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United States, Detroit
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The school places language development at the center of the program. Daily communication with friends and adults is a priority, and each student has time to develop language skills and creativity using English and French vocabulary. Children are encouraged to express themselves about their experiences. Daily communication arises from activities that involve planning, reflection, explanation, expressing a point of view, anticipating events, and forming hypotheses. Teachers aim to develop early language skills by encouraging students to discuss school-related topics in a collaborative way.
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.
