GrandChêne Section Internationale

Since 2022, Michele May PhD. Born in Germany, she grew up in the US (from New York City to Hawaii) yet is a true Francophile who decided in her teens that she would live in France, probably influenced by her mother’s love of the country. Graduated

Given the intensity of the learning programme (namely, that it is an additional bilingual programme added onto an already full French school day), the admissions team carefully select students and families that are motivated and prepared to commit

Generally around 60 per cent of students stay in France for their postbac studies choosing various courses (prépas, engineering schools, medical) at renowned universities. The rest choose to study abroad, mostly in the UK, Netherlands and Canada.

In 2025, 100 per cent success in the BFI and in DNB (93 per cent with honours). In 2024, BFI results: Ten Bien, two Assez bien and 1 Admis.

Students also sit IGCSE English Literature in grade 10 (year 11) achieving a 100 per cent pass rate in

This is not a stand-alone school, rather it is an English programme (or international section, hence the name) that runs in a select number of local French partner schools, in parallel with the regular French curriculum and offering a bicultural,

No provision by the section since it doesn’t operate as a traditional school, however, some special needs will be accommodated as indicated by the French Education Nationale.

Students joining the programme must have strong English - language support is geared towards French acquisition. A specific scheme called UPE2A is run in accordance with the French school, similar to an immersion programme - intense and generally a

Theatre workshops are run by an external provider (Drama Ties) and are hugely popular with primary pupils and parents. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, their latest performance, delighting and even involving the audience. Shakespeare workshops for

All physical activities take place within the French side of schooling, however, there is the odd charity race here and there, raising funds for projects such as ‘school in the desert’.

Even with wellbeing schemes falling under the French administration’s supervision, the programme strives to ensure that a nurturing and caring atmosphere prevails. Positive and supportive relationships are established thanks to mutual respect eg a

Although you will find a greater number of French families than not, the community here is truly international: welcoming, open minded, tight-knit, enthusiastic and committed. ‘It’s like a family,’ was repeatedly mentioned by parents who jump in to

Very good value for money compared to other international programmes or schools – however, this is mainly an academic programme, no bells and whistles.

Fees cover wages for teachers, an admissions manager, an HR & operations manager and a

If the Section Internationale doesn’t tick all the boxes expected from a school, that is because it isn’t one. This English programme offers a rigorous academic experience that is child-centred in a confident nurturing environment in leafy suburbs