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United States, Boston
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French is the language of instruction across the school. In Preschool, the entire day is taught in French. In Elementary, English instruction increases from 20% in CP to 40% in CM2, resulting in about 60% French and 40% English by CM2.
The school uses a bilingual approach in French and English. Instruction is primarily in French, with English introduced progressively. In Elementary, English instruction increases from 20% in CP to 40% in CM2, while French accounts for about 60% of instruction by CM2. The school fosters a bilingual environment that supports literacy in both languages.
From the beginning, the school created a full immersion French curriculum and school culture. The immersion program centers on learning French within a French-language environment across the school day, supporting language mastery and cultural immersion.
EFB École Française de Boston is a private bilingual French–English international school with three campuses: Concord Ave Cambridge (PreK–5th), Walden Square Cambridge (Toddler–K), and Watertown (Toddler–K). The school offers the French Ministry of Education curriculum with English instruction increasing by grade, from 20% in CP to 40% in CM2, and aligns French National Education guidelines with the Massachusetts Department of Education to support transitions to public schools. Most classes are taught in French, with English gradually integrated to support bilingual fluency and strong academic foundations. The school serves 270+ students from 25 nationalities and employs about 50 staff. The standard day runs 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with before-school care from 8:00 a.m. and extended-day options until 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. The libraries offer books in French and two other languages. The program emphasizes active, student-centred learning, language development, and cultural immersion, including family involvement and community events.
