Italy, Turin
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From preschool, languages taught are French, English and Italian; a fourth language is introduced at the start of collège. The school offers a British International Section at primary level and language-related activities throughout schooling. For non-French-speaking children, a Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) program supports rapid acclimatization and participation in classes, and the school prepares students for French and Italian exams.
From the first year of preschool, classes are taught in three languages: French, English and Italian. A fourth language is introduced at the start of collège (middle school). The school serves students aged 3 to 18.
The Lycée Français International Jean Giono is a French international school in Turin, located in Sassi district near the Basilica of Superga. It serves about 600 students across 30 classes, from maternelle to terminale. It belongs to the AEFE network as a contracted establishment and is run by a non-profit cooperative with a parents' management committee. The school delivers multilingual instruction in French, Italian and English within a French national framework, with a fourth language introduced in middle school. The elementary school includes a British International Section (PARLE) expanded in 2024 to strengthen language pathways. It offers French curriculum from early years through lycée and prepares students for the Baccalauréat and Italian Maturità, plus language certifications such as Cambridge and IELTS. Facilities include outdoor spaces, sports fields (basketball, football, handball), a CDI library, digital tools and interactive whiteboards. The campus promotes environmental learning and openness with exchanges through AEFE network.