United States, Boston
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The school has a dedicated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) teacher, Dana Issa. Ivette Vera provides Learning Support to assist teachers and students as needed. The school's approach emphasizes resilience, empathy, and responsibility as part of student development alongside academic growth. The educational vision aims to nurture confident, curious, and fulfilled learners who engage thoughtfully with the world. The environment is warm, welcoming, and nurturing, supporting social-emotional growth through collaboration with families and staff.
Ivette Vera provides Learning Support as Learning Teacher Support. Dana Issa serves as the SEL teacher, supporting students' social-emotional development as part of student support services.
Wellbeing is prioritized as part of the educational approach. Resilience and empathy are developed alongside academic growth. The environment supports the overall wellbeing of each child.
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.