Curriculum
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- Click here for the official French curriculum
- Click here for the Foundation Stage curriculum
LEcole des Petits is inspected by the Inspector for French National Education in Western Northern Europe (I.E.N), as well as by the Office for Standard in Education, Children's Services and Skills (OFSTED).
Read the latest OFSTED Report 2009
L' Ecole des Petits provides an outstanding quality of education. Parents are very positive about the schools work and one expresses the views of many when saying
"This is an exceptional school that provides a nurturing environment, as well as good discipline and a wonderful education, and my child could not be happier and more confident about going to school. The school is led by a passionate team that has secured good improvements since the last inspection, as a result of which children make outstanding progress in all areas of learning and in their personal development."
* For the school timetable, please see Hours & Terms section
French Section attendance
The French Section includes Petite Section, Moyenne Section and
Grande Section.
At the end of Grande Section, pupils continue their education in
the French system (at LEcole de Battersea, at the French Lycee, or
in France&).
In several of these classes (2nd Level B, 3rd Level B, GS
Bilingue),
we offer part or a majority of teaching in English, while still
following the French National Curriculum.
| Section | Days | Weekly language hours |
|---|---|---|
| Petite Section
-14ème (3-4 yrs old) |
Full time Wednesday optional |
2 hours of English |
| Petite Section
-2nd Level B (3-4 yrs old) |
Full time Wednesday optional | 5 hours of French |
| Moyenne
Section-13ème (4-5 yrs old) |
Full time | 3 hours of English |
| Moyenne Section-3rd Level
B (4-5 yrs old) |
Full time |
5 hours of French |
| Moyenne Section-Grande
Section 13ème/12ème (4-5 yrs old)/(5-6 yrs old) |
Full time |
3 hours of English (MS) 5 hours of English (GS) |
| Grande
Section-12ème (5-6 yrs old) |
Full time | 5 hours of English |
| Bilingual Grande
Section-12ème (5-6 yrs old) |
Full time |
morning in French, afternoon in English |
Class lists are based purely on teachers feedback and observations.
English Section attendance
The English section is for English speakers, and is reserved for children who will then go on to English primary schools. This section caters for 30 pupils aged 2 1/2 to 4 1/2.
Pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in English, and attend French classes in the afternoon (2nd level).
| Section | Days | Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Level (2 ½ yrs old) |
part time Please contact the Registrar if you are interested in a full time class |
2h of French per week |
| 2nd Level (3 yrs old) |
full time Wednesday optional |
6h of French per week |
Continuing on to the French primary system
L'Ecole des Petits being part of the "Réseau des écoles françaises de Londres",once a pupil has completed Grande section (age 6), a place is guaranteed in a CP class at the French Lycée Charles de Gaulle. However, parents must enrol their child at the Lycée (The school will provide information on this procedure at the appropriate time).
Pupils leaving L'Ecole des Petits, Fulham, may continue on to L'Ecole de Battersea primary school. Those wishing to attend L'Ecole de Battersea should confirm in writing as early as possible as places are limited. (Pupils from L'Ecole de Battersea and siblings have priority).
