Welcome to expatriate and international families in Angers
Settling in France with children is an exciting adventure, but also a challenge for many expatriate families. At the Alternative International School of Angers, a bilingual (French–English) school in Angers, we support international families in their educational and social integration. Thanks to our caring environment, alternative teaching methods, and tailored support for non-French-speaking children, every student finds their place, no matter their background.
A school designed for international families
Daily bilingualism, active teaching methods (Montessori, Freinet, neuroscience, Forest School), and small class sizes: our independent school welcomes children of various nationalities in a warm, multicultural setting.
We value linguistic and cultural diversity and tailor our support to the needs of each family. Every student benefits from individualized guidance, with a gradual integration adapted to their profile and background.
Our Wednesday bilingual workshops and holiday camps are also open to children enrolled or not enrolled at AISA. They offer a playful immersion in English or French, depending on the child’s profile, and provide a wonderful opportunity to gently discover the language and the school.
Regular gatherings
- Throughout the year, we organize friendly gatherings to foster connections between French and international families: breakfasts before each school break, a spring market, the school festival, collective maintenance days, parent coffee mornings, informal events… So many opportunities to share, exchange, and become an active part of life at AISA.
Personalized support
- Newly arrived families are supported by other parents already part of the school, who share their insights, help with practical steps, and guide them in understanding how AISA works. This network of solidarity ensures a smooth integration into school life… and into the city of Angers.
Angers International Welcome
To make your relocation easier and expand your network, you can join AIW – Angers International Welcome.
This network offers opportunities to meet other families already settled in the region, take part in friendly activities, and access resources to better discover Angers, its culture, and local life.
By joining AIW, you actively take part in your integration and in building a fulfilling life in Angers.
Cambridge test
Starting in primary school, students can take the Cambridge English exams, a worldwide benchmark for assessing English language skills.
Thanks to daily bilingual teaching, they naturally develop their comprehension, expression, and mastery of grammar, enabling them to take the exam suited to their level (Starters, Movers, or Flyers).
These certificates are a real asset for the next steps in their educational journey, both in France and internationally.
FAQ for international and expatriate families
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An école hors contrat is an independent private school that does not receive any public funding, unlike state-contracted schools.
It is free to choose its teaching methods, while still respecting the requirements of the French National Education curriculum.
At AISA, this freedom allows us to offer an alternative, bilingual pedagogy centered on each child’s individual pace.
Yes. Although AISA is a non-contract school, it follows the requirements of the French National Education curriculum.
The expected skills are the same as in public or state-contracted private schools, which allows students to continue their education smoothly, both in France and internationally.
Yes. For families living abroad, we offer video call meetings with the academic director.
A presentation video of the school is also being prepared to give you the opportunity to discover our facilities and approach remotely.
At AISA, children can be enrolled from the age of 3 (or from 2 and a half for the early preschool class, depending on their maturity) up to 10–11 years old, which corresponds to the end of primary school and the beginning of middle school. In France, schooling is compulsory from the age of 3.
It is also possible to join the school during the school year, subject to availability. An adaptation period is provided for every new student.
Yes. Children who are not enrolled at AISA can take part in the Wednesday Class or the Holiday Class, our bilingual workshops offered on Wednesdays and during school holidays, starting from age 3.
These bilingual workshops welcome children from diverse backgrounds every week—some French-speaking, some English-speaking, and sometimes neither.
This linguistic diversity creates a lively environment where each child naturally learns the other’s language through play, songs, stories, and cooperation.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to open up to a new language while developing curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
