Education Services Cher

Collège Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lasalle welcomes students from the sixth grade upwards. The school is open to all, and has several special facilities. The first, the Unité Localisée d'Insertion Scolaire (Localized School Integration Unit), supports the schooling of young people aged 11 to 16 with disabilities. This unit accommodates young people with cognitive function disorders. The second unit offers special education for intellectually precocious children (EIP). A soccer section, approved by the French Football Federation, is available for ^6th and^5th graders. Finally, half-board or boarding arrangements are available.

The Collège et Lycée Sainte-Marie provides a secure environment for the 875 students enrolled. 6ème students benefit from special classrooms, a CDI, a playground and a separate school life. Classes from 5ème to 3ème are housed in the historic part of the school. Two separate entrances have been set up: 6ème and 5ème classes enter the school via rue du Château d'eau at the main times, while 4ème and 3ème classes enter and leave via rue Jean Baffier. The Collège et Lycée Sainte-Marie offers quality teaching and emphasizes respect and application of simple but demanding rules.

Familles de France in Bourges offers comprehensive support to families in the Cher département. Its departmental federation offers a daily welcome and services such as consumer protection, homework help, tutoring and a solidarity checkroom. It also facilitates access to resources through a public writer service, an Internet point and the organization of clothing fairs. Involved at local level, it represents the interests of families in local, departmental and regional bodies, and takes part in charitable actions. All in all, an indispensable support for families in the region.