French Instruction and Foreign Language Elementary School (FLES)
Our French Instruction program allows students to receive French instruction for half of their day, in math, science, and some social studies.
The International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) requires that authorized schools offer instruction in a modern world language, in addition to the school's primary language, which is English. AIES has chosen to meet this requirement by offering French—all students at AIES experience FLES instruction. Students in the Partial French Immersion program receive additional instruction in French.
Benefits
Students in language programs have higher academic achievement.
Students have a more diverse approach to learning and a greater appreciation of different cultures.
Language programs promote literacy development in two languages and for some, more than two.
Students have greater cognitive flexibility and problem-solving abilities.
Math & Science
Math is a universal language and often involves concrete, hands-on activities and learning. Science offers students the opportunity to explore and experiment using the knowledge and vocabulary taught to them in French.