Quick summary of key school information
School details
| School start time |
8:50
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| School finish time |
16:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Morning childcare from 7:45 am to 9:00 am and after-school childcare from 4:30 pm to 6:20 pm. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
The canteen offers menus prepared from local products, sourced through short supply chains from regional producers. Children discover authentic flavors, balanced dishes, and seasonal eating. Eating well, eating healthy, learning to appreciate simple, high-quality products: this is also part of growing up at ESL. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, piano, dance, cooking, creative workshops, science and discovery workshop, sports club, theatre, storytelling, art, library club. |
| Facilities at the school |
- A tree-filled garden and a large outdoor playground
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| Sports facilities at the school |
A secured outdoor playground, with free play and structured activities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
English School Lyon (ESL) is a bilingual French–English school located in Marcy-l’Étoile, near Lyon, France. ESL welcomes children from preschool through the final year of primary school (CM2), with teaching time shared equally between French and English. ESL offers a caring and supportive environment, combining active teaching methods and individual attention. ESL's pupils earn Cambridge English qualifications in CE1 and CM2, reaching B1–B2 English proficiency by the end of CM2. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
From the first year of preschool (Petite Section) to the final year of primary school (CM2), 50% of teaching time is in English and 50% in French. Children learn and discover the world through both languages, in a caring, forward-looking environment with high educational standards. At ESL, every child is welcomed for who they are: curious, unique and full of potential. ESL believes school should be a place of joy, respect and discovery, where children build confidence and learn to grow together. Two languages, two cultures, one shared commitment: supporting every child’s learning and personal growth. |