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Educational Approach
We primarily use the Montessori method, which needs no introduction, paired with small class sizes and a kind, supportive environment, leading to outstanding results .
Positive socialization
Despite their differences, our students thrive together, and their parents are consistently delighted with the results.
Diverse Student Body
Although all our teachers are Christians, the religious module is fully optional and our students come from various cultural, social and religious backgrounds. This includes agnostic, atheist and even Muslim families.
Inclusive Learning Environment
Our school successfully educates children with divers needs:
– Students with learning difficulties, including autism.
– Gifted students with high intellectual potential
– Most of our students, while not having specific educational profiles, come from families seeking a stable, safe and healthy learning environment.
Safe Haven for Bullied Students
Children who have faced bullying in other schools often find refuge in our welcoming and harmonious community.
2017
Creation of the preschool and elementary school with 22 students and 2 teachers. We moved to a new location after four years.
2024
In addition to preschool and elementary school, we have opened a middle school class and currently welcome over 60 students. The school employs 14 staff members and its reputation is growing throughout the city.
Eight years of existence
A lot of battles, crisis after crisis but still alive and well.
Determined as ever…
France, a country of over 68 million people, doesn’t appreciate very much independant schools because of secularism. As a result, non-contract schools are subject to a great deal of vexation and opposition. Many disappear after one or two years of existence but overall, they are growing year by year and now represent a credible alternative ti the country’s educational issues.
In 2017, after years of preparation, a Protestant team in Pau (South West) took on the challenge of creating a school.
At that time, we had 22 students in kindergarten and elementary school, two teachers, and a kindergarten aide. At the beginning, the school was housed in a church building.
Today in 2024, we have around 65 students, 12 staff members, and 20 volunteers. We moved to a new location in 2022 and opened a middle school class
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At the point we’ve reached, we now need to secure the school’s future by recruiting another teacher and a full-time administrative secretary. Today, the headmistress carries out both her full-time teaching work at the college and all the educational administration and meetings with parents and teachers. She’s running out of steam, and it’s urgent to move on and finalize the model.
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The educational chemistry developed in this establishment will probably set a new standard for the rest of the country that’s why huge national Foundations such as Fondations de France and Foundation of Protestantism are supporting the school.
Testimonies…
The great results of our school are spreading like a fragrance throughout our Pau community.
L’Envol School has been a true anchor in our son’s development. He is supported and encouraged while being guided toward autonomy. His growth was noticeable from the very first weeks and has continued to be evident by the end of the year.
I don’t have any children to enroll, but I take care of several children who are at your school, and I came to see what kind of school produces such good results with children.
It’s the same body, but it’s no longer the same child.
A glimpse into the life of our school…
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- Numerous « discovery » trips
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- Learning how to garden
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- Stunning natural scenery of our region
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- Montessori materials
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- Bright and functional facilities
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- A hut built by middle school students during technology class
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- A soft, bright, and lushly green playground
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- How to shoe a horse
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- After all, it’s a small world
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- In line with our school’s philosophy, a major French sports retail company, Decathlon, donated a City Stadium to us, valued at $30,000.
A part of our team
(12 staff members and 20 volunteers)
A close-knit team that understands the power of prayer is a key asset. Often, people—parents or teachers—who come to collaborate say, ‘There’s an atmosphere in your school that we can’t quite describe, but it’s uplifting.’ Of course, Christians know where it comes from…
Eve-Marie Salaverria
School principal
and middle school teacher
Serge Santander
School volunteer administrator
Team Member
Preschool teacher
Team Member
Elementary school teacher
They’ve trusted us…
The innovative approach of our pedagogy has caught the attention of several major French foundations, most of which are not religious. For example, the Institut de FRANCE has placed its trust in us and supported us on multiple occasions. One of the largest sports foundations in France, the Décathlon Foundation, also funded our City Stadium. The largest Protestant foundation has made our school one of its « Supported Projects. » Lastly, the leading French organization for independent schools, “Créer Son École,” supports us and closely follows our initiative.
