{"id":8139,"date":"2021-03-04T08:27:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T07:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lajonchere.org\/lecole-pedagogie\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:42:37","slug":"about-the-school-pedagogy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lajonchere.org\/en\/about-the-school-pedagogy\/","title":{"rendered":"About the school – Pedagogy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAT THE HEART OF OUR PROGRAM\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t

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\u201cAt school I was asked to write what I wanted to be later on in life, I answered \u201chappy\u201d. They told me that I did not understand the question, I replied that they did not understand life. <\/span>John Lennon<\/b><\/p>

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\nRecent advances in neuroscience have shown that the brain continues to develop from birth until a person\u2019s 25th birthday. Thus, placing the desire for learning at the heart of our school\u2019s mission, is not an idealistic fantasy but a realistic approach. \n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At La Jonch\u00e8re, students are encouraged, listened to and supported daily.<\/strong> Mistakes are not punished, but considered as learning opportunities, failures are seen\u00a0 as a way to grow\u00a0 (FAIL: First Attempt In Learning).<\/span><\/p>

We prioritize solidarity and collaboration. Our objective is to offer each student an environment where he feels at ease and supported, which in turn promotes learning. We also wish to help our students feel more self-confident because it has been linked to greater happiness.<\/span><\/p>

Our main goal is to build confidence in each student by creating a relationship of trust with their teachers. We want to ensure our students feel empowered and happy at school.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBeing inspired by the best pedagogies and innovative approaches\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t
Some countries have already implemented these approaches with success. Finland reviewed its school system in the 1970s. Today, Finnish pupils obtain better results in science, math, and reading than the other countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), even though they spend the least time studying outside of class (source BBC). \n\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The absence of tests and subsequently a grading system in the first years of schooling has been found to have a positive\u00a0 effect on Finnish pupils\u00a0 as they have been found to be the least stressed when it comes to going to school and learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

At the beginning of the 20th century, Maria Montessori created a<\/strong> new school of thought based on kindness, autonomy, freedom of learning, and respect for a child\u2019s pace.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In 2021, Harmony School became Lyc\u00e9e la Jonch\u00e8re, growing with its students<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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A relationship based on trust between students and teachers<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Furthermore, \u201csoft communication\u201d is at the heart of our pedagogy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The entire Lyc\u00e9e La Jonch\u00e8re team is trained in this method that dates back to the middle of the 20th century, and is modeled by Thomas GORDON. It establishes a climate of trust, open exchange and collaboration to overcome each disagreement with a shared solution moving forward.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Our pedagogy places the teachers on an equal footing with the students, there are no more power struggles, no authoritarian leadership, but instead a relationship of trust and assertiveness.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Each student develops at their own pace. The school takes this into consideration and adapts to each student\u2019s needs. It does not matter in which order a student learns the notions as long as he\/she learns them in time for the national exams (Brevet, Baccalaur\u00e9at). We believe that it is up to the school to adapt to the student, and not the other way around. <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In addition, some students arrive in our school with a great thirst for learning, if they are interested in a concept that is not in the curriculum for their grade level, the student will not be held back, on the contrary, the teachers will provide additional resources to best support the student to learn these new concepts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

On the contrary, some students may have some trouble in certain subjects, even if the concept is supposedly already acquired by their grade level, teachers will provide additional resources to review the basics with them so that they do not struggle, and they can build upon the basics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>



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We firmly believe that schools must equip students with the human skills society needs today and tomorrow: adaptability, creativity, innovation, and strong interpersonal skills.<\/strong> Research has shown that socio-behavioral skills play a key role in professional success. Our ambition is therefore to give our students the tools they need to thrive in a constantly evolving world, by placing strong emphasis on connections with the professional world.<\/strong><\/p>

For this reason, human skills and real-world relevance are central pillars of our educational project.<\/strong><\/p>

In this context, proficiency in English is an essential lever<\/strong>. As the international language par excellence, English has become a key tool for integration, mobility, and openness to the world. Yet traditional teaching methods often fall short: too little real practice, learning that is often artificial, and an insufficient level at the end of schooling\u2014combined with the persistent belief that \u201cthe French are bad at English.\u201d<\/p>

At La Jonch\u00e8re, all students benefit from reinforced English instruction from Grade 6<\/strong>, through a practical, immersive approach focused on real-life use of the language.<\/p>

From September 2026 onwards, this ambition will be expressed through two complementary pathways<\/strong>, designed to suit different student profiles and aspirations.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 The Bilingual Section (from Grade 6th)<\/h6>

The bilingual section offers deep immersion, with up to 80% of teaching delivered in English in Grade 6<\/strong>, gradually evolving towards a balanced 50% English \/ 50% French<\/strong> curriculum from Grade 5 onwards.<\/p>

Students learn subjects differently\u2014thinking, communicating, and working directly in English\u2014within a supportive and stimulating environment, guided by three native English-speaking teachers<\/strong>.<\/p>

\ud83d\udc49 Find all the information about the bilingual section here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 The intensive English Programme (outside the bilingual section)<\/h6>

Students who are not enrolled in the bilingual section still benefit from an intensive English programme, going far beyond traditional standards:<\/p>