English Classes in Chantilly
What is APARC?
Anglophone Parent’s Association in the Region of Chantilly
A non profit organisation English school
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
Une école d’anglais à but non lucratif
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
APARC’s mission
To give all our students the best opportunities to make progress in English
From beginners discovering the language…
…to bilingual children aiming to achieve or maintain a level of English
equivalent to that of their peers in English-speaking countries
Offrir à tous nos élèves la meilleure progression possible en anglais
Des débutants découvrant la langue…
…aux enfants bilingues visant à atteindre ou maintenir un niveau d’anglais
équivalent à celui de leurs pairs dans les pays anglophones
Bilingual classes
APARC follows the British schools’ national curriculum in English language and literature.
APARC bilingual students receive 2.5 hours on Wednesdays in Kindergarten and Primary classes (ages 4 to 11), and at age 11, they can either enter the Collège des Bourgognes (state secondary school) in Chantilly, where English classes are integrated into the French school timetable, or continue on Wednesday afternoons.
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.
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.
Alumni
APARC classes were not only a great opportunity to study English/U.S. language & literature but also a fantastic intercultural experience. Although I went on studying in France I was always eager to evolve in an international and English speaking environment. I started out as evaluation engineer for Toyota at their European HQ in Brussels and after a while moved to the travel industry which took me to Brazil where I am now.
Thanks to APARC, I was able to attend College in the US, where I graduated summa cum laude in business and international affairs. I then started my career in advertising in NYC, working on international clients such as Gillette, Martini/Bacardi, & Vespa. When I turned 30, I decided I had lived up to the NYC ‘work hard, play hard’ philosophy and it was time to move back to France to look for a new rhythm…and love! Luckily I continued to work on global clients from L’Oréal to Luxottica as juggling multi-cultural challenges is what I like best. And I did find love. 🙂
APARC allowed me to have a leg up when it came to applying for colleges and ultimately getting accepted in one. I graduated with a marketing degree and went immediately into the sales world. I started with inside sales and transitioned to an outside sales life working for Collette Travel, selling tours around the world. After a tiring lifestyle, I moved on to Staples, Inc. working with small businesses. I’m now 29, married, homeowner and recently a marathon finisher ;). Life is going pretty great if you ask me!
Lived and worked in Germany for two years after obtaining a degree in business studies. Now living in Ireland, for the last eight years and working for Apple European Headquarters as an EMEIA Sales Team Manager. I remember moaning for so many years about having extra school hours compared to my non APARC friends but then realising that first day of Uni that the only reason I was there was thanks to all those years of projects and essay writing with Mrs Henriot. I will be forever grateful to my parents and Mrs Henriot for all their encouragement and support. We are now planning to give our two children Amélie and Alexandre that same opportunity but in reverse so that they can keep up their French.
Currently living and working in Paris after spending some time in San Francisco. Lead Software Engineer of a small startup company – Feeligo. I have many fond memories of APARC, even though I was only able to attend the primary classes. Learning to read and write in English has proved invaluable.
I studied biomechanical engineering in France, Italy and Germany – Erasmus is wonderful! I then worked for five years as an international product manager in the medical industry. I now live in Göteborg, Sweden and am currently a stay at home mother of three small children (5, 3 and 1). My memories of APARC are all linked to being challenged to think outside the box, voice my opinion, working hard and laughing a lot!
After the baccalauréat, I studied in England, France and the United States of America. I am now admitted to the Paris and New York Bars and work on cross-boarder disputes as a lawyer in Paris. I am eternally grateful for the education I received in the APARC classes. Had it not been for the teachers’ commitment, I would never have had the opportunity to study, travel and work in a completely bilingual environment.
Nicholas Coulton – 1983-1995
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.
Alex Souter – APARC pupil from 1986 until 1998.
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.