Collége Sévigné - Secondary Campus vs Lycée International - American Section

	C Collége Sévigné - Secondary Campus Paris, France	L Lycée International - American Section Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,120 - 7,015	Fees / year €5,000 - 6,610
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1880	Opened 1952
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Paris, France. The secondary campus is at 28 Rue Pierre-Nicole, 75005 Paris. A primary campus is at 95 Boulevard Arago, 75014 Paris. The secondary site is accessible by RER B Port-Royal and bus lines 38, 83, and 91.	Location Located outside of Paris in historic Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Lyce9e International houses the American Section.
Stages	Stages Collège (middle school) and Lycée (high school).	Stages Pre-K through 12 (MS through Terminale): Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
School type	School type —	School type Public, co-educational day school within the Lyce9e International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye; all students study the French national curriculum in French and enroll in one of 14 national sections; the American Section provides native English-speaking instruction.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 50 nationalities are represented in the American Section; the majority hold French and American dual nationalities or are French citizens who spent time abroad in English-language schools.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Accessibility provisions exist for people with disabilities; the secondary campus (28 Rue Pierre-Nicole, 75005 Paris) is reachable by RER B Port-Royal and bus lines 38, 83, 91; contact Mme Fillion at 01 53 10 14 14 or by email to arrange accommodations.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France; public school within the French national education system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day ends at 16:20, with after-school workshops available until 17:10; lessons are in 50-minute modules; midday breaks include two 50-minute blocks for rest or clubs.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The secondary campus is accessible by RER B Port-Royal and bus lines 38, 83, and 91.	Bus service details Access to campuses via the Paris RER network (line A) and public buses; a limited school bus service operates for Ecole Schnapper.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fees - Pre‑registration fee: EUR 120 (paid at the time of applying; non‑refundable). - Application / dossier fee (demand for inscription): EUR 120. - First‑time registration fee (uniquely on first inscription): EUR 590. Tuition fees by school level (annual and per term) Amounts shown below are the published annual tuition charges; the “per term” figures are the annual amount divided by three (calculated for database use). The annual figures are listed first, followed by the per‑term equivalent. - Petite section (maternelle): EUR 7,015 per year — EUR 2,338.33 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Primaire (elementary): EUR 6,196 per year — EUR 2,065.33 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Collège (standard, hors parcours): EUR 3,763 per year — EUR 1,254.33 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Lycée (standard, hors parcours): EUR 3,763 per year — EUR 1,254.33 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Supplement for a chosen Parcours (collège & lycée): EUR 2,415 per year — EUR 805.00 per term (annual ÷ 3). - Specific option fees (annual): cinema / CPA / architecture option: EUR 490. Ancillary/optional recurring charges and per‑use fees - Equipment rental (annual): tablet + digital manuals (collège): EUR 240; laptop + digital manuals (lycée): EUR 398. - Ateliers (primary & secondary): EUR 460 per year. - Demi‑pension (school lunch) — annual rates by number of days per week: - 1 day/week: EUR 444 per year. - 2 days/week: EUR 889 per year. - 3 days/week: EUR 1,333 per year. - 4 days/week: EUR 1,771 per year. - 5 days/week: EUR 1,821 per year. - Occasional meal: EUR 15 per meal. - Study / after‑school care (primary) — annual rates by days per week: - 1 day/week: EUR 213. - 2 days/week: EUR 427. - 3 days/week: EUR 647. - 4 days/week: EUR 814. - Occasional session: EUR 16 per session. - Morning reception (primary) — annual rates by days per week: - 1 day/week: EUR 130. - 2 days/week: EUR 258. - 3 days/week: EUR 359. - 4 days/week: EUR 465. - Occasional session: EUR 12 per session. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fees are expressed as annual amounts; families may be offered payment by instalments. For instalment plans, an advance/deposit is required at pre‑registration and the balance may be spread in multiple direct‑debit instalments. - When payment is chosen in instalments, the school uses a SEPA direct‑debit procedure for recurring payments; a bank transfer (virement) is used for single lump‑sum payments. Instalment schedules can include 6 or 10 payments (conditions apply for registrations received before specified deadlines). - All billing deadlines, the amount of any required deposit and the number of instalments are set in the school's financial conditions for the registration and invoicing process. Boarding / internat - No boarding‑house fees are listed; the school publishes demi‑pension (lunch) options but does not publish boarding/internat fees. Families should treat the institution as a day school with lunch service rather than a residential school. Other chargeable items and responsibilities - School trips that include at least one night's stay are charged separately and are borne by families; day outings without overnight stays are ordinarily included within the tuition package. - Optional educational equipment, workshops, certain option courses and digital‑resource rentals are charged in addition to base tuition as noted above. Refund information (applicable items) - The pre‑registration fee (EUR 120) is non‑refundable. - For certain continuing‑education or preparatory programmes run under separate contractual conditions, the school's sale/registration terms specify consumer‑protection provisions such as a statutory retraction period and cancellation rules (for example, a 14‑day retraction right and defined refund or retention rules for cancellations of preparatory courses). The published refund/retention rules for those specific programmes are programme‑specific and set out in the school's contractual conditions. Fee payment methods accepted - SEPA direct debit (prélèvement bancaire) for instalment payments. - Bank transfer (virement) for single lump‑sum payments. Notes on calculation and presentation - Per‑term amounts shown above for tuition are calculated by dividing the annual published tuition by three; this is an arithmetical conversion for database display where a term breakdown is required (annual amounts are the school's published figures).	Fee details Application fees - Pre‑Kindergarten through 5th grade (MS – CM2): EUR 225. - 6th through 12th grade (6ème – Terminale): EUR 250. Deposit and registration (new and returning students) - New students: a non‑refundable payment of EUR 2,000 is required upon notification of acceptance. This EUR 2,000 consists of a one‑time registration fee of EUR 1,000 and an advance deposit of EUR 1,000 that will be deducted from the first tuition invoice. Payment must be received within two weeks of acceptance to secure the place. For families with four or more children in the Section, the EUR 1,000 registration fee is waived beginning with the fourth child. - Returning students: a non‑refundable advance deposit of EUR 1,000 is due each spring and will be deducted from the invoice issued in September; the precise due date is communicated in March. Places cannot be guaranteed for students whose deposits have not been received by the deadline. Annual tuition (2025/2026) — amounts shown by school level and payer type - Family rate (family pays tuition): - Pre‑K through 5th (MS – CM2): EUR 5,000 per year. - 6th through 9th (6ème – 3ème): EUR 5,150 per year. - 10th through 12th (2nde – Terminale): EUR 6,610 per year. - Family rate — third child (reduced rate for the 3rd child and any additional child): - Pre‑K through 5th: EUR 4,500 per year. - 6th through 9th: EUR 4,640 per year. - 10th through 12th: EUR 5,960 per year. - Sponsored rate (employer pays tuition): - Pre‑K through 5th: EUR 9,890 per year. - 6th through 9th: EUR 10,180 per year. - 10th through 12th: EUR 13,050 per year. Per‑term amounts and billing practice - Tuition is stated as an annual amount. Tuition (and, for new students, the registration fee) is invoiced in September; the balance of tuition is due by September 30 each year. Families eligible for the Family rate may choose to pay by direct debit in six equal monthly installments from October 5 to March 5; the direct‑debit schedule appears on the September invoice. There is no separate published per‑term fee schedule in the Section's tuition document; billing is issued annually with the payment options noted above. Mid‑year entry and prorated charges - A full annual tuition amount applies when a student enters before December 31. Students entering after December 31 are billed as follows: January 1–March 1 = 70% of annual tuition; after March 1 = 50% of annual tuition. Withdrawal and refund policy - Application fees and registration fees are non‑refundable. Advance deposits are non‑refundable except where a student is asked to withdraw from the Section for academic reasons. Tuition fees are fully due and non‑refundable. A 10% late fee is applied to payments received after the stated due dates. Boarding / internat - Boarding is not available. The Section does not operate boarding facilities and does not accept students who will not be living with their parent(s) or guardian. (Therefore, boarding fees are not applicable.) Other costs and incidental charges - The published fee schedule for the Section sets application, registration, advance deposit, annual tuition rates, and penalties; it does not list a mandatory uniform charge or a boarding charge. Separate costs that families commonly encounter—such as public transportation passes, limited paid school‑bus services in some locations, school lunches, class trips, exam fees, or extracurricular activity costs—are arranged or billed separately and are not included in the Section's annual tuition figures. The Section notes access to campuses via the regional train and public bus network and a limited school bus service; details and any transport fares are managed through the local parent association and regional transport providers. Payment methods and banking information - Accepted payment methods: euro‑denominated checks drawn on a French bank account (one check per family accepted), bank wire transfer (IBAN/SWIFT), and direct debit (available for families on the Family rate who choose the six‑installment option). All transfer fees must be covered by the sender. - Bank transfer details (use these exactly for wire transfers): - Account name: ASALI. - IBAN/RIB: FR76 30003 01860 00037266703 39. - BIC/SWIFT: SOGEFRPP. - Bank name: SOCIETE GENERALE. Families are asked to ensure their name appears in the wire‑transfer reference. Billing contacts and enquiries - Questions regarding invoices or payments should be directed to the Section's Business/Accounting Office (accounting@americansection.org).
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Meal service is provided. Preschool children are served in their classroom; CP to CM2 students go to the self-service dining area, with younger children assisted by staff.	Food options There is no cafeteria lunch program for Kindergarten (GS) and First Grade (CP) on the Lycée International campus; students may go home for lunch or bring a packed lunch and participate in the Lunchbox program, run by the parents whose children participate.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Collège Sévigné is a non-profit association. The bilingual primary program has been in place since 2016, offering bilingual instruction in French and English. The director-general is Jean-Pierre De Giorgi, in post since 1 September 2023, with three directorates—primary, secondary, and higher education; the association's 19-member Board of Directors has been chaired by William Marois since 2022.	Governance and ownership The American Section is governed by the ASALI (Association de la Section Américaine du Lycée International) Board of Trustees, consisting of seven to 11 trustees elected by ASALI members (parents) for a two-year term at the AGM held each autumn. The Board recruits, appoints, supports, and evaluates the Director, leads strategic planning, and sets budgets and tuition. The American Section is a not-for-profit association under French law (Association loi de 1901) and operates on the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye campus as part of the public Lycée International.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Collège Sévigné offers two English–French bilingual tracks in the secondary school: Anglais bilingue, humanités, sciences, and Anglais +, humanités, sciences. Entering 6e requires prior intensive English study; a placement test assesses English, French and mathematics for new entrants. In Anglais bilingue, students use English as the language of schooling for writing and speaking, studying English-language literature, a science subject, and social studies in English with native-speaking teachers. Anglais + provides expanded English exposure and is open to all profiles; a placement test in French and mathematics determines the appropriate level. This track emphasizes English immersion — including English-language arts taught entirely in English, and integrated English-language physical education and arts — with particular attention to classical humanities and scientific culture.	Curriculum details Authentic American education within a top French public school, from pre-K to 12 (MS-Terminale). Native English-speaking teachers teach the American Section classes, accounting for about 20% of a student's time, while the remaining 80% is taught by French teachers following the French Ministry of Education program. This creates a bilingual and bicultural education, combining English-language instruction with a full French curriculum. In the Upper School, students pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), introduced in 2024 to replace the OIB, with eight additional hours of instruction in the section language (including English Language and Literature, History and Geography as DNL, and Connaissance du Monde). The BFI contributes 41% of the total BFI score, emphasizes spoken communication, and includes a capstone oral presentation for an independent research project, with a Contemporary US Society module. The first BFI exam session occurred in spring 2024.
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Exam results	Exam results Brevet national (Diplôme National du Brevet) 2025: all students passed; 100% earned mentions. Baccalauréat 2025: all students passed; 93% earned mentions.	Exam results The American Section reports 100% success on the BFI diploma. The BFI replaced the OIB, with the first exam session in spring 2024, and BFI components account for 41% of the total score. Graduates go on to attend some of the world's top universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates matriculate at Anglophone universities or programs abroad as well as in France. Notable university destinations include Brown University, Caltech, University of Chicago, Duke University, Stanford University, Wellesley College, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Trinity College Dublin, Sciences Po, ESSEC Business School, Lycée Louis le Grand Paris, Lycée Sainte Geneviève, EPFL, University of Leiden, McGill University, and University of Toronto. About half of graduates enroll in Anglophone universities or programs abroad, while the other half study in France.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The program offers enrichment beyond the standard curriculum, including a Writer-in-Residence program that brings authors to classrooms and extensive experiential learning. Students engage in independent inquiry such as capstone oral presentations and a US-context research project (CdM), alongside global learning experiences like field trips and other enrichment activities.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Collège Sévigné has a caring educational project aimed at the wellbeing of students in the collège and lycée through guidance, engagement, and prevention. It promotes a calm and secure school climate that supports social‑emotional skills and the mental and physical health of all students. The Life Scolaire service is led by a college referent and about ten education assistants who supervise students outside class, with regular climate surveys to adapt provisions to student needs. It educates for citizenship through projects addressing engagement in the city, prevention of harassment and gender equality, and runs Citizenship Pathways from 6e to Terminale in partnership with student councils and eco‑delegates. The Health Unit prevents, promotes, and safeguards students' physical and mental health, providing empathetic listening and coordinated support from the nurse (on-site daily), the psychologist (by appointment), and the school doctor; health education covers sport, nutrition, stress management, addictions prevention, first‑aid training, and sexuality education. The school handles reports of harassment, racism, antisemitism, or homophobia via a dedicated commission that investigates signals and proposes appropriate educational actions, sanctions, or exclusions when needed.	Social & emotional learning Character Education is a key element of the Lower School curriculum. The basic human values of respect, responsibility, self-discipline and perseverance, trustworthiness, fairness, and caring are discussed and developed during the year. The program is integrated with the curriculum in the form of discussions, writing exercises, and books that promote happiness, belief in oneself, and being a caring, determined, and responsible child. In Middle and Upper School, the Secondary Student Support Program builds on the Lower School Character Education and Life Skills programs to address wellness issues that accompany adolescence and young adulthood. The Support Program emphasizes authentic, compassionate advocacy, resilience in facing academic and personal challenges, and the ability to identify reliable resources when needed. The program rests on two pillars: Personal Advisory and Wellness Education, with Sixth Grade (Sixième) and Tenth Grade (Seconde) delivered by teacher-advisors; one-on-one sessions occur outside class hours; Wellness Education covers bullying prevention, stress management, cyber-safety, self-esteem, and positive body image; Terminale prepares students for the transition to university life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Life Scolaire referents accompany and provide educational follow‑up to students who encounter difficulties, in partnership with the health pole. The college also provides financial aid through a six‑member commission that reviews requests for assistance with tuition, meals, or study costs in a confidential and supportive manner. For lycée students facing ongoing financial hardship, Mathilde Salomon scholarships can cover the full tuition; several scholarships were allocated in 2024 with plans for 2025. The school offers these supports to help families remain enrolled when facing financial difficulty.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The primary school at Collège Sévigné is bilingual, with instruction delivered in French and English on an equal basis starting from the moyenne section; bilingual education has been in place since 2016. The program provides a bicultural approach suitable for francophone, anglophone, bilingual, and multilingual families and draws on translanguaging research and neuroscience.	English as an additional language The American Section provides native English instruction alongside a full French curriculum. Students learn from native English-speaking faculty and follow a complete French program within the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Français Spécial is offered to students with limited French to acquire sufficient written and spoken French to join regular classes in French the following year, with FS available from CE1 through Seconde. Admission requirements for Français Spécial emphasize strong English skills and solid math ability, and a motivation to learn French and integrate into the French school system.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Santé Parcours Santé and the health team address mental wellbeing through prevention, promotion, and attentive support. The pôle santé collaborates with teachers, leadership, and Life Scolaire to deliver health education and provide listening and guidance; the nurse is available daily, the psychologist sees students by appointment, and the school doctor assists families as needed. The Parcours Santé includes sessions on the benefits of sport, healthy eating, stress management, prevention of eating disorders, prevention of addictions, first‑aid training (PSC1), and education on life and sexuality, with partnerships that bring in university researchers and health professionals.	Mental wellbeing Wellness Education aims to help teens anticipate challenges they will face at school and beyond. The program covers bullying prevention, stress management, navigating interpersonal relationships, cyber-safety, and developing self-esteem and a positive body image. Personal Advisory sessions provide access to a trusted adult and faculty advocate, with a focus on overall wellness rather than solely academics. The program is integrated with the Student Support framework and extends across the middle and upper school years, including guidance related to the transition to university life in Terminale.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding A dedicated safeguarding framework is in place: the school coordinates reporting and investigation of issues such as harassment, racism, antisemitism, and homophobia through a voting‑and‑investigation process managed by a dedicated commission that can propose educational measures, sanctions, or exclusion as appropriate, after inquiry. The Health Unit also provides confidential listening and support as part of safeguarding the wellbeing of students.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Collège Sévigné is a secular institution under contract of association with the State and follows the programs of the Ministry of National Education. The bilingual primary Sévigné consists of three preschool classes (PS, MS, GS) and two classes per level from CP to CM2, with instruction delivered in French and English on an equal-hour basis starting from the Moyenne Section (MS). True to its tradition, Sévigné aims to educate and nurture the development of the children entrusted to it. The primary school became bilingual starting with the 2016–2017 school year, offering a bicultural educational approach to all families, whether Francophone, Anglophone, bilingual or multilingual, with teaching drawing on translanguaging research and neuroscience.	Facilities overview The American Section operates on three campuses in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Lycée International, Collège Marcel Roby, and Ecole Schnapper. Curricula and instruction are harmonized across all three campuses so students benefit from consistent schooling. The Lycée International campus serves ages 4–18 (Pre-K to Terminale) within the school's 14 international sections, including the American Section. The main campus includes a gym facility. The Lycée International hosts 14 international sections, with the American Section being one of them.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The College offers regular sports activities through the Association Sportive throughout the school year. The objectives include competitive practice in team sports (basketball), maintenance-based physical activity (fitness), and leisure activities (multisports, table tennis), along with training of young referees and officials and student involvement in AS life (e.g., student representative on the board, team captain, photographer). The annual membership is 50 €, and an information meeting is held each year in September to present the program.	Sports facilities There is a gym on the main campus. Soccer is an extracurricular activity offered to students across Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The bilingual primary program provides instruction in French and English with parity of hours from MS onward. The program draws on current research in translanguaging and neuroscience to support a bicultural educational approach for all families, whether French-speaking, English-speaking, bilingual, or multilingual.	Academic facilities Libraries and technology are integrated into the American Section's learning. The libraries support information literacy from Early Years, with three librarians enhancing access to books and guiding research and digital literacy. Library classes begin in Lower School, and librarians collaborate with teachers on projects. The program includes a Writer-in-Residence series, and technology is supported with dedicated devices: iPads for Lower School and Chromebooks for Middle and Upper School, plus a Google Apps-based education platform and computer programming taught in the French classroom.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities On Wednesday mornings, elementary students may participate in after-school workshops from 8:45 to 11:45 in 1 hour 30 minute sessions; students may attend two consecutive workshops. The year begins the week of 8 September 2025 and includes 32 sessions, at a flat annual cost of 447 € per child per workshop. Available workshops include Musical Theatre, Science with Les Savants Fous, Coding with Coding Connexion, Cinema with Anne-Lise Michoud, Creative Arts with Cuvillier, Judo with Gautelier, Chinese language and culture with Shen, Chess in English with Le Petit Echiquier, Yoga in English with Barrelet and Poret, and an English-language Theatre workshop with a Florent instructor. The choir meets Mondays and Tuesdays 17:00–18:00 with Madame Garcenot, and there is a French-language chess workshop on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 17:00–18:00. For scheduling, contact Mme Pérès at n.peres@collegesevigne.fr or the primary secretariat at secretariatprimaire@collegesevigne.fr.	Extra curricular facilities Lower School activities include Griffith Observatory Astronomy Class, Robotics Club, Theater, Soccer. Middle School offers Book Club, Art Club, Chess, Community Service, Theater, Soccer, Student Council, Yearbook. Upper School features A-capella singing, Art Club, Economics Club, Community Service, India Exchange Team, Poetry Club, Literary Magazine, Model United Nations, Soccer, Student Council, Theater, Yearbook.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Inaugurated in 1880, Collège Sévigné is a private secular school under contract with the State, organized as a nonprofit association serving students from kindergarten through terminale. From its founding, it opened to religious minorities and pursued a pioneering education for girls, rooted in republican ideals that shape its humanist culture. Its identity remains tied to Pascal's idea that 'well thinking' is emancipation, a motto that has guided generations of learners. The college became coeducational in 1969, and it built a bilingual, bicultural program beginning in the 1980s, with English-language instruction from the early years and a path that culminates in the lycée with preparation for the French international baccalaureate. Over the last decade and a half, Sévigné has continued to innovate—expanding bilingual instruction, embracing emerging technologies, and developing the Parcours Europe to strengthen its European and global orientation.	History The American Section of the Lycée International was established just outside Paris over a half-century ago by Dwight D. Eisenhower. It offers bilingual and bicultural education for children from age 4 to 18. Students learn from native English-speaking faculty in the American Section while following the full French curriculum within the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a public institution ranked among France's top schools. With 99-100% success on the BFI diploma (Baccalaureat Français International), graduates go on to the world's finest universities. The Lycée unites students from 14 international sections, creating a multilingual, multicultural experience.
Community	Community Collège Sévigné positions itself as an 'éclaireur'—an institution that experiments, innovates, and theorizes its pedagogy to make students curious, confident, and lifelong learners. The school emphasizes a small, close-knit community with a strong culture of student expression, deep respect for individuals, and excellence pursued through collaboration rather than competition. Multilingual education is central, with bilingual instruction from the earliest years and differentiated secondary pathways, including an English-plus option and a Europe Pathway, culminating in high school with preparation for the French international baccalaureate. The community extends beyond classrooms through active parent involvement and an alumni network, including an active Parents' School (L'Ecole des Parents) and alumni associations that organize events and connect former students with current students.	Community The American Section fosters a vibrant community through a broad range of co-curriculars and community service. Recent events include MUN at THIMUN, TEDx LI St Germain Youth, Poetry by Heart, climate education initiatives, and the inaugural International Day celebrating the school's over 60 nationalities. Other community events include a Fall Picnic, Thanksgiving Desserts, a Holiday Sale, and the Fundraising Gala and Auction.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association APE Sévigné represents the parents to Collège Sévigné's leadership. In direct relation with the school management, teaching teams and administration, the APE is the voice of the parents. The association brings together parents of primary, middle, and high school students to foster communication about activities and projects and to discuss current issues and parents' concerns. It organizes regular meetings and activities and outings for students and their families to strengthen links between parents and teachers and to help new parents integrate into the school community. It also supports the school in improving teaching and learning conditions, working with teachers to identify students' needs and to find solutions. The association is open to all parents, and encourages active participation to make the APE a supportive and collaborative community.	Parent teacher association The American Section relies on parent volunteers who run most social events, serve as Homeroom Parents, and help with Art and Library classes. A Volunteer Leadership Committee coordinates involvement and includes a Volunteer Mentoring Program to pair new volunteers with experienced leaders. Volunteer opportunities span Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School, including Homeroom Parents, Art and Library volunteers, and class-level committees organizing dances and other events. Section-wide events include a Fall Picnic, Thanksgiving Desserts, Holiday Sale, and the Fundraising Gala and Auction, with the Gala described as the Section's major annual social fundraiser. The Section also hosts International Day, Lycée en Fête, Soccer, and Cocktail Parties to connect families with school life.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches a bilingual program in French and English from the start through the terminal year, and philosophy is taught from the Grande Section and CP. In secondary, there are English Plus and a Europe Pathway for non-bilingual students, including an introduction to law and broad cultural exposure. Innovation and research are embedded in teaching through the Institute of Research (IRCS), with collaborations with universities and labs, and there is an AI Plan to guide responsible AI use in education. In 2025, the school reports a 100% pass rate for the Diplôme National du Brevet and a 93% pass rate with mentions for the Baccalaureat.	Academic & intellectual Authentic American education is delivered within the Lyce9e International, from pre-K to 12. All Section classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers educated in North America; the remainder of the curriculum follows the French national program. Français Spe9cial offers one year of French immersion for non-French speakers, and graduates pursue top universities.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The elementary program offers a wide range of extracurricular activities in English and French. On Wednesday mornings, students can join workshops including Musical Comedy, Science with Les Savants Fous, Coding with Coding Connexion, Cinema with Anne-Lise Michoud, Creative Arts, Judo, Chinese language and culture, Chess in English with Le Petit Echiquier, Yoga in English, and Theatre in English with a Cours Florent instructor. The after-school program includes a weekly choir on Mondays and Tuesdays, and a French-language chess club on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.	Arts & creative Arts and creative activities include art and library work, theatre, community service, and robotics. Students also participate in class projects and dances and trips as part of the creative experience.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language openness is central to the educational project. Teaching is bilingual from the Petite Section through Terminale, with French and English central in the primary programs. Since 2016, bilingual instruction has transformed the school, with anglophone teachers and Anglo-Saxon-inspired teaching practices emphasizing oral participation and adaptability. Beyond bilingualism, there are differentiated secondary pathways, including an English Plus section and a Europe Pathway for non-bilingual students, including an introduction to law and broad cultural exposure; special attention is given to ancient languages.	Cultural & language The Lyce9e International comprises 14 international sections, and about 700 American Section students are enrolled across three campuses. The American Section classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers educated in North America. French remains the common language, but every sections language and culture are valued; Français Spe9cial provides intensive French instruction for non-French speakers on admission.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies A broad range of social and hobby activities are available through the after-school program and Wednesday workshops. The roster includes a choir, a French-language chess club, and activities such as Judo, Yoga, Theatre in English, and various arts, sciences and language clubs. Students may choose two consecutive workshops during the Wednesday sessions, which run for 32 sessions starting September 8, 2025.	Social & hobbies A wide range of co-curriculars and community service builds the whole person. Student stories highlight involvement in arts, theatre, robotics, and yearbook-related activities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community service is a feature of the program, with activities such as Care Packages for Refugees. Care packages for refugees totaled nearly 60 items; the annual community picnic also fosters community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The College Sevigné hosts the Institute of Research (IRCS) and collaborates with universities and research centers to turn teaching into a research-informed practice. Partnerships include LaPsyDé (neuroscience), Tempora (early childhood education), the Paris cité psychology lab, SPPIN (science education in biology), Sorbonne University health and psychology collaborations, and CNRS research on bilingual learners. An AI Plan expands teacher development with seven practical workshops to help staff understand and integrate AI ethically, securely and creatively, and there is a program for training current and future teachers to prepare for teaching competitions (CAPES, Agrégation).	Leadership & professional Co-curricular activities are designed to develop leadership skills and global awareness. Opportunities for leadership and professional development exist through clubs and events, including the TEDx LI St Germain Youth initiative.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through a rich slate of extracurriculars, including choir, theatre, and various physical activities. Wednesday morning workshops offer a range of options from musical theatre and sports to language and coding, with additional after-school sessions like choir and chess clubs. The school emphasizes a humane, collaborative environment that balances academic rigor with opportunities for creativity, physical activity and social engagement.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Mindfulness and wellness activities are part of student life, including mindfulness, arts and crafts, and nature walks. Outdoor trips and sustainability-themed activities are organized as part of weekends and class trips, and dances are a regular social event.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include LVA: English; LVB: German, Spanish, Italian; LVC: Arabic. English levels receive Cambridge certification in Seconde for Parcours Monde, and Parcours Europe students take IELTS in Terminale. LVB Italian is certified at the first level by the Dante Centre, LVB Spanish by the Cervantès Centre, and German certification is through the Education Nationale.	Language provision The school teaches in English for American Section classes and in French for the rest of the curriculum. English-language instruction is delivered by teachers from the United States or Canada who hold North American degrees. Français Spécial supports French language development in the first year. The program leads to the French Baccalaureate with International Option (OIB) at the end of studies.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Collège Sévigné runs a bilingual primary program in French and English starting in Moyenne Section. The primary school includes PS, MS, GS, and two classes per level from CP to CM2, with instruction delivered 50/50 in French and English from Moyenne Section. Since 2016, the primary has operated as a bilingual school offering a bicultural approach for francophone, anglophone, bilingual, and multilingual families, with teaching informed by translanguaging research and neuroscience.	Bilingual teaching The American Section provides bilingual instruction with English-language classes taught by native English-speaking teachers educated in North America. The remainder of the curriculum is taught in French by French teachers in accordance with the programs defined by the French Ministry of Education. Lower and Middle School students have six hours per week of American Section classes; Upper School students have eight hours per week. Students take the French Baccalaureate with International Option (OIB) at the end of their studies.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The lycée offers a bilingual English program (Parcours Anglais bilingue et biculturel) in which English will represent about 50% of courses in 2025, with students developing analytical and argumentative skills; Latin/Greek workshops are available from 6e, and IGCSE literature or Biology can be prepared from 3e, with Mandarin introduction. The bilingual section also hosts the BFI American section, one of the largest international sections in French education; by the end of high school, students earn internationally recognized diplomas through Cambridge International (IGCSE in 2nde) and The College Board (BFI in Terminale), with IELTS optional. Exchanges and field trips with English-speaking institutions and destinations are part of the program.	Immersion programs English-language instruction is the core of the American Section; all Section classes are taught by native English-speaking teachers. Français Spécial provides targeted French language development in the first year so students may join regular French-language classes in the following year. French is used for the remainder of the curriculum and is aligned with the National Ministry of Education standards.
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Admissions	Admissions 6th grade admissions 1. Application start and tracks: The Collège Sévigné offers two 6e–3e tracks: the English bilingual Humanities, Sciences track (reserved for students who have completed bilingual primary schooling) and the English Plus track (Anglais +, Humanities, Sciences) open to all profiles. A Mandarin initiation option is available within both tracks. Admission decisions are communicated from mid-February for the bilingual track and from mid-March for the Anglais + track. 2. When to apply and dates: The dépôt des demandes d'inscription en sixième begins on October 13, 2025 for the 2026–27 year. The process follows a fixed timeline with testing and decision dates as described above. If you are applying from outside the Paris region, tests can be sent to the child's current school. 3. What to prepare: Prepare a letter of motivation from the parents (Word or PDF) plus an online questionnaire. Upload the 2024–2025 school reports (one PDF per trimester; if semestrial, upload the first semester twice) and the 2025–2026 reports as they become available. Include any other documents you wish to share. 4. Online submission and fees: Complete the online form indicating both legal guardians on all pages, print the acknowledgment, and email it to the secretariat with signatures on every page. Pay the 120€ non-refundable pre-registration fee online. Ensure the current year's reports are sent to the secretariat as they arrive. 5. Testing and accessibility: Your child will be invited to take an indicative test on one of these dates: December 3, 2025; December 10, 2025; January 14, 2026; January 28, 2026; February 4, 2026; February 11, 2026. From February 12, 2026, tests are offered more occasionally. For pupils not living in the Paris region, tests are sent to the child's current establishment. Pupils with specific needs may have their tests adapted if informed in advance. 6. Test content by track: For the bilingual track, tests cover mathematics, French, and English. For the Anglais + track, tests cover mathematics and French only. 7. Capacity and outcome: Despite a strong pool of candidates, the number of places is limited. Admission decisions are communicated following the tests, and many families choose for their child to complete the entire course at Sévigné. Inscriptions for other classes (5e, 4e, 3e, 1re, Terminale) 1. Application window and timeline: Applications for 5e, 4e, 3e, 1re and Terminale are accepted within the limits of available places, with responses provided from mid-April 2026. 2. College and lycée options: At the collège level, there are three classes per year with English as LVA; German/Spanish/Italian are offered as LVB options; Mandarin is offered from 6e as an option; a bilingual French/English track is available at all collège levels. At the lycée level, there are four classes per year; a World path prepares students for the French international baccalaureate, and a Europe path begins in Seconde with intensified English, allowing progression to the World path in Première or continuing Europe with the Euro section and IELTS. 3. Required documents and online forms: Prepare a parents' motivation letter for all levels; for students from 3e upward, complete and upload the Mieux-vous-connaître form; provide 2024–2025 reports (one PDF per trimester) and the current year reports as they arrive; for lycée international applicants (BFI), download and have the English questionnaire completed by the student's English teacher and email it back. For 1re and Terminale, ensure the online pre-registration form is completed with the chosen options and specialties. 4. Online submission and fees: Complete the online form for the appropriate level (1re/Tale or 5e/4e/3e) indicating the legal guardians; print the receipt and email it to the secretariat with signatures on all pages. Pay the 120€ non-refundable pre-registration fee online. Send the current year's reports to the secretariat as they arrive. 5. Additional notes: The process includes a similar emphasis on document submission and online handling as for 6e, with specific forms and options for lycée international applicants and for the different tracks in collège and lycée.	Admissions The American Section provides a bilingual education, English and French, to students ages 4–18. Admission is selective. For students who do not speak French, Français Spécial is offered to develop French language skills (ages 7–15) so they can join bilingual classes the following year.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships The Mathilde Salomon Scholarship provides aid to families and is designed to broaden access to Sévigné. Beginning in 2024, the scholarship was awarded to 5 lycée students (secondes) for all of their lycée schooling; in 2025, 5 of the 40 new secondes will be awarded the Mathilde Salomon scholarship based on project and motivation. The program aims to reach about 10% of our lycée students by 2030 and may cover all tuition for recipients; recipients also receive targeted tutoring to support their integration. Donations support this program, and there is a form for information requests.	Scholarships Financial aid and scholarships are funded through the Annual Fund.
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