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| Number of students |
220 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
31 |
| Most common nationality |
French nationality |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% Ugandan students - 80% international students |
| 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 |
English and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
In pre school and primary : more or less than 20 students per classroom
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Some classrooms are equipped with interactive board |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. French schools are secular |
| External examinations or assessments available |
They complete the "Brevet des collèges" at the end of middle school and they complete the "French Baccalaureate" at the end of high school (worldwide renowned and recognized by Higher Education Institutions) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
From 10 minutes to 45 minutes according to the grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All of them |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school implement the following:
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Each case is discussed with the teacher in charge, the administration and the family to find the best way to support the student. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. However we have a list of psychologists to suggest to parents. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
If your child is not coming from a French school he/she will have to be tested to place him/her in the right grade (from primary to high school - not required for pre school). |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is usually a test in mathematics and in English (for English speaking students) and French (for French speaking students). For middle school and high school students they can have another test in other subjects (sciences, history and geography, etc.) |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Start of the academic year is in early September but we accept new students during the whole year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50 am |
| School finish time |
Pre school: 3:15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1:15pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. We do have supervised studies for middle and high school students. For pre school and primary there is supervised care for students identified as in need by the pedagogical team. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, there is a lunch provided at school at a fee. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No. However there is a sport uniform for middle school and high school students. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers extracurricular activities for nursery one hour after school on Wednesdays and Fridays (football, ballet, breakdance, karate, pottery, motricity skills development, traditional dances). From primary to high school we offer extracurricular activities one hour after school everyday (football, science club, chess, cooking, basket, paper beads, pottery, music club among others). |
| Sports activities included |
The school curriculum does include physical activities from pre school up to high school. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
The school organises a rugby tournament and an international basketball tournament every year. Along the year the school participates in friendly games with other schools. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
All weather court and football pitch with synthetic grass. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The quality of the teaching approach and curriculum is approved every year by the French government and reach the same level of excellence than the French schools in France. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The French school is accredited by the French ministry of national education. In that capacity , it provides curriculum in compliance with the one followed by French pupils. The nursery (3 to 5 years old) offers a pedagogical approach aiming to appropriate oral language, to discover writing , develop communication in all its different aspects , foster independence and creativity. From Grande Section class (last year of nursery), learning of English is introduced. At elementary school (6 to 10 years old) , pupils strengthen their knowledge by learning to read and write , by discovering the world and by becoming familiar with mathematics. They will have their first science and history projects to discover the world around them. During all that period, the pupils gain in autonomy and in self-confidence. From collège (high school – 11 to 15 years old), the pupils prepare for French degrees (Diplôme national du brevet , Baccalauréat) by following a teaching in literature , mathematics, science, history , geography, language and sports. The teaching methods aim to develop autonomy, creativity, critical thinking and fulfillment as a future citizen. |