The Lycée math curriculum is bilingual. How does this benefit students? Bilingualism and biculturalism are two of our biggest assets, as math educators. On the one hand, the French math tradition is very strong, and even world-renowned. It is well-designed to lay groundwork for understanding theoretical concepts, pure math, and
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For the past year, the French government of President Emmanuel Macron, under the guidance of French Minister of Education, Jean-Michel Blanquer, has been working to overhaul the French Baccalaureate exam. The Bac changes will take effect for students across the French educational system beginning with the Class of 2021 (our
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In fact, at every “Conseil de classe”, we observe the symbolic and at times distressing significance that la moyenne has gained over time. Who hasn’t ever heard a student set a goal for himself or herself of achieving a moyenne of X for the trimester? Who hasn’t heard a conseil
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In Fall 2016, France will implement a reform of its middle school curriculum. The Lycée Français de New York, as a French accredited institution, will integrate these changes, which will affect our academic programs and teaching practices. Nicolas L’Hotellier, Director of the Secondary School and Assistant Head of School, explains
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Starting in eleventh grade, students at the Lycée Français de New York begin a course of study that follows a choice of baccalaureate versions and tracks: the Classic French Baccalaureate, the International Option of the French Baccalaureate (OIB), the Franco-American Baccalaureate (BFA). Each one includes three tracks: L (literature), ES
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A Lycée student looks at class schedules for the Middle School. Double Identity and Scheduling Challenges at the Lycée Français The Lycée Français de New York has a dual identity. We are French school in an American city with a program accredited by both the Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger
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