Nursery and pre-school · ages 2 to 6
English from age 2, through play.
From Nursery to Grande Section, children learn English through immersion, with a British teacher from age 2, and discover Spanish through games. All at their own pace, between the vegetable garden, the pool and nap time.
- From age 2, Nursery to Grande Section
- Half-time mornings available
- Class on Wednesday mornings
A day at Eridan
A day in pre-school.
A typical day, which varies with the child's age and the day of the week.
On Wednesdays, there is class in the morning for everyone. In the afternoon, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, the Wednesday programme (Mercredis récréatifs) welcomes children from age 2, in English (optional).
From 7:45 am
Arrival
Every morning, families are welcomed at the gate. Optional before-school care opens at 7:45 am.
In class
Everything happens in English
Creative play, music, art and movement: children learn by playing, listening, singing, dancing and moving.
Friday morning
Swimming
From Nursery, at a pool suited to little ones in Pérols: a learning pool at 32 °C, with two swimming instructors, the teacher and assistants.
At lunchtime
Lunch
Children eat in their own space, with their teacher and the assistants, in a calm atmosphere.
In the afternoon
Nap, quiet time, French
The youngest sleep as long as they need, Moyenne Section children have quiet time, and Grande Section children have their French lesson in small groups.
Until 6:30 pm
Snack and after-school care
Snacks are shared, for balanced eating and less waste. Then optional after-school care (until 6 pm on Wednesdays).
In pictures
Languages
Three languages, at a child's pace.
In pre-school, English is the language of the classroom. Written and spoken French arrives in Grande Section to prepare for CP, the first year of primary, and Spanish joins in from age 2, through play.
English
The classroom language
Full immersion from Nursery to Moyenne Section, with British teachers. English continues in Grande Section.
French
In Grande Section
Every afternoon, a French lesson in small groups of about ten children, with the teacher who will have them in CP.
Spanish
From age 2
A playful workshop to discover new sounds, then a spoken session every week in Grande Section.
Why Eridan for pre-school
Growing up in English, at their own pace.
English from age 2
From Nursery, every activity is in English. The school welcomes children from age 2, even if they are not fully toilet-trained yet.
Their rhythm, respected
Naps on small beds, with a comforter, cushion or dummy: children are never woken up. Half-time mornings are possible in Nursery and Petite Section.
Swimming from Nursery
Every Friday, at a pool suited to little ones in Pérols: a learning pool at 32 °C, air at 30 °C and a heated floor, with two swimming instructors.
Nature close at hand
The vegetable garden, the fruit trees, the hen house, and Ananas, the pony who comes to visit the children from time to time.
No marks, real dialogue
There are no marks in pre-school: the team talks with parents about each child's development and place in the group, with a positive outlook.
A bridge to CP
In Grande Section, French arrives with the CP teacher. And at the end of each year, children discover their future classroom and teachers.
The classes
Four years to grow.
age 2
Nursery (Toute Petite Section)
An English-speaking class from age 2. An early years educator or an assistant supports the teacher throughout the day and watches over the afternoon nap.
age 3
Petite Section
Speaking and listening in English, with the British teacher and the early years educator. Children learn to take turns, to share and to become independent.
age 4
Moyenne Section
Every activity in English, with an English teacher and her assistant, indoors and outdoors. A Spanish workshop, quiet time in the afternoon and a week-long nature trip (classe verte) during the year.
age 5
Grande Section
English continues, and written and spoken French arrives every afternoon with the CP teacher. Spoken Spanish once a week, and a nature trip.
2026-2027 fees
What pre-school costs.
Annual tuition as published by the school, and the main everyday services.
- A deposit of 20% of tuition is due on registration.
- Sibling discount: €500 for the 2nd child, €1,000 for the 3rd (not applicable to half-time).
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full-time tuitionFrom Nursery to Grande Section, for the full school year | €5,300 |
| Half-time tuitionMornings only, in Nursery and Petite Section | €4,000 |
| Entry and registration feeNew pupils, payable on registration, non-refundable | €1,100 |
| School lunch, 5 daysWednesday included | €1,000 |
| Before- and after-school care | €920 |
| Wednesday afternoonsThe whole year | €650 |
Fees for 2026-2027. Source: École Internationale Eridan (published by the school, non-contractual).
FAQ
Your questions about pre-school.
My child doesn't speak English. Is that a problem?
Not at all. In pre-school, English is learned through immersion, with games, songs and movement, and no prior knowledge is needed. To help them settle in, every child can also talk in their own language with a tutor child and, if needed, with an adult.
Does my child need to be toilet-trained to start Nursery?
No. Nursery welcomes children from age 2, even if they are not fully toilet-trained yet. An early years educator or an assistant supports the teacher at every moment of the day.
Can my child attend half-time?
Yes, in Nursery and Petite Section: half-time means mornings only, for €4,000 a year in 2026-2027 (no sibling discount).
Do children have a nap?
Yes. The youngest sleep on small beds with their comforter, cushion or dummy, and children are never woken up: sleep also helps them absorb the morning's learning. In Moyenne Section, there is quiet time in the afternoon.
How does swimming work?
From Nursery, every Friday morning, at a pool suited to little ones in Pérols: a small learning pool, water at 32 °C, air at 30 °C, heated floor. Two swimming instructors run the session with the teacher and assistants. The goal: discovering water safely, through play.
How are children prepared for CP?
In Grande Section, children have a French lesson every afternoon in small groups with the CP teacher, the same teacher they will have the following year. At the end of the year, a special day also lets them discover their future classroom.
Testimonial
I have been at Eridan since I was little: I did pre-school, primary and middle school at this school, which is a bit like my second home. The teachers have always been very kind and understanding with me and the other pupils.
Come and see our pre-school.
Visit the classrooms, the vegetable garden and the play area, and ask the team all your questions.