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Trilingual international school · Montpellier

Three languages, from age 2 to 15.

The French curriculum up to the brevet, plus Cambridge exams. On a green, human-sized campus, since 1996.

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Open day in November
The school buildings alongside a large sunny lawn.
A watercolour workshop in pre-school, seen from above around a round table.

30years1996-2026

as an international school

Founded in 1996, from Nursery to middle school.

nationalities

Pupils and staff together on one campus.

pass rate at the brevet

Every Year 10 pupil sits the French brevet, with a pass rate regularly at 100%.

Cambridge

Preparation Centre of Excellence

A Cambridge English distinction, with more than 30 candidates last year.

Life at Eridan

A green campus, days full of life.

Vegetable garden, hens and ponies, swimming pool and gym, drama, music and trips: the Eridan year in pictures.

  • A row of pupils plays the guitar in the gym during a recital.
  • Nursery toddlers in the swimming pool, supervised by an adult.
  • A break under the plane trees, with the Pont du Gard in the background.
  • A crystal tree grown in an experiment, in a ray of sunlight.
  • Carnival in the playground: pupils dressed as fruit, vegetables and chefs.
  • A child and an adult feed the hens in the henhouse.
  • Two young actors on stage, bathed in red light.
  • Climate Fresk workshop: middle school pupils arrange cards around a table.
  • Circus workshop: a pupil balancing on a big ball throws a juggling club.
  • Pupils' hands shaping Chinese dumplings on a red table.
  • Kayaking in a turquoise bay during the trip to Australia.
  • A sack race on the grass, under the trees, during the school fair.
Christmas show at dusk: pupils in red hats in front of the school.

30 years on, a new chapter.

In 1996, Eridan opened with one bilingual class of five pupils. Thirty years later, the school welcomes children aged 2 to 15 from more than 25 nationalities, and is opening a new chapter.

  • A website in three languages

    The whole school in French, English and Spanish, for every family.

  • Visits and applications online

    Book a visit in two clicks, hear back within 48 hours, and pre-register online.

  • Constellation, the families' space

    Class photos and news, translated messages, the canteen and online re-enrolment.

Our story

Why Eridan

Everything to grow up in three languages, in one place.

A small school with a family feel, a teaching team that supports every pupil and keeps in touch with families, and every service on the same site.

Pupils on a video call with a class of English pen pals.

Languages, with tailored support

  • French, English from age 2, and Spanish
  • French as a foreign language (FLE) and reinforced English
  • Extra help in French and maths
  • Support for pupils with a PAP or PAI (French learning and health plans)
A middle school class at work in a bright classroom.

The French curriculum, plus the diplomas

  • The French national curriculum, from Nursery to 3e (Year 10)
  • The brevet in 3e, in its version without continuous assessment
  • Road safety certificates: ASSR 1 in 5e and ASSR 2 in 3e
  • Cambridge exams, from primary to middle school
Two toddlers play on a red floating slide in the swimming pool.

Sport and nature

  • Swimming from age 2: an adapted pool in Pérols for maternelle, a pool 500 m from school for primary
  • A gym on site and a sports ground 400 m away, on a safe walking route
  • Green spaces, a vegetable garden and a farmyard
  • Eco-School label, Gold level
Children and adults sitting at tables in the shade of the trees in the playground.

An easy week for families

  • School on Wednesday morning, for everyone
  • Childcare from 7:45 am to 6:30 pm, until 6 pm on Wednesdays
  • Supervised study, clubs, trips, Wednesday afternoons and holiday camps
  • A quiet area, two minutes from the A9 motorway

And excellent value for money: €5,300 a year for maternelle and primary, €5,800 for middle school.All fees

The journey

From Nursery to the brevet, on one campus.

A bright pre-school classroom with small chairs in every colour.

Ages 2 to 6

Nursery and pre-school

English immersion from Nursery, a first taste of Spanish, swimming and the vegetable garden to grow up.

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A primary classroom with walls covered in pupils' work.

Ages 6 to 11

Primary

From CP to CM2, French and English in equal parts, by half-day. An Assembly every week.

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In class, middle school pupils raise their hands to ask questions.

Ages 11 to 15

Middle school

From 6e to 3e: the brevet, a Cambridge English exam, trips to London, New York or Athens.

Discover →
A child in a helmet, riding a pony, grabs a flag during a game in the shade of the trees.
Outdoor painting workshop: children paint at easels in the garden.
Two pupils try out the slackline on the lawn.
Chinese calligraphy workshop: pupils trace characters with a brush.
Hands connecting wires on an electronics board.

Wednesdays and holidays

Try Eridan before joining.

Our Wednesday afternoons and holiday camps are open to children from other schools: a first English immersion, on campus.

  • Wednesday afternoons, from age 2 to 6e, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Holiday camps in autumn, spring and July, pony riding from age 2
  • 16 clubs: drama, choir, chess, science, circus, guitar
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Constellation, the families' space

All of school life, in your pocket and in your language.

Class life, in photos. Messages with teachers, translated automatically. The canteen menu, absences, invoices and forms to sign. Constellation brings families and staff together, in French, English and Spanish.

  • Class life

    Every day, a photo and a few lines from the teacher, in your language.

  • Translated messages

    Write in your language: the teacher reads you in theirs.

  • Canteen and absences

    The weekly menu, a cancelled lunch or a reported absence in one tap.

  • Invoices and forms

    Pay an invoice, sign a trip consent form: no more papers in the school bag.

Opening soon

Each family will receive an invitation by email from the school.

ConstellationEN

Hello Sofía

Grande Section · In the garden2 h ago

The children planted radishes and lettuces.

The school vegetable garden behind its blue fence.

Nadia Benali10:12

Reminder: the coach leaves for the zoo at 8:30 tomorrow.

Translated from French

Canteen · Tuesdaytomorrow

Pumpkin soup, roast chicken and green beans, homemade compote.

Trip to Lunaret zooyesterday

Consent form signed. Thank you!

News

The latest news from the school.

All news

Testimonials

They grew up at Eridan.

Eridan was like a second family. I reached an excellent level of English thanks to the English-taught lessons I have had since I was very young.
Lila, from pre-school to Year 10 (translated from French)
I arrived in Year 8 without understanding a word of French, and I leave with a very solid foundation.
Samvel, from Year 8 to Year 10 (translated from French)
I am so glad that my parents chose this school: I have met some incredible friends, and every single teacher has been extraordinary.
Aaron, from Year 3 to Year 10

On social media

Follow school life, day by day.

Trips, shows, the vegetable garden and the ponies: the school shares its best moments on Instagram and Facebook, and its projects on LinkedIn.

  • A modelling clay workshop on the lawn during the school fair.
  • Middle school pupils and their teacher at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, decked with the Olympic rings.
  • Pupils making paper flowers in the art room.
  • A yoga session in the gym, with children on all fours on blue mats.
  • Snack time in pre-school: pancakes and bananas on colourful plates.
  • A group of pupils at the foot of the Statue of Liberty in New York.

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Come and see the school in its 30th year.

A weekday visit with the head of school, or the November open day.

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