Our mission - Putting children's development at the heart of our approach
At École Apolline, our mission is simple and essential: to enable every child to achieve his or her full potential through art. We believe that art education is a key to understanding emotions, cultivating critical thinking and developing a strong, authentic identity. Our priority is to create an environment where every child can express themselves, explore their passions, and thrive as they grow in a balanced way.
In an increasingly digital world, art plays a crucial role in restoring balance. It helps children reconnect with themselves, express their emotions and build themselves as unique individuals. That's why, at École Apolline, the development of each student is our ultimate priority.
Our Approach and Values
To achieve this objective, we rely on four fundamental values: Freedom, Personalised Support, Creativity and Humanity.
Artistic freedom: Developing through freedom of choice
Each pupil is free to choose the pieces of music, artistic trends (Manga, Comics, Realism, etc.) or theatre scenes they wish to explore. This freedom, supported by individual coaching, allows children to develop their own artistic path based on their passions.
For example, Lucas, one of our visual arts pupils, was accompanied every step of the way in the creation of his comic book, right through to distribution and signing at the Japan Impact convention.
Personalised support: A framework for each student
Our teachers are there to guide each student with individual mentoring. While artistic freedom is essential to allow children to be passionate, it is distinct from the pedagogical framework put in place. Pupils are free to choose the style or project they wish to explore, but it is the teacher who defines the technical stages necessary to progress. The teacher alone knows the next steps to be taken and guides the student on the technical aspects to be worked on in order to progress coherently and effectively.
For example, our progress booklet for visual arts classes - a system developed by Apolline - enables each child to self-assess, note their progress and set their next objectives in discussion with their teacher. It's an approach that emphasises effort rather than mere performance.
Creativity: A driving force for personal fulfilment
Creativity is at the heart of our teaching. Whether in music, visual arts or theatre, our students are constantly invited to invent, compose and improvise. This encourages them to reinvent themselves, to take up challenges, and to gain confidence.
For example, our student Nina, whom we accompanied to the recording of the music video for her composition, with the support of his fellow students in his contemporary music workshop. Our students put their creative ideas into practice.
Humanité: A strong bond between students and teachers
Our teachers, selected for both their human and artistic skills, create a bond of trust with each student. This caring environment encourages the children to share their difficulties, to blossom and to develop self-confidence that goes beyond the artistic aspect.
For example, our student Emma was able to take part in The Voice Kids in France, accompanied by her teacher.
Concrete Projects : Learning by doing
We support our students in their personal projects. They have the opportunity to perform on stage or exhibit their work at annual events such as the Apolline Fest, or to take part in competitions and festivals.
L’Apolline Fest is our annual festival where any student who wants to can showcase their talent, whether through stage performances or exhibitions of visual work.
Our Offers and Activities
Multidisciplinary approach
École Apolline offers a multidisciplinary approach to learning the arts: music, visual arts, theatre and musical theatre. Each discipline is taught by passionate professionals who encourage free exploration while providing a solid pedagogical framework.
Festivals, Shows and Events
Our students have the opportunity to take part in various artistic events throughout the year, such as end-of-year exhibitions, concerts, Open Mic sessions, masterclasses, as well as festivals and conventions. Above all, these events enable students to give practical expression to their artistic practice by having the experience of performing in front of an audience, which is a source of great motivation. However, participation in these events is encouraged, but never compulsory. We respect each student's pace, and our teachers ensure that everyone feels comfortable and ready before performing in public. These events showcase students' talents to encourage self-development, while allowing them to share their passion with a wider audience, without undue pressure.
Support for personal projects
We make it a point of honour to support each personal project. Each student is encouraged to turn his or her ideas into concrete achievements, while respecting the desires, motivations and personalities of each individual.
Testimonials
Alexandra B.-P. - 5 stars on Google - Sep 6, 2022
Excellent school, with caring, competent and available teachers. Lovely end-of-year show where everyone can present their work and progress. I'd definitely recommend it!
Mélanie B. - 5 stars on Google - Feb 28, 2022
The "drawing - manga" holiday courses are great. My 11-year-old daughter has taken part three times now and it's always great fun. Good supervision, classes adapted to pre-teens and teens and very impressive results. Good value for money.
Elzbieta M. - 5 stars on Google - 2 Jul 2024
A great show with the quality of "1000 and one nights! Well done to the children and the organisers! Great family fun. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon! Do it again next year!
Alexandre B. - 5 stars on Google - 23 June 2024
SUPER EXPO...!!! Thank you for your work with your pupils...
Our Director and Teaching Team
Cédric Maillard - Director, Co-Founder & Teacher
Passionate about supporting young artists, Cédric Maillard has developed a teaching approach based on emotional intelligence and non-violent communication. Thanks to a rich and varied career, he has been able to create a caring environment to encourage each student to flourish.
Our Teaching Team
Each teacher at École Apolline is chosen not only for their artistic talent, but also for their human skills. This passionate team is motivated by the same desire: to enable each student to flourish by exploring their creativity, in a structured and caring environment.