INFORMATION FOR NEW FAMILIES
Starting at a new school can be a daunting prospect - especially if you are also moving to a new city or country. Language barriers, cultural contrasts, making new friends and building a social network from scratch can bring challenges during this exciting time for you and your family. The information in this section has been put together to help new families settle into life in the Anglophone Section and at the CSI Lyon.
Our Section prides itself on being welcoming to and supportive of families that are new to the school and to Lyon: we want to do everything we can to help you hit the ground running at school as you start this exciting phase in your family's life.
If you have any questions that are not answered below, or if you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Anglophone Section on admin@csianglo.org.
A big welcome to all new families joining the Anglophone Section!
To help new families settle in Lyon, APESA has put in place practical support and opportunities to connect with the school community. These include:
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The APESA Social Committee, which aims to organise informal social events throughout the school year. These include coffee mornings, book sales, potluck suppers, picnics and other events. At the rentrée a Family Picnic will be organised to welcome everyone (back) to Lyon, and a Back-to-School Coffee Morning for parents on the school year has started.
The Social Committee is organised by parent-volunteers, and we are always looking for new parents to join us!
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The CSI Anglophone Section Parents Facebook Group: this provides an informal contact point for APESA parents. You can make a request to join the group here.
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The Anglophone Section website, which is kept up-to-date with information about the CSI and the Section.
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Regular email communications to provide important information (in English) for all families
If you want to find out more being part of the Anglophone Section community, please contact the APESA President on apesa.president@gmail.com.
Meeting new families at the rentrée
At the start of each year, during the first week of school (rentrée), meetings are organised where the APESA President and the Head of Section welcome new families to the Section. Presentations are made and made available on the website for future reference. The Head of Section, with class teachers and other staff, also makes presentations to the students and parents of each year group in collège and lycée. A meeting for new families in Primary is also organised at the rentrée.
The Cité Scolaire International de Lyon
To help our families adapt to the French system we have created a Guide for Anglophone Section Parents to help you understand the school rules, daily routines, and expectations. We encourage you to read through this handbook carefully alongside similar documents provided by the CSI administration, as it will help us to work together to ensure a positive and enriching experience for your child.
Remember also to consult the school website regularly as you will find updates and other information about school life posted there. https://csilyon.ent.auvergnerhonealpes.fr/
