France, Lyon
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New School has moved to brand new premises covering more than 2,200 m2, suitable for children from kindergarten to CM2. Classrooms are spacious, soundproofed and ergonomically furnished, each with a large touch screen and a sound system, with outdoor terraces for activities. The playground is designed for optimal comfort with ventilation, acoustics and light, and includes a variety of games and equipment such as a ping-pong table, a play structure with a slide, a mini climbing wall and sensory games. The canteen is a large, light-filled, soundproofed space where meals are cooked on site, with menus prepared by a dietician and lunches offered in both languages. There are dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities. The school is located near the Mairie du 8e with easy access to transport and a bicycle garage.
Dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities are provided in specially adapted areas. The playground is designed with ventilation, acoustics and light in mind to ensure comfort during play. It is colorful and landscaped, large enough for imaginative play and sporting activities. Games for all ages include a ping-pong table, balls, a play structure with a slide, a mini climbing wall, sensory games, bicycles, wheelchairs and other activities.
Classrooms are spacious and well soundproofed, enabling optimized teaching. Ergonomic furniture helps pupils maintain good posture throughout the day. Each classroom is equipped with a large touch screen and a sound system for interactive learning. Outdoor terraces are available for outdoor activities.
Extracurricular spaces include dedicated areas for cultural and sporting activities. The playground offers a variety of games and equipment, including a ping-pong table, a ball, a play structure with a slide, a mini climbing wall and sensory games. There are bicycles and other equipment such as wheelchairs for inclusive activities. The outdoor terraces and surrounding spaces support a wide range of learning activities outside the classroom.
New School Lyon is a bilingual French-English school in Lyon's 8th arrondissement that follows the official French Ministry of Education curriculum. It serves pupils from TPS to CM2, with English immersion from an early age integrated into daily learning. Small class sizes enable a personalised, active teaching approach centered on thematic projects across general and scientific culture. The school environment prioritizes children's well-being and development, with spacious, soundproofed classrooms equipped with large touch screens and integrated sound systems. New premises span over 2,200 m2 and include outdoor terraces, a well-equipped canteen operated by a dietician, and dedicated spaces for cultural and sporting activities. The program blends French academic standards with robust language exposure, supported by English-speaking teachers and international trips to reinforce language and cultural understanding. Practical learning extends to coding and robotics, Verbal Aikido workshops, arts, and theatre, fostering curiosity, collaboration, and responsible digital literacy for confident global citizens.