From Years 7 to 10 — known as Collège in the French system — our students continue to train their minds to think in two languages, from literature to arts and from science to maths, acquiring fluency not only in the use of two languages but also in the understanding of different approaches to problem solving and of the influence of different cultures on the way we think. We initiate the formal study of a third modern language in Year 7. Students will choose one from among three or four languages, depending on enrolment.

DIPLÔME NATIONAL DU BREVET

Lower Secondary students students prepare for the French exam called the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), or more informally as the Brevet. The test assesses the knowledge and skills acquired in secondary school and is administered at the end of Year 10/3ème.

Preparing for the Brevet is a good opportunity to start formal training for later exams such as the Baccalaureate given in Years 12 and 13 (Première and Terminale).

For more information on the Brevet from the French education ministry, click here.

SCHOOL DAY

The school gates open with supervision at 8:15 am for optional early drop off. We recommend that students arrive at school no later than 8:25 am, as classes start at 8:30 am sharp. Students receive a maximum of seven periods of instruction per day, plus one elective class in the last period. There are two recesses and a 70-minute lunch break.

Classes are dismissed every day at 5:35 pm at the latest, including on Wednesdays. The school closes at 5:40 pm.

 

The Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill follows the French national curriculum, offering it in a bilingual setting with the goal that our students master both languages and cultures with equal fluency and ease. From Years 11 to 13, our students continue to train their minds to think in two languages, from literature to arts and from science to maths, acquiring fluency not only in the use of two languages but also in the understanding of different approaches to problem solving and the influence of different cultures on the way we think.

As part of the Baccalaureate elective classes, students can choose from an array of modern fields such as biotechnologies, engineering, design, and technological innovation, as well as more traditional options like performing arts.

Elective classes, such as the Discovery Classes meant to further students’ curiosity and joy in learning, go further beyond the curriculum and are offered twice a week in either language. They may be offered in the last period of the scheduled day.

After 4 pm, a programme of extra-curricular sporting and cultural activities is offered until 5:30 pm for an additional fee.

 

SCHOOL DAY

The school gates open with supervision at 8:15 am for optional early drop off. We recommend that students arrive at school no later than 8:25 am, as classes start at 8:30 am sharp. Students receive a maximum of seven periods of instruction per day, plus one elective class in the last period. There are two recesses and a 70-minute lunch break.

Classes are dismissed every day at 5:35 pm at the latest, including on Wednesdays. The school closes at 5:40 pm.

LIL Online is a new way to join the school remotely

“My wish is that we design the future of learning. We don’t want to be spare parts for a great human computer.” — Sugata Mitra

Are you drawn to our school but have a child or children unable to attend in person? Perhaps you live in a remote area or are looking for a quality international education that doesn’t exist near you? Maybe you have chosen homeschooling? Whatever the reason, we understand your needs and values, and have created an alternative way to attend Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill remotely that is as rigorous and engaging as being physically present.

Following our exceptionally successful experience with distance learning during the spring 2020 COVID-19 situation (read here the testimonials from our parents), we now feature an online-only programme for homeschooled students and those unable to attend campus in person. This comprehensive bilingual curriculum, offered by videoconferencing and live online classes, is specifically designed for remote students and for families seeking a more structured and communal at-home learning experience. It’s also a boon to families transitioning between work assignments, who can now be a part of the Lycée Churchill community before or after they live in London.

Now available for children aged 11 (Year 7/ 6ème) and above, in both the English International and the Bac Français programmes, the new LIL Online will match exactly the course of study followed by on-campus students, with daily, live interactive classes on a regular schedule, delivered over the internet by our expert faculty. Participating students will be able to join a vibrant and international community, become part of classrooms “in the cloud”, make new friends, and enjoy the virtual presence of classmates and teachers — all while receiving a top-notch bilingual education from home.

For families who choose homeschooling, LIL Online offers an enhanced educational opportunity where instruction is enlivened by highly trained and emotionally supportive teachers and staff following rigorous international standards. Equally important, the programme includes vital services and components of school culture that are difficult to replicate at home: Extensive wellbeing support, career and university counseling, social interaction, and a deep sense of community and shared experience — even including online school assemblies, birthday parties, and events for parents.

LIL Online builds on Lycée Churchill’s lauded response to the COVID-19 lockdown. Unlike at many schools, our ongoing teaching and pastoral care during the pandemic demonstrated the agility and resourcefulness of our expert staff, our embrace of digital culture, and the strength of our proven technological foundation. Extending this platform to students unable to attend school in person is a natural step that opens the doors of our community to new families around the world.

For more information about fees click here. To apply online click here.

For any questions or more information, please contact admissions@lyceeinternational.london or phone Elodie & Harry on 020 3824 4906

Please note that the opening of LIL Online class groups will depend on registration numbers for 2020-2021, and all grade levels may not be available this school year.