Malherbe International School

paris·France·English and Mathematics are based on the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 & 2, with variations to suit the location in France. The bilingual program includes four days per week of English instruction (three and a half days for Year 6). Subjects taught through English include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Computing, and Physical Education. Reading is taught via Jolly Phonics with the Oxford Reading Tree scheme, and White Rose is used for mathematics; learning is organized around central themes with group and partner work to develop collaboration. MIS has an outstanding record of preparing children for transfer to other schools in their home environment, or to middle schools in the Paris area.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Malherbe International School in Le Vésinet, Paris, is a bilingual day school serving children from age 2 to 13, with Nursery and Pre-school classes following Montessori methods. Primary education follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, adapted for the French location, with four days per week of English instruction and subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Computing, and Physical Education taught through English. The school has an established track record of preparing children for transition to other schools in their home environment or to middle schools in the Paris area.

Location

France

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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