Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
Approximately 50% of students are French, 18% South African and 32% have other nationalities. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
18% local : 82% international |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
From grade 000 to grade 6, support measures are offered to these children to assist in learning to speak and understand French. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
Learning support sessions are indicative of the school’s desire to lead each student to success in spite of difficulties that may arise during elementary years.
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
If students arrive from another contracted French school, they are directly admitted within the number of places available. Any other situation will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
KG1 - G5: 14:15
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| Supervised care before/after school |
After-care is available for KG1 - G5 students from 14:15 to 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays and from 12:00 to 16:00 on Fridays. |
| School provided lunches |
The canteen is compulsory from pre-primary to Grade 12. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 1992, the Lycée Jules Verne offers internationally accredited education, making it an educational gateway for students to the rest of the world.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Decidedly international-orientated, the French School Lycée Jules Verne’s goal is to prepare students to embrace the international challenges of the future which correspond with the following points of the School Project:
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