Schools

The study programme in Côte d’Ivoire is very similar to that in France.

Here’s a quick look at the system:

Preschool education: kindergarten, from 2 or 3 to 5 years old.

Primary Education: from 6 years old and lasts about 6 years. The diploma of the primary school is the Certificat d’Études Primaires et Elémentaires (CEPE)

Secondary education: it is divided into two cycles: the first school cycle lasts 4 years, a diploma is then awarded at the end of this cycle which is the Brevet d’Etudes du Premier Cycle (BEPC). The second cycle lasts 3 years. At the end of these three years, students must take the Baccalaureate (BAC). Once they have passed it, they will be awarded a diploma and this will give them access to higher education.

All local schools teach English as a first foreign language. As a condition, an Ivorian student who has passed the baccalaureate should have completed 7 years of English. In addition, English is taught in all faculties at all universities.

Currently, there are about 4 international schools of English in Abidjan. However, some French schools are experimenting with French and English teaching mainly in primary schools.

GROUPE SCOLAIRE LES PAPILLONS

French section: 18 years in Service and a New Bilingual Section that started in September 2015.

GS Le Papillons offers a bilingual curriculum (French – English) in some classes.
From Nursery to CM2, the program is taught equally in French and in English.

Students have two teachers and thus explore more linguistic and cultural diversity.
A bilingual class, offers your child the opportunity to integrate into international institutions

that offer International Baccalaureate programs. Admission to French schools will be subject to entry tests.
The school takes into account all learning profiles and their educational approach incorporates

the best of the Ivorian system with a deeper knowledge based on the success of the French system.

Utilising the influence of active teaching for the acquisition of fundamental knowledge;

granting personalized support for students of all abilities.

Address: Cocody Deux Plateaux 7ème Tranche, Rue L139 (L40 sur Google Map)

Tel: +225 22 42 50 51 / +225 22 52 59 14 / +225 08 45 10 37

Bilingual: +225 45 72 67 55

Email: gslespapillons.edu.ci/contactez-nous

Facebook: Les Papillons

Website: gslespapillons.edu.ci

International Bilingual School of Africa (IBSA)

Address: Cocody Deux Plateaux 7ème Tranche

Tel: +225 49 42 08 06

Facebook: IBSA

Website: www.ibsafrica.org/home

International Community School of Abidjan (ICSA )

Nursery – Primary – High school

ICSA offers an American based curriculum using the America Reaches Out (AERO) standards that have been modified to meet the needs of an international student population.

The school also offers instruction in French-as-a-foreign-language, given that this is a requirement for all students in grades 1-12. ICSA has an English Language Support program (ELS) which is offered to non-English speakers until they attain an academically functional level of proficiency in English.

Address: Riviera 3-boulevard Arsene Usher Assouan

Tel: +225 22 47 11 52 / +225 55 41 20 55

Email: admission@icsabidjan.org

Website: www.icsabidjan.org

International Demonstration School of Abidjan (IDSA)

Nursery – Primary – High school

IDSA offers a whole-child centered education. The academic program embraces the best practices of the American model of education. Graduates are awarded the American High School Diploma by the school partner, the University of Nebraska High School in the US. Enrollments are possible at all levels as a special language support program for non-English speakers is available. Classes at IDSA are exclusively in English, and students get French lessons. Spanish, German, and Latin are also taught.

The average class size is 12.

Address: Cocody Riviera Bonoumin – Near Abidjan Mall & Next Catholic Church “St Joseph”

Tel: +225 22 49 70 90 / +225 78 98 19 29

Email: admin@idsabidjan.com

Facebook: International Demonstration School of Abidjan

Website: www.idsabidjan.com

International English School of Abidjan

Nursery – Primary – High school

This school Provides a broad-based balanced education for pupils from Pre-school age (1 year) to High School Level; A strongly academic curriculum preparing pupils for entry into good public and private schools in Africa, U.K, the U.S and Asia.

Address: Cocody Deux Plateaux Vallon

Tel: +225 22 41 72 17 / +225 21 01 44 59

Facebook: International English School of Abidjan

Website: iesaci.com

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