Welcome to the EBI Primary school
All pupils, no matter their origin, are integrated into their classes in the French educational system and follow the national curriculum.
Native English speakers pursue their English Language classes within the international section and learn French as beginners in the FLE class. They are in immersion within the French classroom for the remainder of their day.
French expatriate children returning to France who are fluent in English and who join the Advanced class continue to make progress in their English language skills and follow the complete French curriculum
All non-speakers of French follow a personalized, adapted timetable with FLE (French as a foreign language) classes and progressively integrate into their French class.
French School System
| French System | American System | British System | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cours Préparatoire (CP) | 1st Grade | Year 2 | 6 |
| Cours Élémentaire 1 (CE1) | 2nd Grade | Year 3 | 7 |
| Cours Élémentaire 2 (CE2) | 3rd Grade | Year 4 | 8 |
| Cours Moyen 1 (CM1) | 4th Grade | Year 5 | 9 |
| Cours Moyen 2 (CM2) | 5th Grade | Year 6 | 10 |
In France, your child’s school year is determined by the calendar year of birth (1st January – 31st December).
A teacher is responsible for his/her class and you can talk to him/her with complete trust. Please feel free to ask questions that seem important to you.
In the Primary school, your child will learn to read, to write and to count. They will study science, technology, history and geography and also do music and sport, including swimming (8 weeks per year).
All these activities are important for their personal development and bring together the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that are necessary for your child to succeed at school, in their personal life and in their future life as a citizen.
Specific support for our pupils
- Fluent English-speaking children follow a 5-hour per week Advanced level programme.
- Native English-speaking children follow a 9-hour per week Grade level programme.
- The FLE (French as A foreign language) section of EBI teaches French to all children for whom French is a foreign language.
“TELL ME AND I FORGET.
TEACH ME AND I REMEMBER.
INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN.”
“Our focus is to provide a stimulating early learning experience which promotes each child’s social, physical and cognitive
development.
Our caring and professional teaching staff introduce the children to the joys of education and prepare them for Middle school
Charlotte DUPONT, EBI pre-school and primary coordinator.
EBI ENGLISH CLASSES IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
The EBI Advanced classes (5 hours per week) focus on developing fluency and accuracy in all four skills.
The curriculum for the native language English classes, EBI Grade classes (8 to 9 hours per week) is based on British and American programmes.
| French Class | Advanced Class (5h/week) | Grade Class (8 to 9h/week) |
|---|---|---|
| CP | Advanced 1 | Grade 1 |
| CE1 | Advanced 2 | Grade 2 |
| CE2 | Advanced 3 | Grade 3 |
| CMI | Advanced 4 | Grade 4 |
| CM2 | Advanced 5 | Grade 5 |
Ecole Massillon also proposes « Level » classes (3 hours per week) which follow a British ESL programme. The different skills are
developed in an interactive way.
FLE CLASSES (FRANÇAIS LANGUE ÉTRANGÈRE) *
*FLE MEANS FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Each pupil is integrated into a French class corresponding to his/her age. In addition, pupils attend FLE classes if they are complete beginners in French.
- The FLE class focuses on developing oral expression and comprehension.
- Pupils are integrated into the FLE.sco lass (Français Langue étrangère, langue de scolarisation) when they are able to write what they can say. In this class, the structure of the language is introduced: grammar, conjugation and spelling.
- Throughout the school year, pupils are introduced to French cultural events and traditions (Galette des rois, Chandeleur, Mardi Gras, Christmas traditions) or French customs (French breakfast for example).
NATIVE LANGAGE SUPPORT
The EBI offers specific Native Language classes in Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Polish, Russian and Japanese… for expatriate students who wish to maintain their native language skills.
EXAMINATION PROPOSED
DAILY LIFE IN PRIMARY
Access
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
- The entrance gate for primary school is at :
- 12, rue Audollent in Clermont-Ferrand.
- Primary pupils are welcomed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Grade Students have class on Wednesdays from 8h30 to 11h30 a.m. except Grade 1.
| Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 – 11:35 | 11:35 – 13:30 | 13:30 – 16:35 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 – 11:35 | 11:35 – 13:30 | 13:30 – 16:35 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 – 11:30 | Only for Grade 2 to 5 | |
| Thursday | 8:30 – 11:35 | 11:35 – 13:30 | 13:30 – 16:35 |
| Friday | 8:30 – 11:35 | 11:35 – 13:30 | 13:30 – 16:35 |
- It is important to respect the schedule for security reasons. The entrance gates remain locked during class time.
- At all other times, parents and students should use the main school entrance on 5, rue Bansac.
CANTEEN AND PRE / AFTER SCHOOL CARE
CANTEEN
The school canteen provides a healthy, well-balanced lunchtime meal.
Children in the Primary Section must sign-up for the canteen each day.
Children lunch between 11:30am and 13:15pm.
Lunch boxes are not allowed.
The menu is displayed at the entrance of the school.
PRE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The school is open from 7.30 a.m. for parents who wish to use the “garderie” facility. In the evening the “garderie” is open until 6.00 p.m.
After-school study groups are until 6pm:
- For CP, CE1, CE2 classes (Grade 1 to Grade 3), parents can collect their children in a room located on the primary side.
- For CM1 and CM2 classes (Grade 4 and Grade 5), their study time is in a room in the « Collège » (middle school) playground.
You may give permission for your child to go home alone.
Supplies
GET THE LIST FOR THE EBI PRIMARY CLASSES
- It is important that the child arrives with all the school supplies requested by the French teacher.
- In France, supplies can be purchased in stationery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets. You can order them at the end of the school year from the Scoleo website.
- In order to avoid any loss of material, please label all your child’s supplies with his/her name.
School calendar
- All Dates Can Be Found On The Massillon Website: Https://Www.Massillon63.Com/Rentree-Primaire
- Offical Dates Can Be Found OnThe French Gouvernment Website: Https://Www.Education.Gouv.Fr/Calendrier-Scolaire-100148
In France, school holidays are determined by zones A, B, C
In Clermont-Ferrand, we belong to Zone A.
There are 5 holiday periods throughout the year:
- Autumn break (2 weeks)
- Christmas holidays (2 weeks)
- Winter holidays (2 weeks)
- Spring break (2 weeks)
- Summer holidays
School and Public Holidays
All saints day : November 1st
1st World War Armistice : November 11th
May Bank holiday : May 1st
Armistice 1945 : May 8th
Pentecost Monday in June
Ascension Thursday in May
ACTIVITIES / EVENTS
The School organises a variety of field trips and cultural outings during the school year (museums, theatre, circus, concerts, ….)
Kermesse (Fun Day) : end of June
Contact
Mrs Charlotte DUPONT is responsible for the International section in Preschool and Primary.
Her office is in the small building on the left when you enter the red gate of the primary school.
You can reach her at this number :+33 (0)4 73 98 09 70
Her email address is: ebiprimaire@gmail.com.
You will always be welcome to drop by her office if you have a question in English or in French