Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet

Today’s increasingly interconnected countries have created enormous demand for people who can work in a variety of languages and cultures. Children educated in such an international environment are at a definite advantage.

Petite Ecole Bilingue’s structure is unique in the City of Philadelphia. Petite Ecole Bilingue provides students with a multilingual and multicultural environment, which strictly adheres to the American and the French Ministry of National Education academic programs. Such a setting offers a solid academic base as well as a linguistic gateway for children who will become future leaders in Philadelphia and across the globe.

Maximum Enrollment:

  • 45 students

Curriculum:

  • Classes in French and in English
  • Follows program of the French Ministry of National Education for French and the Pennsylvania Department of Education for English

Percentage Language Instruction:

  • 50% French and 50% English
  • Children achieve fluency in both languages

Maximum Class Size:

  • 15

School Hours:

  • Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 3:45pm
  • Before School care available at no charge starting at 8:00am
  • After School care is available from 4:00 until 6:00pm for an additional fee

Admission Policy:

  • Petite Ecole Bilingue’s admission policy is non-discriminatory. We welcome students without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, parents’ marital status or sexual orientation.