Pedagogical model

Language Teaching

Languages teaching is at the heart of EFI and one of the pillars of its internationality. Our language program is based on several principles:

An early initiation to language through daily instruction

French

French is the main language of instruction, maintaining tradition and excellence.

English

Langue internationale, l'Anglais est devenue indispensable dans le monde professionnel et sera un atout pour nos élèves qui la maîtriseront dans toute sa finesse.

Arabic

Arabic, the national language, also has a privileged place in our program and students acquire it with pride.

Because of the way very young children are able to hear sounds, it is essential that our youngest students are given the opportunity to hear the diversity of the French, Arabic and English spoken languages on a daily basis. Most young children are uninhibited and spontaneous. This is a great asset in language learning because they build confidence. Even children who are not yet ready to use the languages will develop a sound and vocabulary base for each, which is essential for when they are ready to produce.

As school time includes daily teaching of English and Arabic throughout kindergarten and primary school, EFI ensures swift and continuous progress in both.

By the end of primary school, all children will have reached a level of English which will allow them to use the language as a work and communication tool.

Des enseignants principalement locuteurs natifs

Tous les cours de langues sont assurés principalement par des professeurs locuteurs natifs et toujours certifiés. L’authenticité linguistique des enseignants facilite l’enseignement des rythmes et intonations, véritables prérequis dans l’apprentissage d’une langue étrangère, et qui permettront une acquisition efficace de la compréhension orale et de la prononciation. Le recours à des professeurs locuteurs natifs assure également des références culturelles riches et authentiques.

A progressive and active language program:

Learning through leveled groups

Based on placement testing at the time of admission, followed by continuous re-assessment throughout the course of the child's schooling, grade-levels are divided into leveled groups as of 1st grade, allowing each student (beginner, intermediate, advanced/native speaker) to follow a course that is best adapted to their development.

Preparation for English language certification

Preparing our students for language certifications every 3 years (3nd grade, 6th grade and 9th grade), allows for objective evaluations at established international levels, adding value to their course of study.