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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. |
| 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 groups. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Brevet des Collèges (DNB) |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
Primary: 8:45
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| School finish time |
Primary: 15:45 (Wednesdays 12:15)
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
44 after school activities |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
College Francais Bilingue de Londres is a English-French bilingual school in London for boys and girls aged 3 to 15. |
| 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. You can see more information about the difference between French and British system at this link: https://www.cfbl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Equivalences-syt%C3%A8mes-%C3%A9ducatifs-1.pdf |