French-English bilingual programme

French-English bilingual programme

CIS offers a French-English bilingual programme for children in grades 2 to 5 in 20/21 and grades 1 to 5* in 21/22. Available at our Lakeside Campus only, this programme is perfect for families who want their children to become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural in both English and French.

*Please note:

In 20/21, classes are offered in grades 2-5 only.
From 21/22, grades 1 & 2 will be offered subject to the enrolment of 28 students per grade. This enrolment number must be met by 31 January 2020. Should we not meet these numbers, classes in grades 1 & 2 will not be offered in August 21, and parents who have applied will have the application fee refunded if they decide not to enrol at CIS.
Grades 3-5 will be offered in 21/22

Programme key features:

Each class has two qualified teachers - one English speaker and one French speaker.
Instruction is fully aligned to the international Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme ( IB PYP).
Students have equal exposure to both languages with classes in English one day and French the next.
Students are taught in both languages. There is no translation or repetition.
Fees* for the French-English bilingual programme are the same as English mainstream.
Entry requirements can be viewed here.

* Fees are subject to change in future school years.

CIS has a strong track record in delivering bilingual programmes. The success of our pioneering Chinese-English bilingual programme highlights our reputation as one of the most experienced and trusted international schools in Singapore to offer bilingual programmes.

Downloads

French-English programme guide