United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Languages taught include French (aligned with the Éducation nationale), English (through bilingual tracks and the SIA in secondary, following the Cambridge program), and Arabic (introduced early and used in language activities). In secondary, the SIA continues the bilingual instruction and the BFI is offered. A DEAR reading program operates in French, English and Arabic.
LFITM offers a French-English bilingual pathway across the primary and secondary levels. In nursery, the bilingual pathway is taught by native-English teachers, providing natural English immersion. In elementary, the bilingual pathway is taught by native-English teachers and follows the Cambridge program. In secondary, the school features the American International Section (SIA), which continues the bilingual program from elementary and prepares students for the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).
Immersion is achieved through the French-English bilingual pathway in early years, with native-English teachers. English is introduced in the early years and Arabic is also taught. A reading initiative (DEAR) provides five minutes of reading in French, English and Arabic across levels.