Primary
SCHOOL (6 - 10 years)
Bordeaux International School welcomes approximately 15 nationalities into its
primary education section each year, with 50% of the pupils being French. This
fusion of world cultures is particularly stimulating for children of this age.
Classes are mixed nationality and the teaching is in both French and English,
with equal weight given to each language. The school is unique in that pupils
not only learn a second language but also learn in that language.
Teachers teach in their mother tongue only and pupils speak to them in that
language at all times.
After
discussion with the head of section on future plans, parents are asked to
identify their child's first language for early language and literacy skills.
This enables a stable, smooth progression in both languages.
The full teaching team has contact time with every pupil
at some point during the school week, which is important for all-round
development. The teaching team
participates in weekly meetings to discuss progress. There
is no host family option for this age group and pupils attend the school as day
pupils.
Objectives
To develop bilingualism in all pupils
To facilitate mastery of the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic equally in both languages
To foster a positive attitude towards learning
To achieve a balanced progression in all learning areas
To encourage pupils to take responsibility for their learning
To prepare pupils sufficiently for secondary education
To nurture self-confidence, self-discipline, independence, social skills and respect for other people and cultures