Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
210 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes — FLE (French as a Foreign Language); EAL (English as an Additional Language) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
In middle school we offer Spanish. |
| Max. number of students per class |
16-18 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive whiteboards from primary school; iPads available |
| 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 |
No |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications accepted all year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
Doors open at 8:35 am; classes start at 9:00 am |
| School finish time |
4:00 pm (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); 12:00 pm (Wed) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes — variety of after-school activities |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, Lego, and a variety of other activities hosted by ALCNY & other partners |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, canteen, access to areas for outdoor play. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1960, Lennen Bilingual School is Paris’s first Franco-American school. For over 65 years, it has offered a truly bilingual education rooted in the best traditions of both French and American systems. Its dual-language model, co-led by two native-speaking teachers per class, ensures authentic daily immersion in both languages. Renowned for its warmth, academic excellence, and international outlook, the school nurtures curious, confident, and open-minded learners who grow up mastering two languages and two cultures while developing their unique potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Lennen Bilingual School offers a balanced 50/50 French–English bilingual immersion led by two native-speaking teachers in each class. The program is grounded in child development principles within a clear, structured, and academically rigorous framework, with learning through play used as a key pedagogical feature. Small class sizes (around 15 students) ensure individualized attention. Academic ambition is nurtured in a climate of trust, encouragement, and respect, where curiosity, initiative, and personal expression place children at the heart of learning. |
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