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Our Academic Programs

Learning in Two Languages,
Thinking Without Limits

Nos Programmes Académiques

A rigorous, joyful bilingual education — from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade — designed to develop confident, critical thinkers at home in any language.

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Everything You Need to Know About Our Academics

Foundation
Two-Way Immersion Model

Our gold-standard 50/50 model brings together French-proficient and non-French-proficient students for authentic bilingual learning.

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Grades TK–5
Elementary School

Play-based to inquiry-driven learning building bilingual foundations across language arts, math, science, and social studies.

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Grades 6–8
Middle School

Inquiry-driven, rigorous, and globally minded — preparing students for competitive high schools with advanced bilingual fluency.

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Why French?
The French Advantage

Cognitive benefits, 300M+ global speakers, career opportunities, and academic gains — the case for French immersion.

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Support Services
Special Education

Inclusive, supportive learning for all students — IEPs, accommodations, and the El Dorado Charter SELPA partnership.

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Extended Day
After School & BASC

Before and after school care serving 240 families, with enrichment in cooking, chess, soccer, judo, mindfulness, and more.

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—— Language by Grade

How Instruction Shifts Over Time

Our program begins with a strong emphasis on French in the early grades, gradually increases English as rigor grows, and reaches a balanced bilingual model in Middle School.


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Grade Band
French
English
TK – 2nd
~80%
~20%
3rd – 5th
~60%
~40%
6th – 8th
~50%
~50%
No prior French required to enter TK, K, or 1st Grade. Students entering 2nd grade or higher are assessed for French proficiency before placement.
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Give Your Child the Gift of Bilingualism

Tuition-free, TK–8, and open to all Oakland families. No French experience required to begin.