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ELSA English Language Schools Association

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WHO WE ARE

Committed to First-rate English Language Education

ELSA (English Language Schools Association) believes that professional isolation is one of the greatest obstacles to school improvement. Although our member institutions vary widely in structure and style, we share the same challenges and opportunities of working within the French education context. Our commitment to high-quality English language education means we have much to learn from one another.

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Who We Are Elsa France Org

ELSA France provided a much needed network and professional support when I first started teaching here, and I want you to know the importance of the role you have in the development of international teachers.

Vision

Connect, Communicate, Cultivate and Collaborate.

Our vision is to inspire and support our member schools through educational and networking opportunities and to set a standard of reference that ensures high quality teaching and learning in English in France.

Mission

To facilitate and encourage communication, cooperation, and collaboration

To create a dynamic network of administrators, teachers, and students

To coordinate interscholastic activities for students

To offer inspiring professional growth opportunities

To share innovative resources and to provide opportunities to share resources

To liaise with regional, national, and professional entities in France.

Our Story

An informal organisation called ELSPA (English Language Schools of the Paris Area) has existed for the last twenty years acting as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas on English schooling in the Paris region. In 1996, in response to the desire of many ELSAPA member schools to enlarge the scope of the organisation, ELSPA decided to become an 1901 Association with a electd board, a budget and an office with secretarial support. In 1995, a successful one-day Teach-in for in-service teacher training was held at the CIEP, soon to become the TDD: Teacher Development Day.

Meet the Board

Liana Colas

Liana Colas

President,

Head of Languages, Collège-Lycée La Tour

David Johnson

David Johnson

Vice President,

Director,  International School of Lyon

Brian Brazeau

Brian Brazeau

Treasurer,

Director, American Section

Anne-Claire Malherbe

Anne-Claire Malherbe

Secretary,

Director, Malherbe International School

Antoine Delaitre

Antoine Delaitre

Vice President,

Head,  International School of Paris

Daniela Bruneau

Daniela Bruneau

Executive Secretary,

Director, American School of Paris Extension Program

Nancy Willard-Magaud

Nancy Willard-Magaud

Special Advisor to the Board,

Director Emeritus, American Section,
Lycée International

Donnamarie O'Reilly

Donnamarie O'Reilly

Head of Anglophone Section,  Institut Notre Dame

Volunteers

Antony McDermott

Antony McDermott

Chair, TDD Program Committee, Poetry by Heart High School Coordinator

Laura Friday

Laura Friday

TDD Program Committee

Anne Clow

Anne Clow

TDD Program Committee

Kate Freile Hickey

Kate Freile Hickey

TDD Program Committee

TDD Program Committee

Chelsea Kaspereit

Chelsea Kaspereit

Poetry By Heart Middle School Coordinator

Dannielle Gadd

Dannielle Gadd

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