Secrets d'enfance

Elementary Class (6-11 years old)

"Intelligence can only be led by desire. For there to be desire, there must be pleasure and joy. Intelligence only grows and bears fruit in joy. The joy of learning is as indispensable to study as breathing is to runners." Maria Montessori

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Secrets d'Enfance • Elementary

An organization adapted to the needs of each child

Secrets d’Enfance offers two 6–9 year old classes (CP, CE1, CE2) and one 9–11 year old class (CM1, CM2), created in response to family demand since 2014.

Each group of about twenty students is supervised by a Montessori educator and an English teacher. This close-knit team ensures personalized and bilingual support for every child.

LEARNING TOGETHER, AT ONE'S OWN PACE

The benefits of a multi-age classroom

01 Group dynamics

Children of different ages learn to cooperate, help each other, and pass on their knowledge.

02 Self-confidence

By explaining or setting an example, older children reinforce their own knowledge, while younger ones are inspired and progress at their own pace.

03 Motivation and self-esteem

Interactions between students encourage curiosity and the desire to learn.

A STRUCTURED AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT

An environment prepared for a thirst for knowledge

Sharing and listening: The classroom layout is designed to promote communication, experimentation, and exploration.
Concrete activities: Children manipulate Montessori materials to move progressively from the concrete to the abstract.
Openness to the world: Each activity is linked to daily life or a concrete project, giving meaning to learning.

DEVELOPING AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY

The child as the protagonist of their own learning

Personalized work guide: Each student has a work plan adapted to their needs and pace.
Self-correcting materials: Children can identify their own mistakes and progress independently, while benefiting from the caring support of the teaching team.
Compliance with curricula: The concepts covered follow the French National Education progressions, ensuring pedagogical consistency and the validation of learning outcomes.

Our teachers

The teaching team

In Elementary, our teachers support each student in acquiring fundamental knowledge using Montessori pedagogy adapted to their age. They encourage autonomy, concentration, and confidence-building, while respecting each individual’s pace within a structured and caring environment.

Anne-Laure

Musical awakening

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Elizabeth

English-Speaking Facilitator

Elementary · 6–11 years old / Preschool · 3–6 years old

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Noëline

Special Needs Educator

Elementary · 6–11 years old

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Jean-Luc

Elementary · 6–11 years old / Preschool · 3–6 years old

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Nathalie

Music Teacher

Elementary · 6–11 years old / Preschool · 3–6 years old

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Testimonials

Parents’ feedback

Discover feedback from Secrets d’Enfance families about their daily experience.

"I loved my Montessori school, my teachers, and my friends. I learned a lot, and when I joined Notre Dame school, I was prepared and integrated without any difficulty."

"The smile on my daughter's face when I pick her up from class is an incredible gift… and when she tells me 'it was good today, Mom,' it's a great moment of happiness. Seeing her progress and grow (so quickly) throughout the year has been simply wonderful.
The DVD (what work!) is the highlight of it all, allowing us to truly connect with her entire year.
And as a young mother, all of this was very new to me, also full of discoveries and emotions, of course, but also for the exchanges with other parents.
It's very reassuring, comforting, and joyful to accompany your child every morning to a place like Secrets d'Enfance!"

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Fees

Clear and transparent fees, adapted to family needs. Find details on tuition fees, services offered, and payment methods.

Consult fees

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