School of Optimism Suresnes

L'École de l'Optimisme - Suresnes

Bilingual nursery and primary school for children aged 2 and a half to 12 years old

École de l’Optimisme
2 rue Emilien Colin, 92150 Suresnes

Director : Camille Vitry
Phone : +33 (0)9 54 50 29 85
direction@ecole-de-loptimisme.fr

A unique place to sow the seeds of emotional intelligence.

Optimism is a lifestyle choice that is cultivated and develops our capacity to be happy and to contribute positively to the world.
Here, children learn self-confidence, independence, and kindness from a very young age through Montessori pedagogy.

This personalized teaching approach follows the child’s pace and teaches them to trust themselves. The child progresses freely in their learning, in an environment attentive to their well-being and individual rhythms.

For older children, we combine Montessori tools with cooperative learning, and in line with the skills of the National Education system, in order to prepare a smooth transition to secondary school.

Level: Preschool and Elementary
Number of classes: 2 classes: 1 class for 2-6 year olds and 1 class for 6-12 year olds
Teaching Method: Bilingual Montessori
Age of children accepted: 2.5 to 12 years old
Premises size: 400 m²
School hours: 8:30 am – 4:20 pm
Meals: Catered meal provided by the school or packed lunches available
After-School: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Extracurricular activities for boarding and day students:
Wednesday Club: Every Wednesday, from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Holiday Camps: All school holidays (except Christmas and the first 3 weeks of August)

At our Montessori school, we aim to help children discover their ability to overcome challenges, acquire positive and constructive social skills, and grow up with joy and respect for themselves, others, and their environment.

We encourage children to take responsibility for their learning:

To do things for themselves, not to please others, and to understand the value of effort.
To experiment: to dare to try and experiment individually.
To cooperate: to learn through cooperation and group activities.
To take ownership of their own successes and those of their classmates.
To participate in school decisions through the weekly Children’s Council, to share daily challenges and define solutions together.
To learn mediation skills to manage conflicts.
To express themselves on the open stage during lunch break.
To benefit from mixed-age learning: to be both learner and teacher.

Everyday English

English is central to all learning, through lessons, activities, and gatherings conducted in English.

Kindergarten:
Each class is supervised by an English-speaking teacher and a French-speaking teacher.

Elementary: English lessons are offered daily, and some subjects are taught in English.

Optimism Workshops

Self-Relationship: Building self-confidence, identifying and naming emotions, developing resilience, being aligned, speaking positively, feeling safe, developing creativity and intuition.
Relationships with Others: Avoiding labels, valuing others, knowing how to comfort, respecting oneself and others, cooperating, communicating with kindness.
Relationship with the World: Expressing gratitude, being open and curious, changing one’s perspective on life, connecting with nature, living in the present moment.

Eco-citizenship
Group projects chosen by the children to support a cause: recycling workshops, biomimicry, forest walks, debate workshops, etc.

Lunch is part of learning about eco-citizenship: learning to set and clear the table, discovering seasonal fruits and vegetables, organic products, local products, limiting meat consumption. (One vegetarian lunch per week).

Our partner helps us provide healthy and balanced meals for the children every day. Different menus are created each week using low-carbon logistics.

Creativity and Physical Activities
A variety of themes enhance learning and permeate all lessons.

We encourage hands-on and artistic activities to develop physical skills.
Our educators and teachers are also trained in Yoga and Brain Gym practices.

Registration fee: €585
Re-registration fee (from the 2nd year): €380
Tuition fees: Preschool: €9,050 / Elementary: €9,500
School supply contribution: Preschool: €82 / Elementary: €124
Meals: €1,130

After-School (4:30-6:30 pm):
4 days per week: €2,480
3 days per week: €1,860
2 days per week: €1,240
1 day per week: €620
Optional evening workshops (theater, music appreciation, chess):
– 1 hour/week: €508
– 1.5 hours/week: €735 depending on the activity and age
Wednesday Club (8:30 am-6:30 pm):
Morning (8:30-11:30): €1500
Catered school lunch (11:30-13:30): €680
Full day (8:30-18:30): €3300
Holiday Camps (8:30-18:00):
1 week – full day (8:30-18:00): €365
1 day (8:30-18:00): €83
2 consecutive weeks – full day: €639

For day students (children not enrolled at the school), please see the extracurricular activities page.

Payment terms:

– Due date: annually (July 1st), quarterly (July 1st, December 1st, and March 1st), or monthly (first due July 1st, then the 1st of each month from September to May)
– Payment method: SEPA direct debit, bank transfer, or check
Management fees: No management fees for SEPA direct debits; €25 for each payment by check or bank transfer
Corporate rates: Contact the school

Possible tax credit for after-school care:
50% up to a limit of €3,500 per child

Virtual visit

3-6 Class

6-12 Class

Bibliothèque

Any question ?

For information or to make an appointment, please fill in the form below, specifying your child’s age. The Director will be happy to reply as soon as possible.