L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School

Urban

Self Contained classrooms for core subjects, English Language Learners (ELL), Special Education, Science, Music.

Follows the Saint Paul Public Schools Curriculum, and the Minnesota and NCEE Standards.

Special education
Gifted and Talented Program
English Language Learner Program
Enrichment Services
Arts Partnership/Adventure Programs
Area Learning Center After-School Support

Computer lab with 32 computers and an interactive (smart) board
I mobile laboratory with approx. 30 computers

N/A

Coin de Lecture (Reading Club)
Drama Club
Choir
Destination ImagiNation

54 Spaces - Upper lot, 28 spaces lower lot

None for students entering kindergarten or first grade, but students entering grades two through six, must undergo an entrance assessment before admission.

To provide a nurturing learning environment where French language immersion enhances and infuses the curriculum.

All students can learn even in a language unfamiliar to them, and it is our responsibility to make sure that they do.

Using the same curriculum as all other schools in the Saint Paul Public School district, LNFI provides ample opportunity for students to hear and comprehend French throughout the day by learning almost exclusively in French.  Students are immersed in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, etc. in French, albeit take their high stakes/standardized tests in English!  English Language arts are introduced in 2nd grade, and students who are already reading in French transfer the skills that they have learned in French beautifully into English. The following is a summary of the school’s unique features:

- The school's name, L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School (pronounced lay twal dew nor) was chosen by the school and neighborhood communities. The name is French for "The Star of the North" which is also Minnesota's state motto!
- The school offers an all-day kindergarten program, because we recognize the importance of language acquisition at an early age.
- All students become functionally bilingual by the end of 6th grade, which empowers them, builds their self confidence, and expands their educational and social horizons.
- Students at LNFI develop increased creative and critical thinking skills,
become more culturally sensitive, and develop appreciation for own and other cultures.

- Students increase their intellectual potential while learning a second (relevant) language.
- Students improve their skills in English speaking, reading, and writing by
exposure to a second language.
- Students test high in giftedness and receive gifted and talented services and other opportunities for enrichment in French and English languages.
- The school believes in strong relationships with its stakeholders, so it strives to form meaningful partnerships as evidenced in its active Site Council and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

 - The school offers many volunteer opportunities for families and

    community members alike.

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