Language courses
in Primary Schools
Knowledge to Change the World
"TRAINING FUTURE CITIZENS OF THE WORLD"
THE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM IS ONE OF THE MAJOR AXES OF ALL THE AEFE NETWORK SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO MEET OUR AMBITION TO TRAIN FUTURE CITIZENS OF THE WORLD.
At LIFE School Jakarta, all Primary school classes are organized into sections. The idea behind these sections is to set up common lessons for all students and then to offer several language pathways.
The curriculum and the teaching goals remain, for all sections, those of the French Ministry for National Education.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
3 hours per week
This is the Anglo-Saxon language and culture class for all students from CP to CM2. It is provided by experienced teachers who practice an active education. These lessons are organized in small groups.
SUBJECT TEACHING THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
2.5 hours per week (optional)
This program is based on a double methodological approach: a subject is taught through a foreign language. Students can therefore progress in the discipline while improving their language skills. The concept of integrating a foreign language into the teaching of a subject, which is central to the EMILE approach, emphasizes that language is no longer an object of learning but a vector of learning. This type of teaching complements the classic English language courses.
INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN SECTION
2 hours per week
The International Sections are sections integrated into the French system offering education not only in the language but also in the culture and teaching methods of the country. They are conducive to the construction of bilingual and plurilingual skills and develop in the learner an aptitude for interculturality.
TEACHING THE LANGUAGE OF THE HOST COUNTRY
45 minutes per week
All students, whatever their chosen section, are taught the language of the host country: Bahasa Indonesia. A possibility of further study is offered as an option during extra-curricular time.
IN KINDERGARTEN
(TPS, PS, MS, GS)
Two language tracks are offered in kindergarten, starting in Petite Section: the general track, which gives priority to French, and the bilingual track, where French and English are taught on an almost equal time basis.
Pupils in the general stream have the majority of their lessons in French, but also a
class in English two hours per week spread over four days.
An introduction to Indonesian is offered to all students.
Please note that in Très Petite Section, only the general route is offered.
Students in the bilingual program are taught in English and French every day.
An introduction to Indonesian is offered to all students.
Please note that in the Très Petite Section, the bilingual program is not offered.
To register for the bilingual program, please make an appointment with the elementary school principal.
LANGUAGE PATHWAYS FROM CP TO CM2
The curriculum and the teaching goals remain for all sections of the French Ministry of National Education. In Primary school, classes are organized into sections.
- Class in French: 22h15
- English as Second Language (ESL): 3h00
- Bahasa Indonesia: 0h45
- Class in French: 22h15
- English: 3h00
- Bahasa Indonesia: 0h45
- Class in French: 20h15
- English : 3h00
- Subject teaching through the integration of a foreign language (EMILE): 2h30
- Bahasa Indonesia: 0h45
- Class in French: 17h45
- English: 3h00
- International section: 2h00
- Subject teaching through the integration of a foreign language (EMILE): 2h30
- Bahasa Indonesia: 0h45
FAQ
ABOUT THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SECTION
This section is intended for all students with a sufficient level of French to learn the program of the French curriculum. It will also be a lever to bring our Anglo-Saxon students into the French language by building on their mother tongue and culture.
This pathway is intended for students whose priority educational needs are mainly focused on learning French in order to enable them to secure the curriculum within our education system. Please note that this pathway benefits from a significant number of hours of English (3 hours per week) as well as classes in Indonesian.
This course is designed for all students with a sufficient level of French to follow certain aspects of the French curriculum in English.
This reinforced English international section (2h30 extra CLIL per week), in addition to the 3 hours of English and 2 hours of American International Section, is designed for students with a good level of French and a sufficient level of English to follow demanding courses in the English language. A language test is required.
Formal assessments will be offered to students wishing to join the “International American Section”, to ensure that their command of English is sufficient to enable them to follow language lessons. For the other pathways, the
French teachers will be able to assess the educational needs of their students through the various daily learning sessions as well as the various assessments planned throughout the year. For new students, some observation time in French will be necessary before directing them to the International section.
No, students are divided into different classes and grouped into sections for language learning.
No, the number of spaces is not limited.
General Course (reinforced French): 3 hours per week in small groups
English+ pathway: 5 hours per week (3h00 English + 2h00 CLIL: some subjects in the French curriculum are taught in English (geometry, PE, science, etc.)).
American International Section: 7h30 per week (3h00 English + 2h00 SI + 2h30 CLIL)
Yes, the teaching of the local language is generalized to all of our language pathways.
Yes, this system continues at the college.
Provided the student has no particular difficulties.
In addition to offer a real cultural openness, it gives students the possibility of acquiring a very good language level. Thus, at the end of CM2, the expected level corresponds to level B1 in oral expression and level A2 (CEFR) in oral and written comprehension, as well as in written production.
Continuity from primary to secondary school is possible, so that students can eventually take the Option Internationale du Brevet des collèges and the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).
