Bilingual Education

Bilingual Education

Research has long established that students who learn more than one language at a young age develop better cognitive skills, from reading and concentration to problem-solving and conflict management. Through the challenge of forming images, ideas, and representations of the world in two languages, our students develop a nuanced view and a more open mind. The acquisition of fluency in English and French develops in parallel.

Nursery and Reception

Our unique Nursery and Reception French-English language immersion programme is open to children from 3 years old. They are guided by two qualified teachers in the classroom who each teach in their native language. This setting creates the ideal conditions for bilingualism to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.  There is no English or French language requirement for entry into our Nursery and Reception.

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Primary

From Year 1 (GS) to Year 6 (CM2), half of classes are taught in English and half are taught in French by an English native speaker and a French native speaker. This is further complimented by specialty teachers in subjects such as Physical Education, Art and Music.  Learn more about our Primary section here. Specialist teachers trained in English as an Additional Language (EAL) and French as an Additional Language (FLE) support beginners in either language. From Year 4 (CE2) students need to have a high level of fluency in French and English.

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Secondary - International Track

The International Track leads to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma and is taught mainly in English and offers an opportunity for English speakers to join the school, or for existing students to focus on studying in English. Pupils enrolled in this English International Programme (EIP) need to have a high level of fluency in English.

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Secondary - French Track

The French Track leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Baccalauréat Français or the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) and is taught mainly in French, with an enhanced English provision. This programme follows the French curriculum as defined by the French Ministère de l’Education from Year 7 to Year 13. Pupils enrolled in the French Track need to have a high level of fluency in French.

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Online Learning

There may be the possibility to attend the school via live classes online. This is considered on a case-by-case basis.  If you would like more information, please contact us.

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Hear what others have to say

Being in a school where my child learns to read, write and speak both in French and in English was very important to me, and I’m happy to see my child is bilingual now.

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