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L’École de l’Optimisme in Suresnes is a bilingual Montessori school (nursery and elementary) for children aged from 2 to 12 years old.
We have chosen the Montessori teaching method to help our children grow up to be happy and confident Optimists.
This personalised teaching method follows the child’s rhythm and teaches them to trust themselves. Children progress freely in their learning, in an environment that is attentive to their well-being and rhythms.
For older children, we combine Montessori tools with a cooperative approach, in line with the skills of the French Education Nationale, to prepare them for a smooth transition to secondary school.
For each of the 3-6 years/pre-school and 6-11 years/primary environments, 2 educators (one French-speaking and one English-speaking) will take part in the learning of a maximum of 24 children each day.
At the Wednesday clubs and holiday clubs, the children are immersed in English in the mornings, and have the opportunity to enjoy all the Montessori activities in the presence of our educators, who show them the equipment. They also take part in a themed circle in English to reinforce their oral expression in the language (songs, stories, etc.).
After lunch, the children play in the playground and enjoy its play area. In the early afternoon, a creative activity is organised according to the theme of the day. Then it’s time for a snack, either outside or in the canteen, depending on the weather. Time is also set aside outside for relaxation, weather permitting. For those who stay after 4.30pm, there is time for indoor games such as kappla, construction, drawing, reading, etc.
The Team
Our team at L’Ecole de l’Optimistes de Suresnes is made up of enthusiasts who share and observe children’s lives at every moment.
Ingi
Co-funder
Ingi is in her third life…. After a first life in marketing and communications, she studied for an MBA in Sustainable Development and joined Danone as Director of Sustainable Development France to make her own contribution and give meaning to its actions. Passionate about people, she first helped to set up a social reintegration company, then decided to study positive psychology and neuroscience. Now a Positive Psychology practitioner, she puts all her energy into helping people of all ages… to her great delight.
She humbly shares her personal journey and the progress she has made to encourage you to do the same.
Guillaume
Co-funder
Guillaume is a human and creative manager. Operational management, project management, sales and purchasing sum up his 20 years of professional experience.
Over the years, he has continually sought to use his human skills to share, acquire and pass on new knowledge and skills. Returning to school in 2018 to study for an Executive MBA, he has rediscovered education and teaching in retrospect.
Today Guillaume is wholeheartedly committed to the management and development of the School of Optimism.
Karine
Director of Education
and Montessori Optimism Institute trainer
Moving from country to country throughout her life, she has put her skills at the service of children. An expert in Montessori pedagogy, she is our ‘grand-guru’ of pedagogy. She also knows how to win children over with her generosity of heart and kindness.
Jennifer
English-speaking teacher 3-6 years
Originally from Ireland, and after time spent living in New York, Toronto, and London, Jennifer moved to Paris in autumn 2014 and has worked as a teacher in bilingual classrooms since. In her free time, it’s all about quality time with her family or her nose in a book. Jennifer is thrilled to be at L’école de l’Optimisme to implement the English side of the Montessori pedagogy
Laure
French-speaking teacher 3-6 years
A mother of 3, Laure began her career in marketing and communications before following her heart and training in Montessori pedagogy. After passing through the Athéna Montessori school in Bailly, Laure is delighted to be part of the L’Ecole de l’Optimisme teaching team as a French-speaking educator for the 3/6 age group.
Positive and always in a good mood, she is keen to support the children in their learning with a great deal of kindness.
Béa
English-speaking teacher 3-6 years
Originally from Philippines, Bea has been working with children in France for 10 years, and is very well experienced with young children. She is also the mother of a little boy who is attending L’Ecole de l’Optimisme.
Bea has always lived and worked in a multicultural environment. She is a positive and cheerful person, she has at heart to guide and support the children in developing their English language skills.
Bea is delighted to be part of the teaching team of L’Ecole de l’Optimisme as an anglophone educator for the 3/6 years old
Laurie
French-speaking teacher 3-6 years
Laurie has spent almost 13 years working in the voluntary sports sector, particularly with children.
As the mother of a 4-year-old boy, she took part in workshops on caring parenting, positive psychology and the Montessori philosophy as soon as the Ecole de l’Optimisme opened. So it was only natural that she turned to the 3-6 year-old educator training course, which she took alongside Karine.
Passionate about child development and positive pedagogy, she is committed to supporting children in their learning and development, and is delighted to have had the opportunity to strengthen the dynamic, passionate and professional team at the Ecole de l’Optimisme.
Sophie
French-speaking teacher 6-11 years
Speaking English and French to a mother tongue standard, Sophie brings her experience from working with children in Hong Kong and England, with an emphasis on reading, creative writing and knowledge of the world cultures. Trained in Montessori Pedagogy, the inspiration of her 3 children, as well as her love of learning, continue to refine her practice. She is enthusiastically looking forward to helping your children thrive in the Montessori environment.
Jessica
French-speaking teacher 6-11 years
Jessica has taught in primary schools for several years in France and abroad. During her various experiences, she had the opportunity to discover the Montessori pedagogy and decided to train in it, so as to be able to apply it on a daily basis in her teaching. As the mother of 3 children, she has also implemented the principles of positive education in her home.
Dynamic and caring, Jessica is delighted to be part of the Ecole de l’Optimisme teaching team.
Marie-Angèle
Head of canteen and clubs
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Katrina
English-speaking teacher 6-11 years
Born in Hong Kong, raised in Australia, Katrina has always thrived working in educational settings, with a wide mix of languages and cultures. She has been working in various school settings for the previous 15 years, and loves how every single child and every single day is different. Passionate about photography and cooking, Katrina enjoys encouraging her students to enlarge their knowledge and appreciation of the world around them. She is so excited to have joined the team at L’Ecole de l’Optimisme, and is looking forward to continuing her Montessori learning journey.
Anna
English-speaking teacher 6-11 years
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Ennie
English-speaking assistant 3-6 years
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Interior and exterior spaces at the Suresnes school
400 m2 of ground-level space dedicated to children
In our Montessori school, we have classrooms and environments where everything is within the children’s reach to develop their independence and freedom of movement.
They can also enjoy a playground, because their well-being also depends on physical activity and a connection with nature (vegetation and vegetable garden).
Finally, we have a separate canteen for a peaceful lunch, which is also part of their education.
3-6 ans 1st classroom
3-6 years old second classroom
Library
Price list of l’Ecole de l’Optimisme in Suresnes
The prices below are for the 2023-2024 school year.
You can consult our internal rules here.
schooling
The amounts are fixed, regardless of the number of days of leave or absence.
Registration fees
Year 1: €575
subsequent years: €370
Nursery school fees
880€ / month – 8800€ / year over 10 months
Elementary school fees
925€ / month – 9250€ / year over 10 months
Cost of supplies: nursery 80€ – elementary 120€.
10% discount for the ninth child.
Annual enrolment with 3 months’ notice.
Company rates increased by 30%.
canteen
Meals are provided by a caterer who offers organic (50%) and/or locally sourced products.
For children attending school 4 days a week: 110€ / month – 1100€/year over 10 months
For holiday club weeks: 39€ / week
For Wednesday clubs: €28/month – €280/year over 10 months
Registration by term. For enrolment in September, enrolment until December.
Company rates increased by 30%.
after school nursery
Afternoon nursery from 16.30 to 18.30.
1 day per week :
60€/month
2 days a week :
120€/month
3 days a week :
180€/month
4 days a week :
240€/month
Enrolment by term. For enrolment in September, enrolment until December. 50% eligible for tax credit for childcare costs for children under 6.
Company rates increased by 30%.
wednesdays clubs
Bilingual Montessori morning 8.30am-11.30am or 8.30am-1.30pm
Full day 8.30am-6.30pm.
Registration by term.
Montessori morning -> 11.30am :
147€/month – 52€/day *
Montessori morning -> 13h30 :
189€/month – 66€/day *
Full day :
295€/month – 90€/day *
* Meals not included: 28€/month
Registration fee of 70€. Annual enrolment. Holiday vouchers accepted. From September to June, excluding school holidays.
Company rate increased by 30%.
Additional english lessons
Wednesdays: 1 hour class for 5-7 year olds (11.30am-12.30pm), 1.5 hour class for 7-11 year olds (11am-12.30pm).
1 hour class for 3 – 8 year olds:
494€ /year
1h30 class for 8-11 year olds
714€/year
Classes reserved for children enrolled in the School or Wednesday club. From September to June, excluding school holidays.
Activities payable by the year, non-refundable in the event of withdrawal during the year.
Company rates increased by 30%.
children’s workshops
Yoga
Awakening to music
Theatre from 5 years old
Chess
Theatre on Mondays (4.45pm-6.15pm) for ages 7 and over: 714€/year
Theatre on Thursdays (4.45pm – 5.45pm) for children aged 7 and under: €494/year
Chess & Early Music on Tuesdays (16:45-17:45)
494/year
Yoga on Wednesdays (15h15-16h15)
494€/year
Classes reserved for children enrolled at the school or in the Wednesday club. From September to June, excluding school holidays.
Activities payable by the year, non-refundable if stopped during the year.
Company rates increased by 30%.
Holiday clubs
The holiday club welcomes children from 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday:
– the first week of each school holiday
– the first 2 weeks of July.
Daily registration available.
90€/day – 395€/week
meals not included 8€/day – 39€/week
For children who do not attend the Ecole de l’Optimisme or the Wednesday club.
We accept holiday vouchers.
Company rates increased by 30%.
pre-registrationParents’ workshops
Tuesday evenings from 4pm to 6.20pm.
7 workshops grouped into 2 modules.
Module 1 “Being a parent and exercising fair authority” comprises 4 workshops.
Module 2 “Developing children’s self-esteem” comprises 3 workshops.
50% discount for the second parent
Company rate increased by 30%.
Please find below our contact details to get in touch with us.
Get in touch
Addresse:
2 Rue Emilien Colin 92150 Suresnes
Téléphone:
+33 (0)9 54 50 29 85
