Trilingual school in Madrid: French, Spanish and English from preschool
At Pomme d'Api, French is the language of instruction. From Toute Petite Section, children receive four hours of Spanish each week and one hour of English each week, spread over several days.
Languages in preschool
Regular exposure to several languages during preschool helps children become naturally familiar with different sounds, rhythms and communication contexts.
- French: the language of learning and school life.
- Spanish: four hours per week.
- English: one hour per week from Toute Petite Section, spread over several days.
Languages during the school day
French is the language of instruction. From Toute Petite Section, Spanish is taught for four hours per week and English for one hour per week, spread over several days.
French
Language of instruction
Spanish
4 hours/week
English
1 hour/week
Languages throughout preschool
The introduction to English begins in Toute Petite Section and continues throughout preschool.
Petite Section — age 3
- French as the language of instruction.
- Four hours of Spanish per week.
- One hour of English per week, spread over several days.
Moyenne Section — age 4
- French as the language of instruction.
- Four hours of Spanish per week.
- One hour of English per week, spread over several days.
Grande Section — age 5
- French as the language of instruction.
- Four hours of Spanish per week.
- One hour of English per week, spread over several days.
English is taught by a qualified teacher who accompanies pupils throughout the cycle.
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.
