Bilingual preschool · TPS to GS (age 2-6)
Entering two languages within a clear framework
From toute petite section to grande section, in a 50% / 50% bilingual environment
Preschool is the first moment when a child learns to live at school. At New School, it is not only a place of awakening: it is the beginning of a structured, bilingual journey adapted to each child's age.
The essentials
Everything you need to know about bilingual preschool
At what age can my child start preschool at New School?
From age 2 (TPS, toute petite section), provided they have turned 2 by the start of the school year. A half-day TPS option is available to ease the transition into school with flexibility.
How many children per class in preschool?
22 to 25 students maximum per class, with at least a teacher and an assistant. 27 hours of weekly teaching delivered by a French-speaking teacher, an English-speaking teacher and a PE teacher.
Do we need to speak English at home?
No. The bilingual preschool is designed for francophone, anglophone or multilingual children. Routines, day alternation and adult attention allow each child to enter both languages.
What are the preschool hours?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm. Wednesday morning: 9am-12pm. Drop-off from 7:45am included. Evening care included until 5pm, available until 6:30pm (additional fee).
Day-by-day bilingual model
Structured bilingualism from the youngest age
The week is organised around an alternation between days in French and days in English. Wednesday mornings alternate one week in two (one week in French, one week in English).
- Full days in French
- Full days in English
- French and English teachers (native or internationally-trained)
- Common routines to secure children
- A progression built around language, autonomy and socialisation
What we work on
Much more than « learning through play »
At New School, preschool is demanding in its own way. We work explicitly on the foundational skills that structure the children's future schooling.
Oral language in French and English
Listening, comprehension and following instructions
First mathematical landmarks
Fine and gross motor skills
Autonomy in everyday gestures
Living in a group: waiting, sharing, cooperating, asking, repairing
Cultural curiosity: festivals, stories, songs, traditions
Confidence within a stable adult framework
A kind framework, but a real one
Preschool needs structure, not vagueness
At New School, preschool is not « framework-free ». Children gradually learn the rules that allow everyone to feel safe, learn and feel recognised.
PBIS makes these expectations visible: how to move around, how to listen, how to speak to a peer, how to ask for help, how to take care of materials.
Supervision
Small classes, individual attention
Classes are limited to 20-25 students and benefit from at least one teacher and one assistant.
20-25
students per class (max)
2
adults minimum in class
27h
of weekly teaching
Activities
Discover, experiment, express
01
Motor skills and balance games
02
Musical awakening and rhythm (Amadeus mini-conservatoire)
03
Stories in French and English
04
Visual arts and themed projects
05
Environmental discovery and age-appropriate outings
06
Projects linked to seasons, cultures and festivals
07
Gardening with a dedicated nature teacher
Hours
5 days a week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
9am to 12pm, then 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday morning: 9am to 12pm
Drop-off from 7:45am (included in tuition)
Evening care included from 4:30pm to 5pm, available until 6:30pm (additional fee)
Half-day TPS
A formula adapted for the youngest
For children in toute petite section, a half-day formula is available. It accompanies the transition into school gently, within an already bilingual and structured framework.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about preschool
At what age can children join?
From age 2 (TPS), available to children who have turned 2 by the start of the school year. A half-day TPS option is available.
Do we need to speak English at home?
No. The bilingual preschool is designed for francophone, anglophone or multilingual children.
My child does not speak much yet, is it a problem?
No. Children learn at different paces. Bilingual preschool is precisely the moment when language develops.
How does naptime work?
TPS and PS children have a rest period after lunch in a calm, age-appropriate setting.
