- American Section
The American section is one of twelve international sections of the "
Lycée International de Saint Germain-en-Laye ".Students are taught an Americancurriculum in addition to the French curriculum.The American Section Program starts in Pre-
Kindergarten and goes through 12th grade, enrolling approximately 690 students. About 60 percent of its students are U.S. citizens; of these many hold both French and American citizenship. Most of the remaining 40 percent are French citizens who have spent considerable time in theUnited States or have had American schooling. The American Section provides an international education within the context of the Lycee International. Students from nursery to college preparatory level experience a hybrid of American and French curricula with an emphasis onlanguage ,math , andscience skills. The American Section provides an American educational and cultural experience of exceptional quality, allowing students to maintain strong links with their American culture while developing a consciousness as global citizens.The American Section pursues its mission through a rigorous and rewarding American curriculum which culminates in the French Baccalaureate with International Option, as well as through a broad and enriching co-curricular program including such activities as drama, music, community service, sports and student publications.
The Ecole Schnapper and the Collège Marcel Roby, also located in St. Germain en Laye, are American Section partner schools. Approximately 65 students in grades K-5 (CP-CM2) attend the Ecole Schnapper, and 160 students in grades 6-9 (6è-3è) the Collège Marcel Roby. Students enrolled in these two schools receive the same American Section education as their peers on the Lycée International campus.
External links
* [http://www.lycee-international.com/ Site du Lycée International]
* [http://www.lycee-intl-american.org/ American Section Site]ee also
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List of schools in France
*List of international schools
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