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Marseille is home to 6 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 6 international schools in Marseille, France. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 12,947), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Esclaibes International School Marseille offers a bilingual, Montessori-inspired education for ages 0 to 16 at a dedicated Marseille 12e campus. The creche (0–3) uses Montessori Nido environments, while bilingual kindergarten and primary years (CP to CM2) run with two teachers per class in French and English, 18 pupils per class, and concrete, active learning aligned with official curricula. Since September 2024, the Innovative International Middle School serves 6e to 3e in small multi-age classes of 18, with mornings focused on core subjects and afternoons offering pathways in languages, arts and sports, all under a project-based, debate- and experiment-rich approach that prepares students for the Brevet. Facilities include bright rooms, motor-skills areas and a large private courtyard, with lunch options and a protective, family-friendly environment. Extracurriculars span culture, sport and charitable action, including music, art and cooking workshops, fundraising for Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque and after-school bilingual workshops for families and communities.
International Bilingual School of Provence (IBS of Provence) is an international bilingual school in Aix-en-Provence, France, serving ages 2 to 18. The school offers a bilingual French–English program and two progression paths. The IBS Section follows the French National Education curriculum with a strong English component, while the International Section prepares students for Cambridge IGCSEs in Grades 9–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Grades 11–12, taught largely in English. In the French Bac pathway, about one‑third of classes are taught in English and two‑thirds in French, with a year‑long program supporting foreign students to improve their French. The IB Diploma Programme is delivered in English and includes six subject groups, a 4,000‑word extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Domaine des Pins houses a library, amphitheatre, and art and dance spaces. IBS West Campus opened in 2025 for primary classes, with 75+ nationalities and six sites.
International School of Marseille (ISM) is part of the IBS group, offering a bilingual English-French education for ages 2 to 18. The curriculum combines Education Nationale and Cambridge curricula, with English and French instruction across all levels. In Nursery, language learning is embedded in activities with native-language teachers. Primary runs a bilingual immersion program: the week is split equally between English and French, and every pupil has two teachers (one Anglophone, one Francophone). Upper School provides two tracks: the International Section follows Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13; the French Section follows the National French Education programme with the Brevet and French Baccalaureat. The Marseille campus is complemented by the Aix-en-Provence campus, on a five-hectare estate with a two-story Academic Building, a Sports Complex, a 300-seat amphitheatre, four tennis courts, a pool and outdoor fields. The school supports mobility for international higher education.
Montessori 21 Bilingual Schools is a network of ten Montessori campuses across France, plus a college with an adapted timetable. In each class two educators (one Francophone, one Anglophone) guide children, embedding English and French in learning. Classes are mixed-age, about 25–26 pupils, with AMI-trained staff, ensuring a bilingual immersion. From ages 2–6 the emphasis is on oral language; from age 6 written language arises; by age 9, English is used to teach subjects such as history and science. Each morning includes a 2.5–3 hour block of uninterrupted independent work, with Montessori materials organized by learning area. Progress is assessed twice a year through reviews covering French National Education program and emotional development. The network promotes autonomy, collaboration, wellbeing, and celebrates anglophone culture through traditions. Campuses include Aubervilliers-Villette, Paris-Jaurès, Nanterre, Courbevoie, Châtenay-Malabry, Marseille, Pau, Pantin Moderato, Plessis-Robinson, and Chaville. Extracurriculars include Afterschool programs, holiday camps, and Discovery Wednesdays for families.
CIPEC International School is located on Domaine de Fontvieille in Luynes, a setting among pine trees. It serves children aged 3 to 11 and offers a bilingual French-English education. The curriculum blends the French national program for French language and mathematics with the British program for English language and mathematics, with continuous use of both languages throughout the day. The timetable is Anglo-Saxon inspired, with core subjects in the morning and humanities in the afternoon. Students prepare for Cambridge and Alliance Française diplomas and benefit from assessment to track progress. The school prepares pupils for entry to international, public, and private schools. Class sizes are small, capped at 20, and the staff is international. On campus there are spaces for sport, arts, theatre and music, plus a forest area for outdoor learning and environmental activities. Extras include world festivals, Eco-Ecole programme, and Smart Wednesday enrichment with activities like sports and English support.
SVIS is a bilingual school located on Domaine Château l'Arc in Fuveau, Provence, at the foot of the Sainte‑Victoire mountain. It serves students aged 6 to 18 and offers a bilingual education in French and English from primary through high school. The Primary School blends the English Cambridge framework with the French programme and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The Middle School combines elements of the French national system with Cambridge standards, with classes taught in both languages, preparing students for the IGCSE. In High School, all instruction is delivered in English and follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme after completing IGCSE in Years 10–11. On-site boarding is available in a 30‑room boarding house located just 20 meters from the school. The campus features classrooms, an auditorium, play areas, and an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Sport, on-site golf and tennis programs support balanced activities.
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