Academic rigor. Personal development. International outlook.
Concordia College is a dynamic, vibrant, and stimulating school whose mission combines strong academic ambition with the development of each student's unique personality and character. Students are encouraged to cultivate their curiosity and creativity, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and develop their individual talents. We offer a bilingual and bicultural program. We follow both the French national curriculum and the International Cambridge Curriculum, preparing students for the French Brevet des Collèges and IGCSEs. The middle school years mark a pivotal stage, a gradual transition from childhood to adolescence. At Concordia, students receive ongoing support from our academic team and personalized guidance from our pastoral team. This nurturing environment allows them to develop the confidence essential for their intellectual, social, and emotional success, and to become thoughtful, resilient, and engaged students.
A bilingual program, an opening to the world
Concordia Middle School offers its students an ambitious program combining French and English cultures, utilizing the most relevant teaching practices from both systems. Our goal is to best support our students in their academic success and prepare them to thrive in a changing, open, and complex world. Students follow a fully integrated French-English bilingual program leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the IGCSEs (British Cambridge program).
Academic - Aim High
"Aim High" is one of our five golden rules. Thanks to small class sizes (20 children per class +/- 10%), we ensure close and personalized attention for each student. We champion active learning, particularly through Project-Based Learning (PBL). This approach is based on the completion of concrete, interdisciplinary projects that foster collaboration, autonomy, and problem-solving. Across all subjects—mathematics, sciences, humanities, languages, and arts—the curriculum aims to instill a solid foundation of knowledge, develop in-depth understanding, and cultivate genuine intellectual maturity. Students are encouraged to make connections between disciplines, approach questions from different perspectives, and build a coherent and structured academic foundation. The program thus supports a natural transition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at Concordia or, depending on individual profiles, to a fully French or English-language track. The goal is to offer each student a coherent, personalized, and promising educational path.
Skills for the 21st Century
Beyond academic knowledge, Concordia places great importance on the development of soft skills, recognizing that success today depends as much on how one thinks and acts as on acquired knowledge. À travers le programme « Going Beyond » et l'ensemble des disciplines, les élèves développent des aptitudes intellectuelles leur permettant d'évoluer avec aisance dans un monde complexe et en évolution. Ils apprennent à analyser l'information avec rigueur, à questionner, à argumenter et à formuler des raisonnements structurés. La créativité est encouragée par l'expérimentation, l'exploration d'idées nouvelles et l'apprentissage par l'erreur. Ils apprennent à travailler en groupe, à parler en public mais aussi à concrétiser leurs idées, à relever des défis, à s'engager pleinement dans leurs projets. Les élèves travaillent également l'expression orale et les techniques du débat. Progressivement, les élèves gagnent en autonomie : ils apprennent à gérer leur temps et leur charge de travail, à mener des recherches avec discernement et à réfléchir avec objectivité sur leurs progrès. La collaboration et la communication occupent une place centrale dans la vie quotidienne de l'établissement, favorisant l'écoute, le dialogue respectueux et le travail collectif. Ces compétences et ces connaissances constituent les fondations nécessaires à la réussite dans le Diplôme du Baccalauréat International et à l'apprentissage tout au long de la vie.
A rich and stimulating school life
Daily life is rhythmic and enlivened by a joyful and stimulating energy. At the school, students engage in numerous projects that bring their learning to life and foster a lasting love of learning Throughout the year, they design and lead a variety of initiatives—exhibitions, plays, concerts. They also participate in many projects, both within and outside the school: public speaking competitions, Model United Nations, and mathematics competitions. The House system structures school life and plays a vital role in developing teamwork, leadership, and a sense of belonging. In parallel, the PSHE (Personal Social Health Education) program supports students' personal development, ensures their well-being, and helps them better understand their responsibilities to themselves and others.To make a positive contribution to society
Our students learn to become responsible citizens, ready to commit to causes that matter to them. Through community service projects and fundraising initiatives for charities, students learn that positive impact stems from commitment, generosity, and a sense of responsibility. Whether leading a project within their House, speaking up in a debate, mentoring younger students, or supporting local or international causes, they are encouraged to act with conviction and to measure the real impact of their actions. By cultivating critical thinking, a sense of service, and ethical awareness, Concordia also shapes future engaged and responsible citizens, ready to contribute positively to the world around them.The main principles
50% of the teaching is in French and 50% is in English . In addiction, a third language is addedfrom the 5th grade onwards.
Core subjects are taught mainly in the morning. Activities take place in the afternoon to illustrate the academic lessons.
Weekly meetings on the current topics
Workshops on debate and public speaking
Cross-cutting projects (entrepreneurship, social, charitable, etc…)
A mathematics competition is organized every year.
Use of digital tools in learning
Homework
A study session is offered for students who wish to participate
The timetables
Classes are held over 4.5 days.
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:15 pm
An activities program is offered after school from 4:45 to 6:00 pm
Lunch
The students eat lunch together at school every day (except Wednesday).
School cafeteria a caterer delivers organic meals daily.
Lunch box : children can bring their own packed lunch to school.
The uniform
The uniform is mandatory. It helps create a sense of belonging. It consists of a cardigan, a white shirt, and a skirt and trousers. .There is also a uniform for sports.
Double degree
We offer a dual diploma to certify the end of middle school in both the French and English systems.
Le Brevet des collèges (Diplôme de fin de collège français)
The Diplôme national du brevet is the French national examination that marks the end of middle school, generally taken in the third year. It assesses the knowledge and skills acquired by students within the framework of the national education programs, through written tests (French, mathematics, history-geography, science) as well as an oral presentation on a project carried out during the year
The Brevet certifies mastery of the common core of knowledge, skills, and culture and is an important step before entering high school. It is organized and awarded by the French Ministry of National Education and is recognized throughout the country.
Les IGCSE (English College Leaving Certificate)
The IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) are the end-of-secondary exams in the British system. These are the exams that students in England take at the end of compulsory schooling, usually at age 16, in several chosen subjects.
IGCSEs are based on British curricula and assess knowledge, in-depth understanding of subjects, analytical skills and written expression.
They are organised by recognised examination bodies, including Cambridge Assessment International Education, and form the academic basis of the British route before entry into A-Levels or other international programmes.
IGCSEs are widely recognized internationally for their high standards and academic clarity.
Four houses.
One community.
The Concordia spirit.
Concordia Houses : Growing up together
At Concordia, belonging begins long before the classroom. Every student at the College joins one of our four Houses: Aquila, Aurora, Civitas ou Sapienta They embody the soul of our community: a spirit of teamwork, camaraderie and self-improvement.
Links that bring people together
The Houses system fosters solidarity, kindness and the pride in belonging to the same school. Guided by a lead teacher and two student leaders, the Houses enliven school life through projects, challenges, and collective actions.
Our values in action
Concordia's five golden values – Aim High, Achieve Together, Lead the Way, Be Kind, Be Respectful – inspire every student.
Merit points reward positive actions, effort, and cooperation.
The Concordia spirit
Throughout the year, the Houses challenge each other in academic, sporting, and civic spheres.
Beyond competition, they cultivate above all a spirit of sharing, leadership, and unity.
