Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
520 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
23 |
| Most common nationality |
French, Serbian, Franco-Serbian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% local, 60% international |
| Native French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in French |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English (mandatory), Serbian (mandatory), Spanish, Italian, German, Latin (optional) |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
It is used regularly as a teaching tool. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
During Covid-19 restrictions, Google Classrom was used daily as of preschool. The school was able to switch to online teaching in a matter of days. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. The French School in Belgrade is a secular educational institution. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Any discrimination, including the one based on religion, is prohibited. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Diplôme National de Brevet (DNB)
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| Results in these examinations |
DNB 100%
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Between 40 minutes and an hour and a half. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school provides extracuricular acctivities. It also gives the opportunity to participate in numerous local and international competitions. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
A full time employed psychologist is available to students. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students coming from public French schools or French schools within AEFE network continue their education without evaluations. Those coming from other schools or not fluent in French are subject to an evaluation. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The evaluation is mostly focussed on the level of understanding and capacity of oral and/or vritten expression in French. |
| Waiting list |
No. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The school accepts new students throughout the year depending on the capacities. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8 a.m. |
| School finish time |
Between 3:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a range of artistic, spots, cultural and lingustic extracurricular activities, including help with homework. |
| Sports activities included |
Wide range of sports and activities are practiced throughout the year. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, canteen, science labs, IT lab. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
École Française de Belgrade is an international school attended by children of various nationalities. From preschool to high school, EFB's educational program is rich and demanding, and it is being implemented under the supervision of a dedicated professional team. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The French School in Belgrade is a part of AEFE school network, teaching the French program according to the highest standards, in a stimulating and well-intentioned environement. |