French Bilingual School of South Carolina
Native name | École Française Bilingue de Caroline du Sud |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private school |
| Industry | Education |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Michelin |
| Defunct | June 2022 |
| Headquarters | Greenville , United States |
Area served | Greenville-Spartanburg metropolitan area |
| Products | Kindergarten through 12th grade education (French curriculum) |
| Owner | Michelin |
The French Bilingual School of South Carolina (, EFB) was a French international institution situated in Greenville, South Carolina, within the unincorporated region of Greenville County, part of the Greenville-Spartanburg metropolitan area. Catering to students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, the school adhered to the educational standards set by the French Ministry of Education. Its academic divisions encompassed elementary (K-5), middle (6-9), and high school (10-12) levels.
Founded and managed by Michelin to accommodate the children of its expatriate workforce in South Carolina, the institution was officially known as the Michelin French School. Families of French expatriates without ties to Michelin were required to pay tuition fees.
History
Established in 1974 following Michelin’s decision to locate its North American headquarters nearby, the school’s enrollment fluctuated between 55 and 130 students, supported by a faculty ranging from 12 to 22 educators throughout its operation.
The institution ceased operations permanently in June 2022 and was replaced by several educational entities in Greenville, such as Cours de Français de Greenville, The International School of Greenville, and The French School.