A bilingual kindergarten in Angers growing together with confidence
At AISA, children aged 3 to 6 grow in a warm, French–English bilingual environment. Inspired by alternative teaching methods, our kindergarten encourages discovery, exploration, and learning, while respecting each child’s individual pace.
A caring pedagogy for joyful learning
At AISA, kindergarten is a place of exploration, creativity, and connection, where every child learns at their own pace in a safe and caring environment.
Through active pedagogy based on play, hands-on activities, and creativity, we nurture curiosity, independence, and the joy of learning.
Children also develop their social skills: they learn to live together, express their emotions, and explore the world with kindness.
A typical day in kindergarten
8:50 am to 11:00 am
Independent workshop activities, individually or in small level-based groups.
11:00 am to 11:30 am
Group time with various routines such as: “Félicité,” What’s new?, Date and weather, Reading, Nursery rhyme
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Recess
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Lunch – cafeteria
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Recess or nap time
1:45 pm to 2:15 pm
Class resumes with group time
2:15 pm to 4:45 pm
Independent workshops in individual or small groups. Children waking up from nap time gradually join the group.
4:15 pm to 4:30 pm
Recess
A unique educational approach for thriving
A blended and caring pedagogy
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Montessori, Freinet, Alvarez, neuroscience, Forest School… we bring together the best of alternative pedagogies to respect each child’s rhythm and needs.
A stimulating environment
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Small class sizes (maximum 15 children), mixed-age groups, and varied activities (music, theater, swimming, etc.) provide a warm environment that fosters curiosity and growth. The organization into multi-age groups encourages mutual support, cooperation, and peer learning, while respecting each child’s individual pace.
Learning through experience
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Children play, experiment, explore, and cooperate. Each day is an opportunity to grow in confidence, independence, and creativity.
Enroll your child in kindergarten at AISA
Everything you need to know about our bilingual kindergarten in Angers
No, it is not necessary. Whether your child is French-speaking, English-speaking, or speaks another language, they will be supported with care. Our immersive approach allows children to discover French and English naturally, at their own pace, from an early age. Both languages are integrated into daily life to encourage progressive and playful learning.
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We ensure a balanced distribution between French and English throughout the day, both during class time and in daily routines (lunch, daycare, recess…).
Each language is supported by a dedicated adult: a French-speaking lead teacher is present at all times, accompanied full-time by an English-speaking educator. This constant immersion allows children to naturally get used to both languages and progress at their own pace.
Yes, absolutely. As an international kindergarten, AISA gladly welcomes children of all nationalities, whether they speak French, English, or another language.
Through daily immersion in both French and English, children progress naturally, whatever their starting point. The caring environment, visual routines, and the presence of dedicated teachers make adaptation easier for children who are non-French-speaking as well as non-English-speaking.
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Enrollment is possible from 2 and a half years old (very early preschool class), provided the child is ready to join a group setting and be separated from their parents. A personalized adaptation period is offered.
No, being potty-trained is not a requirement. We support each child at their own pace, in close collaboration with families, within a respectful and reassuring environment.
AISA follows the requirements of the French National Education curriculum: the skills to be acquired at the end of each cycle are the same as in a state-contracted school.
What changes is the way we achieve them. As an independent (non-contract) school, we have the freedom to choose the teaching approaches we implement. We have chosen to combine the best of each pedagogy (Montessori, Freinet, Alvarez, neuroscience, Forest School…), in order to adapt to the needs of every child.
Because each child is unique, our pedagogy is unique too.
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Each class welcomes a maximum of 15 children, supervised by two full-time adults (a French speaker and an English speaker), supported by an intern and/or a civic service volunteer. This ensures individualized attention and high-quality support.
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Inclusion is one of our priorities. Every child is welcomed with their uniqueness, within the limits of our support capacities. A close partnership with families is systematically established to ensure educational continuity.
We have adapted materials and a trained, sensitive team, including a specialized educator.