Our Most Common Query?
Frequently Asked Questions
Asides the teaching program, are there extracurricular activities done with the students? And are there fees attached to these activities?
We offer extracurricular activities and its payable per month. On Thursdays and Fridays, the students have activities that are mentioned in the bill you have with you. While on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, they have After-school.
For the creche and pre-nursery departments, do they equally have to resume at 7:30am?
The creche and pre-nursery department do not have to resume at the same time with the others. However, they must resume at 8;30am in order to take part in the activities that will be done.
How about the Secondary English exams? Do students have the privilege of travelling outside the country to complete their education? And do you offer school opportunities?
Based on our curriculum, every student who graduates with us automatically continues outside the country. The school equally helps the students in making the right choice after their research. However, the bill is covered by the parent.
Can my child or a student transfer in between the academic year, or can you take a new student?
We do not take new students in between the academic year because we have a number target for each class. Nonetheless, exceptions are made if the Director General decides, and after her decision, if the child performs well after the entrance test he/she is granted admission.
Do you go for summer camp and holiday lessons?
Yes, there is usually a summer camp where the older students from age 12-16 travel outside the country and there is always holiday lessons.
What educational system do you offer?
We offer a bilingual system which includes the Beninese systems, MYP and IB which is the international Baccalaureate, SAT and Montessori Program
Do you equally do all the subjects under the French system or you select only a few subjects?
We offer all the French subjects from nursery to Grade 12
How do you run the canteen? Are the students with allergies considered?
The canteen functions based on demand. The students eat three times a day- a snack at 10am, lunch at 12pm, another snack at 2:30pm/ 2:45pm. For students with allergies, we suggest their parents provide their meals for them to avoid complications.
Do you have a hostel?
Yes, we do.
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