PRIMARY SCHOOL
CYCLE 2 & 3
Primary education in the French national system spans five years, from ages 6 to 11, covering Cycle 2 (CP, CE1, CE2) and Cycle 3 (CM1, CM2, and 6th grade, to ease the transition to middle school).
The goal of elementary education is to strengthen the foundations of fundamental learning and gradually develop students’ autonomy and critical thinking.
Children acquire solid skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, along with an introduction to subjects such as science, geography, and history.
Primary school emphasizes developing social and citizenship skills. Students learn to live in groups and respect societal rules.
In addition to academic subjects, primary school encourages students to participate in artistic activities (music, visual arts), sports, and to explore the world around them through educational outings.
At La Petite Ecole, teaching in primary classes is bilingual French-English. Students also benefit from 4 hours of Mandarin teaching per week.
Cycle 2: CP, CE1, CE2
This is the cycle of fundamental learning. Cycle 2 focuses on learning the basics of reading, writing, and mathematics. Students begin to develop comprehension skills in reading and express themselves more clearly, both orally and in writing.
Cycle 3: CM1, CM2
This is the cycle of consolidation. Cycle 3 builds on the knowledge acquired in Cycle 2 while introducing more complex concepts. It also prepares students for the transition to middle school. Core subjects such as mathematics, French, science, history-geography, and civic education are deepened.
What comes after La Petite Ecole?
Choosing La Petite Ecole in Singapore means choosing an officially recognised pathway that prepares children for the future — in France, in Singapore, and anywhere in the world.
Recognised academic continuity
La Petite Ecole follows the French National Curriculum. This alignment ensures smooth continuity towards:
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AEFE network schools in Singapore and worldwide,
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the French national education system in France,
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as well as other international schools.
Our students’ academic foundations are clearly structured and easily transferable, facilitating transitions between countries and education systems.
Preparing internationally mobile families
In an international context where families often relocate or reassess schooling options, we equip students with:
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strong and structured academic foundations,
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genuine trilingual proficiency (French, English, Mandarin),
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the adaptability to thrive within different teaching approaches and school cultures.
We also support families in documenting language proficiency through recognised certifications (DELF, Cambridge, YCT), which can assist with admissions and school transitions.
According to each family’s pathway
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Singaporean students complete their journey at the end of Kindergarten before transitioning to Primary 1, in line with local regulations.
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International students may continue through the elementary years up to Grade 5, before moving on to French or international schools (IB, British, American or other curricula).
A school that opens doors
Through its officially recognised framework, academic rigour, and international outlook, La Petite Ecole prepares students to move forward with confidence in an ever-evolving global education landscape.
