Yes. International French School Singapore (IFS) enrols students of all nationalities and provides structured language pathways to support non-French speakers across different age groups.
International French School Singapore (IFS) welcomes students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. While the school follows the French national curriculum, French nationality or prior French schooling is not a requirement for admission. The school community includes families representing more than 80 nationalities.
Support for Non-French Speakers in Early Years and Primary
IFS (Singapore) offers dedicated language support for students who are new to the French language, particularly in the early years and primary levels. From Grande Section (K2) onwards, non-French speaking students may join the FLSco (Français Langue de Scolarisation) programme.
This programme is designed to support French language acquisition alongside the mainstream curriculum, allowing students to build foundational language skills while integrating into daily classroom learning.
Middle School Language Pathways
For students entering Collège (middle school) with limited or no French proficiency, IFS (Singapore) offers the French Passerelle programme. This pathway provides intensive French language instruction during school hours to support academic integration into the French curriculum. The programme is complemented by external language support, including collaboration with the Alliance Française de Singapour, to strengthen students’ progression in French.
French Language Requirements for Upper Levels
As students move into the upper secondary years, French language proficiency becomes more essential. Entry into Quatrième (Grade 8) typically requires a CEFR B2 level in French, while admission into Seconde (Grade 10) generally requires CEFR C1 proficiency.
These requirements ensure students are able to engage effectively with subject content delivered primarily in French at higher academic levels.
An International School Environment
International French School Singapore (IFS) operates within an international school context while maintaining alignment with the French education system. English is also integrated into the curriculum, particularly in bilingual sections, supporting students from non-French speaking backgrounds as they progress academically.
