United Kingdom, London
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English and French are the languages taught at the school. French and English are the languages of official communication. The bilingual program uses two teachers per class in Early Years and Primary; the curriculum follows the French Ministère de l'Education nationale for Years 7–13, with the option to pursue the Baccalauréat Français or the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) in the French track.
The school offers a bilingual education in English and French. In Early Years, each classroom is guided by two qualified teachers, one French and one English, who use their mother tongues in instruction. In Primary, each class year has one French-speaking and one English-speaking teacher. From Year 7 to Year 13 the program follows the French curriculum defined by the French Ministère de l'Education, and students on the French Track can prepare for the Baccalauréat Français or the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).
The Early Years dual language immersion programme runs from age 3. Two qualified teachers guide each classroom, one French and one English, using their mother tongues to support learners. The bilingual model continues in Primary with classes led by both a French-speaking and an English-speaking teacher.
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill (LILWC) is an independent, not-for-profit school in London offering a French curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 3–18. It is part of the AEFE network and was established by the French Education Charitable Trust. The campus sits in the II-listed Brent Town Hall, a 1937 building acquired in 2012. In 2019 the school added the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum blends French pedagogy with international assessment pathways to prepare for UK and university entry. An Opening Minds Programme is mandatory for Years 7–10, exploring Molecular Science and Astronomy, with students choosing two classes per term. Early Years features a dual-language immersion programme with two qualified teachers. The arts include a Choir and LIL Band with collaborations such as Hermès and Goldfinger Design on the Manufacto Project; sport, language trips, and Service and Leadership activities round out the program globally.