Kindergarten is an essential step in students’ journey to ensure their academic success. The LFS offers a caring environment and gives children the desire to go to school to learn, affirm and develop their personality.

We organise classes from 3 to 5 years old as follows: Petite Section (PS = K1), Moyenne Section (MS = K2) then Grande Section (GS = K3). Most of them are in a double level, a real added value for the students! The “youngest” are boosted by the oldest, and the oldest are valued; all acquire greater autonomy quickly.

The learning process is divided into five areas which follows the natural development of the child:

The teaching of French remains the foundation of all our learning: it is our main language. The school environment is therefore built in such a way that all students progress towards mastering this language. The LFS is an international school and also offers teaching in Chinese and English from kindergarten.

Families can thus choose between several streams: the General Stream from the PS (K1), the Chinese International Stream (SIC) from the PS (K1) or the American International Stream (SIA) from the GS (K3).

An intensive approach to French as Language of Instruction (FLSco) programme, can be offered from GS (K3) (5h to 8h of French learning per week). For several years now, this program has enabled students new to the French language to integrate better into the French school system.

A team of professional teachers is dedicated to kindergarten students and their families. Each class consists of a French main teacher, a native Chinese and English language teachers (from the MS) and a kindergarten assistant.

Depending on the student’s needs, at least one FLSco teacher is also assigned.

Throughout the year, the teaching staff follows a continuous academic training allowing them to strengthen the teaching quality in accordance with the objectives of the French National Education.

The primary school life team is in charge of the reception, the interface with the families, the canteen organisation, and the supervision during breaks. Our volunteer parents also provide support daily.

Students evolve within their dedicated spaces, adapted to stimulate their curiosity: classrooms, exercise room, outdoor spaces. This environment meets their needs for playtime, movement, rest and discovery and increases the opportunities for sensory, motor, relational and cognitive experiences in complete safety.

From the GS, Sports and Cultural Activities (ASC) are an integral part of school life at the LFS. Improving one’s expression, interacting with others, developing creativity, and surpassing oneself are all part of learning which allow students to build themselves fully outside of class.

The LFS offers a daily school pick-up service. Every day, more than 2000 passengers are transported to our two campuses from more than 200 gathering points throughout the city, with an average arrival on time in the morning of 99.3%!