Academics

A curriculum built on inquiry and depth.

Our students don't simply cover material — they wrestle with it, discuss it, and produce original work of their own.

Diverse students engaged in hands-on learning at Exceptional Learners Private School (EXL)
Hands-On Learning

Learning by doing — together.

Students learn by building, experimenting, and collaborating. Teachers guide hands-on projects that turn lessons into discovery and bring every subject to life.

Curriculum

Three curricula, one school.

American Curriculum

A U.S.-style program from Preschool through High School. We use the Calvert curriculum for Elementary and Middle School, and a combination of the EXL curriculum and Acellus for High School.

French Curriculum

A fully French-language program from Maternelle through the 8ème Année Fondamentale, delivered through the CNED program.

Bilingual Curriculum

Instruction in both English and French throughout the day, blending the strengths of both systems for true bilingual fluency.

Student Presentations

Speaking, researching, presenting.

From early grades on, students present their own research to the school community — building confidence in public speaking and ownership of their learning.

EXL students presenting a history project on stage with a visual posterEXL student speaking into a microphone during a class presentation
From age 1 through High School

One school, three pathways.

Families choose the path that best fits their child's language, goals, and future plans. Our Preschool welcomes children from 1 year old, and students continue with us all the way through High School graduation.

American Pathway

Preschool → High School Diploma

An English-language journey aligned with U.S. standards. Students follow the Calvert curriculum in Elementary and Middle School, building strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics. In High School, they transition to a blended program combining the EXL curriculum with Acellus, offering core academics, electives, and Advanced Placement-style coursework that prepares them for U.S. and international universities.

French Pathway

Maternelle → 8ème Année Fondamentale

A fully French-language education delivered through the CNED program, France's official national distance-learning system. Students follow the official French national curriculum — from Maternelle through CP, CE1–CE2, CM1–CM2, and on to the collège years (6ème through 8ème) — earning continuity with the French educational system and preparing for the brevet and beyond.

Bilingual Pathway

Preschool → Grade 5

The best of both worlds: instruction is split between English and French throughout the school day. Students develop true fluency in both languages, study core subjects in each, and finish Elementary School ready to continue in either system. Ideal for families who want their children to move confidently between French- and English-speaking academic and professional worlds.