Pupils are taught the core Education Nationale syllabus in French, plus two other subjects in English :
Language and English Literature: 5 hours a week in 6e and 5e, 4 hours a week thereafter,
History-Geography, with an emphasis on British history: 2 hours a week.
Exams
Standards in the International Section at Sacré Cœur are high; pupils are regularly tested by their teachers to assess their skills and check that fluency is being maintained.
Classes and class numbers
Classes in the International Section have a maximum of 20 pupils. There is one dedicated class in 6e. In 5e, 4e and 3e, the classes are divided into two, according to foreign language options, merging with another class (around 30 pupils) for the French curriculum.
Subjects and projects
Drama, poetry, and public speaking are an important element of the course. Pupils have the opportunity to take part in drama and recitation of poetry. Individual oral presentations are an integral part of both the Literature and History-Geography courses. During the year, pupils participate in different projects such as the Christmas Market.
Trip to Great Britain
As with the other 4e classes, the International Section 4e students go on a trip to Great Britain: London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham.
Please note:
children who were in an English-speaking school abroad may need to take extra french lessons (FLE : Français Langue étrangère).