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British and French
Bilingual
Ages 3 to 15

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CityLondon
CurriculumsBritish and French
Leaving qualificationBrevet
Languages of instructionEnglish and French
Age RangeAges 3 to 15
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications Brevet
Language of instruction English and French
Native English and French teachers
Extra languages (other than English and French)
Class sizes Average
Maximum 30 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: £12,310
to: £14,330
Address: 87 Holmes Road London NW5 3AX United Kingdom
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Number of students

700

Number of nationalities represented in the school

35

Most common nationality

In primary school, 32% of students are binational (French and another nationality), 58% are French and 7% are British. In secondary school, 27% of students are binational (French and another nationality), 63% are French and 4% are British.

Native English and French speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and French

Pupils are offered small group spport classes to improve their level of French and English.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, German, Mandarin, Ancient Greek, Latin

Max. number of students per class

There are 23 students per class in PSM and MSM, and 25 students per class in GSM, CP and up to 30 students per class in the other years however 40% of the time, pupils are split into smaller groups.

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

E-learning plays a key role in overall teaching strategy thanks to the use of tablets, iPads, Chromebooks and PCs during lesson, but also through dedicated IT and programming classes from primary school onwards.

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)

Yes

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

At the end of their schooling, students take the Brevet (French equivalent to the GCSEs), but they are also well equipped to go on to do GCSEs in another school if they wish.

Results in these examinations

100% pass rate, with 95-99% honours/distinctions.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

We have specialised staff to deal with a range of special needs: a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), speech therapist, psychologist, and school nurse.

Learning support offered

The psychologist and speech therapist give families an in-house assessment and diagnostic, and can recommend external treatment and support.
Our SENCO works with families and teachers to provide in-house support for students based on their needs.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

New students are asked to come in for a French assessment, but entry is only conditional on the successful completion of this assessment from Year 3 onwards. For the lower years, it is only used to determine the level of support that will be required.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Students are asked to take a written and oral assessment of their level of French.

Waiting list

It depends on the year group, but some levels are very popular (especially Nursery and Reception) and can have a waiting list. We recommend that parents complete our online form as soon as registrations open early October to benefit from the best availability of places.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We have a rolling registrations system from early October onwards for the next academic year. Parents wishing to secure a place for the following academic year are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after online registrations open in early October to benefit from the best availability of places.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes. Please contact our Admissions Department on admissions@cfbl.org.uk and we will guide you through the process.

School start time

Primary: 8.45am
Secondary: 8.30am

School finish time

Primary: 3.30pm (except for Wednesdays, when classes end at noon)
Secondary: 5pm

Supervised care before/after school

Yes, we offer wraparound care for families and a range of clubs, so students can be in the premises from 8am to 6pm.

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

44 after school activities

Sports activities included

Hockey, fitness, badminton, handball, basketball, swimming, ball games, athletics, kayak, sailing, middle-distance race, ultimate frisbee, cross country running, hurdle race, long jump, orienteering race, football, dance, yoga.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

Libraries, science labs, multi-purpose room, courtyards

Sports facilities at the school

There are no in-house sports facilities; students use nearby facilities such as the Dome for team sports (10-minute walk), West Hampstead park for athletics, races and sports day (15-minute walk), the West Reservoir for kayak and sailing (15-minute coach ride away), and the local swimming pool (5-minute walk).

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Based in the heart of London, CFBL provides exceptional English-French bilingual education to girls and boys from Nursery to Year 10. Our pupils are nurtured in a welcoming environment where they can discover the joys of learning, supported by attentive teaching staff. CFBL is a multicultural environment with over 35 different nationalities, where pupils grow into creative, open-minded individuals.

Teaching approach of the school

The excellence of CFBL's bilingual teaching, its dedication to ensuring students’ well-being, and its focus on providing a multicultural, technologically advanced education makes CFBL an attractive choice for families of any nationality.

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