French Department

Bilingual French English education

Lighthouse’s French department has specialist French-English bilingual classes from CP to CM2, our qualified and passionate teachers offer flexible teaching adapted to each student, in accordance with the National Education. The aim is mastery of both languages whilst completing the curriculum and aiming for top grades.

“Self Confident Bilingual Students that excel”

Our French Department at Lighthouse Phuket is headed by bilingual Jean de La Fontaine. We have small dedicated classes with a maximum of 12 students.

Grades covered 1-6

Start of Primary school grade 1 to grade 6.

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Our pedagogy approach

Pedagogy teaching, is the theory and practice of learning, and how this process influences, and is influenced by, the social, political, and psychological development of learners.

Students are fully immersed in learning.

Development of initiative, critical thinking and creativity.

Promotion of help, care and generosity.

Develop a tolerance and healthy emulation.

Empowering children and preparing them to adapt to a changing world.

Setting a challenging learning environment to produce excellent work

More about the head

Julien Bliècq Initially trained as a chemical engineer, Julien first passed on his passion for science by leading scientific holiday stays before ensuring their design and organisation in France and abroad for the benefit of more than 6,000 children who experience each year the richness and virtues of these collective times lived

Our teaching team Julien BLIECQ Director / CM1-CM2 Teacher In 2021, after having devoted nearly twenty years to supporting young people on the paths of knowledge and understanding, he founded the school he dreamed of when he was a young schoolboy: The Jean de La Fontaine French Bilingual School, a small-scale educational structure

The teacher team

We currently have 3 dedicated French teachers and 2 English teachers. They are experienced native speakers having taught in multicultural schools.

Why join this class in Phuket, Thailand

• Beautiful lush tropical environment surrounded by fantastic beaches and so many activities for children. Super place to live.
  
• Students learn to use their own initiative, express themselves freely and explore their creativity.
  
• Artistic, cultural and sports activity programs. Let them find their passion.
  
• Qualified, experienced teachers who enjoy their work and committed to the success of each student.
  
• A multicultural environment that encourages exchange and discovery of other cultures, opening students to new horizons.
  
• Personalised support for students in their post-school orientation, to help them identify, follow and achieve their future goals.

Subjects at Primary

Lighthouse Grade 1 – Grade 6 (see comparision)

The core subjects of French and English Language are fully covered other subjects include (history, geography, maths, etc. Our bilingual program aims for teaching to be provided 60 percent in French and 40 percent in English.

French

Language: 100% in French

The Lighthouse French Bi Lingual program goes further than the National Education curriculum. The key emphasis is creative learning. It’s a unique opportunity to offer excellent linguistic tools to develop clear spoken words and understand text to a much greater depth. We limit “closed activities” and restrictive instuctions which we believe hinder longer term ability.

English

Language: 100% in English

Students quickly acquire command of the English language with a fluent and natural practice of the language, both orally and in writing, using an action-oriented approach that places the student in concrete, fun and stimulating educational environment.

Mathematics

Language: 100% in French

Students will complete the National Education program and discover the first elements of the upper classes. Our approach to mathematics is varied, interdisciplinary & fun. and practical contexts.

History

Language: 50 / 50 bilingual Eng Fre

The class covers Global history with a strong influence of the history of France and its notable people. Some Canadian history is added to the course. The main ethos is fun, engaging study with stories about people, places, and events that are told in a way that captures their imagination. Specific individuals for example Napoleon Bonaparte, Cleopatra & Jacques Cartier a French explorer who in 1534 paved the way for settlemement in Canada. We depict their adventures, struggles, and triumphs. Student engage in crafts and projects whilst incorporating multicultural perspectives.

Geography

Language: 50 / 50 bilingual Eng Fre

Interactive maps and digital tools like Google Earth first with familiar places; home, school, Phuket island, and then expand to province, country, and world maps. Country of the week focus and flags with immersive cultural study. We incorporate creativity by build iconic models and planets. We teach things that relate to everyday life such as the water cycle, weather patterns. We connect geography with biology by exploring the natural habitats of animals in different regions of the world.

Science & Sociology

Language: 50 / 50 bilingual Eng Fre

We aim to instill an awareness and curiosity. Student learn to give a personal point of view, to carry out research and to cross-reference information. The science experiments give meaning to events and references to real life. They learn a scientific approach and how to conduct experiments.

Physical and Sports Education (PE)

Language: 100% French

We aim to instill an awareness and curiosity. Student learn to give a personal point of view, to carry out research and to cross-reference information. The science experiments give meaning to events and references to real life. They learn a scientific approach and how to conduct experiments.

Art & Music

Language: 100% English

Very strong creative approach. Themed projects for an exciting discovery and understanding of successful production of loved pieces of artwork integrating the notions of teamwork, consultation and consensus.

Summary

FWe are very proud to see our students grow and evolve. We see shy children become confident leaders, children who struggle academically rise to challenges and succeed, and children with unique passions discover their path in life.

We believe that students’ personal development is a key element of their future success and we are committed to helping each child reach their full potential