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Éducation à la française
French Education.

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Can Non-French Join IFS?

IFS welcomes students of all nationalities and language backgrounds.

Our community includes families from over 80 nationalities, and we support every child to feel confident, included, and successful – whether they join the French pathway or the English International Stream.

This pathway follows the full French national curriculum, ideal for families who want a structured French education from the start. Non-French speakers are supported with language integration programmes, helping students build confidence and progress smoothly in French.

What to expect

  • Full French curriculum
  • Language support for non-French speakers
  • Strong academic progression from early years to secondary
  • A multicultural, inclusive learning environment
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THE IFS ADVANTAGE

Whichever pathway you choose, you will benefit from the same IFS strengths:

  • Academic excellence and high-quality teaching
  • A nurturing, multicultural environment
  • Strong support for student wellbeing
  • A vibrant community with over 80 nationalities
  • Pathways to top universities worldwide

AT IFS, EVERY CHILD IS SUPPORTED TO THRIVE – ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PERSONALLY.

The EIS is a dedicated English-taught programme for ages 3 to 6 (Kindergarten & Grade 1). It is designed for families who prefer an English-first start while still benefiting from the strengths of the French educational approach.

What to expect

  • English-first instruction
  • Inquiry-based, structured early years learning
  • Early exposure to Mandarin and/or French
  • Smooth transition into the wider IFS community
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THE IFS ADVANTAGE

Whichever pathway you choose, you will benefit from the same IFS strengths:

  • Academic excellence and high-quality teaching
  • A nurturing, multicultural environment
  • Strong support for student wellbeing
  • A vibrant community with over 80 nationalities
  • Pathways to top universities worldwide

AT IFS, EVERY CHILD IS SUPPORTED TO THRIVE – ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PERSONALLY.

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A PATH TO ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL GROWTH

Explore the Power of Multilingual Education.

1.

From the
Earliest Age

From a very early age, IFS offers additional support and attention, starting in Grande Section (grade K2, age 5) through its FLSco – Français Langue de Scolarisation (French Language Schooling) programme. This French language immersion support programme takes small groups of children right up to CM2 (grade 5, age 10/11) and provides them with additional French language learning support during school hours.

2.

Continuing
Support

In College (Middle school) French language support continues through the French Passerelle, (meaning bridge or gateway) programme conducted in Sixieme and Cinquieme (grade 6 and 7, age 11 to 12/13). French Passerelle is a dedicated class of non-French speaking students who get extra French language support during school hours. This is supplemented through our partnership programmes with the Alliance Française de Singapour.

3.

Gradual
Integration

At IFS, our immersive bilingual curriculum, (FLSco and French Passerelle) is designed to gradually integrate international students aged 3-13 years old to the French curriculum. We are providing them with support and encouragement to become creative, confident bilingual communicators. For some grades, pre-requisites in French are needed.

To enrol in Quatrieme, (grade 8, age 13) students will need to achieve a level B2 on the CEFR Global Scale.

To enrol in Seconde, (grade 10, age 15) students will need to achieve a level C1 on the CEFR Global Scale

Reference: Global-scale – Table 1 (CEFR 3.3): Common Reference levels