Testimonials
Former students share their experience
Looking back, they share what the school gave them: confidence, curiosity, and the foundations that still serve them today.
In 4 words
Autonomy
"He went to get a step stool so he could sit down and get help. I'm starting to see his ideas and actions that I can also learn from."
Children develop initiative and self-reliance through daily practical activities.
Confidence
"Anna has become a little girl who believes in herself, is autonomous, curious and eager to learn."
A nurturing environment where every child builds self-esteem at their own pace.
Bilingualism
"Léonard is no longer afraid of English. It took a little time, but now it's natural."
Daily immersion that makes English a natural reflex, not a school subject.
Adaptation
"She got superb results. I wanted to thank you again for the work the Colibris team did for Ona Sofie. She was really well prepared!"
After Les Colibris, children integrate new schools with confidence and solid foundations.
Their words, unfiltered
Real testimonials from parents who entrusted their children to Les Colibris.
A mother explains why Les Colibris is, to her, the ideal school: a caring, secure environment where her daughter learns through play and truly blossoms, carried by a genuine education in environmental awareness, peace and openness to other cultures, and by the school's international dimension.
I love my school so much that if there were a ranking, I would give it a heart.
Thank you again for this school year and for the workshop week. The children really had a great time, which wasn't a given for Luka who really didn't want to go at first. In the end, from the very first day, he was happy and eager to go back the next day. What a relief for this guilt-ridden mum, happy to know that the children feel as good at school as they do at home. The school is truly a second family for them.
We just received Ona Sofie's report card, the Progress Report for the first semester. She has superb results and I wanted to thank again the Colibris team for the work they did for and with Ona Sofie. She was truly well prepared!
I want to congratulate you for this beautiful school that you run with such dedication, commitment and love for the children's well-being. I want to thank you for opening the doors of your school to my child who found full balance in Montessori education. Thank you for the beautiful celebrations organised by everyone including the APC, thank you for involving parents in school life which brings us back to the values of sharing and exchange in the eyes of the children. Many beautiful memories and a peaceful year for our daughter. I also wanted to express my great satisfaction with the calculation tools that have allowed her to gain remarkable ease, and also the English learning which is not superficial but truly real and assimilated by our daughter who has also made unexpected progress in this subject. Thank you to the educators who give meaning to our daughter's days and guide children towards respect and learning through values adapted to each child's rhythm. Our feeling is very positive and the result beyond our expectations.
I wanted to share with you some news since Luca started at Les Colibris — we are VERY HAPPY with the results! For example, Luca is very good at tidying up. Not only does he do it well, he told me I should be gentler when putting the Legos back in their box, and he showed me how. He wanted my help putting on his socks, so he went to get a little step stool to sit on and get help. I'm starting to see his ideas and actions that I can also learn from. Thank you so much for all your efforts and for the love that we feel in the classroom and in the school.
Thank you for filling parents' hearts with such joy and pride when we see the children engaged in activities so beneficial for them.
The girls are so excited to visit the school this summer. Lilou really missed the school and so did little Manon. If we come back to France, we absolutely want to return to the school. Long live Maria Montessori and Long live Les Colibris! We can see many differences with the school here in Mauritius — it was a wonderful adventure for the girls.
Thank you for this sweet moment spent with our child for Mother's Day. A moment dedicated to them, to us, where time stood still and nothing else mattered — that's rare! Faustine was proud of the gifts she had prepared; she was gentle and calm while sharing this moment full of love. Thank you.
I want to tell you how much I love the school. I'm impressed every day by Jake's French, his ability to respect others, and I know all of this is thanks to the work at Les Colibris. I have always been 100% delighted with the school, and it's a pleasure to come every day to pick up the children and see how genuinely the educators care for our kids.
The Montessori approach was completely new for the whole family as we were used to the traditional system. It was with a bit of apprehension that we discovered the Montessori world and the educators who surround the children. Apprehension quickly gave way to relief and trust in the people responsible for the children, who with great listening skills and passion teach the desire to learn and understand the world around us. During this year, Sacha made tremendous progress in understanding his environment and in taking interest in even the smallest things. His desire for knowledge and independence grew during these months, and his qualities and abilities were put to good use by the team who knows each child and their way of functioning perfectly. The end-of-year report was a great reward, and every word about Sacha's personality was weighed and accurate. This year was very positive, and the Montessori approach has capitalised on each child's qualities in their best interest. Thank you to the whole team!
We are extremely happy with the school and the progress the boys are making and would love them to stay with the Colibris.
I wanted to thank you again and again for what you have done for us. I'm convinced that the school is changing our daughter's destiny. This start in life — we couldn't have given it to her without you. You are a second mother for Joane. She sees in you an example of a woman that I hope she will follow... Thank you for accompanying her with so much care and understanding. In one year she has become a big sister and found a space to grow. That's all we wished for. The school will be missed this summer. This place is inhabited by love, joy, calm, serenity... I was boosted by all the positive energy around me and I thank God for putting you in our path.
Thank you again for this wonderful year for Anna-Carla. We are very happy to be returning to the Colibris family next year. This school is more than a school: it is truly an extension of the family. Thank you all again!
Just so you know, Lylla loves coming to your school. Every morning she asks me if we're going to Les Colibris...
Maya had a wonderful week and I thank everyone for the warm welcome.
We wanted to thank you for the attention given to Pablo during the holiday week at your school.
Thank you so much for organising and coming up with the idea for this workshop. I feel particularly privileged to receive such a beautiful gift.
Thank you again for the excellent education you have provided to our daughter.
I am grateful for the experience he had with you and for the good friends he made.
Hello everyone, this is Anna's last day at this beautiful school. I wanted to THANK you ALL for the work you do every day and for what you have done for Anna who has become a little girl who is confident, autonomous, curious and eager to learn. A huge thank you to her educators, especially Sandra who followed her for 3 years, but also to those who look after the after-school care, to Gina and Nicolas, Mr Campo, the piano teacher and even the cooks because Anna thinks it's better than at home! It is with sadness that we leave this school but a new adventure awaits us, probably in the cold...
He had 5 wonderful years and we have seen many improvements thanks to you. I hope you can thank Florence for her great contribution and positive attitude towards Mattéo.
I'm very happy to see that the workshops are continuing. Even though the English levels vary in the group, Christine knows how to engage and interest the children. We are not English-speaking at home but Léonard is no longer "afraid" of English (it took a little time). The facilities and outdoor areas are also very much appreciated (meaning "awesome"!).
Solid foundations for what comes next
Whether moving to Norway, Mauritius or a French school, children who leave Les Colibris arrive with confidence and strong academic foundations.
And after, how do the children adapt? Léa started Year 1 (CP). The teacher tells me that despite being a year ahead, Léa is well above the level required for the start of Year 1. Whether in writing, reading, mathematics and of course English. She asks for extra worksheets and greater difficulty. She keeps the Montessori spirit in every way.
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