A Bromley free school, set up by local families, will open its doors for the first time tomorrow (September 11).
La Fontaine Academy, in Princes Plain, is one of 80 new free schools opening across the country this September.
When full, the school will educate 630 young people with a bilingual French and English curriculum.
Headteacher, Sebastien Chapleau, said: “The vision of La Fontaine Academy is founded on a commitment to language teaching, outstanding education, and engagement with local and global communities.
“We want our children to become citizens who can play an active role in 21st century society.”
Councillor Stephen Wells, Bromley Council’s executive member for education said he was delighted that the school was opening.
“Offering choice to Bromley parents in the education of their children is one of this administration’s Education Commitments,” he said.
“I wish all involved, but particularly the children attending La Fontaine in the future, every success.”
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