PRIMARY
Primary Programme
Bilingual education in the French public school system — native-level English from the very start.
GrandChêne Section Internationale proposes three options for primary education, allowing families to choose the programme that best suits their needs. All primary programmes require the same level of English — both spoken and written.
Choose your programme
Integrated Programme
Most immersive optionChildren study 3-6 hours of native-level English per week — one half day of English and one half day of Science and Geography — fully integrated into their French school timetable. No class on Wednesdays.
- Primary Pasteur — La Celle Saint-Cloud · Grande Section → CM2 (ages 5–11)
- Primary Jules Verne — Noisy-le-Roi · CE1 → CM2 (ages 7–11)
Children must have a strong academic record and be bilingual in French and English. Families outside the catchment area require a dérogation.
External Programme
For out-of-area familiesAvailable at Primary Pasteur in La Celle Saint-Cloud for bilingual children (CP → CM2) enrolled full-time in another local school.
- Students come to Pasteur twice a week
- Join the corresponding Integrated class for 6 weekly hours of English
- Ideal for families who live outside the Pasteur catchment area
Wednesday Programme
Flexible optionThree hours of English per week at Primary Pasteur on Wednesday mornings (9am – 12pm), when children are off the French timetable.
- Open to Moyenne Section (age 4) through CM2 (age 11)
- Students may attend any other local school
- Ideal for families new to France or returning from abroad
Our partner schools
Primary Pasteur
La Celle Saint-Cloud
Integrated · External · Wednesday programme
Ready to join the Primary programme?
Applications are open. Secure your child's place today.