All Programs
Our Toute Petite, Petite, Moyenne, and Grande Section classes provide a gentle yet immersive introduction to the French language and to school life. In addition to our preschool and kindergarten curriculum we also offer afterschool enrichment and an immersion summer camp, both en français.
Classroom 1: Young Twos
(2 by Sep 1)
Toute Petite Section
The most important work for our two-year-olds is the separation process and, of course, language development. Children form relationships with teachers while parents or caregivers stay close by until the separation occurs naturally.
Classroom 2: Twos/Threes
(3 by Dec 31)
Petite Section
As the children move towards three, they become more interested in the social world of school. Their work with art projects or block-building grows more collaborative. During choice time, the 3s will stay longer at any given activity and begin to plan their block buildings or have an idea about what they would like to paint.
Classroom 3: Threes/Fours
(4 by Dec 31)
Moyenne Section
At the age of four, the students make the amazing transformation between preschoolers and kindergarteners. Four-year-olds feel a strong sense of ownership of their classroom and thrive on structure and predictability.
Classroom 4: Fours/Fives
(5 by Dec 31)
Grande Section
The Grande Section is a natural continuation of the preschool experience. Five-year-olds engage in immersive and meaningful learning experiences and build critical skills for success in school and in life.
French Enrichment Classes
We offer a variety of engaging French classes for children and adults. Our teachers make language learning fun and meaningful, and hope to instill a lifelong love and appreciation for the French language and culture.
Venez parler français avec nous!
Yearly from late June to early August
Ages 2–11 years old
French Immersion Summer Camp
Join the fun at Smith Street Maternelle this summer! Our weekly summer sessions immerse the children in French through play, art, music, storytelling, and science experiments. Summer Camp is open to all levels of language learners and is adapted for beginners as well as fluent speakers.
