All the teachers were very caring and they were always there to help. There was always a teacher at the gate to welcome the students and give them a sense of belonging. During the course of my learning at Rainbow, I got to make special friendships with the teachers and students from around the world.
Joshua (14 years old, India)
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My Magical Rainbow Journey
I first entered the grounds of Rainbow School at the age of three. I started my learning
journey in Froggies. It was scary for me to stay away from my mum for so long.
I wanted my mum to stay with me. I started crying for my mum to come back.
To make me feel better about this big change, Miss Bénédicte let me stay with her
in her office and let me walk around with her until I was ready to go back to class.
When I had finally overcome the fear of being away from my mum, I came back to class.
Everyone was very motivating and supported me through the exciting road of learning.
All the teachers were very caring and they were always there to help. There was always
a teacher at the gate to welcome the students and give them a sense of belonging.
During the course of my learning at Rainbow, I got to make special friendships with the
teachers and students from around the world.
I took part in many events such as sports days, field trips, international picnics and
Christmas plays. Out of the many major events that I took part in, I loved the field trips
and sports days the most. I enjoyed having show and tell and circle time. As I continued
my learning at Rainbow, it was starting to feel more like home. I knew the whole school
like the palm of my hand. I spent eight years studying at Rainbow.
I got to understand the diverse cultures of different places around the world through the
many cultural events that we had at Rainbow. I also learnt many important values like
being responsible, kind and caring. I learnt English and French and also got introduced
to Greek and Spanish.
I miss receiving good morning and warm welcome hugs from Miss Bénédicte at the
gate. I also miss show and tells on different topics according to the theme of that term.
I hope Rainbow gives all its students the same homely feeling and magical learning
experience that I felt.
Joshua (14 years old, India)
Ma sopratutto la cosa più importante alla quale le maestre sono molto attente: é il benessere dei bimbi. E infatti i bimbi sono molto allegri e gioiosi, in un ambito multiculturale.
Maxence's parents (Italy/France)
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Abbiamo messo Maxence in questa scuola per i due primi anni di asilo prima di andare via da Parigi. Siamo una famiglia italo francese e Maxence ha dovuto adattarsi ad una terza lingua.
La sua esperienza alla Rainbow é stata molto benefica, e magica. I due anni hanno permesso al bimbo di capire e parlare inglese con molta facilità. Le classi hanno pochissimi alunni ; il che permette ad ogni bimbo di essere seguito in modo privilegiato. I risultati in francese , inglese e matematica sono stati infatti ottimi . Ma sopratutto la cosa più importante alla quale le maestre sono molto attente: é il benessere dei bimbi.
E infatti i bimbi sono molto allegri e gioiosi, in un ambito multiculturale.
Ringrazio ancora con molto affetto la direttrice Bénédicte, che svolge un lavoro eccezionale
Maxence's parents (Italy/France)
Suffice it to say that Rainbow PreSchool could be likened to a "Junior Harvard".
Abita (Nigeria)
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Their experience in Rainbow School really prepared them for the challenge ahead. Annam got very personal attention as she was a big panda. She was given a curriculum that suited her perfectly and aligned with our educational objectives. Suffice it to say that Annam went from Rainbow to EAB Grade 2. Initially it was tough but she caught up and she was able to do well. Her arithmetic skills have really been outstanding. To this day she continues to be ahead of her class in algebra and arithmetic. This was complemented by getting her involved in an after-school math program. What we really enjoyed about Rainbow School was the personal attention to details, the community inclusiveness and the international diversity. Suffice it to say that Rainbow PreSchool could be likened to a "Junior Harvard". Thanks.
Abita (Nigeria)
Now Alyssa is in elementary school and always remembers her Rainbow school.
Alyssa's parents (Indonesia)
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Alyssa berumur 4.5 tahun kami ketika tiba dari Indonesia dan dia mulai bersekolah di Rainbow. Dia dapat beradaptasi di sekolah yang baru dengan mudah atas bantuan gurunya. Pergi ke sekolah, belajar dan bermain bersama teman-teman dengan bimbingan guru-guru yang baik dan berdedikasi adalah aktivitas yang disukainya. Saat ini Alyssa sudah bersekolah di Sekolah Dasar dan selalu mengingat sekolahnya dahulu di Rainbow...
Alyssa was 4.5 years when we came from Indonesia and she started her school in Rainbow. She can easily adapt in her new school with her teacher’s help. Went to school, play and learn with her friends under guidance of dedicated and good teacher are nice activities that she loved. Now Alyssa is in elementary school and always remembers her Rainbow school.
Alyssa's parents (Indonesia)
In just 1.5 years, the change in him was like a transformation. He turned out to be the most talkative, friendly and a happy kid. And a lot of credit goes to the environment, love, care and personalized attention he got in Rainbow Preschool.
Ayaan's parents (India)
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Our son Ayaan studied in Rainbow Preschool, Courbevoie from December 2011 until June 2013, when we moved back to India. He was 3 yrs old when he joined Rainbow pre-school, and was speaking just few words in Hindi. In just 1.5 years, the change in him was like a transformation. He turned out to be the most talkative, friendly and a happy kid. And a lot of credit goes to the environment, love, care and personalized attention he got in Rainbow Preschool. Ayaan’s English developed a lot and he became much more independent in just a few months. He always wanted to go to school. Back in India, despite being admitted to one of the best schools in Bangalore, he still misses Rainbow. :-)
I highly recommend Rainbow Preschool to young kids of expats as well as locals, as the initial few years are the crucial foundation years.
Thanks to Bénédicte Vaissade, the team of teachers, and parents of other kids with whom we formed a happy community.
Ayaan's parents (India)
En tant que parent, c'est tellement rassurant de voir son enfant créer des liens aussi forts avec d'autres adultes que je ne remercierai jamais assez Talia, Jessica et Isabelle pour leur investissement. Grâce au travail des enseignantes et aux méthodes pédagogiques de l'école, Charlotte a commencé à lire à 5 ans à peine de façon tellement naturelle, c'était presque magique.
Charlotte and Eliott's parents (France)
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Nous avons trouvé la Rainbow School un peu par hasard... dès notre première visite nous avons adoré cette école. L'ambiance à la fois familiale et chaleureuse, la Directrice Bénédicte et les enseignantes tellement impliquées et adorables, les outils pédagogiques ludiques et éducatifs, les effectifs réduits des classes... c'était « l'école » rêvée de notre enfance ! Notre fille Charlotte avait à peine 2 ans et demi à l'époque,et elle a tellement pleuré parce qu'elle ne voulait plus quitter l'école. Charlotte a donc démarré en petite section (Froggies) en septembre 2010, et elle s'est éclatée à l'école. Son papa est anglais, elle avait déjà de bonnes bases, mais grâce à Rainbow, elle est devenue parfaitement bilingue. Elle a toujours eu des relations très privilégiées avec ses différentes enseignantes (Talia, Jessica et Isabelle), c'était comme des « 2èmes mamans » à l'école. En tant que parent, c'est tellement rassurant de voir son enfant créer des liens aussi forts avec d'autres adultes que je ne remercierai jamais assez Talia, Jessica et Isabelle pour leur investissement. Grâce au travail des enseignantes et aux méthodes pédagogiques de l'école, Charlotte a commencé à lire à 5 ans à peine de façon tellement naturelle, c'était presque magique. En 3 années de scolarité, notre fille a acquis de très bonnes bases, elle a beaucoup d'assurance et de confiance, elle a une grande curiosité et une soif d'apprendre, qui la suivront tout le long de sa scolarité. C'est tout naturellement que notre petit garçon Eliott a aussi intégré Rainbow. Il avait 2 ans et demi en septembre 2012, lorsqu'il a démarré chez les Froggies. Pour être franche, Eliott était beaucoup moins enthousiaste à l'idée d'aller à l'école que sa sœur à l'époque. Lui, il était très bien à la maison avec sa maman. Son adaptation s'est donc faite très progressivement. Bénédicte, Sarah puis Michelle ont très bien respecté son rythme afin de lui faire aimer l'école. En tant que parent, c'est très appréciable de trouver une école qui s'adapte à notre enfant. En une année, notre « bébé » est devenu un vrai petit garçon. Nous avons malheureusement dû déménager, et c'est avec beaucoup de peine que nous avons quitté l'école. Grâce à leur passage à Rainbow, nos enfants se sont parfaitement adaptés à leur nouvelle école. J'en profite pour remercier Bénédicte, Talia, Jessica, Isabelle, Sarah, Michelle et Dana pour tout ce qu'elles ont donné à Charlotte et Eliott. Rainbow School, sa directrice Bénédicte et ses enseignantes auront toujours une place d'honneur dans notre cœur.
Charlotte and Eliott's parents (France)
We were very happy with the teaching methods, the involvement of parents in multicultural events and most importantly the quality of the staff at Rainbow school.
Kate's parents (Scotland)
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Our daughter Kate attended Rainbow School during the 2008/2009 school year and thoroughly enjoyed the learning environment. We were very happy with the teaching methods, the involvement of parents in multicultural events and most importantly the quality of the staff at Rainbow school. Given that Kate arrived in Paris as a French-speaking child and after her time at Rainbow was competent in English speaks volumes for the teaching style and materials used. The overall atmosphere at Rainbow makes it easy for children to interact and to learn from their time there.
Kate's parents (Scotland)
A big thank you to Benedicte and all the Rainbow teachers and staff for laying such a strong foundation for our children. It's an invaluable gift for them.
Gerard and Marcell's parents (Indonesia)
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We came to Paris for a two-year mission, and we learned about Rainbow School from a colleague who had arrived earlier. Our first son, Gerard, joined the Penguin class, carrying with him some mild speech difficulties. Initially, he didn't speak English at all, so we were a little worried—but Benedicte told us not to worry too much. The integration was a bit difficult at first; he cried for about two weeks, but then everything changed.
Gerard really enjoyed school. He started speaking English very quickly and began making friends. I noticed his ability to socialize and to gather his friends around him—it was amazing. He then moved on to the Panda class. He has lots of ideas and can create toys out of almost anything. Even when we travel and forget to bring toys, he simply grabs a magazine or some paper, starts drawing or folding airplanes, and turns them into toys. I see this as a sign of his independence and creativity.
He had a strong relationship with his teachers—he often talked about them at home and how much he loved them. A big thanks to Thalia, Jessica, and Isabelle.
Marcell, Gerard’s little brother, joined the Froggies class a couple of months later. Unlike his brother, he was a very calm child—he rarely said a word, not even the usual "good morning" to Benedicte or the teacher at the front door. He was very shy. But having Gerard at the same school helped Marcell a lot with integration, and together they continued developing their English at home while still keeping their mother tongue.
I love the English accent they picked up at school—it’s a mix of everything! Even Gerard and Marcell’s uncles and aunties love their accents.
After two years, we had to leave Paris and head to Luanda, Angola.
I just wish they had spent more time in Paris so they could have built a stronger foundation in French. I still speak French occasionally with Gerard to help maintain what he learned.
Now the boys are attending an English school in Luanda. I believe their experience at Rainbow helped them a lot—their integration was very smooth. (Marcell cried on the first day of school, but only for a couple of minutes!) It felt like they already knew the new school, as if it were another Rainbow School.
Marcell is now showing more independence, he follows rules well (he’s received many stars for “good job in line” and “good behavior during snack time”—lol), and he’s developed great handcrafting skills.
A big thank you to Benedicte and all the Rainbow teachers and staff for laying such a strong foundation for our children. It's an invaluable gift for them.
Big hugs and love from Gerard and Marcell.
Wishing Rainbow School continued success and the very best of luck!
Gerard and Marcell's parents (Indonesia)
这是一所超级棒的双语学校。学校虽小，但一切都管理得井井有条。我们被纯真而友善的孩子和认真又负责的老师们所吸引。
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这是一所超级棒的双语学校。学校虽小，但一切都管理得井井有条。我们被纯真而友善的孩子和认真又负责的老师们所吸引。我的孩子第一天入学就被同学们热情地对待，并很快就融入了新环境，尽管她那时在语言上还有比较大的障碍。学校充满多元文化，老师也能尊重并关注每一个孩子。唯一不足的是活动场所略小。但总体而言，很不错了！我很看好这所学校！
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