Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
17 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards in elementary classes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
No |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
DELF |
| Results in these examinations |
Pass |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
In elementary school, no more than 15min per day |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
15'' |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
NA |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Social Emotional Learning team |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
Sometimes depending on the year and the age group |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions all year if spots are still available |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
The school offers an extended day option, Monday-Friday from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Free-play and structured activities take place at the school, in one of the classrooms, and at the playground. Time is allotted for an afternoon snack and recess time. We also provide a Before School program from 8:00-8:30am. |
| School bus service available |
Yes for students living in Cambridge, to our 2 cambridge locations |
| School provided lunches |
Yes through a lunch program (for a fee) |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
EFB offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
PE classes |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, multi purpose room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground and field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
EFB École Française de Boston is a non-profit organization that offers high-quality and engaging early childhood education in French specifically designed for francophone families in the Boston area. EFB strives to help its students build a bilingual identity and thrive not only as students but as individuals. EFB's goal is to fuel their desire to learn, as well as their interest for the French language and francophone culture. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
EFB's mission is to open children’s minds to the world around them and build a strong early academic foundation that will seamlessly transition them from EFB to the world beyond. EFB's programs are designed to foster exploration, social-emotional development, and a desire to learn. EFB's pedagogical philosophy is guided by empathy and focuses on the holistic development of our children, their families, and staff. EFB believes that this fosters a whole school culture of positivity and respect |