Section Internationale Américaine
This section aims to equip students with a more profound knowledge of English and awareness of American Culture at Lycée La Condamine
The American International Section is an original and additional program to Lycée La Condamine School that started in 2021.
We are one of the first AEFE member schools in Latin America to have the American International Section.
The Section’s purpose is to provide students with a deeper knowledge of the English language as well as awareness of American culture.
- In order to accompany the learning process, we use National Geographic from the ‘Our world‘ series.
- We also use Santillana’s MYON reading platform to foster a culture of reading in English from a very young age.
- Our goal for students is to obtain the Cambridge Certificate every 2 years.
The students can enroll in the American International Section from CP (1st Grade).
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Colegio La Condamine is recognized by the College Board and we are a registered Cambridge Test Preparation Center.
These certificates are accepted by several foreign Universities and will put students on a good path if they wish to study abroad.
- Students of the American International Section, at the end of the baccalaureate, will obtain a certificate signed by the Cultural Attaché of the U.S. Embassy in Paris.
- This certificate is validated and recognized by the College Board (Accrediting Agency of the U.S. Department of Education), which allows them access to U.S. universities.
ACTIVITIES
The learning of the English language in the American International Section is carried out from different axes that promote a complete learning of the language.
Cultural Activities
The students have an approach to the Anglo-Saxon culture and traditions, through different festivities such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more traditional celebrations of the United States.
Sports Activities
Students receive physical education classes with a specialized native teacher within a more playful space and through the gestural and dynamic use of the language.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SECTION
- Students who are part of the American International Section receive their English classes in a classroom exclusively for the international section during regular hours.
- Students receive 3 hours of English in addition to the regular curriculum, in the afternoon. With classes in science, sports, among others.
OUR TEACHERS
JOSEPH DUFFY
American International Section Coordinator
CAILAN BEVEL
American International Section Teacher
María José ESCALANTE
American International Section Teacher
Teachers in the American International Section have a solid academic background and extensive experience in teaching English as well as a variety of subjects in this language.
Our teaching team is made up of native teachers and bilingual educators with a C1 level or higher, all highly qualified to ensure high-quality learning.
The classes follow a comprehensive approach that combines vocabulary, grammar, art, social studies, sports, and more, always aiming to foster curiosity and the academic development of our students.
The curriculum is based on the Cambridge method, which allows for a coherent, progressive education aligned with international standards.