Our approach
École Française Internationale Auckland is a bilingual primary school that delivers the French national curriculum through a bilingual model (French-English). The curriculum is designed to support both beginners and native/fluent speakers, with additional language assistance provided to students who need support in either language.
The school is founded on the educational philosophy of the French national curriculum, which is recognised internationally for its rigorous academic framework and its emphasis on intellectual development, cultural understanding and multilingual education. This curriculum combines a long academic tradition with a modern competency-based pedagogical approach, structured around progressive learning cycles and regularly updated national programmes.
All families are welcome regardless of nationality, fostering a dynamic and inclusive community. As one of the first Charter schools opened in 2025, tuition is free for all domestic students.
Parents and families are encouraged to engage with and support this different educational culture, incorporating it into their home environment. Their active involvement is a key factor in their children’s success at school. Enrolling in the French school is not just about choosing a different academic curriculum, but about joining a broader cultural and educational journey, one that shapes the development of the child and influences the values and practices of the entire family.