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When we asked about the schools in France, they said...

"I would ask to meet the teachers. The team is strickingly dedicated and passionate. When we first visited, one of the primary teachers (who is a male for once) showed us the experiments they had been doing that afternoon; the children (6 or 7 year-olds) has been designing their own electric circuits ! The teacher was very keen to tell us all about it, and one child explained in a lot detail how he had built his circuit board (my husband and I were rather impressed)," commented one expat when asked about Forest International School in The western suburb in a town called Mareil Marly.

"Lycée International de Saint Germain-en-Laye (LISG) is one of the best international schools in France, located in the affluent suburb of Saint Germain-en-Laye, just outside of Paris. Founded in 1953, LISG is an English medium international school and is accredited by several well-respected bodies including the Cambridge International Exam Board, the European Council of International Schools, and the French Ministry of Education. The school provides a unique curriculum, with a strong focus on international exchange and foreign language acquisition. It offers a variety of courses, ranging from French language and culture, to history and global studies. Additionally, LISG also provides students with many extracurricular activities, such as cultural activities, theater and sports. Another great international school in France is the International School of Paris (ISP). Founded in 1924, the International School of Paris is bilingual and offers both English and French programs. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the European Council of International Schools and the US National Association of Independent Schools. ISP also has a strong academic program, as well as numerous diverse extracurricular activities like team sports, theater, music and even Model UN. Finally, the Lycée International de Lille is one of the most well-known bilingual schools in France. This international school offers an English-French bilingual curriculum and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The school offers a range of courses in the humanities, sciences, and economics and modern languages, as well as many extracurricular activities for students, making it a great option for both international and local students," explained one expat in France with kids at .

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