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France, Marseille
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The school offers an excellent education with small class sizes (max 20 students per class) and an international teaching staff. The timetable is Anglo-Saxon inspired, with fundamental subjects in the morning and humanities in the afternoon. It prepares students for entry into international, public, or private schools and includes preparation for Cambridge and Alliance Française diplomas, along with ongoing assessment.
The year features world festivals, nature and environmental celebrations, animations, fairs, and performances. These events are integrated into different subjects throughout the week. The school fosters creativity through these artistic and cultural experiences as part of the learning process.
The international vocation of the school is based on bilingualism French-English, with ongoing exchange in both languages throughout the day. Students are immersed in two languages and in multiple cultures. Multicultural exchange and openness to world cultures are central to the school experience.
Every Wednesday during the school year, CIPEC opens to all kindergarten and primary children, whether enrolled at the school or not, and offers à la carte activities: sports, recreational activities, English lessons, and tutoring. The activities support social interaction and enrichment beyond standard classes. These after-school options complement daytime learning.
In a natural setting, the school emphasizes environmental awareness with activities to educate children about environmental topics. Activities for awakening and bodily development support physical growth. The daily schedule balances academics with outdoor and movement-based activities to promote wellbeing.
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.
