Their own description: ISP is a non-profit organization, founded in 1964, and still governed today by the parents of our students. Our vison is: educating for complexity, and our mission is: as the leading International Baccalaureate World School in France, we prepare our students to engage with and succeed in a complex world. To fulfil our vision and mission, we believe that student well-being is critical. We want children to be nurtured, supported, and to develop a natural enthusiasm for learning. We have a team of staff explicitly dedicated to student well-being: vice principals at both the primary and secondary levels, full-time nurses, counsellors, and learning support. This team, alongside all members of the teaching community, strive to enable students to develop skills such as agility, imagination, and critical thinking. Lastly, we aim to encourage a mind-set where challenges and setbacks are seen as exciting learning opportunities.

Website: https://www.isparis.edu

Address: 6, rue Beethoven, 75016 Paris

Email: admissions@isparis.edu

Answers to the questions in detail:
1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
Yes: learning variances.

2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
Yes.

3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
Yes.

4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
If a current student is recommended one, then we support an AVS; however, this is something that is privately hired by the students' family.

5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
Yes; special seating, larger fonts, check ins, modified work requirements and guidelines.

6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
Yes; IB relevant workshops, presentations from staff and outside specialists on professional development days, and SPRINT workshops.

7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
Not yet.

8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
No.

Their own description: At The Garden Academy, we’re a vibrant family of highly trained, native English-speaking teachers, and we’re all about making learning an exciting and inclusive journey!

Our team is a delightful blend of professionals from various backgrounds and nationalities, each with a zest for innovation and a passion for education. We’ve traveled the globe and lived in diverse cultures, and now, we’re thrilled to bring our multicultural experiences right to your child’s classroom.

But there’s more to us than just educators; many of us are also parents who understand the importance of nurturing open-mindedness in our children. We’re dedicated to supporting your child in understanding the world, fostering their love for learning, and guiding them on their path to personal growth.

Website: The Garden Academy 📚 Bilingual school & afterschool program

Adresses: Preschool, Kindergarten and Afterschool programs in Paris 5th, 7th and 15th. (see website for more information)

Email: hello@thegarden.fr

Answers to the questions in detail:
1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
Yes: Learning disorders.

2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
Yes. The new headmaster is looking to provide for this type of support.

3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
Yes. We will make this available if it currently isn't.

4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
Yes.

5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
Yes, and they certainly will be in the future.

6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
No, but we are looking to change this thanks to the new headmaster’s programme.

7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
Not yet.

8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
Not yet.

Their own description: At Ermitage, the heart of our work is to prepare young people for a successful and happy future. We give them the tools they need to become active participants in their own education. With a foundation built on academic excellence, internationalism and community support, Ermitage students gain admission to the best universities and go out into the world with purpose.

The International Baccalaureate programs are part of a world-renowned education framework, recognized by top universities across the globe. The student-led approach aims to develop inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring young people, ready to face the future.

Website: https://www.ermitage.fr

Adresses: 46 Avenue Eglé, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte

Email: admissions@ermitage.fr

Answers to the questions in detail:
1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
Yes: Learning disorders, Behavioral issues, Emotional disorders.

2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
Yes.

3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
Not at the moment but this might change in the coming months/years.

4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
Not at the moment but this might change in the coming months/years.

5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
Yes. Extra time, modified/abbreviated exams, computer/spell check, speech to text/text to speech, testing in a separate room.

6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
Yes. We have had workshops on depression/anxiety and are learning differences (signs/symptoms/interventions). We are planning on providing them with more this year.

7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
Yes.

8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
Yes.

Their own description: The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris is an independent, not-for-profit organization. Our teachers hold AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) diplomas. Established in 1972, the school offers a unique bilingual Montessori education for children from 2 through 12 years of age. Our commitment is to the intellectual, physical and emotional development of every child through organized educational activities. Respecting their innate curiosity and desire for independence, we create a harmonious environment that promotes work, self-discipline and a lifelong love of learning. In this way, they are prepared for transition into mainstream public, private and international schools.

Website: https://www.montessori-paris.com

Adresses: 65 Quai D'Orsay in the American Church of Paris, 75007, Paris

Email: info@montessori-paris.com

Answers to the questions in detail:
1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
Case by case.

2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
Children work at their own rhythm thanks to the multi age class and can attend remedial lessons.

3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
Yes, Timetables can be adapted in collaboration with the school to allow children to attend appointments.

4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
Case by case.

5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
The children work at their own speed in class.

6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
Yes, in 2023-2024.

7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
No.

8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
No.

Their own description: The American School of Paris is a vibrant, international, family-oriented community. Our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to achieve personal and academic excellence as an engaged global citizen by providing a challenging, innovative program within a compassionate environment.

Website: https://www.asparis.org/academics/support

Adresses: 41 Rue Pasteur, Saint Cloud, 92210

Email: communications@asparis.fr

Answers to the questions in detail:
1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
Yes. Learning disorders, Physical disability (requiring elevators, ramps, etc.), Behavioral issues, Emotional disorders.

2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
Yes.

3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
Yes.

4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
Yes.

5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
The Learning Support staff provides specific, academic intervention based on student needs. In addition, we work with teachers to implement strategies in the classroom to create an optimal learning experience for every child. Our goal is for students to become independent, lifelong learners. Areas targeted for specialized instructional and accommodations include, but are not limited to: social-emotional growth, reading, writing, mathematics, core-content instruction, time management, organization, self-advocacy, study skills, and learning strategies.

6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
Yes - Visiting Experts in Reading & Math also included ways to support students with Dyslexia & Dyscalculia.

7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
Yes.

8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
No.

Their own description: L'Ecole Koenig combines an American music conservatory and a bilingual American preschool & kindergarten around a common vision: rethink education for the 21st century around music.
Our school provides accessible, natural, and joyful learning—this is how we prepare children to take their places in the Orchestra of Humankind. For children to learn and grow, they must feel a sense of belonging. Teaching them to be respectful, inclusive, safe, and encouraging to their friends is a joint effort between the school and each family.

We feel that open communication lines between home and school are essential in each child's experience. This promotes a clear and consistent climate that is conducive to learning. We are dedicated to the well-being of the children and their achievements; therefore, we encourage all our families to contact us if they have any queries: together, we can make a difference.

Website: https://www.ecolekoenig.com/

Adresses: 33 rue Fondary, 75015 Paris.

Email: info@ecolekoenig.com

Answers to the questions in detail:
1/ Do you accept students with special needs?
Yes. Learning disorders, Physical disability (requiring elevators, ramps, etc.), Behavioral issues, Emotional disorders.

2/ Do you offer onsite learning support?
No.

3) If not, can specialists gain access to students in your school to provide services?
Yes.

4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
Yes.

5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
Yes, our teachers work closely with Jessica Lament (Sprint France member and vice-president).

6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
Yes, they are trained by Jessica Lament.

7) Does your school have an inclusion policy?
No.

8) Does your school have a parent contact that can offer advice for prospective parents with children that have special needs?
No.