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The school teaches a bilingual program in French and English from the start through the terminal year, and philosophy is taught from the Grande Section and CP. In secondary, there are English Plus and a Europe Pathway for non-bilingual students, including an introduction to law and broad cultural exposure. Innovation and research are embedded in teaching through the Institute of Research (IRCS), with collaborations with universities and labs, and there is an AI Plan to guide responsible AI use in education. In 2025, the school reports a 100% pass rate for the Diplôme National du Brevet and a 93% pass rate with mentions for the Baccalaureat.
The elementary program offers a wide range of extracurricular activities in English and French. On Wednesday mornings, students can join workshops including Musical Comedy, Science with Les Savants Fous, Coding with Coding Connexion, Cinema with Anne-Lise Michoud, Creative Arts, Judo, Chinese language and culture, Chess in English with Le Petit Echiquier, Yoga in English, and Theatre in English with a Cours Florent instructor. The after-school program includes a weekly choir on Mondays and Tuesdays, and a French-language chess club on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Language openness is central to the educational project. Teaching is bilingual from the Petite Section through Terminale, with French and English central in the primary programs. Since 2016, bilingual instruction has transformed the school, with anglophone teachers and Anglo-Saxon-inspired teaching practices emphasizing oral participation and adaptability. Beyond bilingualism, there are differentiated secondary pathways, including an English Plus section and a Europe Pathway for non-bilingual students, including an introduction to law and broad cultural exposure; special attention is given to ancient languages.
A broad range of social and hobby activities are available through the after-school program and Wednesday workshops. The roster includes a choir, a French-language chess club, and activities such as Judo, Yoga, Theatre in English, and various arts, sciences and language clubs. Students may choose two consecutive workshops during the Wednesday sessions, which run for 32 sessions starting September 8, 2025.
The College Sevigné hosts the Institute of Research (IRCS) and collaborates with universities and research centers to turn teaching into a research-informed practice. Partnerships include LaPsyDé (neuroscience), Tempora (early childhood education), the Paris cité psychology lab, SPPIN (science education in biology), Sorbonne University health and psychology collaborations, and CNRS research on bilingual learners. An AI Plan expands teacher development with seven practical workshops to help staff understand and integrate AI ethically, securely and creatively, and there is a program for training current and future teachers to prepare for teaching competitions (CAPES, Agrégation).
Wellbeing is supported through a rich slate of extracurriculars, including choir, theatre, and various physical activities. Wednesday morning workshops offer a range of options from musical theatre and sports to language and coding, with additional after-school sessions like choir and chess clubs. The school emphasizes a humane, collaborative environment that balances academic rigor with opportunities for creativity, physical activity and social engagement.
Collège Sévigné is a secular school under contract with the State, serving from kindergarten to terminale. It offers a French Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and two English–French bilingual tracks in secondary: Anglais bilingue and Anglais+. Entering 6e requires intensive English study and placement tests in English, French, and mathematics. The bilingual primary program, with equal hours in French and English from Moyenne Section onward, began in 2016–2017 and uses translanguaging research and neuroscience to support a bicultural approach. The school became coeducational in 1969 and developed a bilingual, bicultural program in the 1980s, with English instruction from the early years and a lycée path toward French international baccalaureate. Parcours Europe strengthens European orientation. The Institute of Research (IRCS) partners with universities and labs, and an AI Plan guides responsible AI use. In 2025, Brevet pass rate was 100% and Baccalauréat mentions were 93%. Facilities include sport, arts, after-school enrichment.
