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United States, Detroit
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Language development uses English and French; daily bilingual communication is encouraged and literacy activities support both languages; ESL support is available for students not fluent in English.
The school offers a bilingual education in English and French from preK to high school.
Full immersion in two local Birmingham Public Schools (Pierce Elementary School and West Maple Elementary School) with transportation between schools provided by BPS; English as a Second Language (ESL) support is available for non-fluent students.
The French School of Detroit is a private, non-profit bilingual day school serving pre-K through high school. It follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum, with immersion in two Birmingham Public Schools to support English language development. The school is AEFE-certified from preschool through 8th grade and prepares students for the Brevet and the Epreuve anticipée de français du baccalauréat. Established in 1986, FSD operates as a US-registered 501(c)(3) organization. Younger students study on-site with immersion at Pierce and West Maple Elementary; middle and high school students attend Berkshire Middle School and Groves High School, with transportation provided by BPS. Reading, language development, and expressive communication are emphasised; daily bilingual activities use English and French. Creative Arts, health and movement, and World Discovery are integrated to build language, cultural understanding, and scientific curiosity. The program blends Francophone pedagogy with local immersion to prepare students for French and international schooling worldwide.
