Language Learning
At FIS, the learning of languages is at the heart of our teaching. We appreciate the importance of mastering English by the end of a student's schooling as well as learning other European languages and Mandarin.
In Primary, we offer several options for learning English according to class, campus and each student's level of English. Mandarin is taught in MS (September 2018) and in CM1 and CM2.
In Secondary, this exposure carries on through collège and lycée with several options for language learning including Amercian Section (OIB), International Baccalaurate option, accredited by the Education Department and US College Board. Students following this curriculum benefit from teaching which leads them to native speaker fluency in French and English.
English content under review. Updated information currently avaiable in French only.
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6ème11-12 years
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5ème12-13 years
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4ème13-14 years
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3ème14-15 years
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2nde15-16 years
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1ère16-17 years
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Terminale17-18 years
First Language
English
Second Language(s)
Optional Language(s)
Mandarin
Extra Section(s)
American Section (OIB)
European Section (New! Starting in 2018/19)
Note:
Mandarin teaching for beginner level and above.
First Language
English
Second Language(s)
German or Spanish or Mandarin*
Optional Language(s)
Mandarin or Latin
Extra Section(s)
American Section (OIB)
Note:
The introduction of Mandarin as a second language in 5ème is a novelty for the new school year 2018/2019. Students who enrolled for Mandarin as an optional language in 6ème will continue to study it.
* NB: The study of Mandarin as a second language might prove difficult when moving to another school/country - Mandarin is not always available as a second language in all schools.
First Language
English
Second Language(s)
German or Spanish
Optional Language(s)
Mandarin and/or Latin
Extra Section(s)
American Section (OIB)
Note:
An OIB student can only select one option (Mandarin or Latin).
Mandarin teaching for beginner level and above.
First Language
English
Second Language(s)
German or Spanish
Optional Language(s)
Mandarin and/or Latin
Extra Section(s)
American Section (OIB)
Note:
An OIB student can only select one option (Mandarin or Latin).
Continuation of Mandarin for students following the option from 6ème or 4ème
First Language
English
Second Language(s)
German or Spanish or Mandarin
Optional Language(s)
Mandarin or Latin
Extra Section(s)
American Section (OIB)
European Section
Asian Section
Note:
First Language
English
Second Language(s)
German or Spanish or Mandarin
Optional Language(s)
Mandarin or Latin
Extra Section(s)
American Section (OIB)
European Section
Asian Section
Note:
First Language
English
Second Language(s)
German or Spanish or Mandarin
Optional Language(s)
Mandarin or Latin
Extra Section(s)
American Section (OIB)
European Section
Asian Section
Note:
Students can select the order of languages for the Bac.
Mandarin
English content under review. Updated information currently avaiable in French only.
As a First Language ( Lvl 1 )
Mandarin is taught from CM1. This level shows it is a first language but does not replace Level 1 English.
As a First Language with “Asian Section” ( Lvl 1* )
Asian Section begins in Seconde. Admission is by school report followed by a test.
As a Second Langauge ( Lvl 2 )
From 2018/19 school start, Mandarin as a second language will be available for 5ème, Seconde, Première and Terminale students.
As a Third Language ( Lvl 3 )
Mandarin is offered as an option and taught as a third language.