The 10 most valuable schools in france, 2020

2020 | VOL-11 | ISSUE-01
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Creating a Legacy in Holistic Education

EDITOR’SNOTE
he one reason why students are generally happy
Twith education in France is the country’s sheer
virtue of maintaining international standards.
France as an education hub, is well-aware of the presence
of foreign nationals and students who travel to the
country for education.
Most educational institutions in France teach both French
and English so that the students of the country and those
from other nations are exposed to global trends. France is
one of the top-most countries to have realised the need
to produce global citizens long back and it has been
relentlessly working towards it.
Another uniqueness about education in France is that it
provides multi-cultural study experience by bringing
together cultures from all over the world. Students also
A TASTE OF
MULTI-CULTURAL
STUDY EXPERIENCE

learn about the great culture of France, enjoy city
life and the beauty of the place besides getting
access to world class education. Universities in
France are well-reputed and conduct many
events that provide platforms to students to
showcase their talents and explore new grounds.
It is no wonder then that the country has a good
reputation of providing education in tandem with
global trends.
Besides, universities in France offer good
opportunities for research with modern facilities
and a wide range of subjects to choose from.
Education is compulsory for everyone aged 6-16
years. Education is of prime importance in France
with 21 percent of the annual budget allocated for
it. The country also has a Baccalaureate
programme. The academic stream is offered in
three concentrations - literary, economic and
social sciences and science.
We bring you some of the best educational
institutions in France in our latest issue of The
Knowledge Review - The 10 Most Valuable
Schools in France.
On the cover page, we have Ermitage
International School of France that has been
creating a legacy in holistic education. Besides, we
have featured Japanese School of Paris,
American School of Paris, Victor Hugo
Campus, Kaleidoscope Ecole Bilingue,
Chavagnes International College, Marymount
International School, Paris, Gustave Eiffel High
School, Malherbe International School, Sainte
Victoire International School that are providing
quality education and global citizens.
Do read the expert views in our CXO column and
articles written by our in-house writers.
Happy reading! T R
Sumita Sarkar
sumita@theknowledgereview.com

ERMITAGE INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF FRANCE
Creating a Legacy in Holistic Education
American School of Paris
Nurturing Individual and
Academic Excellence
Chavanges
International College
Imparting Knowledge with The
Richness Of Christian Values
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Japanese School of Paris
Nurturing the Philosophy of
Lifelong Learning
through Friendships
Kaleidoscope
Ecole Bilingue
Creating a Free-Minded,
Highly Spirited Community
The Victor
Hugo School
Pioneering Bilingual
Education in France
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Education Insights
The French Schooling
System: Beginners Guide
for the Newbies
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URLName of the Institution Brief
American School of Paris https://www.asparis.org/
Developing global citizens who are condent
to lead, prepared to challenge the status quo,
empowered to take responsibility and inspired
to make a difference
Chavagnes International
College
http://www.chavagnes.org/
Committed to a broad education, alongside a
ourishing programme of sport, arts and choral
music while echoing late medieval collegiate life
Ermitage International
School Of France
https://www.ermitage.fr/
The school that offers students the keys to
unlock a bright and promising future in the
university, career, and country of their choosing
Gustave Eiffel High School http://eiffel-gagny.org/
Gives initial training to students and adults in
continuing education, thus responding to
current challenges in terms of training and
education.
Japanese School of Paris http://www.parinichi.com/
Motivating the philosophy of friendship and
inculcating the same in its process of
imparting knowledge
Kaleidoscope Ecole
Bilingue
https://www.ecole-kaleidoscope.
com/
Marymount International
School, Paris
https://www.marymount.fr/
Sainte Victoire International
School
schoolsaintevictoire.com
Malherbe International
School
https://www.malherbe-
school.com/
Giving children the chance to become
bilingual from an early age that is an
undeniable asset in their life
Combining both French and English teaching
techniques to enable pupils to move on to
further education worldwide and adapt
successfully.
The oldest international school in France, with
a rich history of inclusion and diversity, offering
a warm welcome to children from a wide
range of countries, cultures and religions.
Offers an innovative approach to teaching and
learning, integrating new multidisciplinary
methods in order to consolidate student
experiences.
Victor Hugo Campus https://victorhugoschool.com/
Imparting knowledge in a dynamic way and
setting a benchmark in facilitating multilingual
education
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CreatingaLegacyinHolisticEducation

Language is at the core of teaching and learning in
education. It influences not only the way students
learn but how they perceive themselves, interact
with one another and interpret the world around them.
Recognizing the importance of language learning,
bilingualism is at the heart of international education.
Communicating, sharing, and learning in two languages not
only develops language skills, but also intercultural
understanding.
For Generations Z and Alpha, international education is not
only about creating opportunities in today’s ever-changing
landscape but is also about setting students up for success
no matter where they might live or work, physically or
virtually without cultural or linguistic barriers.
Ermitage International School of France offers students
the keys to unlock a bright and promising future in the
university, career, and country of their choosing. Their
diverse range of bilingual, innovative, and ambitious
pedagogical methods are adapted to each student,
emphasizing curiosity, critical thinking, and collective
intelligence in order to develop students’ competencies to
excel and succeed in tomorrow’s world. At the heart of this
institution is its focus on bilingual education dating back to
its origins almost 80 years ago. For this reason, they are
featured as our 2020 choice for Most Valuable School in
France.
Ermitage is a bilingual K - 12 IB World School located
20km west of Paris in the vibrant and historic suburb of
Maisons-Laffitte. Its dynamic student body of 1,400
students represents over 70 nationalities.
Ermitage is a co-ed day and boarding school. The school
was founded in 1941 during World War II when access to
education in the Paris area was restricted by the occupation
of France and the limited resources available to civilians.
Madame Anne-Marie Thommeret, a university student in
French Literature at that time, started giving classes to local
students out of her home. This was the beginning of her
long career as founding principal of Ermitage.
Rising of an Apex Institution
After their original school building was destroyed during
WWII, the students were relocated to one of the many
abandoned houses in Maisons-Laffitte. From a mere handful
of students, the school continued to grow and has embraced
We work to create a learning
environment in which our students
can be creative and reflective
and where they can find
opportunities to demonstrate
initiative, leadership and a
sense of responsibility
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the resilient nature that enabled its survival and success in
the early years of the war to become a leader in bilingual
and international education in France almost 80 years later.
From its French origins, the school quickly embraced
internationalism and bilingual education as a benchmark of
its educational philosophy. As early as the 1970s, Ermitage
built partnerships with schools in England, Ireland, and the
United States to offer student exchange programs. During
the 1980s, Ermitage focused on giving students the ability
to follow a French curriculum with a strong English
language program. This ensured that students become
bilingual in French and English, while also studying a third
language like German, Spanish, or Mandarin.
In 2009, Ermitage became one of the first schools to offer
the IB Diploma Program (IB DP) in France and has had a
track record of near-perfect passing rates. The Middle Years
Program (IB MYP) was officially launched in 2016. The
distinct programs that Ermitage offers are as follows:
• International Studies Program offering instruction in
English, including:
IB Diploma Program (IB DP, Grades 11 — 12)
IB Middle Years Program (IB MYP, Grades 6 — 10)
IB Primary Years Program (candidate school)
• Bilingual and French programs offered:
Lower School (Pre-K — Grade 5)
Middle School (Grade 6 — 8)
Lycée including French Baccalaureate with International
Option (OIB) American Section (Grade 9 — 12)
“We are proud to announce that Ermitage will be launching
the IB Primary Years Program (IB PYP) and will become
the second full IB continuum school in France,” states the
staff of Ermitage
The International Studies Program
The most represented nationalities in the IB MYP & DP are
French, American, British, Spanish, and Indian. This is due
to a longstanding tradition of catering to the local
community, which has grown along with the school to be
quite anglophone and international. The International
Studies Program offers instruction in English for 190 day
and boarding students who are enrolled in the IB MYP and
IB DP. With an engaging approach to teaching, students are
at the center of their learning and encouraged to think
critically. Classrooms are organized in a round-table format,
facilitating inquiry with a variety of co-curricular
opportunities to enhance student engagement.

Ermitage offers a unique and balanced education, where
students can follow an international curriculum within the
IB classes, while still developing their French language
skills and roots within the local culture. For students who
live on campus, they have an opportunity to participate in
the community of Maisons-Laffitte. They can connect with
native-speaking French students and access a variety of
enriching experiences worldwide. Ermitage believes in
taking care of its community and partners and then sharing
these qualities with the peers of the world.
Versatile Experiences
“We offer a multitude of international and service-learning
experiences throughout the year,” says the team of
Ermitage. One of the most transformative opportunities
takes place in India with partner schools such as the
Dhirubhai Ambani International School of Mumbai, The
Daly College of Indore, and The Emerald Heights
International School of Indore.
Ermitage has collectively offered eye care to thousands of
people each year. Similarly, students can participate in
conferences, exchanges, and adventure trips to destinations
such as South Africa, Thailand, Denmark, the United
Kingdom, Switzerland, the USA, and Costa Rica, etc.
A typical life in the day of an Ermitage student includes a
balance of rigorous academics in addition to projects that
support the community, competitive athletics, and team
activities. A recent IB MYP student said, “instead of the
learning guiding us, we guide our learning.” This statement
is a reflection of the student-centered and personalized
approach taken by the international teaching staff of the
school. Students are encouraged to launch personal
projects, ranging from humanitarian causes to intramural
sports clubs and share their rich intercultural experiences
with the community.
Ermitage has always encouraged students to not only be
strong academically but to also be global citizens, engaged
with the world around them. As the school offers a variety
of academic programs, this philosophy is woven into the
fabric of its offerings, both in and outside of the classroom.
Ermitage is also the only Round Square Global Member
School in France. This international network is the bridge
that links its various academic sections together, enabling
students to become adaptable and global citizens who are
curious and aware.
Students lead through the Ermitage Student Government,
Model United Nations, World Scholars Cup, and Round
Square Conferences. The open campus design lends itself
well to IB students enjoying a breath of fresh air between
their lessons, creating, and facilitating a more university
style experience. Boarding students can visit Paris every
weekend, with all of the offerings such a vibrant city has at
hand. Some of these offerings include museums, concerts,
sports, restaurants with various cuisines, pastry shops, and
shopping. Parents can feel comfortable having their
children in this exceptional setting, with close access to
state of the art healthcare facilities and services.
Located twenty minutes from Paris on a main train line,
students get to experience French life in a traditional setting
that Ermitage facilitates which is unparalleled to any other
institution. The setting includes a stunning seventeenth
century château which was built for Louis XIII and has
occasionally been used for school events. It is situated at
the heart of the pedestrian park of Maisons-Laffite. It is also
known for riding with over 3000 horses in the town. Horses
have the right of way throughout the lush streets, where
students also access the school on bike or scooter. Bakeries
and cafés in the town center allow students to practice their
French language skills while tasting local treats. The
pedestrian-friendly and natural atmosphere offers a nice
balance outside of the city center, while still allowing
students to easily access Paris at their doorstep.
We strive to provide an
education that stimulates
the mind and develops
critical thinking while
imparting the values of
respect and mutual
understanding, honesty and
cooperation, empathy and
"Engage & Prosper"
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Students enjoy excursions into Paris to support their
learning and explore all that the city has to offer. As an
example, Upper School students typically enjoy the annual
prom and graduation just beside the Opéra Garnier. The
town of Maisons-Laffitte, and Ermitage, offers several
sporting and cultural activities. Ermitage students can join
activities such as golf, tennis, swimming, rowing, and
horseback riding, etc. Ermitage is a family school for
motivated, engaged, and ambitious students. These
attributes reflect the necessary qualities that were required
to build a successful, multicultural, open-minded, and
academically strong institution.
Maintaining the Legacy
Ermitage International School of France is a cosmopolitan
community of lifelong learners committed to developing
individuals who are aware and compassionate,
knowledgeable, and responsible, and able to act in their
own lives and their world.
Given the range of diploma options, including the French
baccalaureate and the IB Diploma, Ermitage students have
access to prestigious universities worldwide. The school
hosts an annual university fair on its campus, welcoming
over 40 universities from around the world to meet the
students, in addition to the individual meet and greets that
the students can participate in throughout the year with top
tier universities.
“We strive to provide an education that stimulates the mind
and develops critical thinking while imparting the values of
respect and mutual understanding, honesty and cooperation,
empathy and open-mindedness,” says Benjamin Hunter.
He is not only the new Head of School, but also grand-son
of the Founder, Anne-Marie Thommeret, and son of the
former Head of School, Christopher Hunter.
He is the third generation of the founding family to take
over the school’s leadership and has spent much of his life
learning the ins and outs of Ermitage. Having a Master’s in
Education Leadership and Management from the University
of Bath, Mr. Hunter has been part of the Ermitage staff team
since 2009.
Previously, he held titles such as Deputy Head,
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator,
Creativity, Activity, and Service Coordinator. He was also
Round Square Representative for Ermitage and the
European Region. The diversified roles of Mr. Hunter at
Ermitage include being a student, teacher, and parent, and
alumnus besides being the Head of School.
The success of the school is intertwined with the
Thommeret and Hunter family history, a family that has
dedicated itself to provide education to its school
community, working tirelessly to develop and enhance the
learning opportunities available to students. The
longstanding teaching staff’s strong commitment to
children’s education and belief in every student’s potential
has contributed to the school’s success throughout the
years.
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As the school approaches its 80 anniversary in 2021, a
range of projects are in planning to continuously improve
this exceptional school and offer an even more enriching
learning experience for current and future students alike.
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Ermitage International School of
France is a cosmopolitan
community of lifelong learners
committed to developing
individuals who are aware and
compassionate, knowledgeable
and responsible, and able to act in
their own lives and in their world
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American
School of ParisNurturing Individual and Academic Excellence
Our school’s rich heritage
and dedicated service
to the international
and French communities
continue today to
lead in the world
of teaching and learning
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To nurture individual capabilities into something
great is quite a difficult task. To empower one’s
mind with potential qualitative traits with respect to
academics is a job not everyone can fulfill. It is
quintessential when it comes to young minds and how they
are shaped to embrace versatility in everything. Some
institutions adopt an approach to drive solutions that
enlighten the mind of their students in such a way that their
overall growth is aligned with their academic goals.
The American School of Paris was founded in 1946 with a
similar approach and aim to provide education in the
American curriculum to students from both international
and French communities. Along with being a founding
member of the International Baccalaureate program, ASP is
an independent day school and the first International School
in Europe. The school feels proud to be a part of one of the
few institutes in Europe to offer a range of both
International Baccaleaureat (IB) and Advanced Placement
(AP) courses.
ASP provides an American curriculum with an international
perspective. It nurtures individual and academic excellence,
providing students opportunities to attend the best
universities and colleges in the world. “Our graduates
currently attend four of the eight Ivy League universities
and 17 of the global top 50 THE ranked universities,”
shares the staff of ASP.
ASP is a vibrant, international, and family-oriented
community. Its mission is to inspire and prepare every
student to achieve personal and academic excellence as an
engaged global citizen by providing a challenging,
innovative program within a compassionate environment.
ASP strives to inspire and empower its students to become
the very best they can be through an experience unique in
Paris: an American education centering on the individual, in
an international setting underlined by a philosophy of
respect and responsibility.
What ASP is all about…?
The school offers a unique learning experience. It facilitates
a challenging, rigorous, university-preparatory academic
program that embraces the best practices of an American
model of education. Its exceptional and nurturing teachers,
guide students to acquire skills and self-esteem necessary
for personal success. Outstanding programs in music,
theater, art, sport, and technology are carried out by ASP for
its students. They develop a sense of global responsibility
through hands-on service-learning opportunities.
One of the most important factors that turn this school into
an exceptional education institute is its student body. Over
the years, from a majority American student body, the
school has evolved to welcome students from all over the
world who now make up a unique network of alumni
spanning the globe. “The experience that each student has
at our school is enhanced by what each student brings to
school from their own culture,” shares the staff of ASP.
From 64 nationalities, students speak 33 different languages
as mother-tongue. With about one-quarter of the school's
population changing every year, the school has become an
expert in facilitating smooth transitions both into and out of
various communities.
Academics at ASP
Early Childhood program (Grades K3–Grade1) encourages
young learners to discover the wonders of the world and
enable them to contribute as positive, confident, and caring
individuals. Learning beyond the classroom is an essential
component of an Early Childhood education with ASP. Its
recently re-designed Outdoor Learning space provides
students in K3–Grade 1, ample room to build, explore, and
create in different environments like ASP’s Mud Kitchen,
Sand Pit (with a pirate ship), and a green garden. With a
wide variety of materials to offer, Early Childhood students
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can express themselves through dramatic play, extend
their learning by re-creating and developing in-class
activities in the outdoors and work together to realize
their ideas.
A typical day in the Lower School is filled with joy, laughter,
and learning. In all areas of ASP’s curriculum and throughout the
daily life of every child, the school seeks to empower students in
taking ownership of their learning and to lead their own educational
experience. ASP’s green campus calls for learning outside of the
traditional classroom. From exploring and sketching its gardens
in French class to planting vegetables in Science, and spreading
out across the field during PE, the institute facilitates all these
activities.
“Our Lower School students visit the Parc de Saint-
Cloud, Musée d'Orsay, Monet's gardens at Giverny,
local markets and farms, and important cultural
landmarks,” states the staff of ASP. Curiosity is a natural
part of the landscape at ASP. Educators from the English as
an Additional Language and Learning Support programs work
in close connection with classroom teachers to seamlessly
provide support based on students’ needs.
ASP’s Middle School (Grades 6-8) philosophy of education focuses
on a holistic view of learning, where students develop themselves
as artistic, intellectual, physical, and social individuals. The
curriculum takes an interdisciplinary perspective, emphasizing
the relationship between the subjects at each grade level. With
an emphasis on the mastery of lifelong learning skills, such
as research and communication skills, rather than on
mastery of a pre-ordained body of knowledge, students
are prepared for life beyond the Middle School.
In addition to meeting demanding standards established by
state and professional organizations in the United States,
ASP’s curriculum integrates information technology skills into
all areas of learning and prepares students for the option of the
International Baccalaureate Diploma program.
The Upper School has more course choices for Grades 9–12 than
any other school in Paris area. This enables the school to serve the
diverse interests of the approximately 350 students enrolled in
the Upper School each year. The rich and varied curriculum is
accompanied by a wide variety of co-curricular activities and
athletic programs, from robotics and theater to Varsity
sports.
Students have the choice between pursuing an
International Baccalaureate diploma, an Advanced
Placement diploma, or an American High School diploma.
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The Advanced Placement (AP) and International
Baccalaureate (IB) courses constitute the school’s honors
program. “We oﬀer 12 AP courses and 30 IB courses.
Approximately one-third of our seniors are candidates for the
IB Diploma each year, and over 90% participate in either the
AP or IB program,” describes the team of ASP.
A Holistic Approach
In addition to classroom learning, there are other aspects of ASP
holistic educational experience which provide the students with
growth, learning, and connections to the outside world. Consistent
with ASP's mission, these programs support students in
achieving personal excellence as engaged global citizens.
Programs are presented in an inclusive, compassionate
environment, and are designed to develop a variety of
interests and accommodate a wide range of skill levels.
Athletics, performing and visual arts, service learning, and
extra-curricular activities are all important components of a
student’s life at ASP, from the Lower School through Upper
School.
The school’s athletes are respected for their passion, achievements,
and sportsmanship. In embracing ASP spirit, the school strives for its
young Rebels to have fun, to support each other unconditionally, to
lose graciously and win courageously. “We are proud that our
athletes are respected internationally both for their achievements
and their sportsmanship,” exclaims the staﬀ of ASP, happily.
Working together with coaches, educators, and the ASP
community, the school’s program fosters a sense of pride and
accomplishment for students. Whether it’s perfecting a skill
or improving a personal best, being an exemplary guest
when visiting other schools, or pushing each other to give
the team, the best opportunity to succeed.
With students representing more than 64 nationalities, the ASP
community is united by a passion for learning and unleashing
the incredible potential of young people in and out of the
classroom. As one of only a few truly international schools in Paris,
the school has become one of the obvious choices for families who
are transferring to France. Accredited by CIS, its international
curriculum is an easy transition for children from schools all over the
world.
Whether they are recording marine life in Saint-Malo, printing
their 3D designs in the Innovation Center, or following
Monet’s footsteps by painting in the gardens of Giverny,
students are immersed in an enriching program that
challenges them to discover their passions and achieve
highly. All the while they are making lifelong friends from
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The American Philosopher, John Dewey once
mentioned, “Education is a process of living and
not meant to be the preparation of future living”.
This statement reflects upon ‘what education must be’.
Rather than focusing on just preparing students for the
future, instead, they must be taught that education is a
process of living. This realization will ensure that acquiring
knowledge begins right after their birth. Children at first
gain knowledge unconsciously through touch and then
gradually acquire knowledge through exploring and
experiencing. This makes us realize that education has two
layers which are psychological at the base and sociological
at the core.
This is where schools help children in bringing out their
true potential and teach them life skills that are foundational
to life-long learning and holistic education. With a focus on
holistic education, educational institutions today prepare
children for their future and help them tackle any of life's
uncertainties. Understanding how holistic education
transforms students, we at The Knowledge Review, on our
quest to find an educational institution offering holistic
education landed ourselves at Chavagnes International
College.
A Message from the Founders
Since its inception, the school’s mission has been to offer a
balanced education while recognizing each student’s
individual strengths and abilities. That being said, the
school was found in 2002 in France,Chavagnes-en-Paillers,
with an aim to offer a truly Catholic education; at the
invitation of the Bishop of Luçon, a small group of
educators, under the leadership of Ferdi McDermott
undertook this task. Today, with over 15 nationalities
represented, the school has become a diverse family.
Below mentioned are the thoughts of the founders and what
they envisioned the school to be
At Chavagnes we are committed to delivering a balanced
education to our students, recognizing individual strengths
and abilities. We promote a model of education where the
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Catholic Faith permeates and informs our distinctive
international program, one which accommodates both the
British and French National Curricula. Beyond the
classroom, we will help our pupils to develop existing
interests and to find new ones that will stay with them for
life. A testament to this approach is that our pupils go on to
study at the very best universities in the world. In essence,
we are seeking to educate the next generation of Catholic
leaders. We ensure that each boy has the tools to excel in
the world beyond Chavagnes and to respond to his
individual vocation.
Creating Progressive Thinkers
Being a non-selective institution, Chavagnes International
College benefits greatly from the fact that it teaches boys
who have a range of academic abilities. It is within this
context, of delivering a rounded education, that the
institution places a significant emphasis on continual
academic progress. At the core of its teaching and learning
is the British National Curriculum. Whilst all of the boys sit
the GCSE and A-Level examinations, it teaches the Brevet
and Bac program for French pupils. It is also possible for
foreign students to have their British examinations
validated by their local Ministry of Education. Both inside
and outside of formal classes, each boy is encouraged and
supported to achieve the best that he can. The day to day
school environment fosters individuality, curiosity,
teamwork, and enjoyment.
Life at Chavagnes International
At Chavagnes, great importance is placed on overall
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pastoral care that it gives to the boys during their time. The
institute believes that for many boys, their life in school is
the first time that they have been away from home. Hence,
it does not take responsibility for ensuring the comfortable
stay of the boys very lightly. The school’s continuous
endeavor is to ensure that each boy is welcomed and
becomes an active part of the school and feels ‘at home’ as
quickly as possible. It believes that by keeping the boys
occupied they will be motivated to study, focused on
enjoying their time in College and will quickly make lasting
friendships. The House system, through which each boy is
given a formal position within the wider school community,
encourages each individual to grow and develop. Each of
the school's four Houses Rochejaquelein, Cathelineau,
Suzannet, and Charette - is run by a House Master who,
working alongside senior boys appointed House Captain
and Vice-Captain, also acts as the main provider of pastoral
support, organizes weekly activities and is an immediate
point of reference for all boys.
“The House system is integral to this and forms the basis of
intra-mural competitive debating, sport and other activities.
Every boy is encouraged to take an active role in College
life, and we look to develop leadership skills, the ability to
be both self-reliant and effective team players as well as
nurturing confidence as public speaking. These ‘softer
skills’ help each boy to grow in confidence and fulfills our
mission to ‘educate the next generation of Catholic
leaders,” says one of the teachers.
The Academic Purview of the School
The academic programme at Chavagnes International
College has been designed keeping in mind the holistic
development of every student. Students here are at the
center of the learning process and hence they are nurtured
to be critical thinkers, self-learners and lifelong learners.
The school is broadly divided into two sections:
• Junior School
• Senior School
There are several entry points for pupils within the Junior
School, the majority of boys, however, join in Year 7 (age
10/11) at the most junior level for admission. The Junior
School curriculum is designed to offer a board base,
introducing pupils to academic and cultural experiences. It
stimulates their intellectual and personal curiosity. All
pupils study English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, History, Latin, Classics, Religious Studies, French,
Spanish, English, Art, Music, Drama, Film Making, Rugby,
Taekwondo, Rowing, Football, and Swimming. The school
also offers provisions for students to learn English as an
Additional Language for all non-native English speakers.
Coming to Senior School, students here prepare for GCSE
and A-Level examinations, whilst some French boys choose
to sit the Brevet and BAC. The masters and senior tutors
monitor progress carefully and ensure that the boys make
the most of the academic opportunities open to them. At
the senior end of the school, additional responsibilities are
placed on each student - to be an example of a Chavagnes
education. Four boys are chosen as House Captains, and
several others take on the role of prefects to monitor
everyday life, inside and outside of the classroom. This
allows them to develop leadership and communication
skills.
Also, the school’s strong focus on personalized education
and faithfulness to the teachings of the Catholic Church, has
helped develop a learning environment that meets the needs
of each boy.
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Developing a Sense of Community
As mentioned above, the school’s sole purpose is not just to
educate students with jus academic knowledge but develop
them a sense of responsibility towards the nation and also
the world. To achieve the same the school also organizes
various extracurricular activities. One of those initiatives is
'The Scouts of Chavagnes’.
The Scouts of Chavagnes are an active, happy and engaging
group within the wider school community. Boys from Year
7 to Year 10 are encouraged to join as ‘associate members’
of the troop, and those who are more serious about scouting
have the opportunity to work towards taking the Scout
Promise. A Chavagnes Scout is, like his fellows the world
over, a brother to all other Scouts. He is also a gentleman,
an explorer, a sportsman, an inventor, a cook and many
other things besides. The most distinguishing characteristic
of a Chavagnes Scout is that he is a Christian who lives the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, loving and respecting God's creation
and his fellow man. Fidelity to these eternal truths, coupled
with an ever-ready spirit of adaptability and ingenuity are
the marks of a Scout.
Apart from this, sport is also an integral part of daily life at
Chavagnes. The discipline, formation, and respect taught
through timetabled sport enhance both the physical and
mental development of students. Furthermore, as students
engage in team games they learn to encourage team spirit,
enabling the boys to experience healthy physical exertion.
Weekly rugby, football, basketball and tennis matches as
well as cross-country, rowing, taekwondo, fencing, and
swimming oﬀer a necessary counterbalance to spiritual,
cultural and academic activities.
The students graduating from the school choose varied
careers such as lawyers, dentists, teachers, journalists,
architects, priests or military personnel and so choose to
serve the community, thereby upholding the values of their
school. Once they leave Chavagnes, the students strive to
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The
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Education Insights

ch SCHOOLING
SYSTEM Beginners Guide for the Newbies
In France, education is compulsory for all resident
children between the ages six and sixteen. Choosing
the right school for your kids is not easy when there are
multiple choices - a local state school, a state-contracted
private school, a fully independent private school. These
include international and bilingual schools or even home
schooling.
French education is divided into primary level, elementary
or middle school and high school. You can choose from any
of the state or private schools for your child. In France,
even home schooling is legal, but it has to be under the
guidance of the school’s inspectorate. With the availability
of so many options, there is obviously difficulty in choosing
the right one. Here is a detailed view of the different
schools:
Local French School
The biggest advantage of enrolling your children in the
local French schools is that they will become fluent in
French faster than they would at international schools.
Enrolling younger kids to the local schools would be a
better option as they will learn easily and faster. French
state schools generally only teach in French and conduct
tests regularly.
If your children are a bit older, they might find it difficult to
cope up with the French teaching and learning. Language
support is not always available within the school. The
children must keep an average of at least 50% marks in an
unfamiliar language as well. If you plan on staying long in
France, it would be only wise that your kids go to state
school and become fluent in French. The schooling system
here is also quite rigorous. However, the state education is
free and also considered of high standards. The class sizes
can be of 30 or more students having only one teacher.
International Schools in France
International schools are easier for students from abroad to
cope up with, as the education system might be similar. The
syllabus is also taught in the language they are familiar
with. Even if you are planning to move back home or move
abroad to another country again then going for an
internationally recognized school would be apt. It would be
beneficial for the future.
One major disadvantage would be that your child would
take longer to learn French. This might impact his or her
integration into the society. The students of international
schools usually are from families who keep moving or are
here for temporary purposes. Friendships of children might
be affected and it might be hard for them.
The class size in international schools is generally smaller
compared to that of state schools. This allows the teachers
to pay more attention to the students. More of creative
extracurricular activities are offered state-run schools.
French education values academic learning and hence puts
pressure on the student. The tuition fees at these schools can
be high.
Home schooling in France
In France, home schooling your child is legal. The major
advantage of this type of schooling is that you can continue
to teach your children in their language of comfort. The
child will be in a comfortable atmosphere and can learn and
study at his or her own pace. Especially for those who
travel a lot for work purposes, it becomes difficult for
children to cope up at different schools. In such cases, you
should opt for home educating your children. There are
support organizations also in place to help you. The only
thing to keep in mind is that the child will take much longer
to learn and become fluent in French.
-Shreevarshita Gupta
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Japanese
School of ParisNurturing the Philosophy of Lifelong Learning through Friendships
We focus on developing
global human resources
who can play an
active role in the world
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earning is a continuous process and it is very
Limportant to consider who your teachers are going
to be in life. Good teachers are found everywhere if
you harbor a tendency of self-learning while observing
others or shadowing what the other person is doing.
Sometimes it is more evident in people who are close to us.
We try to emulate our elders and do what they are doing in
order to satiate the curiosity within. Most of the times we
might not enjoy it or we might not end up with the situation
we thought at first. But the important thing to take away
from such experiences is that there is always one thing or
the other that we learn from it. We imbibe gestures, actions,
and expressions through the people around us.
People who we have grown up with and their behavior
shapes our image in the society. The most impact that we
have on our lives is that of the friends we make along the
way. Friends influence our lives in such a dynamic way, that
it redefines our lifestyle and molds us into something we
were never before. That too, for the better or worse.
There is one such institution motivating the philosophy of
friendship and inculcating the same in its process of
imparting knowledge called the Japanese School of Paris.
Institut Culturel Franco-Japonais - Ecole Japonaise de Paris
(French-Japanese Cultural Institute) also known as the JSP
is a Japanese International School located in Montigny-le-
Bretonneux, France, in the Paris Metropolitan Area. It is
located near Versailles.
Excellence Redefined
The school is approved by the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, in accordance
with the School Education Law of Japan and related laws
and regulations aligned with elementary and middle
schools. JSP promotes cultural and educational exchanges
between Japan and the French Republic and focuses on
educational activities to deepen mutual understanding. “We
are committed to the spirit of respect for human beings, and
we are working to expand the infinite possibilities of each
child,” states the staff of JSP.
This school is the only Japanese school in France that has
been approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science, and Technology for conducting a
curriculum based on the Japanese curricular guidelines.
Students can take French classes in the school even though
the primary language of instruction is Japanese. Its goal is
to educate children who return to Japan after several years
of living in France. It also helps the students who live long
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enough in the country under various circumstances and
various positions and do a back and forth from Japan to
France.
JSP educates the students of the age group 6 to 15 years.
Marie Conte-Holm, author of The Japanese and Europe:
Economic and Cultural Encounters, wrote that “the bus
route to and from the school ‘essentially determines’ where
Japanese families with children are settled in Greater Paris.
She adds, “While some Japanese children attend local
schools for a proportion of their time in France, even the
more internationally minded Japanese parents will transfer
their offspring to the Japanese School for reorientation
during the latter part of their stay.”
Cultural Diagram of JSP
JSP has been approved as a ‘cultural activity organization’
for the purpose of ‘Japanese-French cultural and
educational exchange’ in France. Japanese School of Paris
was established on 1 October 1973 with just 101 students.
st
There are now 217 students in the school as of February
2020. The of JSP, isPrincipal Takashi Onoe
commissioned by the Board of Directors for ‘school
management,’ ‘budget execution,’ and ‘personnel affairs for
faculty and staff.’ The current Chairman of the Board is
Takeshi Goto (Paris Branch Manager, Mizuho Bank).
“Our school has no school rules,” says Mr. Onoe. The
children judge their behavior on their own and act as the
model students of the school. The classrooms are full of
gentle air with gentle voices and compassion for children.
JSP is an institution where each and every student has a
dream and it grows while learning with their friends. It is a
school that values friendships beyond the geographical
boundaries and helps students in deciding who are the
people that can make a home in their heart with the goal of
being ‘bright, friendly, and strong.’
“Many children leave our school every year and move out
without waiting for graduation,” shares Mr. Onoe. Still,
there are many students who come to the school later, and
all of them show a peaceful expression to the atmosphere of
the institute prevailing at that time. This story tells a lot
about the children who always accept the forthcoming
students warmly. The feeling is the same when the students
move out and part with a smile, believing that they will
someday be able to meet somewhere else in the world. “We
hope that these children will remain school friends for a
lifetime,” adds Mr. Onoe.
JSP’s Dynamics
Based on the significance and value of living in France, JSP
Takashi Onoe
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A memoir of a Junior High
Schoolgirl describes her journey in
the school in an exquisite way.
She says, “I came to France for the rst
time in the fall of May. It was my rst
overseas trip ever. I was nervous in the
beginning and felt that it was becoming
too difcult to maintain a smile while
talking to others. I attended the entrance
ceremony in April and received greetings
from the freshman representative of the
school. This greeting proved to be a big
step for me in becoming a new self.
Later, through active learning, I was able
to deepen my bonds with juniors as well
as seniors.
During the sports meet, I was able to gel
with seniors who were active sports
players and it also helped me in
speaking with the staff members,
inevitably maintaining good
communication with all the bodies of the
school. The Paris Day presentation was
my best memory. In this course of activity,
I worked very hard to become a leader
while organizing team members. I
wanted to make use of the leadership
skills that I acquired along the way
through this experience in Japan.
Also, the drama and chorus project that I
collaborated on with my seniors also
made me come up with ideas that
helped me in delivering a very good
presentation. I spent about two years in
France and made a lot of memories
there at the Japanese School in Paris. It's
a miracle and I feel happy to be able to
meet friends who can't be found in Japan
or who never met in Japan. I am
sincerely glad that I came to France and
to JSP.”
is promoting cultural and educational exchanges between Japan
and France. By doing this, it is enhancing educational activities
with an emphasis on mutual understanding.
Starting from the ﬁrst grade of elementary school, French and
English conversation classes have been introduced. In junior high
school, the number of English lessons has been increased with a
particular emphasis on teaching foreign languages. There are
regular exchanges with several local schools every year.
Moreover, to promote local understanding, JSP is actively
conducting extracurricular activities in the local Saint-Quentin
area, in Paris, and widely in France. In the ﬁrst semester, children
from elementary school upper grades to junior high schools
engage in hands-on learning and lodging learning with
accommodation in the western and southern French areas.
In the fall of this year, the elementary school will take an
excursion to the Palace of Versailles, visit the Orangery, Rodin,
Pompidou and Orsay museums. There is a tour. Various events are
also held inside the school, but the three major events that stand-
out the most are athletic meet in June, the presentation of the
Japanese School in Paris in October, and the Japanese School
Festival in Paris.
Also, ‘Exploration time’ is provided as a place for children to
learn about their own problems and solve them. This is a trial
method of learning that combines learning programs such as IB
(International Baccalaureate), PYP, and MYP. “We are also
focusing on ICT education, such as tablets and electronic
blackboards, to promote collaborative learning,” explains Mr.
Onoe. T R
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anguages help us communicate with other humans
Leasily. The world right now communicates in
almost 6500 languages. Understanding more than
one language or being bilingual or multilingual proves to be
advantageous in many aspects. It augments brainpower,
gives an academic advantage, improves our
competitiveness in the job market, improves our social life
and more.
Of the 6500 languages, English is regarded as the most
widely spoken and understood language. It is also the
dominant language on the internet and is the most preferred
language of scientists and tech enthusiasts. This makes
learning English, along with our native language and as
many others as we can, important. This is also the emphasis
of Kaleidoscope Ecole Bilingue.
The school understands that giving children the chance to
become bilingual from an early age brings them an
undeniable asset in their life, whether it is for the pursuit of
their studies or their personal and professional
development. The educational program of Kaleidoscope
bilingual school is entirely in accordance with that dictated
by the National Education, and the EYF (Early Years
Foundations).
Why Choose Kaleidoscope?
Like its name, the family-run school, headed by Sandrine
Bevan (headteacher) and her husband Christopher Bevan,
is a vibrant mix of cultures. It educates and nurtures the
development of its pupils with enthusiasm, professionalism,
freedom, and care. In Kaleidoscope, every child is
celebrated as an individual. This creates conﬁdent,
empowered, bilingual young people, of whom the school is
immensely proud.
By gaining the bilingual advantage children can pursue
their secondary education in either language and are
equipped for full integration into French life. The school
teaches French and English with total immersion.
In Maternelle (ages 3-6) your child has a 4-day week: 2 full
days in English and 2 full days in French. Primary children
(ages 6-11) have a 4 ½ day week: enjoying half a day, every
day, in each language. By working in English and French
every day your child will develop a natural ability to
transition between both languages.
Kaleidoscope oﬀers an optional English fun club on
Wednesday in Maternelle, and its Primary students can stay
Creating a Free-Minded, Highly Spirited Community
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on with the school into Wednesday afternoon for a pure
language focus – in either French or English.
Carefully Chosen Teachers
Kaleidoscope Ecole’s carefully chosen teachers are
sympathetic to the adventure of learning in two languages.
This may sound like a challenge for the child, but they
enjoy real success in Kaleidoscope. The school has
demonstrated over the last seven years that, with its small
classes and experienced teachers, its fully bilingual teaching
method is not only successful from an academic point of
view but also creates happy, well-rounded children.
It is completely normal for there to be an initial period of
adaptation and integration, and the school is fully prepared
to support children empathetically and patiently as they
embrace their new language skills. Kaleidoscope also
understands that school life needs to work with the parents’
life, so it oﬀers wrap-around care with its breakfast club
(from 7.30-8.30am) and afternoon club (from 4.30 to 6.15
pm) if required.
High-Quality Education
The pupils follow both the French National and the British
curriculum. This means that the child is educated to
appropriate level to attend either a French College
(Secondary school), English Secondary school,
International or Bilingual school – entirely as they wish or
circumstances require. The school has good relationships
with other local schools to ensure smooth transitions for its
graduates.
The high quality of Kaleidoscope is recognised by France’s
Education Nationale. Very satisfactory inspection results
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have been maintained since opening in 2012 to the most
recent in June 2019.
Education Nationale conducts detailed inspections of the
teachers and their teaching methods, the children’s work,
and the school’s health and safety. Kaleidoscope has
dedicated curriculum coordinators who ensure consistency
in quality and subjects, across both languages and in both
schools.
Raising happy children
Kaleidoscope aims to create an environment beyond what
one would expect. As well as supporting the children on
their learning journey, it is important to the school that he or
she is happy, confident, and can enjoy many different
experiences.
Each year, the whole school adopts a learning theme. This
theme is shared by every child and evolves with the
individual and collective passions of the student
community. It is an exciting and spontaneous way to frame
every subject within the two curriculums and enables
broader investigation.
Kaleidoscope Ecole Bilingue works hard to build
connections and relationships within the local community,
and collaborates on initiatives, to give your child the widest
possible experiences available. Kaleidoscope also facilitates
partnerships for fun, out-of-school, activities, like dance,
martial arts, and music.
Expanding the Reach
Thanks to the success of the Kaleidoscope ethos, academic
results in French and English, and its nurturing community
– the current school campus simply cannot meet the ever-
increasing demand. The school did not want to expand and
compromise the friendly, safe, environment that it has
already created. So, it is opening a second, separate school
with the same vision in September 2020.
The new extension of Kaleidoscope will also be in
Plaisance-du-Touch. The core team behind Kaleidoscope
will be present in both schools. The philosophy, atmosphere
and standards will be carried forward into the new school
by them both, and an already established team of
professional managers. Prospective parents can have full
confidence that everything they love about Kaleidoscope
will be maintained. T R
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SCHOOL
Aholistic approach towards education is of paramount
importance in today’s era. The modern lifestyle and
technological advancements have made young minds more
agile. The young generation has adapted to technology quite well and
it’s evident that the future generation will be innately be born with the
similar qualities.
Hence, in order to be better equipped to cater to the educational needs of
these children, the educational institutes need to become resourcefully
able. They need to be proficient in imparting knowledge in a dynamic
way. Staying up on its toes with a similar notion mentioned above, The
Victor Hugo School is setting a benchmark in facilitating multilingual
education in Paris, France.
The Victor Hugo School, initially known as EIB Ecole Internationale
Bilingue (Active Bilingual School) was established in 1954. EIB then,
as a group focused on the early learning of English for the children from
the age of three. After 1987, EIB as The Victor Hugo School has been
offering its students the opportunity to learn English in full immersion
while benefiting from one hour of French-language instruction per day.
“Our goal is to nurture 21st century, globalized learners who are
prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century,” says the staff of the
Victor Hugo School.
School’s Approach
EIB has been celebrated for its academic excellence (100% success rate
at the French Baccalaureate, including 94% with honors). Its active
learning approach and teaching methods are based on benevolence and
high standard requirements. With exclusive teaching methods that have
been approved and acclaimed for more than 60 years, EIB private
bilingual school welcomes about 3,000 students with more than 70
nationalities, from Preschool to High School.
The project of EIB - The Victor Hugo School is based upon three key
points:
1. As mentioned before, the school has a focus on early learning of
English from the age of three. This approach is derived from three
landmark pre-requirements:
• Groups of skill tuition
• Qualified native language speaking teachers
• Small class policy to support the learning process of the students
2. Providing students with a multilingual and international
environment. As a partner of UNESCO, EIB’s multicultural,
plurilingual dimension is continuously promoted in its teams and
students, thanks to a unique teaching trait. This trait includes Small-size
Immersion Classes and Spanish or Chinese classes in small groups for
the school’s students who wish to start learning these languages from
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3. Placing the child at the heart of knowledge. Its all thanks
to the tailored teaching methods designed for the needs of
every child. That’s why, from the middle school itself, maths
is taught in various groups to enhance the skills of students.
EIB-The Victor Hugo School welcomes students from
Nursery to Grade 12. Students enjoy daily language lessons
and have the opportunity to enrich their learning with music,
art, drama, and technology know-how. “Our students come
to us from 6 continents and over 70 countries,” states the
staﬀ of EIB. Students speak English among themselves, but
also meet other students who share their mother tongue.
Diversity and Curriculum
“Our Pre-School and Primary students follow an
International Cambridge curriculum focused on thematic
units that engage our children’s curiosity and help them
discover the world around them,” shares the staﬀ of EIB.
This can be best described as an example where, a unit on
Egypt could have students learning about irrigation, seasons,
and agriculture in science, while the pyramids become the
base for learning volumes in math. The junior high school
students follow the MYP curriculum of the International
Baccalaureate (IB), (where EIB is a candidate school), while
it’s Grade 11 and 12 students follow the IB diploma program.
These two programs are rigorous and prepare students to
enter prestigious universities worldwide. The IB curriculum
as a whole encourages critical thinking and allows students
to make connections between the curriculum and their own
lives.
All of the students learning at EIB are from international
backgrounds. They have all lived abroad or arrived from
bilingual/bicultural households and have parents who are
foreigners. This innately refers to the notion that the school
has an incredibly warm and welcoming community as the
Our expertise
allows students
who have
not mastered
English or
French to join
the school
at any time
during the year
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students get to experience differences that makes the
school’s contribution visible from the early stages itself.
“We constantly celebrate this diversity by integrating
students’home countries into class projects, asking them to
make connections between what we study and how things
are at home,” explains the staff of the Victor Hugo School.
One such example is when studying ancient Greece, each
student is asked to present the mythology of their home
country. Additionally, the school holds an annual
international day when students can wear traditional dress
and share food from their home countries.
With Globeducate
They all form close relationships with teachers and
classmates due to the small class sizes, and through the
orientation trip that begins in September every year. They
are also involved in student council and Model UN
activities long with traveling the world during the school’s
famous Globeducate events. The Globeducate network of
schools has announced its partnership with the World
Wildlife Fund. Through this partnership, EIB will be able to
lead different projects to help its students become motivated
about recycling, climate change, and science.
Additionally, through Globeducate-sponsored events, the
school wishes to motivate students in the idea of learning
and performing orchestra, choir, and Model UN practices.
As students travel internationally to attend Globeducate
events, it proves beneficial for them because they get to
meet children from other international schools.
What’s More from EIB?
“We are currently expanding our after-school activity
program, but students can currently join English and
French language workshops, coding, and violin classes,
and tennis and golf lessons,” describes the staff of the
Victor Hugo School. Annually, it celebrates International
Book and Copyright Day, the school’s International Day,
and Colors of Autumn Festival.
Students from Primary also get the chance to participate in
student councils which hold monthly assemblies to award
students of the month and make other announcements
through skits and PSAs. Moreover, the school has divided
its students into four houses and often hold house
competitions, in order for them to gain points and be
recognized as the winning house at the end of the year.
“Our students benefit from having two university
counselors who help prepare them for life after EIB,”
informs the staff of the school.
These counselors, also teachers at school, know each of the
IB students and are better able to orient them as they
explore their options for higher education. The school often
invites speaker parents to school for presenting students
with various career options and give them insight into what
to expect from, and how to enter into certain fields. T R
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