École française de Sarrebruck et Dilling

The school is committed to providing a bicultural French and German education, fostering an environment where many students are bilingual or multilingual. It emphasizes the importance of co-education, encouraging active parent involvement in the school's management and community life. The pedagogical approach aims to develop students into enlightened, critical-thinking citizens of the world.

The school follows the French national curriculum from petite section to CM2, while placing a special emphasis on German language and culture. It utilizes the EMILE approach (Enseignement de Matières par l’Intégration d’une Langue Étrangère), where subjects such as music, art, science, and physical education are taught in German. Additionally, English is introduced in the CE2, CM1, and CM2 levels.

The school aims to prepare students for a successful transition to the Lycée Franco-Allemand de Sarrebruck, where many continue their education toward a Franco-German baccalaureate. The curriculum is designed to foster plurilingualism, critical thinking, and global citizenship, ensuring students are well-equipped for international academic pathways.

The school maintains an inclusive approach, supported by a team of experienced teachers and specialized staff. This includes four ASEM (Agent Spécialisé des Écoles Maternelles) in the kindergarten and a dedicated documentalists for the library. The school also provides personalized assistance and replacement teachers to support student learning needs.

The school prioritizes children of French nationals residing in Germany, followed by siblings of current students, siblings of students at the Lycée Franco-Allemand, children from the AEFE network, and other francophone or non-francophone children residing in the Saarland. Admission is subject to capacity and age requirements, with children entering the petite section needing to be three years old by December 31 of the entry year. The application process for elementary school involves an online request followed by a potential interview, while kindergarten applications are managed through the Regionalverband Saarbrücken's "Kita-Planer" system.

The school operates on a five-day week, Monday through Friday, with classes running from 7:55 to 13:15. The academic year typically spans from early September to early July, following a calendar validated by the AEFE and aligned with the Lycée Franco-Allemand de Sarrebruck. It includes scheduled breaks for autumn, Christmas, winter (Carnival), Easter, and spring, alongside various public holidays and specific school events held on Saturdays.

Located on Halbergstraße in Saarbrücken, the school shares its campus with the Lycée Franco-Allemand. The facilities include classrooms for kindergarten and elementary levels, a library and documentation center (BCD), and administrative offices. The school integrates digital tools into its pedagogy, utilizing a fleet of tablets, computers, video projectors, whiteboards, and interactive digital screens.

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a "Kita am Nachmittag" for kindergarten and a "Freiwillige Ganztagsschule" (FGTS) for elementary students. These programs provide supervised care and activities, with additional options such as a holiday "centre aéré" (day camp) during school breaks. Students also participate in school-wide events like sports days, holiday celebrations, and choir activities.