An incredible school in France
« Miss, I don’t want it to be vacation! »
« Eve-Marie, the school principal. ‘A deep conviction has filled my heart: the conviction to create a Christian school.' »
« After 15 years in public education, alongside raising my four children, God allowed me to open the School l’Envol. »
« In 2017, I stepped out of my comfort zone to embark on an extraordinary adventure. »
« It was a leap into the unknown, an extraordinary journey that began with 25 students divided into two elementary classes. »
« I was able to see children change, rediscover their love for learning, and their desire to come to school. »
« At 10 years old, coming from a separated and non-believing family, he was touched by Jesus. He even started attending church alone on Sunday mornings. His behavior changed completely. This restless little boy, plagued by nervous tics, was able to calm down and get back on the path to learning. »
« I want to thank the school for giving me so much confidence in myself. »
« It’s the same body, but it’s no longer the same child… »
« The improvements of Arthur were obvious from the very first weeks and continued until the end of the year! »
« But what have you done to my grandson?
We don’t recognize him anymore! »
France is a mission field
There are extremely few evangelical schools in our country. We are pioneers in this area. For 68 million inhabitants, our country has fewer than 10 Christian schools with a minimum of 30 students. It’s hard to believe when you know that there are thousands in the United States… Our dream is to establish a replicable model in all large and medium-sized cities in France. We need to set up and establish our school and then use it as a model for churches and evangelical denominations across the country. What immense joy it is to know that we are in the place God wants us to be. Your donation will help us with this, as explained below.
« A large portion of our students has specific needs: learning disabilities, mild disabilities, autism… »
And for the older students, we have those who have experienced bullying or who suffer from school phobia »
« Varied and innovative methods, such as the Montessori method, combined with more traditional approaches. »
« We firmly believe that every child deserves an educational approach tailored to their needs. The warm and family-like atmosphere of ourschool allows us to adapt to each child, considering them as a whole. Over these eight years, I have had the privilege of witnessing children transform, regain their love of learning, and their desire to come to school. What immense joy it is when one of them exclaims, ‘Teacher, I don’t want it to be vacation time!' »
8 years already
An adventure!
A challenge overcome
More than 50% of the students come to hear the Gospel, while 15% of the students come from an evangelical background
Since the establishment of the school, we chose to make the weekly Christian gathering optional for greater openness to all families. It was a real challenge! From the beginning, our team has been amazed by the number of students who wish to participate in this Christian gathering. Catholic, Muslim, Jewish families, and for most of them, agnostic or atheist families. More than 50% participate in this gathering, while evangelical families only represent 15% of the total. From the very first year, we have seen changes in some students. The children are learning to pray and trust in God.
FINANCIAL GOAL FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS…
95% of our income comes from tuition fees from families.
78% of our expenses are related to salaries and building rent.
We have reached 80% of our goal
In eight years, our evangelical school has gained a reputation and achieved results, despite a national context that is hostile to independent schools. The struggle is difficult, but success is within reach.
In the medium term, we wish to develop this model of Christian school throughout France.
« Your Support is Shaping
the Future of Our School »
Serge, administrator of the school
Tax-deductible donations in the USA.but also in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Switzerland
Every single donation,
from $20—
whether a one-time gift or a regular contribution—no matter how small—is viewed as a blessing and is a huge encouragement for all of us.
A gift of $3,000 covers one month of salary for a new teacher.
A gift of $6,000 covers one month of salary for both a new teacher and a much-needed administrative secretary.
A gift of $36,000 covers a full year ’s salary for a new teacher
