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Some of the best bilingual schools and nurseries in London
The state educational system in England no longer makes foreign languages compulsory at GCSE level whilst more and more parents would like opt for the private sector and are realising the importance of teaching their children another language. Of course, this is perhaps linked to the fact that families coming from abroad are keen to have their children brought up bilingual or it could also be that parents want their children to be more open to what the world has to offer and that learning a language gives them a real advantage when entering the world of business.
Multinationals and international banks openly favour multilangual applicants. Is three too soon to be thinking of the time your child will be looking for his first job? Experience has shown that nursery children find it much easier to learn a language than when they are 10 or 11 years old. In countries such as Holland and Sweden, children learn English at nursery level and we all know how good they are at speaking it.
Mars Montessori

Mars Montessori Bilingual Nursery is a small private nursery in the heart of Islington, offering Montessori education and a bilingual environment, coupled with extended daycare for children aged 2-5 years. Mars only has 24 children, and 6 members of staff. The nursery is open from 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday for 47 weeks of the year.
Mars Montessori has operated since January 2000 and has consistently been awarded GOOD Ofsted ratings. In November 2006 the Mayor of Islington presented the school with an award for Raising Quality Standards.

The French Programme was co-developed with a child psychologist following extensive study of the best bilingual (and multilingual) nurseries in Paris.
www.marsmontessori.com
info@marsmontessori.com
4 Collins Yard
(off Islington Green
London N1 2XU
Tel. 020 7704 285
Christ Church Street French Nursery

Christ Church Street French Nursery is a bilingual school opened in 2007, and operates two nurseries one for children (2-3 years old ) in Caversham street and one very close by for pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years old in Alpha Place . Both nurseries are situated in the heart of Chelsea and Kensington .
The nurseries are opened each weekday for 44 weeks p.a. for the toddlers and 39 weeks p.a. for the pre-school children.
Three options on offer:
1) From 9:00 am to 12:30pm as a morning session
2) From 1:00pm to 4:30 pm as an afternoon session
3) From 9:00 am to 4:30 pm as a full day.
In addition to the what is normally expected from a little private nursery, the school also has a number of sports and musical activities available such as yoga and music session for all the children. Swimming and ballet are optional.
EYFP and Nursery Education Grant registered.
e-mail info@nursery-chelsea.com
Toddler school:
3 Caversham Street
London SW3 4AF
Pre-school:
12 Alpha Place
London SW3 5SZ
Tel. 020 7351 9648
L'Ecole des Petits and l'Ecole de Battersea
L'Ecole des Petits

L'Ecole des Petits was the first independent pre-primary school in Great Britain to be officially recognized as an Ecole Homologuée by the French Education Authority (AEFE); a recognition which was confirmed in 1995.
The school houses 5 classes of maternelle from Petite Section to Grande Section and two bilingual classes. They also welcome an English section with two classes: 1st Level and 2nd Level which follow the English Curriculum. (These 2 classes are dedicated to English speaking pupils who wish to continue within the English educational system).
The school caters for English-speaking and French-speaking children and provides learning in both languages. The school welcomes pupils from all over the world
L'Ecole des Petits follows the official French Education National curriculum and offers pupils an education in a warm and friendly atmosphere where, thanks to a policy of small classes, each child is encouraged to express him/herself. All French classes receive daily teaching in English.
The English classes follow the National Curriculum Foundation Stage as recommended by DFES and also receive daily teaching in French.
London SW6 2NB
(10 minutes de Chelsea)
Phone: 44 20 7371 8350
L'Ecole de Battersea




London SW11 3DS
(5 minutes de Chelsea)
Phone: 44 20 7924 3186
L’École des Benjamins

L’École des Benjamins (EdB) offers the Early Years Foundation Stage programme to 2 to 6 year old children in both English and French languages. EdB is a Bilingual private Nursery and Primary school, opened in 1994. They believe in the total development of the child on all levels, physical, social, emotional and intellectual. More importantly, they want children to learn to love learning.
They are committed to excellence in childcare and education. Their aim is to offer the highest standards of professionalism in a happy and relaxed atmosphere. They invite children to join them in an adventure that will last their lifetime.
Tel. 020 8673 8525 or 020 8675 9951
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COMMENTS:
16/09/2013 - Sarahjsaba said :
I would like to know if there is any reasonable priced French nurseries and schools in London??
04/09/2013 - seventin69 said :
I've heard good things about Hampton Court House School, takes children aged 3 to 16 according to their website.
18/02/2013 - marine.calandri said :
école maternelle à londres
09/11/2012 - aescuderocendra said :
i need to know if there is a french teaching boarding school??? in England??
thanks
26/10/2012 - gassama.fatou said :
Hi there. I'm a french native speaker working as a french language assistant in London.
I am available to give french tuition at all levels.
If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact me
gassama.fatou@gmail.com
Many Thanks
26/10/2012 - gassama.fatou said :
Hello!
I give french lessons after school to everyone who want to learn french, spread the word!
Do not hesitate to contact me at: gassama.fatou@gmail.com for further information.
Au plaisir!
Fatou
15/10/2012 - Sandrineoriac said :
Hi there. I'm a french native speaker working as a french language assistant in London. I am available to give french tuition at all levels. If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact me
Sandrineoriac@hotmail.com
Thanks
14/10/2012 - dor_bartek said :
Get some baguettes, you can find them in just about any NORMAL steors.. If you have a Sam around your area ? go check out what they have..or Whole food store.Croissants are great also..
08/10/2012 - swfaltaos said :
Dear all
i am planing to relocate to UK soon, my son is 20 months old, i am searching for bilingual (French and English) school close to Uxbridge area.
Any advice please
16/05/2012 - harisstamatopoulou said :
Hi all! I am desperately looking for any ofsted outstanding bilingual french/english nurseries and pre-schools in and around London, preferably Chelsea, Kensington and surroundings. Could also consider, Hampsted,Wimbledon, Richmond and surroundings.
Thank you all!!!!
04/02/2012 - 3oursons said :
I've seen a new French-English bilingual nursery is opening in Paddington! www.oursons.co.uk
21/01/2012 - nora.david said :
My kids are a french charter school in New York and we are moving to london in September.
I am looking for a french immersion catholic school in London where they can continue.
10/09/2011 - philippe said :
A new French bilingual nursery will open in Paddington: www.bilingualnurseries.com
09/09/2011 - philippe said :
You could try this also: www.bilingualnurseries.com
24/06/2011 - jessica said :
We will be relocating from Boston to London. Our daughter is currently in a 100% French school currently. We are looking for something similar in the London. Does anyone have any suggestions? Immersion with English is also fine, but we prefer all French.
Merci
02/06/2011 - forwalbahar said :
hi dears freanc school are best one but unfortunatelly are in london iam living in luton i want a bilingue school for my children but i cant because i can i go to london every day does any one can help me pleaseeeeeeeeee
10/05/2011 - philippe said :
There is a lovely list on:
http://www.languagefantastic.com/resources/bilingual-schools.html
Their French games are great for toddlers and children also:
http://www.languagefantastic.com
21/04/2011 - mats.a.olsson said :
hi
I am living in Maida Vale and I have a school close to me that it would be great if anybody have some input on. its called L'Ecole Bilingue and they have both Nursery and Elementary.
Mats
29/03/2011 - jonathan said :
There is a group taking an active interest in French education in the UK. You can contact them through Frenchies South London on Facebook. The UK UMP delegate Emmanuelle Savarit is leading it.
07/03/2011 - m_little said :
I am interested in bilingual secondary schools in and around London for fall 2011. Does anyone know what is available (aside from le lycee Francais)?
25/02/2011 - saphirdu59100 said :
i would like to integrate edge hill university .. so i would like you to know your point of view? can you help me please... i am dubious because i would like to study in england but the fees are very expensive.. i would like to know if it is worth to study in england.. according to you; what is the best between study in france or in england ??
13/01/2011 - styrka said :
A new School will open this fall in Cheaswick ...
Go to see and check http://lachouetteschool.co.uk/
Lovely teachers!
15/12/2010 - Indrabenoit said :
15/12/2010
I am planning to shift my family and children to UK for settling down from France by mid next year. My children were under French education strem in the age group of 12, 6 and 4. I prefer to give them bilingual stream. I would like to know if there are free bilingual schools and the systems of admission. Please help me
Indra Benoit
23/09/2010 - timothy.wood4 said :
We were very frustrated by foreign language teaching in the UK. Our daughter did a 6 month exchange at age 10 with En Famille International;(www.enfamille.com) She is now bilingual and passionate about French culture and language. I heartily recommend it for 9 - 13 year old children. They do German & Spanish too.
18/06/2010 - mariealinefournier said :
I am very interested in bilingal education. Are there any bilingal secondary school around London (apart from le lycee Francais)?
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