Classes take place between 9.45 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. at Beechwood School, Tunbridge Wells. A short break is also included mid-morning
The maximum class size is 15 students, and are listed below:
Name of the class | Approximate UK class equivalent | Age group | Learning outcome |
Les grenouilles | Nursery | 0+ | |
La souris verte | Pre-school (The academic year before they start reception) | Rising 3/ 4 years old | |
Les papillons | Reception | 4/5 | |
Les herissons | Year 1 | 5/6 | |
Les marmottes | Year 2 | 6/7 | |
L’ours Barnabe | Year 3 | 7/8 | |
Les colibris | Year 4 | 8/9 | |
Les ecureuils | Year 5/6 | 9/11 | |
Les tigres | Secondary school Level 1 | 11+ years | |
Les lions | Secondary school Level 2 | 11+ years | |
Les elephants | GCSE/A Level | 14+ years | |
FLE | Adult learning class Beginner | Timing: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | |
FLE | Adult learning class Intermediate | Timing: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
The class size is limited to allow the teacher and their assistant (where present) to bring quality teaching to each child, and allow time for the child to practice their french in varied ways.
A french library is also available to the pupils to encourage continued learning at home.
All teachers and teaching assistants are francophones and have an enhanced DBS.