Location:
Cours Molière – International School has two schools, one is situated close to the Bois de Vincennes in an environment filled with nature and beauty, the other one is located near to the Pompidou Center and museums.
Students benefit from having a large playground on the premises.
The school cafeteria offers students healthy, nutritional meals.
Sports and Physical Education classes take place at the Léo Lagrange stadium.
