Our educational project
The Lab School Paris is an innovative, bilingual, united, secular, and eco-responsible school. It supports children in acquiring knowledge, skills, and culture from the Ministry of Education’s curriculum, while paying particular attention to the development of socio-emotional skills (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, empathy, etc.). It aims to transform pupils into responsible, enlightened, autonomous, supportive, and blooming citizens.
Pedagogical hybridization
The Lab School's pedagogy is based on the principle of pedagogical hybridization, i.e. the synthesis of different approaches. On the one hand, it draws inspiration from the pioneers of educational innovation such as Maria Montessori, Célestin Freinet,
John Dewey and Alexander Neill, and on the other, from current research in the educational sciences and other fields such as psychology, sociology, neuroscience, philosophy and anthropology. In consultation with the pedagogical council and Lab School Network researchers, the educational team takes into account studies that scientifically evaluate pedagogical practices, both from the point of view of academic success and well-being at school, and implements them with the children.
- The students take on positions within the school, such as managing the library, managing the compost, and being responsible for turning off the lights, which gives them a sense of responsibility and fosters their autonomy.
- They also take part in multi-age days, where they collaborate with primary school pupils.
- Our school embodies the values of the International Baccalaureate, including the development of the learner's profile, international awareness and bilingualism.
- Students take part in a variety of artistic, musical, educational and civic projects, including ERASMUS programs, round tables organized by academics and researchers, and annual visits to UNESCO.
School life and values
- All students actively participate in the democratic student council, where they put forward ideas to improve school life.
- Our focus on emotional support and social development is integrated into our pedagogical approach.
Educational organization
- We provide a learning environment where each group of up to 15 students is supervised by a dedicated teacher.
- Classes are taught in French or English, depending on the teacher's language of fluency and the needs of the facility, with key terms translated into the other language.
- French courses are aligned with national education standards.
- English is taught at two levels: literature and acquisition.
- Our teachers focus on feedback and diagnostic and formative assessments to evaluate students' progress, rather than assigning grades in class or on their half-yearly report cards.
Secondary school at Lab School Paris
Secondary school begins with the 6th grade, which is still part of the primary school class groups, but is counted as a middle school and pays the middle school rate. From 7th grade onwards, pupils are in classes by level, but can take part in joint workshops.
Our classes go up to 10th grade, with the opening of the 11th grade scheduled for the start of the 2024 school year, and the 12th grade for the start of the 2025 school year.
The Lycée will be offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from the start of the 2024 school year with the 11th grade.
IB World Schools share a common philosophy, a commitment to a stimulating, high-quality international education, which we believe is important for our students.
Secondary school begins with the 6th grade, which is still part of the primary school class groups, but is counted as a middle school and pays the middle school rate. From 7th grade onwards, pupils are in classes by level, but can take part in joint workshops.
Our classes go up to 10th grade, with the opening of the 11th grade scheduled for the start of the 2024 school year, and the 12th grade for the start of the 2025 school year.
For the 3rd consecutive year, Lab School Paris ninth graders who sat for the Diplôme National du Brevet, general series, all passed with honors. Congratulations to this new graduating class on their success.
Lab School Paris is proud that the support we provide has enabled us to maintain our remarkable results on this exam, with 100% honors, while supporting students from backgrounds where French is not the mother tongue.
School Routines
The Lab School follows the Paris academic calendar.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are full days, and Wednesdays and Fridays are mornings only.
On certain days, workshops are proposed after classes, as well as a day-care option.
You can find all the information you need about after-school care on the “After-school care” page.
6th graders have lunch between 12 and 2pm.
7th and 8th graders have lunch between 1:10pm and 2:30pm.
9th and 10th graders have lunch at the earliest 1:10 p.m. and finish no later than 2:30 p.m. (Depending on the day, please consult your child's timetable).
11th IB graders have lunch between 12:50 and 1:45pm (depending on the student's specific timetable. Please consult your child's personalized timetable).
Classes start and end times
For 6th graders:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m,
Wednesdays from 8.50am to 12pm and Fridays from 8.50am to 2.30pm.
For 7th and 8th graders :
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9am to 4:25pm
Wednesdays from 9am to 1:10pm and Fridays from 9am to 4pm.
For 9th graders :
Mondays, 9:30am to 4:25pm, Tuesdays, 9am to 4:25pm,
Wednesdays from 9am to 1:10pm, Thursdays from 9am to 3:25pm, and Fridays from 9am to 4:25pm.
For 10th graders :
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 4:25pm
and Wednesdays from 9am to 1.30pm.
For 11th IB graders :
from 8:45 a.m. at the earliest to 5:45 p.m. at the latest, Monday to Friday.
(Individualized timetables and breaks according to selected subjects. Please check your child's personalized timetable).
One day in at Lab School Paris
