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Bilingual state (non fee) primaries in London?

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Chiaseedz · 21/10/2024 15:53

Is anyone aware of a list of non fee paying aka state primaries in London? Or know of any? Any language. I mean schools that instruct in English and another language.

Yes yes I know to be fluent you also really need to practice at home regularly.

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OtterOnAPlane · 21/10/2024 16:13

The only one I know of is Judith Kerr, which teaches in English and German (in Dulwich). I'm sure there are others, though.

Needmorelego · 21/10/2024 16:15

I was about to say Judith Kerr School too so that's quite possibly the only one.

Longhotsummers · 21/10/2024 18:23

Belleville Wix primary in Battersea - bilingual French stream.

Heronatemygoldfish · 21/10/2024 18:33

I know people whose DC went here and they loved it. English-French.

St Jérôme Church of England Bilingual Primary School, Harrow

LadyLapsang · 21/10/2024 22:40

La Fontaine in Bromley teaches French from Reception. Outside London, Europa all-through in Oxfordshire and The Bilingual Primary in Brighton & Hove ( Spanish).

SamPoodle123 · 22/10/2024 10:57

Jackal313 · 21/10/2024 17:08

Fulham Bilingual is a Catholic state primary school for French, though pupils really need to be fluent already I think (half the lessons are taught in French)
https://www.fulhambilingual.org.uk/index.asp

For bilingual schools, you do not need to be fluent already....although it helps of course! It is fine to start without knowing the language if you are starting in Reception or year 1 the latest (but you would required to help with the catch up out of school if starting late and support in general). Kids do not just pick up a language always at the school, it needs support at home, such as going through the vocabulary given by teacher, going over basic vocabulary to so they can follow the general day to day activities...which can be done even if you do not speak the language. It just takes research and a bit of work on your part.

InTheRainOnATrain · 22/10/2024 11:03

Shaftesbury Park in Battersea
Belleville Wix also in Battersea
(both French)

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