Respect
Respect for oneself, for others, for the environment and for the materials, an attitude that is lived and built day after day.
Our values
Respect, communication and cooperation, three words that guide every moment of life at Les Colibris.
Communication
Listening, expressing oneself, understanding others, communication is practised daily through genuine exchanges between children and adults.
Cooperation
Multi-age classrooms, collaborative projects, and shared responsibilities help children naturally understand that we grow better together.
Our pedagogical commitments
Our role is not to fill the child, but to prepare the environment, guide with care and let their personality blossom. In this way, they build tools that will serve them throughout their life.
To flourish
The child progresses in an environment where they can grow serenely, develop their personality and find their place. They learn to love what they do and savour the pleasure and satisfaction of learning.
- Growing at their own pace
- Unfolding their personality
- Finding their rightful place
Developing full potential
Every child carries a unique potential. The school prepares the conditions for them to express it fully, in concentration and the joy of learning.
- Deep concentration
- Inner motivation
- Holistic development
Order and organisation
Outer order supports inner order. A structured environment helps the child navigate independently and build their thinking.
- Prepared environment
- Stable reference points
- Concrete autonomy
Building confidence
Confidence in oneself, in the adult and in the environment allows the child to dare, explore and learn with security.
- Emotional security
- Self-esteem
- Peaceful adult-child relationship
Engaging fully
The child is encouraged to act, try, persevere and actively participate in their own construction.
- Initiative
- Responsibility
- Perseverance
Living together
The school is a living space where everyone learns respect for themselves and others, cooperation and how to build genuine quality of relationships.
- Mutual respect
- Cooperation
- Harmonious collective life
Values in action, every day
How our principles translate into concrete gestures and daily environments at Les Colibris.
A bilingual environment
From an early age, children are immersed in both French and English in a natural, living environment where bilingualism is experienced rather than taught.
Authentic Montessori pedagogy
Certified educators, AMI-approved materials, and carefully prepared classroom, every detail is designed to faithfully reflect Maria Montessori's principles, adapted to the realities of today's children.
A living connection to nature
Gardens, seasonal outdoor activities, and natural classroom materials help children develop a concrete and embodied connection to the living world, fostering wonder and care.
A close relationship with families
Regular observations shared with parents, community events, open dialogue, families are genuine partners in the educational journey, not mere spectators.
Montessori Community
A genuine grounding in the Montessori world
Training, pedagogical rigour, quality benchmarks: these are what give a Montessori school its depth.
Learn moreWhat we stand for
Five convictions that guide every decision at Les Colibris.
Authentic Montessori pedagogy
Our approach is rooted in Dr Maria Montessori's foundational research: certified educators, mixed-age classes, complete AMI-approved materials in every learning area, within carefully prepared spaces that are spacious, aesthetically pleasing and uncluttered, designed to serve the children.
An attentive, trained team
Our educators are trained in observation and guidance. They know when to step back, how to create the right conditions, and when to intervene at the right moment, without disrupting the child's concentration.
A prepared environment
Each classroom is a living space designed down to the smallest detail: shelf height, quality of light, the placement of materials suited to each child and their development. Everything invites the child to act, explore and concentrate.
Support for families
Families are not spectators of their child's schooling. They are partners, informed, listened to, invited to understand the pedagogical approach so they can support their child's development at home too.
A bilingual school
French and English are woven into every moment of school life, allowing children to develop genuine bilingualism naturally and durably from early childhood.
Discover Les Colibris
Come and discover an environment designed to accompany every child with rigour, gentleness and precision.