English Bilingual School in Chantilly close to Paris
Embark on a language journey at our English school which is nestled in Chantilly. Our dynamic curriculum, led by experienced educators, promises an immersive and personalized learning experience.
Join our welcoming English speaking community, where each day brings the joy of mastering English and forming lifelong connections. APARC follows the British schools’ national curriculum in English language and literature. Unleash your children’s linguistic potential with us!
Today, the 120 families who are currently members of APARC come from all around the globe, with Great Britain and the United States being the most strongly represented. Its proximity to Paris and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport make it a practical choice for families who are seeking an international community and school located in an exceptional environment.
What is APARC?
Anglophone Parent’s Association in the Region of Chantilly.
Offering English classes taught by native teachers from Kindergarten to Collège
Bilingual anglophone children follow the British curriculum
Beginners and intermediate students join “English Extra”
English as a Foreign Language classes adapted to their level
Association des Parents Anglophones de la Région de Chantilly
Proposant des cours d’anglais dispensés par des professeurs natifs
De la maternelle au collège
Les enfants anglophones bilingues suivent le cursus britannique
Les grands débutants et les élèves de niveau intermédiaire rejoignent des cours
d’anglais langue étrangère “English Extra” adaptés à leur niveau
Bilingual classes
APARC bilingual students receive 2.5 hours on Wednesdays mornings in Kindergarten and Primary classes (ages 4 to 11) and on Wednesday afternoons and for Secondary students
After collège, APARC students usually continue their English education in the International Section at the Lycee Jean Rostand in Chantilly. Here, they have the possibility of taking the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) in English language and literature at the end of 2nde (age 16). APARC is a recognized exam centre for the IGCSE. In 1ère and Terminale (age 17 and 18) they prepare for the Option International Baccalaureat (OIB) which forms part of the General Baccalaureat and is of an equivalent level to the British A-level.
English Extra
Depuis 2013, l’APARC propose également des cours d’anglais langue étrangère “English Extra” avec ses professeurs de langue maternelle anglaise afin de permettre aux enfants de progresser en anglais quel que soit leur niveau.
APARC’s history
For more than a hundred years, The Chantilly region has been home to a high concentration of English-speaking families living temporarily or permanently in France. The Anglophone Parents’ Association in the Region of Chantilly (APARC) was founded in 1982 to bring together families in the area who speak English as a mother tongue or as a cultural language. Its main objective was to set up special English language sections within schools, offering lessons specifically for anglophone children, with a view to maintaining or achieving a standard of English comparable to their peers in English-speaking countries.
Alumni
Senior Project Manager for the Arcadis Group in SE France. Living in Cannes and married with a daughter, Sienna, almost 4yrs old.
APARC memory: Friendships formed by being together throughout our schooling. I was with Paola Allais from the age of 3yrs.
Alexander Coulton – 1985-1996
Working in Sustainable Energy as a Policy and Strategy Manager for the Low Carbon Contract Company in London.
APARC memory: Mrs Henriot, who was a very good and inspiring teacher.
Anthony Coulton – 1986-1997
Head of Finance at Travel Security Services in London.
Lives in Lewersham with his partner Anna Cottray (ex APARC) and their two children, Hector aged 3yrs and Teilo 1yr.
Went on to study at St Andrews University and Edinburgh University.
Now living in Dehli, India and founding co-partner of an e-commerce company.
Crofton Souter – APARC pupil from 1988 until 1993. Studied at SOAS.
Now running his own project development business in Chantilly.
Robert Souter – APARC pupil from 1991 until 1997.
Studied at School of Hotel Management, Crans Montana, Switzerland.
Now F&B manager at the Four Seasons hotel in Bahrain.