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Nationalities
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Aproximatly 20 different nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50/50 |
Languages
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
None |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
Academics
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Dedicated study times allow for all homework to be completed at school. |
School day
| School start time |
8h30 |
| School finish time |
18h00 |
| School provided lunches |
The school canteen our “restaurant” serves freshly cooked food 100% organic |
| Uniform required |
Yes, it is presented on our website https://unionschool.paris/en/shop/ |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
During the week the children also practise yoga, theatre, drawing, singing, music, chess, coding, sustainable development with gardening, meditation, sport and philosophy. |
| Sports activities included |
Our student practise different indoor sport activities in our beautiful gymnasium but are also doing tennis in the tennis club next to the school. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Once a year we organise an Olympic Games Competition |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
We have a library, a theatre (where inspiring special invitees come one a month to present their work, life, dreams...) and a vegetable garden where the sustainability workshops are hold. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
There is a 100 m2 gymnasium and 3 outdoor playgrounds, totalling 400 m2. A Tennis Club is a 5 minute walk from the school. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Union School is a wonderful bilingual nursery and primary school for children aged 2 to 11in the heart of Paris 16th. We follow a double curriculum combining the French National Education programme and the English Curriculum in small classes of 20 maximum, with native English & French speakers, all highly qualified and dedicated teachers.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Union School seeks academic excellence in a respectful and kind environment. Union School encourages its pupils to give their best, to cultivate their interests, their creativity, their talents, and to follow their passions in an open and respectful environment. Union School has established a unique Board of Experts. It is composed of prestigious researchers and highly reputed practitioners, both French and International. The Experts are in close dialogue with our teachers, enriching their pedagogy and teaching with the latest scientific findings. |