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
Phone number: 01 42 24 43 40

Questions:
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: ISL is a value-driven school. We recently redefined our Vision, Values and Mission in consultation with our staff, parents, students and governing board. We strive to live by this main principle on a daily basis in everything we do, both in and out of class. Our mission is to develop curious, responsible and independent lifelong learners who work actively to help shape their diverse communities.
Website: https://www.islyon.org/
Address: 80 Chem. du Grand Roule, 69110 Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
Email: info@islyon.org
Phone number: +33 (0)4 78 86 61 90

Questions:
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?
Yes.

4) Are AVS / AESH / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) welcome?
Yes. If paid for by parents.

5) Are teachers encouraged to accommodate/ modify curriculum to meet student’s needs?
Yes, in primary and lower secondary. In exam grades, some adaptations may be possible.

6) Does your school provide training for your teachers / staff to accommodate your disabled students?
Yes.

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: 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
Address: 46 Avenue Eglé, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte
Email: admissions@ermitage.fr
Phone number: +33 (0)1 39 62 81 75

Questions:
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/
Phone numbers: +33 (0)7 49 94 83 93
Adresses: 65 Quai D'Orsay in the American Church of Paris, 75007, Paris
Email: info@montessori-paris.com

Questions:
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
Phone numbers: 01 41 12 82 82
Adresses: 41 Rue Pasteur, Saint Cloud, 92210
Email: communications@asparis.fr

Questions:
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: At L'Ecole Koenig's bilingual preschool, we all work together to create a culture of caring while strengthening the social and emotional well-being of children ages 2 to 5 through the exploration of music.

Website: http://www.ecolekoenig.com
Phone numbers: 01 45 78 01 75
Adresses: 33 rue Fondary, Paris, 75015
Email: info@ecolekoenig.com

Questions:
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's 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.