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| Number of students |
225 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
45% locals, 55% internationals |
| 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 |
20 from PS to CP, 22 from CE1 to CM2, 24 from 6ème |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equiped with smart whiteboards. We also have sets of Ipads and laptops which can be used by the students under the supervision of the teachers. Our technology classroom also includes robots a 3D printer... |
| 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. All teachers have been teaching virtually during the lockdown. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Exams, Checkpoint, IGCSEs, Brevet des collèges |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes from CP. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
From CE1 we have positionning tests in French, English and Maths. For younger students they have an interview with a member of our admissions team. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9am |
| School finish time |
4.30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
The school opens at 8.30am. We also offer extra-curricular activities on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6pm and on Wednesday afternoons until 4pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Lunchbox |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Help with homework, French or English teaching assistance, Zumba, Drama, Coding, Yoga, Writing a book, Cinema... |
| Sports activities included |
According to the French official programme |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
3 sports fields, indoor pool (12 m), dojo. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
With 6 acres of verdant park scenery, EIB de La Jonchère offers our students unique learning conditions in a multi-cultural environment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
EIB de La Jonchère is a bilingual school that follows programmes of the Ministry of National Education. From the petite section, half of the classes are carried out in French, while the other half are taught in English. |