Structure and Organization of the Maternelle
In the French education system, Maternelle (kindergarten) is a compulsory three-year program that forms an integral part of primary education: Petite Section (first year), Moyenne Section (second year), and Grande Section (third year). Certified and dedicated teachers, supported by teaching assistants, work closely together to guide and nurture each child’s development. A German teacher regularly provides language instruction in small groups, and a teacher specialized in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) is also available to support non-French-speaking children.
Over the course of three years, children learn and grow together in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Through play-based learning, they explore the world around them, develop language skills, discover early mathematical concepts, strengthen motor coordination, and build self-discipline and self-confidence. Our teachers are trained to deliver structured, engaging, and joyful instruction, drawing inspiration from picture books, traditional French and German celebrations, the rhythm of the four seasons, and enriching school outings that bring learning to life.
Main Objectives in Kindergarten
Five Learning Areas
- Language: Explore all aspects of a language.
- Explore the world: Understand the living world, objects, and matter.
- Motor skills: Understand and express oneself through movement.
- Arts: Engage in collective and individual creative expression, learning through the arts.
- Numbers, shapes, and sizes: Acquire tools to articulate one’s thoughts.
(diagram in French below)
A Day in Kindergarten
7:50–8:15: Arrival, greeting routine, games on the playground
8:15–8:45: Morning group gathering, language activities
8:45–9:30: Recreational workshops (writing, arts, fine motor skills, math, discovery of the world)
9:30–10:30: Morning snack and recess
10:30–11:15: Teacher-guided, semi-guided, or free-play activities in small groups
11:15-12:00: Lunch
12:00–13:00: Rest time or playtime
13:00–13:45: Teacher-guided, semi-guided, or free-play activities in small groups
13:45–14:15: Group gathering, literacy activities
14:15-14:30: Dismissal
(diagram in French below)
Maternelle Cycle 1 (Pre-school)
Welcoming Students With Special Needs
The Lycée Français International Victor Hugo meets the needs of children whose education requires special attention, both in primary and secondary education.
Learn moreAdministrative Staff
Karima Kirouani
Primary School Principal
karima.kirouani@lfvh.net Tél : 069 74 74 98 – 116
Laurence Hahner
Primary School Secretary
Laurence.HAHNER@lfvh.net Tél : 069 74 74 98 – 116
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: drop-off time from 7:50 to 8:15 a.m. and pick-up time from 2:20 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: drop-off time from 7:50 to 8:15 a.m. and pick-up time from 11:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.