France, Paris
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English is the language of instruction for most courses; French language courses are offered for non-native speakers, taught by Notre-Dame 'Les Oiseaux' and in French for certain subjects such as French language, Art, and Physical Education; the AP French Language and Culture course is available.
The school teaches in English with French language courses for non-native speakers. Courses administered by the French school Notre-Dame 'Les Oiseaux' include French language, Art, and Physical Education. All other courses are taught in English by the American program.
Students attend French language courses daily. The French language program follows CEFR standards. DELF exams are available annually at the Alliance Française in Paris, and the school can arrange registrations; there are also opportunities to study French in Lyon or in the South of France, including a French language summer course in Paris.
Notre Dame International High School is a day and boarding private program in the Paris region that delivers a United States high school diploma through an American curriculum taught in English. The school welcomes students aged 15 to 18 and offers bilingual English–French faculty, with English-language courses across Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Science and Foreign Language. All other courses are taught in English by the American program, while French language courses for non-native speakers are run by Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux in French, alongside additional French, Art and Physical Education taught in French. Daily French language study helps international students integrate. The campus on the Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux site covers 14 hectares shared with French peers and features modern libraries, science and computer labs, and a dormitory wing. On the grounds are sports facilities, clubs and activities, including Model UN, ECO CLUB Potager and programs, all encouraging leadership and intercultural collaboration.