{"id":7547,"date":"2025-02-08T23:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T16:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/after-your-first-visit\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:11:10","slug":"after-your-first-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/en\/after-your-first-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"After your first visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_fullwidth_header_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-content-container center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">After your first visit<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_subhead\">Additional information after visiting our schools<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_one\" href=\"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/en\/tuition-fees\/#dt-tabs|6\">View Pricing Information<\/a><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_two\" href=\"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"scroll-down-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"scroll-down et-pb-icon\">;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"dt-tabs\" class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_tabs et_pb_tabs_0 \" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"et_pb_tabs_controls clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab_active\"><a href=\"#\">Welcome Guide for foreign parents<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_1\"><a href=\"#\">French Support Classes (FLE\/FLSCO)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_2\"><a href=\"#\">Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_3\"><a href=\"#\">Distribution of Children by Nationality 2023-2024<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_4\"><a href=\"#\">Communication guide for parents<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_5\"><a href=\"#\">Advantages of &quot;AEFE network&quot;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_6\"><a href=\"#\">Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_all_tabs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_0 clearfix et_pb_active_content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/en\/for-foreign-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated page<\/a> with all the information.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_1 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>Check the page dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/en\/french-support-class-fle-flsco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French Support Classes (FLE\/FLSCO)<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_2 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>Open <a href=\"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/en\/school-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calendar<\/a> in a new tab.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_3 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><h3>Distribution of Children by Nationality 2023-2024<\/h3>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7528 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Repartition-enfant-par-nationalite-2023-2024.webp\" alt=\"Distribution of Children by Nationality 2023-2024\" width=\"908\" height=\"874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Repartition-enfant-par-nationalite-2023-2024.webp 908w, https:\/\/bouleetbilles.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Repartition-enfant-par-nationalite-2023-2024-480x462.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 908px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Total: 225 children across two campuses:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>147 children at Binh Thanh<\/li>\r\n<li>78 children at Thao Dien<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Distribution:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>118 children of French nationality (52.4%)<\/li>\r\n<li>72 children of Vietnamese nationality (32%)<\/li>\r\n<li>35 children of other nationalities (15.6%)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><em>(Updated: September 2024)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_4 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><b>What - by whom?<\/b><\/th>\r\n<th><b>How?<\/b><\/th>\r\n<th><b>When?<\/b><\/th>\r\n<th><b>IMPORTANCE<\/b><\/th>\r\n<th><b>To whom?<\/b><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Homework<\/b> - the teachers<\/td>\r\n<td>homework notebook<\/td>\r\n<td>weekly<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the students<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Occasional meetings<\/b> - the teachers<\/td>\r\n<td>emails<\/td>\r\n<td>as needed<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Delays or absence<\/b> - the parents<\/td>\r\n<td>Classdojo and\/or phone\/email secretariat<\/td>\r\n<td>as needed<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>teachers \/ Secretariat<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Elementary school report handover<\/b> - the teachers<\/td>\r\n<td>given by appointment via email + K6 Portal<\/td>\r\n<td>twice a year<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Handing over of the preschool success notebook<\/b> - the teachers<\/td>\r\n<td>given by appointment via email<\/td>\r\n<td>twice a year<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>School events and parties<\/b> - secretariat<\/td>\r\n<td>email<\/td>\r\n<td>1 to 2 weeks before<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Information from the management<\/b> - secretariat<\/td>\r\n<td>email<\/td>\r\n<td>as needed<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Emergency for a student<\/b> - the nurse \/ teachers<\/td>\r\n<td>phone<\/td>\r\n<td>if needed<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Back-to-school parents meeting<\/b> - secretariat and PE<\/td>\r\n<td>email<\/td>\r\n<td>once in September<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Extracurricular activities<\/b> - extracurricular coordinator<\/td>\r\n<td>Portal (registration) + email + ClassDojo (photos)<\/td>\r\n<td>per trimester + weekly communication<\/td>\r\n<td>high<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>School news (Parties\/Outings)<\/b> - communication service<\/td>\r\n<td>Classdojo\/social networks<\/td>\r\n<td>depending on the events of the week<\/td>\r\n<td>medium<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Class life news<\/b> - the teachers<\/td>\r\n<td>Classdojo<\/td>\r\n<td>In preschool = 1x a week<br \/>In elementary = As needed<\/td>\r\n<td>medium<\/td>\r\n<td>the students and parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Pedagogical news from the school<\/b> - pedagogical service<\/td>\r\n<td>Classdojo<\/td>\r\n<td>as needed<\/td>\r\n<td>medium<\/td>\r\n<td>Parents of both schools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Monthly menus<\/b> - secretariat<\/td>\r\n<td>Portal<\/td>\r\n<td>every month<\/td>\r\n<td>medium<\/td>\r\n<td>the parents<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_5 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><h3>Quality and Rigor of Education:<\/h3> <p>The French curriculum is renowned for its academic rigor and depth in scientific, literary, and humanistic subjects. Students receive a solid education that thoroughly prepares them for higher education.<\/p> <h3>Multilingualism, Cultural Openness, and International Exposure:<\/h3> <p>In addition to French, students often learn several foreign languages, which prepares them well for an international environment.<\/p> <p>The AEFE network provides significant cultural exposure, with international programs and exchanges that enrich the students' experience.<\/p> <h3>Internationally Recognized Diploma:<\/h3> <p>The French baccalaureate is widely recognized and respected around the world, facilitating admission to international universities and grandes \u00e9coles.<\/p> <h3>Diversity of Educational Options:<\/h3> <p>The AEFE network offers options such as the International Baccalaureate (OIB), European or Eastern sections, and specific programs tailored to expatriate students.<\/p> <h3>Access to a Global Network & International Mobility:<\/h3> <p>The AEFE network includes over 500 institutions in more than 130 countries, offering opportunities for exchange and international mobility for students.<\/p> <h3>Tuition Fees:<\/h3> <p>The AEFE network of French schools in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the least expensive compared to other international schools.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_6 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><h2>What Opportunities After Completing a Curriculum in the AEFE Network<\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad) offers excellent preparation for higher education, a solid springboard for higher education, and professional integration <\/span><b><i>in France, Europe, and worldwide.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>In France<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grandes \u00c9coles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from the AEFE network can access preparatory classes for the grandes \u00e9coles, which later allow entry to prestigious institutions such as HEC, ESSEC, Sciences Po, Polytechnique, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Universities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can enroll in French universities to pursue undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in various fields.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcoursup is the main platform for applying to undergraduate programs in France.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialized Institutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized schools in art, design, architecture, or healthcare professions are also accessible.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><b>In Europe<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Erasmus+ Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can benefit from this program for university exchanges in other European countries.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>European Universities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French high school diplomas are well recognized in Europe, facilitating admission to European universities.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><b>Internationally<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>United States and Canada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from the AEFE network can apply to American and Canadian universities.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>United Kingdom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British universities accept French high school graduates.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n<li><b>Other regions of the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can also apply to universities in Asia, Australia, Latin America, etc., where French diplomas are often recognized.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>The Cost of Higher Education<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Europe, it is generally much cheaper than in other countries, especially the United States, Canada, or Australia.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many European countries, higher education is largely subsidized by the state, keeping tuition fees low or even free for European students.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education is often considered a public service in Europe, which implies democratic access to higher education for all, regardless of financial resources.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some European countries have implemented social policies to facilitate access to higher education, such as scholarships, housing assistance, and transportation discounts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>In summary, the advantages of an AEFE program are:<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Excellent preparation for higher education and international recognition of the French baccalaureate.<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Privileged access to French grandes \u00e9coles and European universities.<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Possibility to benefit from international exchange programs like Erasmus+.<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global career prospects.<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access to high-quality higher education at a low cost in Europe.<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>The AEFE network thus provides a true springboard for your child's success, allowing them to thrive in their studies and future professional 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