International Schools in France, Paris, Primary Schools in France, English, French, American High School in France, Private Schools in France, Bilingual Education in France, Summer School, Boarding Schools & Language Colleges
Located in St. Germain en Laye, in the western suburbs of Paris, the American Section of the Lycée International is one of twelve international sections that comprise the highest-ranked public school in France. Of the nearly 4,000 children enrolled in the Lycée International, approximately 700 students are in part of the American Section, and range in age from 4 to 18. American Section students all follow the national French curriculum, in addition to 6-8 hours of native-level American English instruction per week.
Students attend courses on one of three American Section campuses (Lycée International, College Marcel Roby and Ecole Primaire Schnapper). While all students must speak fluent English to be admitted, there is a possibility for non-French speakers to enroll in a one-year French immersion program.
Primary Curricula Program (Pre-Kindergarten-5th Grade); Secondary Curricula Program (6th Grade-12th Grade). Subjects include English, French, Geography, History, Art, Science. We use an English/French bilingual system with a special adaptation year for non-French speakers (français spécial).
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. ELIT-St Denis International School, Loches
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You will really fall in love with this charming little medieval town called Loches, situated in a safe and secure area, the Loire Valley in north central France. The ELIT-St Denis International School is situated in the very centre of Loches, and is a Junior & High School for French students & overseas students specialised in French & in English.
Open to the world and animated by a team full of energy and concern for the growth of its children, Saint-Denis resembles a beehive, bubbling over with ideas and activities. In addition to offering quality education, we also have the ambitious goal of helping our students to find a sense to life.
Kindergarten Program; Primary School Program; Middle School Program; High school Program; Transition Year. Classes are in English and French.
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. Forest International School, Mareil-Marly
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Situated in Mareil Marly, west of Paris, on the edge of the forest of Marly, our International school makes children smile. When we opened the school in 2004, we wished to establish a school which offers a high standard of education, while also developing individual interests and abilities in sports, music, and the arts.
We are confident that the children will have a great experience at FIS. That confidence is based on support of this school community and the team of caring and dedicated teachers who do their best to make each child successful as a learner. The school has a happy, friendly atmosphere to help the children settle in their new life as quickly as possible.
Nursery Programme; Pre-school Programme; Primary School Programme; Holiday Club Programme; SEN Programme for children with learning disabilities. English is the main language of Instruction. Optional Language Programme with Dutch or French.
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. La Petite Ecole Bilingue - Stewart International School, Paris
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We are a private, independent institution, bilingual school, French-English or French-Russian, from pre-school to fifth grade (CM2 in the French educational system) for children aged 2 to 11. We are located at 8, place de la Porte de Champerret, 75017 Paris, France. Relying on more than 20 years of experience in London and 10 years in Paris, the Stewart International School offers a rich and varied programme in the fields of art, music, theatre, sport and computer science in addition to the traditional French National Curriculum.
The school bases its teaching on the method of total immersion in each language. Small class size and ample supervision by qualified native speakers of each language allow us to monitor the children's progress on a virtually individual basis. Our school will offer your child the solid background required to pursue his or her education whether in France or elsewhere in the world.
Preschool Program starting at age 2, in morning sessions, afternoon sessions or all day; Primary school Program for children from the first through fifth grades (CP to CM2 in the French system). Classes are held in French and English or Russian.
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. Bordeaux International School, Bordeaux
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Bordeaux International School was established in 1988 by the non-profit making Association Linguistique et Culturelle Internationale. It provides full-time primary and secondary education from the age of 3 to 19. The kindergarten and primary schools are bilingual. The Primary school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education ('sous contrat'). The English-speaking students follow the English National Curriculum, and the French speaking students, the French National programme, both adapted to serve the needs of an international community.
In the Secondary school, classes are taught in English and students are therefore only accepted if their competence in English is satisfactory. Students prepare for IGCSEs, and the AS and A2 Level examinations in a range of subjects. The programmes are adapted to meet the needs of American students requiring entry qualifications to colleges in the United States. Emphasis is placed on acquiring competence in the French language both through small classes within the school and involvement in educational, sporting and cultural facilities offered by the city outside the school.
Kindergarten Program; Primary school Program; Secondary school Program; all with a bilingual program (French-English) for students aged 2½ to 11. Secondary education is taught in English to IGCSE and A Level. The programmes are adapted to meet the needs of American students requiring entry qualifications to colleges in the United States.
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. Open Doors, Paris
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Open Doors provides English literacy classes for English-speaking children. We are based in the western suburbs of Paris and have been operating since 1985. Our classes are compatible with the French school timetable and all our pupils attend French school. Over 80 children, aged 4-11 years old, are currently enrolled. We limit the teacher/pupil ratio to 1 to 10.
We employ only qualified primary school teachers who are native English speakers. They have wide experience of both an Anglophone education system and bilingual children. All nationalities are welcome but good spoken English is required. Open Doors is a non-profit making association run by parents. Fees are kept to a minimum. There are both nursery classes and primary school classes.
Nursery Program; Primary School Program. Language of Instruction is English. Nursery Classes (Tuition starts at 4 years old. French school is not compulsory until 6 years old) and Primary School Classes ( From nursery classes, children progress into Class 1 and can stay with us throughout primary school.
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. International School of Bearn, Morlaas-Pau
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The school is located in Morlaas-Pau, in the south west of France, a fantastic place to live. The I.S.Béarn has quickly become renowned throughout Pau as the only school offering an Anglophone education for the international community of Béarn. It is also known as a school children enjoy coming to and learning in.
We know the excellence in educational quality which our school offers lies in well-motivated children in small class sizes supported by an extremely professional and caring teaching staff who work closely as a team. If you are looking for an English school, where children are happy, where teachers are highly qualified with small class size, with a lot of activities (tennis, swimming, horse riding, fencing, drama, ping pong etc.), with children from 24 countries, please contact us.
Preschool Program; Primary School Program; Secondary School Program. The school follows the English National Curriculum and is accredited by the University of Cambridge. The teaching language is English with daily lessons of French. ACTUALLY from 2 1/2 (Early Years, Pre-School) to 16 (grade 11) years old.
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. The International School of Paris (ISP)
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The International School of Paris (ISP) is the only Anglophone school in the city of Paris that provides for children from Nursery (age 3) to Grade 12. Today, the school has facilities for 625 students and 85 staff members in four buildings in the sixteenth arrondissement. Grades 4 - 12 are just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. Nursery - Grade 3 are near the Ranelagh gardens. The school is a non-profit, independent and co-educational establishment. It is a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Independent Schools (ISP was the fourth school worldwide to be jointly accredited by these organisations in 1981). It is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the European Council of International Schools. The school is an International Baccalaureate World School with fully authorized curricular programs at all levels.
Nursery School (age 3) to Grade 12. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs reflect our international character. The school provides access to universities and colleges around the world through its International Baccalaureate program and High School Diploma.
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. American School of Paris, Paris
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The American School of Paris is a non-profit, independent, coeducational day school in the heart of Paris, which offers an educational program from pre-kindergarten through grade 13 for students of all nationalities. The curriculum is that of U.S. college-preparatory schools and also prepares students for the International Baccalaureate (IB). The School emphasizes the learning of French and makes extensive use of Paris and surrounding regions as curriculum resources. English is also offered for non-English-speaking students in grades K-7.
Elective courses offered in the Upper School include Advanced Placement (AP) and IB courses amongst others. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council of International Schools. The School is governed by a Board of Trustees, elected for 3-year terms, who in turn appoint a headmaster as the chief executive officer of the School.
Lower School Program (Pre-K-grade 5); Middle School Program (grades 6-8); and Upper (High) School Program (grades 9-12), Athlethics Program. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from late August to late June for the Upper School and a trimester system for grades Kindergarten to 8. Classes taught in English and French.
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. Ombrosa International Bilingual School, Lyon
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Ombrosa is a private, bilingual, international school in Lyon and Savoie, south east France. It operates within the French national system of education. It is also authorised by the IBO to offer the International Baccalaureate.The school’s aim is to provide an education tailored to the needs of each of its pupils from the Nursery through to the High School. Ombrosa welcomes French speaking, English speaking and international pupils.
Throughout their school career, the students have opportunities to travel abroad for lessons in the country whose language they are studying. They will be hosted in one of Ombrosa’s 170 partner schools (in Great Britain, Canada, Japan,Spain and United States). At each one, the student will be completely immersed in the daily life of his/her exchange student’s class and family. (except for 2nd and 3rd grade).
Nursery Program; Primary Program; Lower Secondary Program; Upper Secondary Program; International Baccalaureate Diploma. International Curriculum. French and English are the languages of Instruction.