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“We are extremely excited about
The decision to open up an
The French-English
To educate students to become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural in
Key features of the <\/b>French-English
Each
CIS’ teaching
All learning is done through inquiry. Wherever possible, CIS uses
Who can enrol?<\/b><\/p>\n
While language requirements do apply, CIS welcomes students from all
\nFebruary\u00a02021 –\u00a0The Canadian International School (CIS) in Singapore
\nis delighted to announce the expansion of its unique French-English
\nbilingual programme<\/a> at the Lakeside campus with the opening of a class in
\ngrade 1, 2 and 5 starting in August 2021. Going forward, the programme will now
\nbe available to students at its Lakeside campus from grade 1 through to grade
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\nthe programme’s expansion as we are the only international school in Singapore<\/a> to offer a French-English
\nbilingual program fully aligned to the International Baccalaureate PYP
\nframework, ” says CIS Head of School Pete Corcoron. “We are delighted students
\ncan now take advantage and enjoy the programme’s unique benefits for a longer
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\nadditional class underscores CIS’ reputation as one of the most experienced and
\ntrusted international schools in Singapore to offer bilingual programmes.\u00a0 In addition to
\nCIS’s French-English bilingual programme they also offer a Chinese-English bilingual programme<\/a> for students in junior kindergarten<\/a> to grade 6.<\/p>\n
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\nboth French and English.<\/p>\n
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\nbilingual programme<\/b><\/p>\n
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\nclass has two qualified teachers — one English speaker and one French speaker.
\nInstruction is inquiry-based and fully aligned to the International
\nBaccalaureate Primary Years Programme<\/a> (IB PYP). Students have equal
\nexposure to both languages — classes are in English one day and French the
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\nauthentic materials (such as songs, stories, TV and websites) instead of
\ntextbooks, and engage students in active, hands-on activities like acting out
\nplays, cooking and participating in quizzes. The school places a strong
\nemphasis on creating authentic experiences where learning mirrors real-life
\nactivities. CIS don’t do any translating. All learning is done through
\nimmersion.<\/p>\n
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\nbackgrounds. Some students are French native-speakers while others have been
\neducated in a French-speaking school or have a strong connection and passion
\nfor the French language. <\/p>\n