OUR MISSION & VALUES
About Us
Our Mission & Values
Our Mission
Bilingual education, accessible to all
GrandChêne Section Internationale is a non-profit organisation run by an Executive Committee of dedicated parent volunteers. Our aim is to enrich our students’ education by providing them with a bilingual and bicultural approach to their studies.
We focus on enabling each child to achieve his or her potential in English, in complement to their French national curriculum studies, equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in a global society.
We take pride in offering a programme that is economically accessible. There are no fees for French public school and, as a non-profit organisation, we ensure that rates for our fee-paying Section Internationale programmes are fair and competitive.
Our Values
What makes us unique
Our focus on academic excellence combined with a supportive, student-centred teaching approach, and the strong sense of community amongst our students, families, staff and partner schools.
Academic Excellence
We employ qualified native English-speaking teachers, with credentials in their subject areas and/or in education. Our standards for student admissions are high, in both English language proficiency and overall academics.
The pedagogical programmes we offer follow the British curriculum and include renowned international examinations. We are proud to have a consistent 100% success rate on the Brevet and Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).
Student-Centred Teaching
We focus on nurturing each child to achieve their full potential in English, through a supportive and student-centred teaching approach. We purposely limit the size of our teaching groups to fewer than eighteen students to allow for more individualised learning.
We also offer support programmes and workshops for students and parents in areas such as stress management, communication skills, and career counselling.
Community
Our wonderful English-speaking community rounds out what makes us truly special. We have a vibrant and dynamic Section community with both formal and informal events: play dates, potluck dinners, carpools, book clubs, parents’ night out, Christmas shows…
We maintain a strong sense of community and collaboration amongst our parent volunteers, staff and partner schools.
Ready to join our community?
Discover our programmes and start your application today.
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