Bilingual
50% French, 50% English: two languages for learning
At New School, bilingualism rests on an arrangement that is easy to grasp: children alternate full days in French and in English. That length of immersion lets each language become a genuine classroom tool, with its own routines, instructions, reading, projects and work.
At New School, bilingualism is not a single English lesson per day. It is built on a real and balanced exposure to two languages, used as languages of learning across every subject.
One day in French. The next day in English. Wednesday morning alternates every other week to keep the balance over time. Teachers in each language are dedicated and consistent, which lets children build solid foundations in both.
This consistency from preschool to CM2 explains the strong outcomes our pupils reach by the end of elementary school, both at the oral and written levels.
Four principles
What makes our bilingual approach effective
- 50% of teaching time in French, 50% in English
- An English-speaking team dedicated to learning in English, alongside qualified French teachers
- English used as a language of learning, not as an isolated subject
- On-site preparation for Cambridge English certifications (Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET)
