French-Spanish Bilingual School in Madrid
We believe that a child leaving preschool should be able to function completely naturally in both languages—reading, writing, reasoning, and interacting—without one serving as a crutch for the other.
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How We Combine French and Spanish in the Classroom
At École Pomme d'Api, we apply the principle of contextual separation: each language has its own time, function, and space.
French
The language of instruction for all educational activities. It is used in teaching, routines, guided play, and assessment. It is the cornerstone of the Éducation Nationale curriculum.
Spanish
The language of the local environment, culture, and daily life. It is present in reading and writing, cultural activities, and social settings. It is not a subject—it is part of the project.
Pillars of the French Education System
It is an educational philosophy centered on three fundamental pillars: the construction of knowledge through curiosity, equal opportunities, and structured progression by cycles.
Resume
Curricula approved by the French Ministry of Education, up-to-date, and organized by educational cycle.
Values
Liberty, equality, and fraternity as the foundation for harmonious coexistence in the classroom from the earliest years.
Cycle-Based Structure
Petite, moyenne, and grande sections: Each stage has its own objectives that ensure steady progress.
The Importance of a Strong Command of Spanish at a French School in Spain
Being a French school in Madrid comes with a responsibility that not all schools take on with the same clarity: most of the children who study here will live in Spain. They will attend secondary school in Spain, make friends in Spain, and enter the job market in Spain. A shaky command of Spanish is not an option.
That is why Spanish at École Pomme d’Api is neither a mere backdrop nor a cultural concession: it is a specific educational goal, with designated time slots, dedicated teachers, and annual progress milestones. By the end of kindergarten, our students read and write in Spanish with a fluency comparable to that of their peers at any Spanish school.
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What better way to find out if the school is the right fit for your child than by coming to visit on a weekday, when you can see firsthand the magic that happens at the school.
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