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Find the school
FRANCE that fits your child…
THE LYON AREA
GUIDE TO
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOLS
2021Education International schools
in France in the Lyon Area
General information on education in France 5 Introduction 13
Schooling in France: Overview of schools by grade level 14
• Full and part-time day care 8 Accreditation systems 16 You and your family will soon be coming to Lyon and we hope it will be
• Elementary school 9 The International Baccalauréat (IB) 16
• Junior High and High School 9 The main types of international schooling 17 a wonderful professional and personal experience for you. Before you ar-
• The High School diploma (Baccalauréat) 11 The various foreign diplomas
• Higher education 11 that you can study for in Lyon 17 rive, you will have many arrangements to make for your new life here.
Schools in the Lyon area offering international education Relax! The people of Lyon will welcome you with open arms and will gladly
Map of schools 19 École les Lettres Dorées 30
help you find your way around and give you plenty of practical advice.
English School of Lyon - ESL Lyon 31
Establishments Greenfield 32
International School of Lyon (ISL) 33
DAY CARE CENTERS Montessori 40 Your quality of life is a crucial aspect of your relocation project, and you
École Montessori - Lyon Confluence 41
Apple Pie
Baby Nursery
20
21 New School 41 have questions about things such as where to enroll your children in
Ombrosa 42
Bébés Bilingues
Junior School
22
39 Le Petit Monde 44 school, how will they learn French, will they be able to make a smooth
Kindertreff 39 École Steiner / Waldorf 45
Palomitas 43 West Point 46 return to the school system in your home country, and so on.
Tiramisú 46
JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOLS
PRE SCHOOLS Assomption Bellevue 19
Assomption Bellevue 21 Cité Scolaire Internationale et ses sections (CSI) 21 We know that the success of any expatriate assignment depends largely on
Bonvena - Les Petits Plus 22 International School of Lyon (ISL) 33
École de l'Optimiste de l'Ouest Lyonnais 28 Jean Perrin 34 the assimilation and well-being of the family. This is why we have decided
École les Lettres Dorées 30 Ombrosa 42
English School of Lyon - ESL Lyon 31 École Steiner / Waldorf 45 to publish a guidebook about schooling in our region.
Greenfield 32
International School of Lyon (ISL) 33 OTHERS
Montessori 40 Lyon Hoshu Jugyoko -
École Montessori - Lyon Confluence 41 Association pour le développement
de la langue et de la culture japonaises 47
You will find a presentation of the various educational possibilities, as well
New School 41
Ombrosa & The Nursery
Le Petit Monde
43
44
Teremok 47 as an overview of the schools in Lyon offering an international curriculum.
École Steiner / Waldorf
West Point
45
46
Frequently Asked Questions 48 We want to help you to make the right choice for your child, based on his
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Directory 50 or her background, preferences and ambitions.
Assomption Bellevue 19 Glossary 52
Cité Scolaire Internationale et ses sections (CSI) 23
École de l'Optimiste de l'Ouest Lyonnais
École des Grillons
28
29
In Lyon, we are committed to providing full care service for you, and es-
pecially for your children!
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate and up-to-date, especially on the basis of information provided by the schools.
We do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions. This guide is not, however, intended to be comprehensive.
Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools 3Education
Class equivalents by age group in France
Age France U.S.A. England Italy Spain Japan Germany Sweden Poland General Parents are responsible for buying
school supplies: plan on a budget of around
To register, go to your local District Hall
with the originals of the following docu-
-1 information €150 as every teacher requires different
supplies. In elementary and Junior High
ments:
• your “livret de famille”1 (if you have one),
on education
crèche Educación
Krippe / School, books are provided by the school. ID, or copy of your birth certificate
1 yr Asilo nido infantil
• vaccination records (DT-Polio Diph-
1° ciclo
Kinderkrippe In High School, the student or parents must
in France
Nursery
purchase them. A family assistance center, theria, tetanus and poliomyelitis) or the
2 yrs Day Nursery
the CAFAL (Caisse d’Allocations Familiales child’s medical records (“carnet de santé”)
de Lyon) provides aid to families to pur- • a proof of residence (“justificatif de domi-
3 yrs
chase school supplies, based on family cile”) less than 3 months old
maternelle
Nursery
school Educación Public or private schools? income and the number of children in the The list of District Halls can be found at:
Scuola
4 yrs infantil Kindergarten Kindergarten Public schools are managed by the Na-
Materna 2° ciclo household. www.lyon.fr
Kindergarten tional Education Ministry. School is free (ex-
The Rhône-Alpes regional authorities • enrolment can be completed on-line
5 yrs year 1 Kindergarten cept for some international sections which
have created for Young people aged 16 - for schools in Lyon at www.lyon.fr under
charge tuition fees) and secular (visible
prima 25 a “M’ra!”. This card entitles students to Enfance et Education
6 yrs CP 1st grade year 2
elementare Educación signs of religion are not accepted at school).
discounts on textbooks and sports and cul-
primaria
seconda 1° ciclo Education tural activities. www.rhone-alpes.fr Junior High School: You must register your
7 yrs CE1 2nd grade year 3
elementare
1st grade Primaire Private schools account for approximately
child in the Junior High School of the area
Grundschule 15% of the students in elementary school and
8 yrs CE2 3rd grade year 4
terza
2nd grade
Swiadectwo
20% in Junior High and High School. Private
Where can you register in which you reside (check with the District
elementare Educación
primaria
Elementary Ukonczenia
Szkoly schooling is essentially made up of schools
your child? Hall). However, a waiver may be granted by
quarta school the school district authorities (Inspecteur
9 yrs CM1 4th grade year 5 2° ciclo 3rd grade Podstawowej Public schools
elementare (certificat that are under contract (“sous contrat”) with
Elementary (from 2 to 10 years of age): de l’Académie) if you wish to register your
de fin the State (which pays the entire salary of all
quinta d’études You must contact your local District Hall to child in another Junior High School outside
10 yrs CM2 5th grade year 6
elementare Educación 4th grade the teachers and administrative staff work-
primaires) find out the school corresponding to your of your neighborhood.
primaria ing at the school). Private schools that are not
prima 3° ciclo neighborhood (based on the list drawn up
11 yrs sixième 6th grade year 7
media
5th grade under contract (“hors contrat”) educate ap-
by the school district) and pre-enrol your High School: Registration depends on the type
Hauptschule/ proximately 50,000 students in France.
12 yrs cinquième 7th grade year 8
seconda Educación
Realschule/ 6th grade child there. You then make an appointment of curriculum the student has chosen to follow
media secundaria Private schools charge tuition fees, the cost of
Gymnasium with the head of the school to confirm the and available space in the High School of your
which varies depending on family income and
terza Educación Junior enrolment. district. The school district authorities (Inspec-
13 yrs quatrième 8th grade year 9
media secundaria
7th grade the number of children in the household. There
High School teur de l’Académie) may grant a waiver when a
are some private religious schools (mainly
prima Educación Lyceum student has chosen another school that is out-
14 yrs troisième 9th grade year 10
liceo secundaria
8th grade
S.D. / S.U.L Catholic, Jewish, Protestant and Armenian,
side of their district.
seconda Educación
etc.). In these schools, students have at least
15 yrs seconde 10th grade year 11 9th grade By contrast, private schools and interna-
liceo secundaria one hour of optional religious education classes
tional schools (elementary, Junior High or
terza 1st grade per week.
16 yrs première 11th grade year 12 bachillerato High School High School) do not recruit students from a
liceo Gymnasium
specific geographical area. In other words,
terminale year 13 quarta Gymnasium 2nd grade parents may choose where to send their
17 yrs Bac
12th grade
liceo
bachillerato
A level Abitur Gymnasium
children.
quinta liceo 3rd grade Dyplom
18 yrs esame di Magistra
maturitá Gymnasium (5 ans)
1- The Livret de Famille is an official record of the composition of a family. It is required in order to obtain official papers such as an identity card, passport, etc.
www.service-public.fr
2- The Carnet de Santé booklet details a person’s medical history www.pratique.fr
19 yrs
3- The Justificatif de Domicile is proof that you have purchased a home or are renting one or electricity/gas (edf/gdf) bill or phone bill.
4 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools Education in France 5You must register your child directly with Recess (called “récré” in French) What are school • The general education curriculum empha- elected by students to represent them in
the school principal. Admission is based on Recess is held in the morning and the after- sizes theory-based classroom learning. After meetings with teachers. • Most schools have an infirmary. There are
the number of available places (phone the noon in the school grounds. It lasts between
lunches like? 9th grade (troisième), students must choose • In each class, 2 parents volunteer to repre- also counselors and psychologists from
school as soon as possible). 15 and 30 minutes and gives children a the type of curriculum they wish to follow in sent their children, particularly at the “class neighborhood Career Guidance Resource
In elementary school, children have a lunch
For registration in an international chance to relax by playing with their friends. High School, e.g. a technical/vocational cur- council meeting” (“conseil de classe”3) held Centers (“Centres d’Information et d’Orien-
break between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm They
school, please provide the following: any riculum or a general one with an emphasis once per term, along with the class dele- tation” or “C.I.O.”) who regularly visit schools
can either go home for lunch or eat in the
previous report cards; a photocopy of the Holidays on math/science, literature/languages or gates. This system helps to foster open dia- and provide assistance.
school cafeteria on a regular basis or just
child’s passport; proof of residence in To stagger vacation dates around the coun- economics/social studies. This is known as log between parents and teachers.
occasionally. In France, school cafeterias
France (phone bill, electricity bill, etc.); and try, the National Education Ministry has cre- “orientation” in French. • There are also several parent associa- For the list of Career Guidance Resource
provide a complete, well-balanced meal.
proof of personal liability insurance and ated 3 geographical areas: • Students have class in the morning and af- tions, presented at the beginning of the Centers (C.I.O.) in the Rhône-Alpes area:
There are no sandwiches and parents don’t
school insurance which can be obtained zone A (including the schools of Besançon, ternoon. They have assignments to do either school year, that play a vital role in the life www.education.gouv.fr
need to prepare anything. Generally, children
directly at the school. Four vaccinations Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Grenoble, at home or at a type of study hall (known as of the school. They are a source of import- • The School Counselor (“C.P.E.” or “Con-
with working parents are given first priority
(DT-Polio Diphtheria, tetanus and poliomy- Limoges, Lyon, Poitiers) “l’étude”1 in French) after class. Assignments ant recommendations and suggestions to seiller Principal d’Education”) ensures stu-
for registering to eat in the school cafeteria
elitis) are required. zone B (including the schools of Aix- to be done at home teach students how to the school principal. In the public sector, the dents’ well-being at school and that they
In Junior High and High School, students
Marseille, Amiens, Caen, Lille, Nancy-Metz, plan out their workload over several days. main parent associations are: obey all school rules. The counselor works
eat between noon and 2 pm (in some cases,
Nantes, Nice, Orléans, Tours, Reims, Rennes, • In France, the decision to have a student closely with the teachers and school man-
they may have only 40 minutes to eat lunch).
What is the school Rouen, Strasbourg)
They may eat in the cafeteria, go home for
stay back and repeat a grade level is made Public School Parents’ Association (“F.C.P.E.” agement staff.
zone C (including the schools of Créteil, by all of the student’s teachers. Having a or “Fédération des Conseils des Parents • School insurance is mandatory and par-
week like? Montpellier, Paris, Versailles, Toulouse)
lunch or eat outside with their friends (with
child repeat a grade level enables them to d’élèves des Écoles Publiques”): F.C.P.E. du ents may choose the insurance company
parental permission).
www.education.gouv.fr consolidate their knowledge and give them Rhône they wish to work with. This insurance pol-
In elementary school, the school week can There is a charge for school lunches. You
a better chance at succeeding in the next 16 rue Galilée - 69100 Villeurbanne icy must be taken out as soon as a pupil is
be either 4 days – Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- Official school holidays may register your child at the beginning of
grade up. Repeating a grade level should not Tel. 04 37 91 65 30 / contact@fcpe69.fr registered for school.
day and Friday – or 4 ½ days (Wednesday the school year for the entire year. If your
be considered as a punishment! It is a strong www.fcpe69.fr
morning). child will be eating at the cafeteria on an oc-
January 1st (New Year’s Day) recommendation, not a mandatory ruling, To take out a school insurance policy,
In Junior High/ High School, classes are casional basis only, you can buy meal vouch-
March / April Easter Sunday and parents may “appeal”2 the decision to Parents with Children in Public Schools contact the school or your own insurance
held Monday through Friday and, in some ers or cards from the school. Contact your
and Monday* have their child repeat a grade level. (“P.E.E.P.” or “Parents d’Elèves dans l’Ensei- company.
cases, on Saturday mornings as well. child’s school directly for more information
May 1st (Labor Day), • Student progress is checked constantly gnement Public”): For more information, contact the Insur-
on its cafeteria.
8th (To celebrate the End and the students are tested regularly in each P.E.E.P. du Rhône ance Information Center (“CDIA” or “Centre
Wednesdays of WWII), subject. Students with disciplinary problems 34 rue Viret 69100 Villeurbanne de Documentation et d’Information de l’As-
In elementary school, Wednesday is gener- and Ascension Thursday*
“French-style” education or those who do not study seriously enough Tel. 04 37 24 71 00 / fax 04 37 24 71 09 surance”): www.cdia.fr
ally considered as a day for the children to May or June Pentecost Monday* may be punished (“collé” in French): they www.peep.asso.fr
• In 1882, Jules Ferry, Minister of Public In-
rest and do sports or cultural activities. July 14th (Bastille Day,
struction, imposed a policy of secular, free
must go to school to do an assignment out- Alternative schools
Working parents may wish to take their the national holiday) side normal class hours (Wednesday after- For private schools:
children to outdoor activity centers (called and mandatory schooling for all children
August 15th (the Assumption)* noon or Saturday morning, for example). Private School Parents’ Association In the French education system, some
“centres aérés” in French) located in their aged 6 to 13 (16 years old after 1967) in
November 1st (All Saints Day)*, • The school year is divided into three terms. (“A.P.E.L.” or “Association Parents d’élèves schools feature specific pedagogical styles
neighborhood or town (check with your local public and private schools.
11th (Armistice Day) At the end of each term, parents receive École Libre”): associated with ways of learning in other
District Hall). • No uniform or other special clothing is re-
December 25th (Christmas)* their child’s report card (“bulletin de notes”). U.D.A.P.E.L. countries. Some of these schools, such as
quired for French schoolchildren.
* religious holidays • In elementary school, homework assign- 7 rue Vaubecour - 69002 Lyon the Montessori and Rudolf Steiner / Wal-
ments and tests are graded from 0 to 10 (0 Tel. 09 63 52 47 30 dorf schools, are known the world over.
being the worst grade and 10 the best). In www.apel.fr Others, such as the Chapoly School (“École
Junior High and High School, the grading du Chapoly”) and Rize School (“École de la
scale ranges from 0 to 20. In schools with international sections, there
School vacation periods set by the French National Education System are often specific parent associations for
Rize”), are alternative French methods.
In France, grading may be very harsh, and it each section.
Vacation Schools with 4½ -day weeks Schools with 4-day weeks also takes the consistency of a student’s work - In French, a school principal is called “Di-
(+ Junior High + High School) into account. The most important thing is to recteur”, if he or she heads an elementary
consider your child’s grades compared to the school; “Principal”, if he or she heads a Ju-
Start of school Beginning of September Beginning of September overall class average. nior High School (“collège”); and “Proviseur”
All Saints Day 15 days between late October and early November 11 days between late October and early November • In each class, two class delegates are if he or she heads a High School (“lycée”).
Christmas 15 days between late December and early January 15 days between late December and early January
Winter 15 days between mid February and early March 12 days between mid February and early March 1-Etude: a type of “study hall” at school where students do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. In private schools, you must pay a fee for this study hall.
2-Appeal: the parents can oppose their child being held back by sending the teachers a letter detailing their reasons for not wanting the child to repeat the grade level.
Spring 15 days between late March and early May 11.5 days between late March and late April
3-Conseil de classe: Literally a “class council meeting” composed of teachers, the 2 parent representatives and the 2 student delegates of each class. The aim of this
Summer End of June Early July
meeting is to give a report on each student’s work and to provide feedback on any difficulties the students are having.
6 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools Education in France 7Schooling list of “parent-run” day care centers, you
may contact the Small Child service (“Service
are available.
Contact your local District Hall for a list of
Elementary school
(école primaire)
Hours: 26 hours per week on average.
Subjects: French (9-10 hours/ week),
hours of foreign language (“LV” or “Langue
in France Petite Enfance”) at your local District Hall
or contact the National Association of
part-time day care centers. civics (30 min./ week), math (5-5½ hours /
week), basic science (3-3½ hours/week),
Vivante”) per week and, beginning in 10th
grade (“Seconde”) courses in one or more
Parent-Run Day Care Centers (“ACEPP” or There are around 200 full-time and part- www.education.gouv.fr foreign language (1-2 hours/ week), art subjects taught in the students’ main foreign
“Association des Collectifs Enfants Parents time day-care centers in the Rhône area. “le système éducatif” section (in French) (3 hours/week), physical education language (usually history-geography).
Day care Professionnels”), which federates all of the For the list of full and part-time day care (3 hours/week).
Full-time day care centers “parent-run” daycare centers throughout centers in Lyon, contact the City Children’s Pre-school (école maternelle) In this case, the diploma students earn at
France. Service (Service Municipal de l’Enfance) at For a list of pre-schools (“écoles mater- the end of 12th grade (“terminale”) is the
At what age can children start? They may Rates: Based on family income. the Lyon City Hall – Tel: 04 72 10 30 30 or From 3 to 5 years of age, even starting at nelles”) and elementary schools (“écoles pri- Baccalauréat with European focus (Bac-
start at age 2 months and remain until they visit the www.lyon.fr website, in the “enfance” 2 years depending on the number of places maires”), check the following Web site: www. calauréat à mention européenne). This
enter kindergarten. You may be eligible for discounts: section (in French) available and provided that the pre-schooler lyon.fr in the “Enfance et Education” section diploma is awarded if the student’s grade
How can you register? As the demand for Family Assistance Center is potty-trained (or “propre”1 in French). in his or her main foreign language (LV1)
childcare exceeds the number of day care (“Caisse d’Allocation Familiale du Rhône”) Levels: sections for younger (petite sec- is higher than 12 out of 20. The examina-
centers available, it is very important for you 67 boulevard Vivier Merle Accredited childcare tion), medium (moyenne section) and older Junior High and High tion for this diploma includes the standard
to register your child from the very begin- 69409 Lyon Cedex 03 providers (grande section) pre-schoolers.
School
Baccalauréat tests plus a specific test on
ning of your pregnancy (or, for expatriates, Information: Allocaf Hours: From 9:00 to 11:30 am and from a subject taught in the student’s main for-
as soon as you have found a house or apart- Tel. 08 10 25 69 80 This type of childcare professional takes in 1:30 to 4:30 pm The children may either eat (école secondaire) eign language (LV1). This diploma enables
ment). Priority is given to working mothers. www.caf.fr (website in French) one or more small children in the n anny’s at the school cafeteria or go home for lunch. students to continue their studies at foreign
Mother and Child Protective Services Younger pre-schoolers take naps after lunch. www.education.gouv.fr universities.
home.
There are three different types of full-time (“Service Protection Maternelle Public and private pre-school is not manda- “le système éducatif” section (in French) La Tourette secondary school, L’Ampère High
Cost: approx. 2.72 € gross per hour (in 2016).
day care: “association day care centers”, et Infantile” - pmI.) There are additional costs for meals and sup- tory but highly recommended from a peda- School and more besides.
“at-home childcare providers” and “par- 1 Place Latarjet - 69008 Lyon gogical point of view. It aims to stimulate the Additional subjects: classical languages www.education.gouv.fr, under «orientation»
plies.
ent-run day care centers”. Information: 04 72 61 43 20 child in a fun way and, beginning in the sec- (Latin, Greek), philosophy, physics, chemis- (in French)
You may be eligible for aid from the CAF
allopmi.fr ond year of pre-school, to teach them to read try, biology (Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre
(family benefits fund).
Association day care centers: These National Association of Parent-run and prepare them for the equivalent of 1st in French), economics and social sciences, Orientation at the end of “troisième”
The cost of childcare is tax deductible
are monitored by the local Mother and day care centers (“ACEPP Rhône-Alpes”): grade, called “CP” or “Cours Préparatoire” in technology and one of several languages, There are three tracks:
Child Protection Services (“pmI.” or “Pro- 3 rue Joseph Chapelle, 69008 Lyon French. i.e. English, Spanish or German. Optional - general curriculum
tection Maternelle et Infantile”) and are tél : 04 72 73 05 10 At-home childcare providers To register: At the very latest, contact your languages include Japanese, Italian, Portu- - technological curriculum
www.acepp-rhone.fr local District Hall during the month of June guese, Russian and Arabic. - vocational curriculum
managed by the local District Hall or by the
Warning! There are also private childcare A nanny who minds your child at your home. prior to the September the child is to start
“département” (county) where they are lo-
providers (who often post ads in local shops) Cost: depending on the collective agreement school. Some towns accept registrations Junior High School (Collège) To see the list of Junior High Schools
cated.
that are not accredited. of individual employers and the minimum before June, however. Children may also (collèges) in Lyon, check the www.lyon.fr
Who is in charge of them? A specialist with
wage. be registered during the school year (at any 6th grade (Sixième; 10-11 years) website in the “Enfance et Education” sec-
a degree in childcare. At least half of the day
Several families may join to hire one nanny. time, if parents transferred for work rea- English is generally taught tion.
care center staff must be certified childcare
assistants. The children are regularly exam- Part-time day care centers This is known as shared childcare. sons), and may start school after Christmas as the first foreign language
You may be eligible for aid from the CAF or Easter depending on their age and the 7th grade (Cinquième; 11-12 years) High School (“Lycée”)
ined by a pediatrician assigned to the day
Public: (family benefits fund). available space. Classical languages (Latin, Greek) From 2021, all students will be able to
care center.
At what age can children start? From birth. The cost of childcare is tax deductible. are taught as an elective choose the academic pathway which fits
Hours: Quite strict, from 7:00 am. to
How long? 12 hours or 3 half-days per week. Elementary school (école primaire) 8th grade (Quatrième; 12-13 years) their interests and ambitions best. In Year
6:30 pm
Childcare may also be available on a more www.pajemploi.fr A second living language (generally 11, students will make a choice of pathways
Rates: Based on family income.
occasional basis. www.mon-enfant.fr 1st grade (5-6 years)2 Spanish or German) is taught which will define the type of baccalaureate
To register: Contact your local District Hall
To register: in most cases, contact the direc- CP (Cours Préparatoire) 9th grade (Troisième; 13-14 years) they will take (Le baccalauréat, or “bac”,
or City Hall.
tor of the center. 2nd grade (6-7 years) At the end of the year, students take exams is the French national diploma awarded
CE 1 (Cours Élémentaire première année) for the Junior High School diploma (Brevet upon completion of secondary education).
“Parent-run” day care centers:
Private: these operate in a variety of ways. 3rd grade (7-8 years) des collèges) exam3
Who is in charge of them? The parents
Hours: the hours are longer than with a public CE 2 (Cours Élémentaire deuxième année)
themselves; however, it is mandatory to have
part-time day care center. Parents are some- 4th grade (8-9 years) 1- Potty trained: a child who can use the bathroom
a qualified person in the center.
times called upon to take care of the children. CM 1 (Cours Moyen première année) Starting in 6th grade (“sixième”) or 8th on his/her own
To register: Contact the association that 1- Child hygiene supplies include diapers, skin
grade (“quatrième”), students may choose to 2- Age reached at the beginning of the school year.
Rates: hourly, half-daily and daily rates creams and other products, cotton swabs, etc. 5th grade (9-10 years)
manages the day care center. To obtain the 3- Brevet des collèges: a diploma awarded follow-
CM 2 (Cours Moyen deuxième année) enter a “European” section with more hours
ing a year-end exam composed of 3 written tests:
of foreign language classes: 2 additional
French, Math and History/Geography.
8 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools Education in France 91/The general pathway chemistry; Arts (history of art, theatre, fine
The Baccalaureate
The list of all specialist subjects is
Continuous Exams
In Year 12, students will take the core subjects arts, performing arts, etc.); Biology and ecol- available on the “school system” page, at assessment
and 3 optional specialist subjects (3 in Year ogy. www.education.gouv.fr The exams of the new general baccalaureate
12 and 2 in Year 13), which are chosen during 10% of final grade 40%
of final 60% 1 early exam
Year 11. 2/ The technological pathway 3/ The vocational pathway Find out more on the “school system” page, at Year 12 and Year 13 in Year 12
school reports grade of final Written and oral French
- Core subjects: French, history/geography, Students will choose this pathway at the This pathway leads to a BEP (Certificate of www.education.gouv.fr grade
civic education, modern languages A and B, end of Year 11. It comprises core subjects Vocational Studies) or a CAP (Certificate of
30% of final grade 4 exams in Year 13
PE, philosophy and sciences. (French, history/geography, civic education, Professional Competence) in the specialist in-class tests Specialist subjects (2),
- Specialist subjects: History/geography, modern languages A and B, PE, philosophy, field chosen by the student. An internship 2 sessions, in Year 12 and 1 Philosophy,
geopolitics and political science; Humanities, mathematics) and a specialist series of sub- contract is set-up by the school, so that stu- session in Year 13 and Grand Oral Exam
literature and philosophy; Foreign languages, jects, such as STMG* (management sciences dents alternate between study periods and
literatures and cultures; Classical literature, and technologies), ST2S (health and social work experience.
languages and culture; Mathematics; Digi- sciences), SI2D (industry and sustainable de-
tal technologies and computer science; Life velopment), STL (laboratory sciences), STD2A Students taking the general baccalaureate will usually go onto Students taking the vocational baccalaureate will gain substantial
and earth sciences; Engineering sciences; (design and applied arts), STAV (agricultural higher education: university, DUT (University Technology Diploma), in-company experience. After taking an access course, they can also
Economics and social sciences; Physics and and life science)... grandes écoles. enter higher education if they wish to do so.
Students in the technological pathway may opt for shorter stud- You can find the list of all the lycées in Lyon on the “childhood
ies, as their technological background enables them to enter the job and education” page, at www.lyon.fr
market quickly. However, they can also choose 2-year further study
courses, such as a BTS (Higher Technical Certificate), DUT, grandes
Higher Education:
Higher Education: écoles...
universities, Working life
BTS, DUT, grandes écoles
grandes écoles, DUT
Technological Vocational Bac
General baccalaureate Technological
baccalaureate
Core subjects and baccalaureate
STMG, ST2S, SI2D, STL,
2 specialist subjects STHR and S2TMD*
STD2A, STAV...* Vocational Terminale (12th grade)
Higher education: Diplomas
Working life Vocational Première (11th grade) Working life
Bac+8 Doctorate (PhD)
Terminale (12th grade) Terminale (12th grade) Terminale (12th grade) BEP CAP
Bac+7
Professionally-oriented Master
Première (11th) or
Bac+6
class for transition Research-oriented Master
to new curriculum Diplomas from grandes
(Students can obtain
Bac+5 écoles (engineering, busi-
a maîtrise diploma
ness, veterinary schools
at the end of the 1st year)
and the école
Year 12 (general pathway) Year 12 (technological Year 12 Bac+4 normale supérieure
Core subjects and pathway): STMG, ST2S, (special pathways) BEP Terminale for future teachers)*
3 specialist subjects SI2D, STL, STD2A, STAV...* STHR and S2TMD* Classes
to prepare Bac+3
Licence
for CAP exam (Students can also obtain
Vocational Seconde Classe préparatoire: a general university diploma
General and technical Seconde (10th) Specific Seconde (10th) DUEST (University DUT** (University
(10th grade) preparatory classes (DEUG ) at the end BTS** (Advanced
Bac+2 for entrance exams
Diploma in Scientific and Diploma in
of the 2nd year) Vocational Diploma)
to the grandes écoles Technical Studies) Technology)
General curriculum Technical curriculum Professional curriculum
* Students can also enter grandes écoles after obtaining a licence at a university or a DUT degree.
** Students who have received a DUT or BTS degree, and those coming from a classe préparatoire may enter a licence program provided
that part or all of their previous coursework is approved by the university.
9th grade (”classe de troisième”) 1 Contrat d’alternance: a contract that combines theoretical training at school and on-the-job training in a company.
*See definition in the glossary on page 49
10 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools Education in France 11International
education Lyon has many schools offering international learning programs.
in the Lyon area In addition to French, these schools teach a wide variety of foreign lan-
guages and certain subjects are taught in the chosen foreign language.
They offer an extensive range of curricula and diplomas.
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12 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools International schools in the Lyon Area 13Establishments by levels and languages
Junior High High State Private Private non
Establishment Day care Pre school Elementary English German Spanish Italian Polish Portuguese Japanese Chinese Russian Arabic Page
School school school accredited accredited
Apple Pie 18
Assomption Bellevue 19
Baby Nursery 19
Bébés Bilingues 20
Bonvena - Les Petits Plus 20
Cité Scolaire
21-25
Internationale (CSI)
L’École de l’Optimisme de
28
l’Ouest Lyonnais
École des Grillons 29
École les Lettres Dorées 30
English School of Lyon -
31
ESL LYON
4TH - 5TH
Greenfield 32
GRADE
International School
33
of Lyon (ISL)
Jean Perrin 34
Junior School 39
Kindertreff 39
Montessori 40
École Montessori -
41
Lyon Confluence
New School 41
Ombrosa & The Nursery Elementary High School 42 - 43
Palomitas 43
Le Petit Monde 44
Steiner/Waldorf 45
Tiramisú 46
West Point 46
Lyon Hoshu Jugyoko
Association pour
le développement Native language Japanese lessons 47
de la langue et de
la culture japonaises
Teremok
Cultural centre for Russian-speaking children 46
AssociationThe Accreditation The program includes 6 groups of academic
subjects:
Only schools that are accredited by the Inter-
national Baccalaureate Organization are au- The main types The various TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language): Assesses the English language
System • Language A1: (The language in which the
student feels most at ease, often his or her
thorized to teach the programs and register
candidates for the examination. of international diplomas and skills of non-native English speakers. Most
American and Canadian universities use
The Anglo-Saxon accreditation system is
native language). Includes a selection of
world literature.
The I.B. is currently recognized in 113
countries, enabling students to go on
schooling in Lyon certificates that TOEFL results as part of their admissions
process for foreign students.
you can prepare
managed by various institutions such as
• Language A2: Language and literature to study at foreign universities without www.toefl.org
the New English Association of Schools and Sections preparing for the Baccalaureate
courses for students with a very good knowl- taking language tests. It is open to all www.fulbright-france.org
for in Lyon
Colleges (NEASC), the European Council of with International Option
edge of the language being studied. well-prepared candidates from any country Where?
International Schools (ECIS) and the Middle
or Language B: Language classes for stu- in the world. At Cité Scolaire Internationale and Assomption
Schools Association (MSA), which ensure the Aims: to offer appropriate schooling to
dents with previous experience learning the The 3 working languages of the I.B. are En- Bellevue
quality of the resources and teaching available children with a command of a foreign IGCSE (International General Certificate
language but who are not fully proficient. glish, French and Spanish.
to students. language. of Secondary Education): This is designed
or Language Ab beginner: Language learn- For further information: www.ibo.org ESOL Cambridge (English for Speakers
www.fulbright-france.org for international schools and especially Brit-
ing classes for beginners. www.uwc-france.org of Other Language):
www.neasc.org Curriculum: 4 hours of history-geog- ish schools. There is a 2-year preparation for
• Individuals and Societies: History, geog- O.I.B.: 15, rue des Morillons / CH 1218 Cambridge certificates are recognized all
www.ecis.org raphy, including 2 taught in the chosen this exam, during which students follow a
raphy, economics, philosophy, psychology, Grand Saconnex / Genève / Suisse over the world by universities, employers
La Cité Scolaire Internationale foreign language. curriculum determined by Cambridge Uni-
social anthropology, organization and man- Tel. 00(4122) 309 25 40 and National Education authorities as tan-
and the International School of Lyon 4 hours of foreign literature taught in the versity. The general curriculum is designed
agement. gible proof of qualification in the English lan-
are members of ECIS chosen foreign language. for students from 14 to 16 years of age.
• Experimental Sciences: Biology, chem- The International Baccalaureate in Lyon guage:
This internationally-recognized de-
istry, general chemistry, applied chemistry, In Lyon, two schools are accredited by the
Diploma: French Baccalaureate with Interna- gree enables students to prepare for the
The “International physics and environmental systems.
• Mathematics: mathematics, mathematical
(IBO) in Geneva to teach the International
Baccalaureate (IB) program and issue the
tional Option: English A and AS Levels.
Cambridge International Examinations 1
FCE (First Certificate in English)
Where?
Baccalaureate” (I.B.) methods, mathematical studies and further
mathematics.
diploma. The program is taught in 11th and
12th grade.
Standard exams + oral and written language,
literature and history-geography exams. Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU
At Cité Scolaire Internationale,
Assomption Bellevue and Ombrosa
United Kingdom
• One of the following electives: Visual arts, The IB program can be taught and the exams
The International Baccalaureate Orga- Note: The exams taken in the foreign lan- Tel. +44 (0) 122 355 3554
music, Latin, Classical Greek, computer sci- taken in other languages. CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
nization (IBO), whose headquarters are guage have a very high coefficient, enabling fax +44 (0) 122 355 3558
located in Geneva, Switzerland, features 3
ence, a second option from the “Individuals Where?
students who do not fully master French www.cie.org.uk
and Societies” group or “Experimental Sci- At Ombrosa, classes are bilingual: subjects At Cité Scolaire Internationale
autonomous programs: to nevertheless obtain the Baccalauréat Where?
ences” group, or a third modern language. are studied in English and in French and and Ombrosa
• The Primary Years Program, designed diploma, provided that they do well on the At Cité Scolaire Internationale, Ombrosa and
for children from 3 to 12 years of age, exams may be taken in both languages.
tests in their native language (or in the for- the International School of Lyon
Diploma candidates must take an exam in At the International School of Lyon, classes CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
focuses on building students’ overall eign language they have chosen).
personality.
one subject from each group: 3 or 4 subjects and exams are in English for all subjects. Where?
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and PSAT
at “Higher Level” and the others at “Standard At Cité Scolaire Internationale and
• The Middle Years Program provides stu- Who may apply? Foreign students who (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test): Stu-
Level”. For each subject, a grade from 1 (the The availability of the International Bacca- at Ombrosa
dents aged 11 to 16 with a framework for wish to be integrated in the French system. dents wishing to attend American universi-
lowest) to 7 (the highest) will be given. To ob- laureate in Lyon is proof of the Lyon region’s www.cambridge-efl.org/index.html
success in school and the development of French students with excellent knowledge ties must take these before applying.
tain the diploma, students must have a cu- commitment to developing international ed-
personal skills. of the chosen foreign language. Selection is www.fulbright-france.org
mulative score of at least 24. They must also ucation and to meet the needs of all types of Abitur: German High School diploma
• The Diploma Program, created in 1968, is based on a test in the student’s foreign lan- www.collegeboard.org
meet three additional requirements: they incoming families. (corresponds to the French Baccalaureate).
a pre-college curriculum validated by exam- guage and his or her grades in other sub- Where?
inations. It is designed for students aged 16
must write a thesis paper (approximately Where? Some schools such as Cité Scolaire Inter-
jects studied. At Cité Scolaire Internationale and the Inter-
4,000 words in length), attend a class on the At Ombrosa and at the International School nationale prepare students for both exams
to 19. Where? national School of Lyon
Theory of Knowledge (which aims to develop of Lyon. so that they may go on to study at German
At Cité Scolaire Internationale (English, Ger-
their critical thinking skills and analyze the universities.
The I.B. Diploma man, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese
The program consists of a 2-year cycle. It is
knowledge they have gained through their Where?
and Polish sections), Arabic (2014), Chinese
studies), and participate in an extracurricu- At Cité Scolaire Internationale
not based on the model of any one specific (2019).
lar activities program called “CAS” (Creation,
country, and has been deliberately designed
Activity, Service).
as a compromise between various national
school systems.
16 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools International schools in the Lyon Area 17Lyon-area schools offering
international education
GREENFIELD
ÉCOLE DES GRILLONS OMBROSA
JEAN PERRIN
ENGLISH SCHOOL
OF LYON - ESL LYON
THE NURSERY
Marcy L'Étoile OMBROSA
KINDERTREFF
APPLE PIE PALOMITAS
TIRAMISU
MONTESSORI
LYON HOSHU JUGYOKO
Lyon-area schools
WEST POINT
BONVENA - LES PETITS PLUS
offering
TEREMOK
ÉCOLE LES LETTRES
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LYON ÉCOLE MONTESSORI - LYON CONFLUENCE DORÉES
LE PETIT MONDE BABY NURSERY
international
JUNIOR SCHOOL
ASSOMPTION BELLEVUE
NEW SCHOOL
education
BÉBÉS BILINGUES
CITÉ SCOLAIRE INTERNATIONALE
Day care center
Pre-school RUDOLF STEINER/WALDORF
and/or elementary school
Elementary school
and/or Junior High/high
school
Other
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18 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools International schools in the Lyon Area 19Apple Pie Assomption Bellevue
Manager Mrs. Palmira Martins Head of establishment Mr. Gilles Brousse
Levels Provision for children from 10 weeks to 4 years old Principal
Status Private mini-nursery (pre-school and elementary) Mrs. Claire Brouillet
Hours 8 am – 7 pm Principal of Junior High Mrs. Emmanuelle Perbet
Enrolment Provision for 17 children - maximum 10 children simultaneously Principal of High School Mr. Richard Grille
Admission requirements Pre-registration application at: www.creche-tiramisu.com Levels Pre-school, elementary, Junior High School, High School, higher education
Languages taught French and English Status Private School under contract with the State
Average cost day school Variable depending on the number of child-care days / package chosen Hours - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.15 am to 11.45 am ; 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm in pre-school and elementary
Transportation Metro A, Massena stop - From Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 am and 1.45 pm to 4.40 pm in Junior High School and High School except
Teacher profile French-speaking and English-speaking early years professionals Wednesday for Junior High School
Extracurricular activities Various and adapted to the age of children Enrolment Autumn 2015: 1,900 enrolled
School philosophy Every child’s routine and individuality respected, support for his socialisation and introduction to the world, Admission requirements Interview + test
and mission bilingual and bi-cultural provision. Languages taught ML1: English and German
ML2: German, Spanish and Italian
www.creche- 53 rue Massena - 69006 Lyon ML3: Chinese, Italian and Russian
tiramisu.com tel. 06 84 70 26 35 - contact@creche-tiramisu.com Average cost day school Bilingual primary school €1,200 per year
Bilingual secondary school €1,830 per year
Bilingual High School €1,300 per year
Transportation Bus #8, #C7, #C10, #15, #17, #47, #63, #82, #85, #88, #JD11, #JD12, #JD13, #114-119-120-145-751 ;
Rhône county council : Brignais, Brindas, Chaponost, Charly, Communay, Feyzin, Millery, Orlienas,
St Symphonien d’Ozon, Serezin, Simandre, Solaize, Soucieu en Jarrest, Ternay, Vourles
Program French, part of which is taught in English
Preparation for the Cambridge examinations
Teacher profile Ordinary and Advanced competitive teaching qualifications + English speakers
Extracurricular activities Child-minding (mornings from 7.30 am and evenings until 6 pm), Directed studies, Half board, High School
boarding for girls, Student residences for higher education
School philisophy Catholic school (catechetics, highlights), religious dimension of culture
www.assomption- - 39 quai Jean-Jacques Rousseau - 69350 La Mulatière
bellevue.org tel. 04 72 66 30 80 - fax 04 72 66 30 90 - contact@assomption-bellevue.org
- Higher education (BTS vocational qualification and preparatory classes)
172 avenue Jean Jaurès - 69007 Lyon
Baby Nursery
Levels Day-care nursery
Status Association
Hours 7.30 am - 6.20 pm
Enrolment 24 places
Languages taught French, English
Transportation Tram T2, bus # C8 and C22, Ambroise Paré bus stop
22 avenue Rockefeller - 69008 Lyon
(in the premises of the Natecia private hospital)
Tel. 09 62 56 77 17 / baby.nursery@orange.fr
www.noalys.com/index.php/creche_natecia_lyon.html
20 Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools 21Bébés Bilingues Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI)
Levels Day-care nursery Principal (High School) Mr. Guinot
Status Association Deputy principal
Hours Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 6.20 pm (High School) Mrs. Houssemand
Enrolment 30 children from 2 and a half months to 4 years Deputy principal
Admission requirements Have a project that requires learning two languages (Junior High School) Mr Fino
Languages taught English, French Principal
Transportation Metro B Debourg station , Bus #C22, S3 or Zi6 (elementary school) Mr. Nakouri
Levels Elementary, Junior High School, High School
www.lesbebes 83, avenue Debourg (corner 23, rue Georges Gouy) – 69007 Lyon 9 international sections
bilingues.com Tel. 04 72 76 28 84 - contact@lesbebesbilingues.com 1 bi-national section (ABIBAC)
2 European sections
1 general section for sectored High School students
Status State school
Bonvena - Les Petits Plus Hours 8 am - 5.25 pm Monday to Friday
Enrolment Primary school: 479 pupils. Secondary school: 691 pupils. High School: 850 pupils.
Director Mrs Héléna Hugot Admission requirements In the international section: On records and written and oral tests in section language. Positioning
Age group Pre-schoolers (maternelle pupils) of mixed-age from 2 to 6 years tests in French and mathematics for the non French-speaking students of the secondary school and
Status Association High School. One admission session: end of June
Hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30-11:30 and 13:30-16:30 / Wednesday and Friday: 8:30-11:30 Languages taught English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese
Enrolment 25 Cost Free, except for the private English-speaking and Japanese international sections
Admission requirements Application and interview, the aim being to strike a balance between age groups, family income and parental Transportation Metro line B: Stade de Gerland station. Bus # 60, C22 and S3. Tram T1
involvement within the structure Ten Direct Junior and general council shuttles serve the school
Languages French, English Program French National Curriculum and specific programs defined by the partner countries
Average cost From 0 to 475 euros per month, depending on income of the international and bi-national sections
Transportation Subway "Jean Macé" Tram T1 "Centre Berthelot" Buses no. C22 and 60 "Pont Gallieni RG" Buses no. 4, C7, C12, Teacher profile State education and native national higher education graduates for the teachers of specific tuition
C14, 35 and Z6 "Jean Macé" in languages, history-geography and mathematics in the international and bi-national sections
Programme The education policy is focused on the development of the child and their interpersonal skills (self-esteem, School philosophy Promote excellent education enhanced by bilingualism and multiculturalism
critical thinking, autonomy etc.) with a focus on a diversified education (National curriculum, Montessori, and mission Ensure the integration of foreign pupils into the French educational system
Reggio Emilia, Steiner etc.), co-education (involvement of parents) and social and cultural diversity. Support international mobility in educational paths
Teacher Profile 1 National Curriculum teacher and trained in the Reggio Emilia approach, 1 Montessori educator (AMI), Develop cultural and artistic paths
1 native English speaking assistant. Educational cooperation with the partner countries of the international /European sections
Extracurricular Activities Under construction for the 2017 school year Contribute to the strengthening of the region’s international appeal
Characteristics of the school - the school’s education policy is supervised by a scientific committee (neuroscientists, national education Pass on a world of common heritage to be shared
teachers, Montessori educators, and specialists in positive education) Implement an education policy for health and well-being
- parental involvement, with a committee of parents involved in school life Extracurricular activities Drama, choir, cinema, orchestra, literary meetings/lectures, cultural weeks, travel, matching, Comenius
- the school is located within a hub for social innovation and sustainable development European exchange program, preparation for Political Studies Institutes entrance examinations,
- a co-working space allows parents to work near their children workshops and scientific, literary and economics competitions, school newspaper, High School cinema,
- workshops for children and / or parents as well as work placements are regularly organised International award, MUN, culture and photo clubs, athletic associations, wilderness expeditions
www.lespetitsplus.org 107 rue de Marseille - 69007 Lyon www.csilyon.fr 2 place Montréal - 69361 Lyon cedex 07
/bonvena bonvena@lespetitsplus.org Switchboard: 04 78 69 60 06
- Primary school office: ext. 6005 - ecolep.internationale@numericable.fr
- Secondary/ High School management office: ext. 6002
- Secondary school pupils’ office: ext. 6013 - ce.0693479g@ac-lyon.fr
- High School pupils’ office: ext. 6007 - ce.0693479g@ac-lyon.fr
22 Schools in the Lyon area offering international education Find the school that fits your child… guide to international schools 23Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI) / German and Abibac sections Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI) /
Section Heads Mr. Kayser: German-speaking section (primary, secondary), Abibac LL department
English and German European section
Mrs. Girel: Abibac HG section
Program National standards for European sections with extra hours and teaching of a non-linguistic discipline
Program Primary school: German program
(NLD) in the section language. The common NLD is history/geography
Secondary school: 4 hours LL (language and literature) and 2 hours HG (history/geography)
Recruitment In Y11 for the euro - English section : assignment by the Academy
High School/ Abibac: LL 6 hours, HG 3.5 - 5 hours
Enrolment Secondary school: Euro-German: 80 pupils
Teacher profile German mother tongue
High School: Euro-German: 61 pupils; Euro- English: 89 pupils
Primary school: German diplomas, teachers seconded from Germany
Diplomas issued In Y11: A2/B1 certification (DSD1)
Secondary school and High School: German diplomas and French competitive examinations,
In Y13: B2/C1 certification (Deutsches Sprachdiplom II)
status: State Education teachers
European Baccalaureate with honours. Honours are awarded to pupils who receive 12 or more marks
Diplomas issued Secondary school: International option Diplôme du Brevet (Junior High School diploma)
in Modern Languages and 10 or more marks in the NLD
High School/ Abibac: double Abitur and baccalaureate certificate (bi-national diploma)
Preparation of the Cambridge certificate validating level B1 in Euro-English Y11
Admission requirements Secondary school: non-French-speaking pupils must pass a test in the German language and a level
CSI is a member of the PASCH network
test in mathematics and French. They will then, if necessary, be taught French as a foreign language.
Exchange program In Euro-German: school exchange program with schools in Bonn and Berlin. With Glasgow and
High School/Abibac: admission on records and motivation interview, level tests in maths
Philadelphia, for Euro-English. The two sections participate in the Comenius, Brigitte Sauzay and
and French for non French-speaking candidates
Voltaire international mobility programs, for conducting research projects between European Union
School Exchanges with German schools (Aix-la Chapelle and Bonn)
classes and/or stays of 2, 3 or 6 months in a European or American partner school.
The Parents’ Association for German-speaking pupils (APEG) supports the section’s work.
www.csi-community Tel. 04 78 69 60 06 (ext. 6133)
.com/apeg/index.htm Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI) / Spanish section
Section Head Mr. Rogriquez
Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI) / English section Section profile Free state section
Program Primary, secondary, High School: language, literature, history/geography in Spanish language
Section Head Mr. Robert Miller Enrolment 2012: 232 enrolled. French, Spanish and Latin-American pupils and other nationalities
Program Primary school: 6 hours a week in English Teacher profile Officials of the Spanish State, paid by Spain
Secondary school: 6 hours per week: 4 hours of English language and literature Diplomas issued International option of French National Diploma and Baccalaureate. Spanish baccalaureate, DELE
and 2 hours of history/geography Extracurricular activities The section provides a program of activities subsidised by the Institut Cervantès de Lyon and
High School: 6/9 hours per week depending on the chosen option the parents’ association (APESE): travel, exchange, exhibitions, library, department celebrations, etc.
Enrolment 30 nationalities. 50% of pupils from abroad
Teacher profile English and American mother tongue; National Diplomas (or equivalent) Tel. 04 78 69 60 06 (ext. 6134) - seccion.lyon@mecd.es
Diplomas issued International option of French National Diploma. International option
of the French Baccalaureate with the choice between an American or British curriculum.
IGSCE (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance)/language-literature,history;
SAT Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI) / Italian section
Extracurricular activities A large number of activities on offer: Duke of Edinburgh/international Award
Model United Nations, Theatre Section Heads Primary school: Mrs. Papetti / Secondary school: Mrs. d’Alberti / High School: Mr. Messina
Support service for integration into English-speaking universities Teacher profile Mother tongue Italian, paid by the Italian government
One-to-one tuition for non French-speakers Diplomas issued International Option Junior High diploma, International Option Baccalaureate which gives admission to any
university in Italy without need for further language exams
Tel. 04 78 69 60 06 (ext. 6135) The parent association (APESI) actively participates in all the activities offered by the section: trips and exchanges.
Tel. 04 78 69 60 06 (ext. 6132)
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