L’Université des Petits was born
Since 2010, our school with its small, practical size and our family approach, creates an inspiring and a safe environment.
where students grow under the attentive eye of our passionate teachers.The time of each student is optimized because the maximum number of students per class is 20 and we have one class per year group.The director is aneducator who has taught since 1995 and she leads ourteam of 20 teachers to ensure an effective educational environment.
The teaching in English is provided by native speaking English teachers for linguistic immersion. An academic follow-up (in respect to the French curriculum) is delivered by a skilled team of experienced, dynamic and committed teachers.Our children are happy to come and learn and benefit frompersonalised courses.
OUR STRENGTHS
L’Université des Petits, the school of today, between Aix-en-Provence and Marseille.
- Since 2010, our school with its small, practical size and our family approach, creates an inspiring and a safe environment, where students grow under the attentive eye of our passionate teachers.
- The time required for each child is optimized, and differentiated activities are implemented according to their individual level.
- The director is an educator who has taught since 1995 and she leads our team of 9 teachers to ensure an effective educational environment.
The teaching in English is provided by native speaking English teachers for linguistic immersion. An academic follow-up (in respect to the French curriculum) is delivered by a skilled team of experienced, dynamic and committed teachers. Our children are happy to come and learn and benefit from personalised courses.
We offer an extended school day - 7.30 am to 6.00 pm.
We are a school covering almost a hectare with 15 classrooms, two dining rooms, a sleeping room (for our pre-schoolers) and a sports zone.
Who are we?
A bilingual school between Aix-en-Provence and Marseille in the town of BOUC-BEL-AIR. A bilingual nursery and elementary school.
Our French-English Bilingual Primary School is referenced to the National Education under the number RNE 0134040W
The school caters for children from nursery to entry to secondary school (from age 2 to Year6).
Our headteacher is Madame Brigitte BARRIERE, an educational manager,who has been teaching for over 30 years, creating in her students a thirst for learning ...
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Educational Project:
The school welcomes students from nursery through to year 6 (ages 3 to 11) and is open all week except on Wednesdays..
Our school offers flexible timetable (extra support classes and various workshops) including outside normal class time, in order to accommodate parents’ schedules. L’Universite des Petits’ curriculum takes four objectives into account:
- Having access to English from the first year of nursery onward
- Following the national French curriculum
- Creatinga learning environment that maximises student engagement
- Creating a safe haven that fosters a relaxed and stress-free environment at school - especially in the classroom
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Years
9
Professors
70
Students
5
Classes
PARENT MEETINGS - TEACHERS 2025 - 2026
The parent-teacher meetings will take place for each class on the dates indicated below. For this occasion, remember to reserve your time slot according to your availability, on Ecole Directe at least 24 hours before the meeting.
If you cannot make yourself available, you can directly arrange an appointment with your child's teachers at a later date.
PS
Thursday 15 January 2026
Thursday 18 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 18 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
MS
Monday 12 January 2026
Monday 15 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Monday 15 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
GS
Friday 16 January 2026
Friday 19 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Friday 19 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
CP
Friday 28 November 2025
Friday 20 March 2026
Friday 12 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Friday 20 March 2026
Friday 12 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
CE1
Friday 21 November 2025
Thursday 12 March 2026
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 12 March 2026
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
CE2
Thursday 20 November 2025
Friday 20 March 2026
Monday 22 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Friday 20 March 2026
Monday 22 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
CM1
Thursday 27 November 2025
Friday 13 March 2026
Friday 19 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Friday 13 March 2026
Friday 19 June 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
CM2
Friday 28 November 2025
Thursday 19 March 2026
Thursday 18 March 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 19 March 2026
Thursday 18 March 2026
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
The important dates for UP for the year 2025-2026
Monday 01/09/2025:
Back to school:
8:20 a.m. primary classes
8:45 a.m. nursery classes
8:20 a.m. primary classes
8:45 a.m. nursery classes
Tuesday 02/09/2025:
Nursery class presentation meeting
Wednesday 03/09/2025:
Start of Cambridge activities: YLE, KET and PET
Thursday 04/09/2025:
6:15 p.m.
Cambridge diploma ceremony
Cambridge diploma ceremony
Monday 08/09/2025:
Start of the Drama Club workshop
Monday 15/09/2025:
5:00 p.m. Elementary class presentation meetings
Friday 26/09/2025:
Class and individual photos.
Tuesday 30/09/2025:
from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Educational outing to the BBA municipal woods
for CM1 and CM2
Educational outing to the BBA municipal woods
for CM1 and CM2
Friday 03/10/2025:
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Educational outing to the Fête de la Science
(Science Festival) for CE1 and CE2
Educational outing to the Fête de la Science
(Science Festival) for CE1 and CE2
From 13 to 19/10/2025:
Taste Week
Friday 17/10/2025:
Halloween Partye.
Tuesday 02/12/2025:
End-of-year show prepared by the children
Friday 12/12/2025:
Christmas show offered to the children
Monday 15/12/2025:
Theatre performance by the Drama Club students
Friday 10/04/2026:
CARNIVAL: “Nature”
Saturday 06/06/2026:
Cambridge Exams
Tuesday 16/06/2026:
Theatre performance by the Drama Club students
Friday 26/06/2026:
Kermesse (school fair)
The school vacation dates for 2025-2026 are
Autumn Break
End of classes: Saturday, 18 October 2025
Classes resume: Monday, 3 November 2025
Classes resume: Monday, 3 November 2025
Christmas Break
End of classes: Saturday, 20 December 2025
Classes resume: Monday, 5 January 2026
Classes resume: Monday, 5 January 2026
Winter Vacation
End of classes: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Classes resume: Monday, 2 March 2026
Classes resume: Monday, 2 March 2026
Spring Break
End of classes: Saturday, 11 April 2026
Classes resume: Monday, 27 April 2026
Classes resume: Monday, 27 April 2026
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The choice of school for your children is a important decision.
It determines their future.
We are committed to giving your children the best learning so that they can succeed in their future live, both personally and professionally.
It determines their future.
We are committed to giving your children the best learning so that they can succeed in their future live, both personally and professionally.
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