Our primary school

Founded on Fransalian tradition, our educational approach is based on excellence and kindness. We are intent on supporting every student to reach their full potential, taking account of their strengths and their weaknesses.

Structure, education and learning

At Florimont, pupils begin the five-year primary programme at the age of 6.

From 11^ème to 7^ème, they study:

– French and German;
– mathematics, science, technology and digital skills;
– history, geography and social education;
– art and music;
– physical education.

We also offer Catholic instruction from 11^ème for students who wish to take part.

As well as teaching academic subjects, our objective is to develop key skills such as communication, collaboration, independence and creative thinking. These soft skills lead to effective learning practices throughout school and beyond.

Bilingualism is key to Florimont’s primary curriculum with a bilingual programme available to students at every age.

In 11e and 10e, all pupils follow a French–bilingual pathway. The emphasis is placed on mastering foundational skills — reading and writing — in French, in order to establish solid literacy foundations in the school’s main language of instruction.

English is taught in four differentiated groups (Beginner, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Proficient). At the start of the year, the focus is on developing oral skills before progressively transferring competencies acquired in French to English. Sport, Arts and Music are taught in English for all pupils, supporting natural language immersion.

From 9e onward, students can strengthen either their French skills (Francophone Pathway) or their English skills (Bilingual Pathway), depending on their needs. In the Bilingual Pathway, History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies are taught in English. Students in both pathways learn together in the same classes.

Our priority is that each student reach, by the end of 7e, a balanced level of proficiency in French and English, beginning with strong foundations in French and then in English. Pathway adjustments may therefore be proposed each semester — switching to the Francophone or Bilingual Pathway — depending on which language needs reinforcement. Students work with different teachers for these specific subjects while following the same curriculum at the same pace.

Teachers develop pedagogical bridges, such as co-created bilingual tools (writing booklets) from 9e to 7e.

OPENING UP TO LANGUAGES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Exposure to both languages extends beyond academic lessons: school trips, learning projects, clubs (e.g. theatre) and extracurricular activities are offered in both languages. Bilingual projects are encouraged and shared with families: Book Fair in 9e, Renaissance Museum in 8e, Science Congress in 7e, etc., promoting cross-disciplinary and cross-linguistic learning.

To balance their academic learning, students can choose from a wide and exciting range of extra-curricular activities – from fencing or basketball to drama, piano, chess and coding!

These are just some of the activities we offer to satisfy children’s natural curiosity and inspire them to try new experiences.

Alongside extra-curricular activities, we encourage the students to participate in community projects. Whether collecting donations for the Partage food bank, organising a bake sale to raise funds for vulnerable families or meeting residents of the Fondation Aigues-Vertes, our students are doing their bit every day to help people in need!