{"id":5400,"date":"2020-10-19T03:18:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T03:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/54.186.29.168\/~lfs\/?page_id=5400"},"modified":"2026-02-03T05:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:33:49","slug":"learning-languages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lfseoul.org\/en\/learning-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"LEARNING LANGUAGES"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais de S\u00e9oul (LFS) provides a multilingual and multicultural education from Maternelle (Kindergarten) to Terminale (grade 12). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the age of 3, all students are exposed to 3 languages: French, English and Korean.<\/span> As they progress through school, they strengthen their command of French and English, and learn a third and fourth language: Korean, German or Spanish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two English language pathways are available at LFS: the classic pathway (PARLE) and the international pathway (American International Section),<\/span> both of which are taught by native teachers and benefit from their strong, long-standing expertise in language teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LFS promotes a multilingual education and strives to ensure that its students develop a high level of language and communication  skills to best prepare them for higher education in France or on the international stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laying the foundations of a trilingual education in Kindergarten<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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From the age of 3, all students benefit from a dedicated pathway to the <\/strong>General English Program,<\/span> an Adapted and Enhanced Pathway to Foreign Languages<\/em> (PARLE)<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

French is the primary and priority language of education and communication, and it is supplemented by 3 hours of English class per week, in sessions of 30 to 45 minutes.  English classes teach vocabulary and language skills, as well as general curriculum subjects taught in English. Students develop their language learning skills through games, artistic activities, nursery rhymes and storytelling on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Grande Section (GS), the last year of Kindergarten, students with a good command of French and knowledge of English fundamentals may apply for the American International Section (SIA)<\/span> with 5 hours taught in English per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each week, students are taught 1 hour of Korean<\/span>, in 2 sessions of 30 minutes each. Students acquire simple vocabulary, learn how to count and sing traditional songs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Developing language skills in Elementary school<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Students follow one of the two language pathways available from CP (Grade 1) to CM2 (Grade 5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLASSIC PATHWAY (PARLE)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Students have 3 hours of English class weekly in CP (grade 1) and CE1 (grade 2), and 4 hours weekly starting in CE2 (Grade 3)<\/span>. Students also improve their language skills thanks to selected regular curriculum subjects being taught in English, such as arts, music, geometry, or sports.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SECTION<\/strong>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Students who are fluent in French with strong English skills can apply to the American International Section (SIA): 5 to 10 hours per week with some hours of class taken outside of common timetable, depending on their grade level,<\/span> during which students develop their English language skills and follow part of the French curriculum in English. Subjects taught in English can include science, mathematics,social studies , sports, dance, art, basic coding, or music.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Mastering and Diversifying Languages in Middle and High school<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAM (PARLE) CONTINUED<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Throughout secondary school, English classes continue. Students enjoy 4 hours per week in middle school and 3 hours per week in high school. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SECTION (SIA) AS A GATEWAY TO THE INTERNATIONAL OPTION OF THE BREVET (DNB) AND THE FRENCH BACCALAUR\u00c9AT (OIB) <\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After an entrance test , students who demonstrate a good command of English, an interest in writing and literature, and the ability to handle a large workload can pursue their learning in the American International Section (SIA).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Students taking the SIA option benefit from almost 10 hours weekly of English classes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n