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ELIT-St Denis International School, Loches:
At ELIT-Groupe St Denis in Loches, in the Loire Valley in France, we believe that together, in the spirit of reciprocal trust, we will be able to prepare your children for an adult life, with you their parents and primary educators, who choose this school.

Mission:

Through an educational relationship, both challenging and benevolent, it is our concern to empower our students spiritually, academically, socially and physically. We acknowledge the primary role of parents in education and consider their support essential.

Objective:

Our objective is that all students can rely on our community and through interaction, become autonomous learners, capable of making choices for a responsible adult life.

Programs:

Kindergarten Program; Primary School Program; Middle School Program; High school Program, Transition Year. Classes are in English and French.

Innovative and interdisciplinary approach:

Innovative and interdisciplinary approach :
- Arts, theatre and poetry.
- Science and new technologies.
- Sports and extra-curricular activities.
- Discovery of Europe and the world.

Student-centred care ::

Student-centred care :
- Supervised study.
- Welcome and support for new students.
- Guidance and personal help for all students.
- Private tutoring system.
- Regular contact with families, and host families.

Location:

Photo of International School in Loire Valley, FranceLoches is a well known medieval town, situated 25 miles to the South East of Tours in the heart of the Loire Valley. Steeped in history, the town is officially recognised as a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire.

LOCHES possesses a large number of historic monuments which has led it to be classified as one of the most beautiful detours in France : the Royal Lodge, the feudal fortress, the royal gate, the Church of Saint-Ours, the ramparts, the old houses, the Tower of Saint-Antoine, the house of the painter Emmanuel Lansyer, the troglodyte caves.

There are a number of cultural events held throughout the year, including the Festival of the Opera, nocturnal shows at the Chateau and night markets during the summer months.

Schoolbuses are available on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons to and from Tours. Public transport is regular and efficient.

Sporting facilities:

Students can participate in football, basketball athletics, roller-hockey, karate, swimming and equestrianism. After the evening meal, students can participate in activities organised by the school: sports, games, video, clubs... Sports events and challenges between different schools are organised each Wednesday afternoon.

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Address: 19, Avenue du Gal de Gaulle, 37600 LOCHES, Tours, France
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-12-17 were from:

Toronto, Canada; Doha, Qatar; Dubai, UAE; London, UK / GB; RIYADH, Saudi Arabia; and more.
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The Canadian Bilingual School of Paris offers an elite half-day high performance program, aligned with a rich academic program all based on the curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education of the province of British Columbia, Canada.
Bi-Lingual English / French Academic Programs:

- Primary School (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
- Middle School (Grades 6-9)
- Secondary School (Grades 10-12)

Extra-Curricular Programs:
- Half-day pre-professional dance program
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Language Support:
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American Section Lycee International, Paris
Courses / Programs
Located in St. Germain en Laye, in the western suburbs of Paris, the American Section of the Lycée International is one of thirteen international sections that comprise one of 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.

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Courses / Programs
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Bilingual (French / English) education program:

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Courses / Programs
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Courses / Programs
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• Part of the Nacel International School System (NISS), we offer an American-styled high school curriculum taught in English to students in Grades 9-12, which leads to an American high school diploma.

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• Notre Dame International High School is also a candidate school to teach the IB Diploma programme in Grade 11 and 12 from September 2018.

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- Alina, USA
American Boarding & Day High School for Grades 9-12:

- American-styled high school education in English, leading to an American High School Diploma.

- Extensive French language and culture program as well as enrichment courses taught by French teachers (Music, Art, Physical Education).

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Forest International School, Mareil-Marly
Courses / Programs
Situated in Mareil Marly in the west of Paris, on the edge of the forest, Forest International School is a place where children are happy to learn. We are a truly international school, and this is reflected in our student and teaching body. We offer small classes, personalised education and a close partnership with parents. We embrace diversity and aim to promote understanding between people of different cultural backgrounds.

Our school's programmes of study and activities foster the cognitive, aesthetic, physical, social and emotional growth of each child. This helps the child to realise his or her greatest potential, but also to be challenged within an acedemically rigorous, stimulating but also caring environment. Children are encouraged to develop a astrong sense of identity, self-esteem and independence.
- 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
- We follow the IPC and English National Curriculum
- Optional Language Programmes of Dutch or French