The Elementary School at Academic City welcomes students aged 6 to 11, divided into two teaching cycles and five grade levels:
Under the kind leadership of Mr. Pascal Navarro, the elementary school brings together 800 students spread across 30 classes, providing a dynamic and inclusive educational environment. Located in a modern setting in Academic City, the school benefits from adapted facilities that promote a fulfilling and comprehensive learning experience.
The Role of Elementary School
Elementary school marks the beginning of compulsory education and plays a crucial role in the acquisition of basic knowledge:
● Oral and written expression,
● Reading,
● Mathematics and problem-solving.
In addition to these fundamentals, the school aims to develop intelligence, artistic sensitivity, manual, physical, and sports abilities. It also provides teaching in historical, geographical, scientific, and technical culture, while raising students’ awareness of visual and musical arts.
Learning a foreign language and introducing linguistic diversity are also priorities. Finally, moral and civic education, in collaboration with families, instills essential values such as respect for children's rights, gender equality, and republican symbols.
The Teaching Cycles
The organization of the curriculum into teaching cycles allows for monitoring students' progress and addressing their specific needs:
● Cycle 2: Cycle of Fundamental Learning (CP, CE1, CE2) – focused on mastering basic knowledge.
● Cycle 3: Cycle of Consolidation (CM1, CM2, 6th grade) – ensuring continuity between elementary school and middle school
This structure ensures a smooth transition between the different stages of schooling, supporting each student in their progression.
"At LFIGP, we celebrate our vibrant, diverse, and multicultural community.
Learning English is not just about acquiring skills but embracing new ideas, perspectives, and cultures. Our mission is to inspire students to broaden their horizons, develop a passion for English, and appreciate the richness that foreign languages bring to their lives."
Loreine Harb
English Coordinator for Elementary School
known as the cycle of consolidation, spanning from CM1 to sixth grade. This year deepens knowledge in French, mathematics, history, and science while fostering student autonomy in preparation for CM2 and middle school. Students are introduced to new concepts, such as inferential reading, grammar structures, fractions, decimals, division with remainders, complex geometric figures, and French history."
Sonia Douazi, CM1 Class Coordinator
CE1 Level
"Level CE1, at the heart of Cycle 2, is a key stage where the student consolidates fundamental skills in reading."
"The learning of the Arabic language at LFIGP offers a comprehensive introduction..."
"to the Arabic language and culture, promoting the linguistic development of students and their openness to cultural diversity. Our program, designed to ensure quality and consistency, enables optimal learning and an enriching discovery of the richness of Arabic culture."
Inès Ainous,
Coordinator of the Arabic Department at the Primary School
Le Niveau CE2
"Level CE2, integrated into Cycle 2 of fundamental learning,"
"is intended for students aged 8 to 9. At this stage, children acquire essential skills in French, mathematics, science, history, geography, and other subjects. This level aims to consolidate the knowledge gained in CP and CE1 while preparing students for the next stage of their education. Personalized support is provided to guide each student in their learning, taking into account their specific needs, to ensure their success and prepare them for cycle 3.
Linda François,
CM2 Level Coordinator
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