Middle School

Learning

Students in the Middle School have the option of choosing the French-American program or the International Program. Both programs are rigorous courses of study that meet the needs of highly motivated students, giving them the background for success in the High School and Beyond. Curricula and learning styles in both programs are harmonized for an ideal bilingual learning experience. Our students quickly learn that the English and French curricula overlap, just as subjects are linked.

Well-Being

As our middle school students navigate the personal and academic challenges of the middle school years, they will find a Well-Being team made up of dedicated teachers, heads of department, leaders of learning, administrators and support staff to coach and support students to develop their full potential in the areas of student learning, student leadership and student emotional and social well-being.

Complementing the highly demanding yet academically rich curriculum are life- and study-skills classes where students “learn how to learn” (time management, goal setting, test- and note-taking strategies, learning style awareness, etc.) and how to communicate effectively, solve conflicts, and be positive, contributing members of a school community.

The Middle School offers a strong, nurturing, and academically rich environment dedicated to developing the following Student Learning Profile attributes in all learners:

Communicators
Reflective
Balanced
Caring
Thinkers
Principled
Knowledgeable
Open-Minded
Inquirers
Risk-Takers

FASNY students are encouraged to participate actively in school clubs and sports teams, while an active student government organizes picnics, game nights, ski trips, and dances to further enrich the school experience.

International Program

The International Program offers a predominantly English-speaking curriculum at the Middle School level. With no French required to enroll, the International Program curriculum is conducted in both French and English depending on the level and subject of instruction. The balance of bilingual instruction is supported by an immersive French language environment at the individual level and pace of each child’s language skills.

French-American Program

The French-American Program offers a predominantly French-speaking curriculum at the Middle School level. With no English required to enroll, the French American Program curriculum is conducted in both French and English depending on the level and subject of instruction. Similar to the International program, students will work on their English language skills at their pace based on proficiency levels. The balance of bilingual instruction is supported by an immersive French language environment, at the individual level and pace of each child’s language skills.

In both programs, the curriculum taught in French is mandated by the French Ministry of Education, with some contextual adaptations. The curriculum taught in English has been developed by the school in accordance with the best practices of American and international independent schools. Regardless of program Middle School students are offered a robust curriculum concentrating on: