The Lower Secondary School (UK) or Middle-School (USA)
In the continuity of our primary bilingual school that opened in 2010, the College (or lower secondary school) offers Annecy-le-Vieux in 2010. The Collège offers teaching in French and English, preparing for the Diplôme National du Brevet and IGCSE* certificates of the Cambridge programme, as well as entry to French or international high schools.
Since the start of the 2020 academic year, the Collège has joined the prestigious group of Cambridge schools whose programmes and diplomas are recognised by the best universities and post-baccalaureate schools.
*IGCSE : International General Certificate for Secondary Education
The collège at EBiHS has:
- Individualised teaching in small classes.
- All subjects taught in both languages. Learning a third language from the sixth grade onwards.
- A rich and varied curriculum: the French curriculum harmonised with the Cambridge International curriculum.
- Teachers committed to a project-based pedagogy.
- Development of personality and self-confidence through activities and clubs: sport, theatre, art, music…
Information and registration for the college : (By appointment)
13 rue des Pommaries 74940 Annecy-le-Vieux, France
T : + 33 (0)6 04 98 69 59
Email: college@ebihs.fr
Programme information: christian.jarlov@ebihs.fr
The educational pathway at the EBiHS College also includes:
- Refresher courses in English or French to complement the immersion programme and accelerate language learning.
- The use of digital tools to facilitate learning and become a cyber-citizen. Each student at the college has their own email address, a chromebook and access to a digital work environment administered by the college.
- The consideration of each student to adapt to his or her needs. The “Learning Centre” offers support strategies: coaching to improve working methods, targeted workshops in maths or French, tailor-made support for students following an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- The S.E.L (Social and Emotional Learning) programme and character development. Workshops are organised during the school year to develop fundamental skills: team spirit, creativity, ethics and honesty, resilience, curiosity, time management and organisational skills.
- A week of cohesion to start each school year, in order to integrate new students and develop team spirit, autonomy and the desire to learn.
- Projects that motivate students : Every year numerous events allow students to get involved or participate in competitions. A few examples are, the Science Fair, “Kangourou des maths”, International Week, and Poets’ Spring.
- Opening up to the world : Educational outings are organised regularly to enrich the school career of secondary school students. Trips abroad are also offered to Spanish or English-speaking countries.
- A sports programme by period or season. For example, the college includes water sports on the lake during the summer months or access to the Annecy-le-Vieux gymnasium.
- Extra-curricular activities : A la fin de la journée de classe ou le mercredi après-midi, les élèves peuvent découvrir de nouvelles passions : théâtre, art, musique ou encore s’inscrire aux devoirs accompagnés.
Give your child the benefits of a bilingual education for the future!
Visit the Cambridge programme page: click here.
Virtual tour of the campus: click here.
Visit our “collège blog”: click here.
Download. Click here to download a complete brochure on the college.
Download. Click here to download the registration form (2021).
FREDERIC LAPARRE
Head of Secondary School
He began his career as a History and Geography teacher, French as a Foreign Language teacher and Educational Coordinator in the United States, Russia, Zimbabwe and Senegal, where he worked in schools belonging to the AEFE network or the Mission Laïque Française. He spent most of his time in Zimbabwe, where, in addition to his teaching duties, he was responsible for the administrative and educational management of the High School. He was also involved in the Board of the Alliance française in Harare. From 2018 to 2021, Frédéric was Director of Education at LCB, the Collège et Lycée Bilingue in Dakar, Senegal. He managed a team of 50 teachers providing education from the 6th to the 12th year, with a French section and another preparing for the International Baccalaureate. In 2021, after a long career abroad, he returned to Montpellier, France, to take up the post of Deputy Headmaster at Eridan International School and set up a bilingual High School. He has also piloted a number of sustainable development projects, enabling the school to be awarded the Eco-Schools label in 2022 and 2023.
Over the course of his career, Frédéric Laparre has led numerous projects, including internships, partnerships and competitions with organisations, associations and research centres (NASA, IGN, CIRAD, CNRS, UNESCO, Génopolis in Montpellier, Alliances Françaises, Universities, Dakar Hospital, etc.). His students have benefited greatly from these projects, with knowledge growing with experience! One of its classes won the photo competition launched by the AEFE and supported by the Paris 2024 Bid Committee to illustrate the values of Olympism. This photograph has become the photographic ambassador for the AEFE (The Agency for French Education Abroad). Frédéric Laparre is an educator who believes that school should be a place of exchange, providing pupils with an educational framework in which they can develop with complete confidence. The importance given to oral expression, interactive activities and experimentation should encourage initiative and autonomy. The right to make mistakes is necessary so that pupils can try and try again to make progress. School must also be a place where everyone’s differences are taken into account and where everyone can flourish. Mr Laparre’s varied career path, his involvement in international and bilingual schools, and his involvement in environmental and humanitarian challenges are proof of his motivation, benevolence and honesty in his private and professional life. These are qualities and a wealth of experience that he will be able to put to good use as head of the EBiHS Collège and future High School !