English Lessons

At La Petite Ecole Française, excellence is at the core of our bilingual program. We provide our students with enhanced English immersion, offering a reinforced timetable compared to the standard French curriculum. 

Our native English-speaking teachers follow the British curriculum while also integrating key subjects from the French program—such as history, geography, and science—into their English lessons. This unique and dynamic approach enables students to learn English in an engaging and natural environment.

Our tailor-made curriculum blends the best of the British and French education systems. From nursery school, children benefit from 50/50 English and French, preparing them for a truly International education. In the primary school, English is taught in small groups, ensuring individualised attention and a personalized learning experience that fosters linguistic excellence.
Through our immersive and rigorous approach, our students develop authentic and lasting bilingualism, opening doors to top English and French schools.

At La Petite Ecole Française, we provide our youngest learners with true bilingual immersion from the very start of their education from Nursery to Year 1 (PS to Grande Section). With a 50-50 bilingual program, children are taught alternately by an English-speaking teacher and a French-speaking teacher, ensuring balanced exposure to both languages.

Our approach to learning English is engaging and interactive, inspired by the British curriculum and incorporating the Phonics program, allowing children to start reading and writing in English from Reception (Moyenne Section). Our English-speaking teachers, who are trained in EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), use a play-based methodology to help children absorb the language naturally. They work closely with the French teacher and are supported by an assistant to provide personalised teaching. 

We emphasize project-based learning, with diverse themes that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning. In addition, we promote cultural awareness, encouraging children to explore different cultures around the world to develop their intercultural sensitivity and their understanding of an International environment. In this rich and stimulating bilingual setting, our students build a strong foundation in both English and French.

At La Petite Ecole Française, English learning in primary school is part of a rich and immersive educational approach. Our students follow the British curriculum in reading, writing, and literature, building strong skills in comprehension and written expression.

To further enhance their learning, our teachers incorporate key elements of the French curriculum in history, geography, and science, following a program that has been carefully designed by both English and French speaking teachers. This blended approach allows students to develop not only a high level of English proficiency but also a deep understanding of the cultural and academic foundations of both the British and French education systems.

Thanks to the small group lessons the teaching is highly effective. This format enables teachers to challenge each student to reach their full potential, while also providing personalised support to those who need it.

Through this structured bilingual environment, our students continue to grow with confidence and excellence, strengthening their bilingualism and broadening their global perspective.