Belgium, Antwerp
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By the age of twelve, pupils study four modern languages: French, English, Dutch and Spanish. Spanish is introduced in junior high in the 4th year and is taught through the 6th form.
Primary school lessons (kindergarten and elementary) are dispensed in French (13 hours), English (10 hours) and Dutch (3 hours). This equal-time bilingual education provides immersion in French and English, with Dutch introduced as well. From the age of 8 onward, pupils are exposed to and learn three languages.
Non-French or non-English speaking pupils receive Passerelle, a system that supports their initial contact with a new language through intensive sessions in very small groups to acquire tools for immersion learning.
The Lycée Français International d'Anvers (LFIA) is a French international school serving learners from age 2 to 18. Located in Antwerp's historic city centre, the campus spans about 1,200 m² and welcomes around 150 students from more than 30 nationalities. LFIA follows the French national curriculum, with primary lessons taught in French (13 hours), English (10 hours) and Dutch (3 hours), creating immersion in French and English. From age 8, students study four modern languages, and from the fourth year of junior high Spanish is added, culminating in the French Baccalauréat. Passerelle support assists non-French or non-English speakers during language immersion. The school is part of the Odyssey Education group and a partner of AEFE. Facilities and activities include day care and after-school clubs, multilingual holiday camps, and a broad range of arts, sports and STEM offerings. All of this takes place within an international and multilingual framework for families.