France, Paris
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Empathy and high standards guide EIB de La Jonchère's approach to learning. The school uses an active learning method that places the child at the heart of the learning process. It emphasizes values of respect, cooperation, and solidarity as core to daily life at school. The environment is warm and nurturing, supporting students' social and emotional development. The bilingual program fosters linguistic openness and cross-cultural understanding, contributing to students' social growth. The school believes in developing personal growth alongside academic achievement.
The school offers a bilingual education with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. From Nursery onward, pupils follow a bilingual curriculum. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) supports non-French or non-English speaking pupils entering primary levels. A homeroom class is established where students study in their dominant language for 13 hours a week. Additional language reinforcement is provided in small groups to support transition to the non-dominant language. Language progress is assessed against CEFR, and, if appropriate, a Personalized Plan for Educational Success (PPRE) can be used. Extra-curricular activities and language camps provide additional language practice.
The well-being of the learner is a focus within the Language Integration Programme. The LIP includes elements designed to foster socialisation and a sense of belonging, with regular parent–teacher information and evaluation meetings to monitor progress and address difficulties. The language learning approach uses engaging activities (singing, games, art, theatre, and culture) to support emotional comfort and motivation. The program also emphasizes a cultural transition and human experience, aiding students' comfort and inclusion within the school community.
EIB de La Jonchère is a private bilingual school near Paris that serves children from age 3 to 15. The curriculum follows the French National Education framework, delivered in a 50/50 bilingual structure with English and French taught in parallel from preschool. Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work support engaging, practical learning. Interdisciplinary STEAM projects, technology, and robotics are integrated to strengthen bilingual progression. The campus sits on a forested 5-acre site in Yvelines, with classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio ensure personalised attention. The school is UNESCO-associated and part of the EIB Paris network of private bilingual campuses. Around thirty native French and English teachers support learners, with after-school activities available until 6:00 PM. English Passerelle and Language Integration Program options help learners access Cambridge English preparation. This prepa res students for Francophone or Anglophone paths.