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As we reach the end of the academic year, it’s an ideal moment to look back on the impressive and varied paths taken by the alumni of The French School of Maine (L' École Française du Maine—EFDM) over the past 22 years. Renowned for its strong French immersion program, EFDM has equipped students for academic excellence and global citizenship.
Varied High School Pathways
After their foundational education at EFDM, students often transition to both local public schools (such as Yarmouth, Falmouth, CVA) and independent high schools (including Waynflete, NYA, The Putney School in Vermont, The French American School of San Diego, and Lycée Pierre Loti in Istanbul). These institutions, known for their rigorous academics and multicultural environments, reflect the school’s emphasis on comprehensive education. Specialized programs, like the International Baccalaureate at Greely High School in Cumberland and arts-focused institutions like The Master's School in NY, also cater to our students' diverse interests and goals.
Top-Tier College Admissions
The journey extends into higher education, where EFDM alumni excel in various academic settings. Many have gained admission to world-class universities, including Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, technical institutes like MIT, and international universities such as Oxford in England, the University of Edinburgh and St Andrews in Scotland, and Science Po in Paris. This wide-reaching success underscores the adaptability and preparedness of our students, who leverage the skills and knowledge acquired at EFDM to thrive globally.
Success Beyond Academia
While many students pursue conventional paths through renowned universities, EFDM's definition of success is inclusive and broad. Our alumni excel in personal and professional endeavors beyond traditional academics. From creative fields like music at the École Normale de Musique in Paris to rigorous programs at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, our graduates make their mark. Additionally, EFDM takes pride in alumni who are top athletes representing national and Olympic teams in skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, golf, and sailing, as well as those who have succeeded as actors in Hollywood and Broadway.
Alumni Achievement Highlight
Many of our alumni continue to play the violin, piano, guitar, or cello, instruments they learned following the Suzuki method at EFDM. This long-term engagement with music underscores the lasting impact of their education and the well-rounded skills they developed during their time at our school.
DELF and DALF Certifications
Many of our alumni pursue DELF and DALF certifications as a natural progression in their language-learning journey. These certifications, which validate their French proficiency, are particularly beneficial for academic and career opportunities. The structured learning at EFDM prepares students for the comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, and writing tests required by these exams. Aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), these certifications enhance students’ credentials and global perspectives, opening doors to higher education and job prospects in international business, diplomacy, and cultural management. The cultural immersion at EFDM enriches their understanding of French culture, further enhancing their qualifications.
In Conclusion
The journeys of our alumni are diverse and impressive. Whether their paths lead to a liberal arts college in the U.S., a science institute in Europe, or beyond, they all start with the foundational experiences at The French School. Here, students gain academic knowledge and a broader understanding of the world, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic global landscape. More than 95% of our alumni have graduated from college, and many are currently enrolled in graduate school programs.
Below: Alumni from The French School of Maine have earned degrees from a wide range of High Schools, colleges, and universities, a noteworthy achievement given the school's average yearly enrollment of 80 students from pre-K to 6th grade!
Baruch College, NY
Bates College, ME
Bishop's University, Canada
Boston University, MA
Boston College, MA
Bowdoin College, ME
California Polytechnic State University
Clark University, MA
Clarkson University, NY
Colby College, ME
College of William & Mary, VA
Colorado College, CO
Columbus State University, GA
Concordia University, Canada
Connecticut College, CT
Dartmouth College, NH
Davidson College, NC
Eckerd College, FL
Ecole Normale de Musique, Paris
Emmanuel College, MA
Florida Southern College, FL
Georgetown University, DC
Harvard, MA
Husson College, ME
Lafayette College, PA
Loyola University, LA
Maine Maritime Academy, ME
Marymount Manhattan College, NY
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, MA
McCombs School of Business, TX
McGill University, Canada
Merrimack College, MA
Middlebury College, VT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Northeastern University, MA
Pomona College, CA
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Roger Williams University, RI
Sarah Lawrence College, NY
Sciences Po Paris, France
Sherbrooke University, Canada
Skidmore College, NY
Smith College, MA
St. Francis Xavier University, Canada
St Joseph College, ME
The American University of Paris, France
The American University of Rome, Italy
The Catholic University of America, DC
The George Washington University, DC
Thomas College, ME
Tufts University, MA
University of California of Los Angeles, CA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Aix en Provence, France
University of Arizona, AZ
University of Colorado Boulder, CO
University of Connecticut, CT
University of Denver, CO
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI
University of Oxford, England
University of Maine at Orono, ME
University of New Hampshire, NH
University of Southern Maine, ME
University of St Andrews, Scotland
University of Texas at Austin, TX
US Naval Academy, Annapolis MD
US Air Force Academy, CO
Vanier College, Canada
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, VA
Washington University, MO
Wesleyan University, CT
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Wyant College of Optical Sciences, AZ
Yale, CT
Some High Schools our students have attended (list is incomplete)
Awty International School, TX
Baxter Academy, ME
Brunswick HS, ME
Calgary International School, Canada
Cape Elizabeth HS, ME
Carrabassett Valley Ski Academy CVA, ME
Cheverus, ME
Falmouth HS, ME
Fryeburg Public Schools, Germany
Greely High School (IB Program), ME
Green Mountain Valley School, VT
Hebron Academy, ME
Hout Bay International IB School, South Africa
Lycée Pierre Loti in Istanbul, Türkiye
NYA, ME
Piedmont HS, CA
Public School of Paris, France
Public Schools in Munich, Germany
Savannah Country Day School, GA
St Dominic Academy, ME
The Christa McAuliffe Academy, OR
The French American School of San Diego, CA
The French School of Quito, Ecuador
The French School of Johannesburg, South Africa
The French School of Rome, Italy
The International School of Amsterdam, Netherlands
The International School of Boston, MA
The International School of Los Angeles, CA
The Master's School, NY
The Putney School, VT
Thornton Academy, ME
Waldorf Schools, ME
Waynflete School, ME
Yarmouth HS, ME
Looking Forward
As we celebrate these accomplishments, we anticipate the ongoing journeys of our current and future students. EFDM remains dedicated to fostering critical thinkers, multilingual communicators, and socially responsible global citizens. Whether our students remain close to home or venture far away, we are confident in their ability to adapt, excel, and innovate in an interconnected world.
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