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From Year 7, students choose one of our two pathways:

The Bac Français Bilingue is taught mostly in French with enhanced English, and leads to the French national exams: Brevet and Baccalauréat.
The English International Programme is taught mostly in English, with French as the second language (beginning or advanced), and leads to the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. No previous knowledge of French required in this track.

From Years 7 to 10 our students continue to broaden and 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.

Our signature “Opening Minds” classes offer a wide array of intellectual pursuits beyond the curriculum and are intended to further students’ curiosity and joy of learning.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

English International Programme Y7 to Y11
IB Diploma Programme Y12 and Y13

English International Programme Y7 to Y11

Starting in Year 7, this programme offers an opportunity for English speakers to join the school. Based on content and methods similar to our main French-English bilingual programme, the English International Programme is tailored for local and international families who seek a holistic approach to education for their child or children: intellectual challenges and rigorous academics, as well as mindfulness and a global perspective. All subjects (Science, Maths, Humanities, Arts, etc.) are taught in English, except for French. Activities such as service learning and trips overseas are also integral. The EIP feeds into the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13.

This programme caters to international or English-speaking students with an interest in French language and culture, or to French-speaking international families, as French is offered as a key subject.
The EIP is based on the French curriculum but with an International Baccalaureate focus: conceptual, inquiry-based learning, local/global context, and strong focus on critical thinking.
The following IGCSE exams are available: English Lang/Lit, Mathematics, French.
French immersion classes are offered in PE, subject to sufficient interest.
Arts are on rotation.

The class schedule in the EIP is similar to the Bac Français bilingual programme, with days starting at 8:30 am and ending around 4 pm, with an average of 34 weekly periods. Classes include English, French as a mother tongue or as an additional language, Maths, Science, Arts, Individuals and Societies (Humanities), and PE. Lower Secondary students also benefit from a choice among our very own Opening Minds classes devised to ignite their curiosity!

IB Diploma Programme Y12 and Y13

Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is now an authorised International Baccalaureate World School.* We offer the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and international education — that we believe is important to shaping well-rounded students. For further information about the IB framework and its global programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

The IBDP is a rigorous academic curriculum that is an excellent preparation for university entrance around the world. Students are required to study six subjects: one science, one mathematics, one humanities, and two languages, plus either art or an additional science, language, or humanities subject. They also explore the nature of knowledge through the programme’s unique “theory of knowledge” course. This allows for a breadth and depth of understanding that is appreciated by leading academic institutions globally. As part of the course, students also engage in CAS activities (Creativity, Activity, and Service) to nurture a complete international educational experience.

Enrolment is now open! Please contact our admissions team at admissions@lyceeinternational.london.

* Only schools authorised by the IB Organization in Geneva can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-Related Programme (CP).

Baccalauréat Français

We offer the French national curriculum as defined by the French Ministère de l’Education from Year 7 to Year 13

In Lower Secondary from Years 7 to 10, all students follow a rigorous curriculum mostly taught in French, with enhanced English provision adjusted to the variety of our students’ needs. To further mastery of the English language, parts of the curriculum of Science and Humanities are also taught in English.

Lower Secondary students prepare for the French exam called the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). The test assesses the knowledge and skills acquired in lower secondary school and is administered at the end of Year 10/3ème. Preparing for the Brevet provides an opportunity to start formal training for later exams such as the Bac. For more information on the Brevet from the French education ministry, click here.

Opening Minds classes unique to Lycée Churchill complete our Lower Secondary curriculum. Read more about these special classes here.

In Upper Secondary, from Year 11, students prepare to sit the French national Baccalauréat exam, which allows students to apply and be accepted to any university in the world. Since the reform of the Bac in September 2019, students no longer choose among the three traditional pathways (S/ES/L); instead, they select three “enseignements de spécialité” in Première, as well as following core subjects.

The Option Internationale du Bac (OIB), Section Britannique, offers students in the French track the opportunity to cultivate and demonstrate their bilingual abilities. This challenging additional option includes the study of English Literature and World History at native speaker level. For more about the OIB, click here.

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Schooling Online From Home

LIL Online is a new way to join the school remotely

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 & Lincoln 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.

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