La Petite French School d'Aberdeen
A school where children build confidence in French, both spoken and written.
Introducing our school
La Petite French School d’Aberdeen is dedicated to French-speaking and bilingual children in the Aberdeen area. Our mission is to enable each child to progress at their own pace in their command of French, within an encouraging, caring and motivating environment.
We offer French classes adapted to different ages and levels on Saturday mornings. Through interactive activities, creative projects and a positive teaching approach, children gradually develop their confidence in French, both spoken and written.
Our teaching is based on the French national curriculum, adapted to the needs of children growing up in a bilingual environment. We focus on building strong foundations in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension.
Open to all French-speaking families, La Petite French School aims to encourage exchanges, connections and a sense of belonging within a multicultural community.
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Find answers to common questions about La Petite French School d’Aberdeen
What is La Petite French School?
La Petite French School is an initiative led by several parents who wanted to offer French-speaking children in the north-east of Scotland an accessible place to learn French.
The school aims to help children maintain, develop and enrich their French. It is part of the FLAM network (Français Langue Maternelle).
Who are the classes for?
Our classes are for French-speaking and bilingual children aged 3* to 18.
* Children enrolled in the nursery section must be toilet trained.
Where do the classes take place?
Classes take place at ISA, International School Aberdeen.
Address:
Pitfodels House
North Deeside Road
Aberdeen
AB15 9PN
When do the classes take place?
Classes take place on Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 11:20am during the school year.
You can find the class calendar here.
How are pupils placed into groups?
Children are grouped according to their age and level of French. We aim to create small, balanced groups, with a reasonable age gap of no more than two years between pupils, in order to ensure suitable learning and a positive class dynamic.
What is the educational objective of La Petite French School?
Our objective is to enable children to maintain and develop their spoken and written French, while also strengthening their self-confidence.
We aim to provide a caring, stimulating and motivating learning environment where each child can progress at their own pace.
Are the teachers qualified?
Our teaching team is made up of experienced teachers who are passionate about education and the transmission of the French language.
They are active in Scottish education, either in the public or private sector, and/or provide private French tuition.
What is the FLAM network?
The FLAM network (Français Langue Maternelle) is a scheme created by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and managed by the Agency for French Education Abroad, the AEFE.
It supports non-profit associations abroad that offer extracurricular activities in French for French-speaking children and teenagers aged 3 to 18.
These activities aim to help children maintain their use of French and develop their connection with the French language and Francophone culture.
Does my child need to speak perfect French to enrol?
No, it is not necessary to speak perfect French.
We welcome children with different levels of French, provided they are already exposed to the French language at home. This generally means that at least one parent speaks French with the child.
This regular exposure helps the child understand the purpose of the Saturday classes, make progress more easily and strengthen their connection with the French language.
How do I enrol my child?
You can enrol your child by completing our registration form.
An assessment will be sent once the registration form has been completed.
The results should be included in the registration form. If you are unable to complete the online test, a teacher will be able to assess your child’s level in order to place them in the most suitable class.
Can my child join the school during the year?
Yes, it is possible to join during the year, subject to availability.
How much do the classes cost?
The tuition fees are:
£160 per term or £450 for the full year
A 15% discount is applied for the second child enrolled, and a 30% discount from the third child onwards.
Payments are due before the start of the school year for annual payments, or before the beginning of each term for termly payments.
Do the classes lead to a certification?
No. Although our classes are based on the French national curriculum, La Petite French School offers extracurricular learning.
The classes therefore do not lead to official accreditation, certification or a diploma.
However, we are happy to listen to families with specific French learning needs, for example DELF preparation, CNED support or another learning pathway. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your situation; we will do our best to guide or support you wherever possible.
Key Information
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Email: petitefrenchschool@gmail.com
Phone: 0746 9846756
Facebook: La Petite French School dAberdeen
Come and discover La Petite French School d’Aberdeen
The inauguration of La Petite French School will take place on Tuesday 26 May from 6:30pm.
On this occasion, we will present:
- the story behind the project;
- the school’s educational objectives;
- the skills covered at each level;
- our approach to learning French in a bilingual context.
A question-and-answer session will take place at the end of the presentation.
The teachers, as well as the parents behind the project, will also be present to meet and speak with you.
There will also be a friendly cheese and wine reception.
We look forward to introducing you to La Petite French School!
Please sign up for the event below.
