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As the only three programme IB World School in France, the...
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Whether you are considering joining ISP from France, or from...
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The International School of Paris is an IB World School, and...
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Students explore France during Trip Week. These trips are an...
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The International School of Paris hosted a series of four...
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- Marymount International School Paris. Marymount International School, Paris is part of the RSHM (Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary) network of international schools and is the oldest international school in the Paris region.
- Open Sky International. Academic excellence, 100% bilingual english/french, Human size, Curriculum. British, French. Languages of instruction. English, French.
- ICS Paris International School. Curriculum. IB. Language of instruction. English. Ages. 3 to 18. Yearly fees - 2023/2024. from: €19,260. to: €27,840.
- École Galilée. École Galilée is a private international, secular school which provides bilingual education in French and English and whose program caters to the needs of gifted children.
The International School of Paris is an IB World School, and the first school in France to offer the three main programmes of the International Baccalaureate (IB): the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).
As the only three programme IB World School in France, the International School of Paris offers an academically challenging, socially engaged and culturally rich education.
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Paris has more than its fair share of socio-demographic problems. These, coupled with years of government cutbacks, have made state schools less pleasant places to be. But thanks to government contributions, the private sector’s promises of smaller classes, smarter facilities and better standards all round, can be delivered at surprisingly affordab...
International schools
International schools faithfully follow the curriculum of your home country, or alternatively offer the IB. In addition, certain elements of French language and culture are emphasised, so that your child will be fast-tracked in this area, if desirable and possible. Typical examples might be sitting GCSEs, AS or A levels earlier than usual, in French language and/or literature. From an academic viewpoint, this transition may seem easiest on your child, but they will still face certain adjustme...
Bilingual schools
Students in bilingual schools are prepared for variations on the French Bac called ‘Bac Français International’ (BFI), not a separate diploma but rather a specialisation within the framework of the French Baccalaureate, see our article, or ‘Mention Européenne’, which are examined in two languages. Quite apart from the obvious advantage of producing a number of highly-cultured, bilingual students, these schools are prized by many for the way the French learning style (with its emphasis on rigo...
Bilingual: sections internationales
These are basically French state schools, mainly following the French National Curriculum, but with some additional subjects taught in English (usually language, literature, and history/geography), and following a specially adapted version of the curriculum from back home (UK or US). New arrivals usually follow a special ‘adaptation’ programme of study during their first year, designed to bring them quickly up the curve in French language. A child can start in a Section Internationale (there...
The Paris SEN landscape is unfortunately bleak and scarce. It is a complicated set up at the best of times but there are some English-speaking associations such as Sprint France and Ekipp that will be of great assistance. French state schools rarely have the required support, obtaining it can be an extremely lengthy and difficult process. Very few ...
In a country where people have long resisted learning a foreign language, the explosion of bilingual nurseries is quite remarkable. Some are more traditional than others - the Montessori offering is quite en vogue at present. The amount of time dedicated to English tuition varies from one school to another; from half an hour per day to all day with...
American curriculum/ American High School Diploma/ AP/ IB Diploma; ages 3-18; co-ed; independent; private non-profit; 800 students Located in the western suburb of St Cloud, 10 kilometres from central Paris. Notable facilities. Academics very sound and arts, sport and tech equally so. Governed by a board of trustees, composed of members of the school community and the head. Click here to read our full review of theAmerican School of Paris.
British School of Paris
National Curriculum for England/ GCSE/ A level; ages 3-18; co-ed; day; independent; private non-profit; 800 students France’s first British school, founded in post-war Paris and located in Croissy, a suburb in the western outskirts of the city. About 30 per cent of the families are British with the remainder coming from 50+ nationalities. Three-quarters head off to UK universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group. Click here to read our full review of the British School of Paris.
École Internationale Bilingue
A group of five bilingual schools, spread around Paris, teaching over 2,000 pupils aged 3-18 from over 70 nationalities
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The International School of Paris (ISP) is a private international school based in Paris, France. It is a non-profit organization, and is managed by a board of trustees. Many members of this board are parents of ISP students. It was created under the name Pershing Hall in 1964.
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International School of Paris is a city center school located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris with three state-of-the-art campuses, ISP enjoys a unique location in the heart of one of the greatest cities in the world.
