We speak to Denis Bittmann, Headteacher of Collège Français Bilingue de Londres, to find out more about their history and how they prepare children for the next stage in their school career.
How long have you been at the school"
I?ve been at CFBL for one year now, as I started in August 2019.
Can you tell us a little bit about the history of the school"
Established in 2011, Collège Français Bilingue de Londres – the bilingual school of London – provides French-English bilingual education to 710 students, aged 3 to 16 years old from Nursery to Year 10.
Our school reflects an openness to the world which is at the heart of its educational ambition. CFBL delivers to its pupils the best of the French schooling culture, whilst paying specific attention to their well-being, personal development and teamwork. The CFBL is located in Kentish Town, near Hampstead, in central London, surrounded by three magnificent parks: Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill and Regent?s Park. Our school is housed in a listed Victorian school building designed by Edward Robert Robson in 1874 and completely refurbished in 2010. The school has several different areas specially designed for innovative teaching practices.
The maximum capacity is 710 students, which means the school is on a human scale and allows everyone to thrive in a warm and friendly atmosphere, something which is conducive to well-being and effective learning. Students are close to the entire teaching team and have...