WHO WE ARE
Committed to First-rate English Language Education
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 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
Meet the Board
Liana Colas
President,
Head of Languages, Collège-Lycée La Tour
David Johnson
Vice President,
Director, International School of Lyon
Brian Brazeau
Treasurer,
Director, American Section
Anne-Claire Malherbe
Secretary,
Director, Malherbe International School
Antoine Delaitre
Vice President,
Head, International School of Paris
Jeff Chahda
Vice-Secretary,
Head, Lennen Middle School
Daniela Bruneau
Executive Secretary,
Director, American School of Paris Extension Program
Nancy WIllard-Magaud
Special Advisor to the Board,
Director Emeritus, American Section,
Lycée International
Donnamarie O'Reilly
Head of Anglophone Section, Institut Notre Dame
Become a member
I wish to join the association
Volunteers
Antony McDermott
Chair, TDD Program Committee, Poetry by Heart High School Coordinator
Jenny Lawson
TDD Program Committee
Anne Clow
TDD Program Committee
Kate Freile Hickey
TDD Program Committee
David Hanson
TDD Program Committee
Chelsea Kaspereit
Poetry By Heart Middle School Coordinator
Anne-Claire Malherbe
Poetry By Heart Lower School Coordinator
Dannielle Gadd
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ELSA's Latest News
New member schools in 2024
ELSA welcomes two member schools:
Ecole Koenig and Sainte Marie de Neuilly.
New school leaders in 2024
Misha Simmonds, American School of Paris
Antoine Delaitre, International School of Paris
AGM & Heads’ Lunch
25 school leaders got together on October 11th, 2024 for ELSA’s AGM and Heads’ Luncheon.
...Poetry by Heart – The Story
ELSA Poetry by Heart France is now into its 10th year and what a year it has been. The competition here in France has continued to grow since we began way back in 2015 with just a handful of Parisian schools taking part in the High School competition. We now have more schools involved than ever...
New Member School Union School
Union school in Paris joins ELSA on 2023. We are pleased to welcome the head of school, Barbara de Baudry d'Asson, and her team to our network.
Become a volunteer for our 2023-2024 events
Join a vibrant community of dedicated professionals in international education, grow professionally and share your expertise.To apply, fill in the online form on the "Become a volunteer" page. To volunteer in 2023-2024, please write to: info@elsa-france.org
Speaker applications for our Teacher Development Day event 23 march 2023
The TDD Program Committee is accepting speaker submissions for the March 23rd 2024 annual conference. Please submit proposals including a brief bio and abstract to Antony McDermott: a.mcdermott@ejm.net Deadline October 15th 2023
Introducing new school leaders in 2023
Brian Brazeau, Head of the American Section, Lycée International St. Germain en Laye Rachel Leonard, Head of International School of Toulouse Adam Rickards, Kingsworth International School
AGM and Heads’ Luncheon, October 13th 2023
Every year, leaders of member schools convene with the Board for ELSA’s AGM and Lunch.
2023-2024 School Membership Renewal
Member schools have been invited to renew their membership for the school year. Please be sure to do so before the end of September so that you can attend the AGM and Lunch.
Our member schools
