The Horizon Montessori Association aims to create, develop, and manage two classes (Preschool and Primary) according to the Montessori pedagogy and child-centred educational approach. The Association is registered with the Paris Academy.
The school, founded in 1996, is located in the heart of Paris's 13th arrondissement, in a bright, 220 m² ground-floor space on a pedestrian square, opposite the Héloïse and Abélard Gardens, between rue Dunois and rue du Chevaleret.
In order to preserve it's family spirit, the school is made up of two classes, one for children aged 3 to 6 and the other for children aged 6 to 9, for a total of approximately 50 children.
The school is open to parents who are welcome to visit and observe their child's class.
3 to 6 classroom
6 to 9 classroom
An access to the Héloïse et Abélard park
A committed and experienced teaching team
The teaching team consists of nine permanent members:
- 3 Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) graduates (2 in grades 3/6, 1 in grades 6/9), assisted by two AMI Montessori assistants
- 1 English Montessori educator
- 2 Jaël Montessori music instructors (1 in grades 3/6, 1 in grades 6/9)
- 1 visual arts instructor (in grades 6/9)
- Interns present in both classes
- 1 person responsible for meal preparation and cleaning
Sports and Cultural Activities
From the age of 4, children participate in outings to visit the local libraries in the 13th arrondissement, the Dunois Theater, and various museums and exhibitions.
In the 6-9 class, in addition to multiple and varied cultural outings based on themes chosen throughout the year (Middle Ages, seaside flora and fauna, circus), the childre participate in regular sports activities including : judo, swimming, cycling, etc.
Additionnaly, parental participation is always welcome at the school in the form of workshops or presentations on a specific theme.
Outings starting at the age of 4 for 3/6 class
Regular outings for 6/9 class
An annual trip for the 6/9 class