Established in 1987, the school is run by a dedicated and passionate group of parent volunteers.  At La Petite Ecole, children aged 3*-16 years old, with a least one native French speaking parent, can improve their confidence in and enjoyment of the French language in a fun educational setting.

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Our classes have max 12 children and are organised by age and the French level of the children. Our small classes create a supportive atmosphere where pupils can gain confidence in speaking with other children, guided by professional teachers.

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Since 2016, LPE has also introduced new classes for older children in order to prepare them for exams like the DELF A2, B1 and B2 (this is not compulsory). 

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All children are encouraged to participate in a number of activities (games, songs, stories, reading, crafts) whilst also increasing their reading/writing skills, vocabulary and grammar. 

Children also learn about France and the French-speaking world with a focus on different cultures, geography, history and traditions. 

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French becomes not just something that happens at home, but a relevant part of the outside world!

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Classes take place during the school year on Tuesday afternoons online between 4-6pm (in sessions of one hour per class in reduced numbers to encourage student attention), OR in person on Saturday mornings between 9.15am-1.30pm at St Georges School (sessions last 1h40 for the youngest pupils and 2hrs for the other classes).

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La Petite École is a place to have fun, practice French and make new friends, for children and parents alike. 

*children must be toilet-trained