Opening hours
8 AM - 6:15 PM for the school
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Open until the end of July – Closed in August and for one week at Christmas
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The Alternative International School of Angers follows the academic calendar set by the French National Education system for Zone B.
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The school is closed during the Christmas holidays and August until the start of the new school year in early September.
Montessori
In kindergarten
4 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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Classes take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:45 PM to 4:30 PM.
Lunch break is from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Nap time begins at 1:00 PM.
For the older children or those who do not wish to sleep, a relaxation time is offered.
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The school provides a before and after-school care service from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM, included in the tuition fees.
In Elementary (from 6 years old)
4 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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Classes take place from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:45 PM to 4:30 PM.
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The midday break includes lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a relaxation period from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
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The school offers a before and after-school care service from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM and from 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM, included in the tuition fees.
Meals
We work with a professional chef who prepares meals daily, following traditional recipes and using as many fresh and locally sourced ingredients as possible.
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Each week, a vegetarian menu is offered to all students. Additionally:
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40% of the menu ingredients are organic
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100% of the beef is from premium breeds
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100% of the pork and poultry are Label Rouge certified
Special menus can be arranged upon request, including lactose-free, pork-free, vegetarian, or other specific dietary needs.
A morning snack is provided for preschoolers with an educational focus, such as discovering colors or learning about Europe.
Parents are responsible for providing afternoon snacks for both preschool and primary students staying for after-school care.
