The British International Section (SIB) is open to all LFIB students subject to a satisfactory overall standard and proven competences in English.
Nevertheless, the SIB program requires a lot of extra work and additional class hours. The students who have chosen this section must be motivated and be capable of managing the workload. They should also read regularly and habitually.
Admission procedure
The Headmaster (and the Primary School Director for the CM students applying for the SIB in 6ème) verifies the aptitude of the students who apply for the and consults the members of the International Section Council (Conseil de Section International – CSI). The CSI meets and approves the admission according to the requirements stipulated in Article D421-133 of the French Education Code.
Members of the CSI for CM2 students applying for 6ème SIB
- The Headmaster
- The Director of the Primary School
- Teachers in the SIB section
- Representatives of parents of the students in the SIB section
- Languages coordinators of the Primary and the Secondary Schools and the language teacher-trainer for the Secondary School.
Members of the CSI for 3ème students applying for 2nde SIB
- The Headmaster
- Teachers in the SIB section
- Class teachers of 3ème
- Representatives of parents of the students in the SIB section
- Language coordinator and the language teacher-trainer of the Secondary School.
Three steps of admission
- Application and oral test
All students wishing to join the SIB must complete the online application form and upload a video of self presentation in English.
| Duration | 2-3 minutes | |
| Content | Self presentation and motivations for the SIB | |
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Points of consideration |
No textreading, fluidity of expression, grammar structure and vocabulary richness and motivation in line with the SIB expectations | |
2. Written tests
| Duration | 90 minutes | |
| Content | Written comprehension of a literary text and written expression | |
| Points of consideration |
Compliance with instructions, fluidity of expression, grammar structure and vocabulary richness and language accuracy |
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3. Admission
After the CSI’s meeting, the decision will be communicated to the parents.
Les dates clés :
| 12/04/2024 | Last day for registrations and submission of videos. |
| 01/05/2024 | Written tests for pre-registered students |
| 14/05/2024 | Conseil de Section Internationale’s meeting for validation of applications |
NOTE :
- The procedure is the same for students newly enrolled at LFIB before 03/09/2024, the date of the start of the school year. The written tests will be organised on a case by case basis.
- Application for the SIB of any new student enrolled after the CSI meeting on June 2024 will be examined at the beginning of the school year in September may be subject to availability of seats.
- Any new student arriving during the academic year will not be able to join the SIB. An application must be submitted according to the agenda for the next school year.
- Any new student from a British International Section arriving during the academic year will be able to join the SIB, subject to the availability of seats and the student’s academic record showing an aptitude level to pursue the program.