A unique pedagogy, inspired by the best Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon practices.
The unique approach to teaching at Little Dragons is made up of various methods that share the same philosophy of child development. The core of our pedagogy is to consider children as autonomous and responsible individuals. It is inspired by the Scandinavian educational system, as the school’s founder is Danish.
The main driving force behind the development of children up to the age of 8 is play (and not classroom learning). It is through play and discovery that children fully develop and blossom. In our school there is no formal instruction as such, we prefer to place an emphasis on educational games and activities, each more enriching than the last.
The core of our pedagogy is to consider children as autonomous and responsible individuals.
The main driving force behind the development of children up to the age of 8 is play!
Our pedagogy is also based on certain practices typical of the Anglo-Saxon system. Autonomy and freedom are the key principles here.
Activities are proposed to the children but they are never forced to do anything. They are free to come and go, to choose their own games, to participate in workshops or not. This is extremely stimulating for children, and helps them to naturally develop their social skills, autonomy and personality. The child is free, but obviously within the framework of a system of rules that are the basis of community life.
Finally, we are also inspired by the work of Makarenko, who observed that education depends above all on collective action, empowerment and benevolent discipline.
He believed in the power of the group to transform the individual, even the most troubled, by giving them an active and useful role in a community. Through daily life, work, cooperation and clear rules, he aimed to develop children’s autonomy, moral sense and respect for others, with unshakeable confidence in their educational potential. At Little Dragons, children are given responsibility for everyday tasks, such as setting the table and putting away games at the end of the day. They are fully involved in the smooth running of the establishment, and have a number of duties when it comes to participating in community life.
1200+
children have attended Little Dragons
40 years
of existence in the same location
in the 17th arrondissement of Paris
100%
in English.The school is thus accessible to the children of expatriates who do not speak French, and offers French children total immersion to learn English naturally.
