Ellipse bilingual middle school in Paris: learning, progressing and becoming independent

At Ellipse, the Montessori approach used in primary school has inspired our middle school. To meet the needs of adolescents, we enrich it with active, innovative teaching methods, combining structured teaching, hands-on projects and each pupil’s active involvement in their own learning.

Our bilingual middle school in Paris 7th is built on three priorities: academic excellence, the development of executive skills and individual support. From 6e to 3e (ages 11 to 15), each young person builds the knowledge, methods and confidence needed to succeed in high school and in later life.

Our results

100 %

brevet passes with honours (mention)

since the first session in 2023

B2 to C2

in Cambridge English qualifications

at the end of 3e (Grade 9): upper-intermediate to proficiency levels (CEFR)

Academic excellenceAutonomyInternational outlook

Academic excellence

Solid knowledge for success

  • French national curriculum
  • Bilingual French-English teaching
  • Preparation for the brevet
  • Cambridge certification

Executive skills

Methods for becoming independent

  • Organising and planning one’s work
  • Developing concentration
  • Memorising and making connections
  • Adapting and persevering

Individual support

A framework for progress

  • Taking each pupil’s needs into account
  • Tailored progress goals
  • Building on strengths
  • Growing confidence and independence

Innovative teaching in action

Hands-on projectsCooperationExperimentationSpeaking up

Micro-businessPermacultureOratoryCooking

Engaged, confident pupils, ready for high school

Discover our middle school programme in detail.
Next stage: our international high school, ages 15 to 18.
Any questions? See our middle school FAQ.