Lycée International de Saint Germain-en-Laye: American Section

Since July 2023 Dr Brian Brazeau. Previously 16 years at the American School of Paris, where he started first as an IB English teacher before becoming assistant director, upper school. He holds degrees in comparative literature from the American U

Attrition rate is low and demand is high, be it from families arriving from abroad or just leaving Paris for greener pastures. So, the earlier you make contact with the section, the better. And despite the waiting lists, parents can be pleasantly

The college and careers office is well prepared to assist students with a broad range of university applications. American section graduates set their sights on the world, which truly reflects how international the LI is.

In 2024: Around ha

In 2024, BFI results: highest honors (Très Bien) – 53 per cent, high honors (Bien) – 33 per cent, honors (Assez Bien) – 14 per cent.

At AP, the English language and literature AP is offered on a voluntary basis (for those planning on pursui

The American Section sits within a French lycée alongside 13 other language sections. Running as a bilingual programme in which students follow the French National Curriculum for 75-80 per cent of their classes with their American Section classes

The dual programme offered by the section and the Lycée is challenging and gruelling so not adapted to SEN children. If a student develops needs, the section will naturally work with the parents to provide support. If unsuccessful, alternatives wi

Support is provided in first and second grade for the non-native English speaking community, but all students must have a solid level of English to be admitted. Children learn to read first in French, beginning in English once this is solidly in p

The section excels at extracurricular activities and many are fully embedded in the life of the students and the community. Includes theatre club, community service, football, human rights team and robotics club.

Class trips are also organi

Happily for sporty kids, PE is a graded subject on the French side of the curriculum, but not for lower school kids where sport is kept to basic games. Football is popular within the section and the end of year football tournament involving all th

Recognising the intensity of a dual curriculum, the section has set up a wellness initiative called Student Support Program. It runs from lower to upper school, encouraging respect, trustworthiness and self-discipline among other values in the you

American Section students hold over 57 nationalities. The majority of students are French/American or French. Students who are neither French nor American account for approximately 12 per cent of the total student population.

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The section offers some financial aid, as well as reduced tuition for families paying their own fees or who have several children. For mid-year enrolment, different payment terms are applied.

This is a non-profit organisation and as such it

The American Section provides all the advantages of an American education and cultural immersion within a top French state school, thereby offering children a truly bi-lingual academic experience. Add to that the international element, and you hav