French nursery school in Madrid:
learning French from the early years
Pomme d'Api welcomes children from age 2 in Toute Petite Section, with French as the language of instruction, Spanish teaching and an introduction to English from preschool.
Ages and school levels
Toute Petite Section and Petite Section
Age 2 (TPS) and age 3 (PS)
- French as the language of instruction.
- Four hours of Spanish and one hour of English per week from TPS.
- Nap time in TPS from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
- Nap time in PS from 1:00 to 2:15 pm.
Moyenne Section
Ages 4 to 5
- French as the language of instruction.
- Four hours of Spanish per week.
- One hour of English per week.
- Playtime and extracurricular activities until 2:30 pm.
Grande Section
Ages 5 to 6
- French as the language of instruction.
- Four hours of Spanish per week.
- One hour of English per week.
- Continuing at the Lycée Français de Madrid after preschool.
Why start French from age two?
Pomme d'Api welcomes children from age 2 in Toute Petite Section. French is the school’s language of instruction. From TPS, children receive one hour of English and four hours of Spanish per week.
Toute Petite Section: from age 2.
Petite Section: children aged 3.
Moyenne Section and Grande Section: children aged 4 and 5.
A day at our French nursery school
A day in Toute Petite Section includes learning in French, Spanish teaching, an introduction to English, lunch and a nap.
Routines
French is the school’s language of instruction and is used throughout the school day.
Play
In preschool, children learn through play and age-appropriate activities.
Habits
The day includes lunch and a nap: in TPS, nap time is from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Languages
From TPS, children receive one hour of English and four hours of Spanish each week.
Teachers specialising in preschool education
Our teaching staff are native French speakers and qualified teachers specialising in preschool education.
Pedagogical oversight
Supervision by the French National Education Inspectorate and the pedagogical adviser for the Iberian Peninsula.
Spaces, facilities and safety
The school has classrooms, playgrounds, green spaces, a motor skills room, a media library, a canteen and its own kitchen, with areas for the different preschool activities.
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Hours, canteen and family services
Free early drop-off from 8:30 to 9:00 am. After 9:20 am, entering the classroom requires authorisation from the school management.
*Extended hours until 4:30 pm are available, with lunch and extracurricular activities
Come and discover Pomme d'Api
The best way to get to know the school, its classrooms and daily routine is to visit during a school day.
