ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CYCLE 2 & 3
Elementary 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.
Elementary school emphasizes developing social and citizenship skills. Students learn to live in groups and respect societal rules.
In addition to academic subjects, elementary 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 elementary classes is bilingual French-English. Students also benefit from 3 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.
