UNVEIL THE CHOICE
Sous-contrat vs. Hors-contrat - Schools in Paris
Dear Parents,
Are you navigating the Parisian educational landscape in search of the ideal solution for your child's unique needs? You've probably come across terms like "écoles sous-contrat" and "hors-contrat", but what do they really mean? And what impact do they have on your child's educational path?
Let's shed some light on these distinctions!

Contract schools :
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Collaborate with the government, receive financial support and follow national program guidelines.
Collaborate with the government, receive financial support and follow national program guidelines.
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Offer stability and familiarity, often employing certified teachers experienced in the national education system.
Offer stability and familiarity, often employing certified teachers experienced in the national education system.
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May have limitations in terms of program flexibility and pedagogical approaches.
May have limitations in terms of program flexibility and pedagogical approaches.
Non-contract schools :
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Operate independently, receive no government funding and enjoy greater freedom in designing programs and teaching methods.
Operate independently, receive no government funding and enjoy greater freedom in designing programs and teaching methods.
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Can adapt programs to different learning styles and offer unique educational philosophies.
Can adapt programs to different learning styles and offer unique educational philosophies.
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May face difficulties with limited resources and require additional financial contributions from parents.
May face difficulties with limited resources and require additional financial contributions from parents.
Now, what about the advantages of non-contract schools?
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Personalized learning: customized curricula take into account individual strengths and interests, fostering deeper engagement and academic success.
Personalized learning: customized curricula take into account individual strengths and interests, fostering deeper engagement and academic success.
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Innovative approaches: explore alternative teaching methods such as project-based learning, fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills.
Innovative approaches: explore alternative teaching methods such as project-based learning, fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills.
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Nurturing diverse talents: emphasizing holistic development, encouraging artistic expression, social responsibility and personal growth.
Nurturing diverse talents: emphasizing holistic development, encouraging artistic expression, social responsibility and personal growth.
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Smaller classes: enjoy closer teacher-student relationships and more individualized attention.
Smaller classes: enjoy closer teacher-student relationships and more individualized attention.
Ultimately, the choice between sub-contract and non-contract depends on your child's needs and your educational priorities. Both offer valuable pathways, but considering the unique advantages of non-contracted schools could reveal a world of learning opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school!