Bi- and Multilingual Education
Language learning is a core element of LFIVH’s educational program. Bilingual courses are offered across both primary and secondary levels, with instruction in French, German, English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Latin.
All courses are designed to meet students’ individual needs and provide opportunities to apply and develop their linguistic skills in meaningful ways.
To reinforce language learning, the school organizes educational trips abroad, theatre outings, and visits to a wide range of cultural sites. Students also have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs with local schools as well as other schools in the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad), fostering intercultural understanding and practical language use.
Certificates Offered at LFIVH
German
English
French
Mandarin Chinese
German
German Language: At the Heart of LFIVH Education
In line with AEFE guidelines, LFIVH is committed to fostering openness to the culture and language of the host country. German is introduced as early as kindergarten and remains an essential part of students’ education through to their final year of high school. Together with French classes, German instruction strengthens students’ bicultural and bilingual development, shaping them into confident global citizens.
Is LFIVH Approved by German Authorities?
The bilingual program in elementary school and the international curriculum in middle school are both state-approved Ersatzschule programs. As a result, students enrolled in the international option can take the International Option Brevet (middle school diploma), which allows them to transfer seamlessly between the German and French education systems.
German in Elementary School
One third of classes are taught in German for students who choose the French option, while 50% of classes are taught in German for those who take the German option.
German in Middle School
In middle school, students can join the German International Section, where they study subjects like History, Geography, PE, and Music in German, deepening both their language skills and cultural understanding.
German in High School
In high school, students have the opportunity to enroll in Abibac courses, enabling them to obtain the dual French-German diploma: the baccalauréat and the Abitur. Those who choose the LCA option can further deepen their knowledge of German language, literature, and civilization. In LCA classes, students are also prepared for the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD I and III), an internationally recognized qualification that opens doors to higher education in Germany.
What If My Child Is Not a German Speaker?
LFIVH offers German for Beginners classes for non-German speakers. Small group instruction ensures personalized support and steady progress up to their first year of high school.
English
In Frankfurt’s international environment, English is indispensable. LFIVH’s curriculum emphasizes the development of strong English skills, while guiding students to explore the rich cultures of the English-speaking world, equipping them to thrive globally.
Below are the three steps required by the curriculum.
What English Level Can LFVH High Schoolers Reach?
In high school, pupils are trained up to C1/C2 level so as to get one of the certificates offered by Cambridge University, namely the FCE, CAE or CPE.
How About Non-French Speaking Students?
French Language classes (FLESCO) are provided for non-French speakers. Pupils who are not of French nationality can be prepared for DELF certificates, up to A2 level in CM1/CM2 and B1 level in 3e.
DELF are the only French certificates delivered by the French Ministry of Education and are recognized on an international scale.
Learn more about DELFFirst Steps
In primary school, children start English in CP (1st grade) with 45-minute weekly lessons. From CE2 (3rd grade), students have 1 hour and 30 minutes of English each week, including 45 minutes in small groups (less than 10 students).
In-Depth Study
All students attend mandatory English classes in middle school. Starting in 4e (8th grade), they can opt for the ELCE program, which offers History and Geography in English, preparing them for the European Section in high school.
Improve and Harness Skills
From 2nde (10th grade), students can choose the European Section option, which involves studying Literature, Science, or History and Geography in English. The program also aims to develop students’ oral communication skills.
Spanish and Mandarin Chinese
Staring from 5e (9th grade), students attend additional language classes. They can choose between Spanish or Mandarin Chinese.
Ancient Languages and Cultures
LFIVH offers Latin classes starting from 5e (9th grade) and Greek classes from 4e (8th grade), with the opportunity to continue both languages throughout high school