France, Montpellier
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The school offers real bilingual education from preschool, with equal instruction in French and English. There is a complete educational continuum from ages 2 to 18, up to the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate. Programs include the International Baccalaureate (IB), French Baccalaureate, Cambridge, SAT, and Dual Diploma. Academic results are 100% successful on national and international examinations.
Arts are taught through weekly plastic arts classes in elementary, with a guiding theme throughout the year. In early years, students participate in sensoriel and artistic activities including dance, theatre, music, relaxation, circus workshops, and cooperative games. Extracurricular arts activities include a Musical Theatre Club for middle and upper school with singing, dancing, and acting. Educational outings and guest professionals broaden students' artistic experiences.
French and international programmes are offered, including IB, Cambridge, and SAT pathways. Genuine bilingual education begins in preschool with equal instruction in French and English. The campus welcomes students from more than 30 nationalities. An international approach prepares students for universities around the world.
The school offers a range of activities such as Golf, Movement and Artistic Expression, and a Musical Theatre Club. There are weekly arts classes for CP to CM2 and Spanish language activities for elementary students. The Chess Club and the Musical Theatre Club foster concentration, teamwork, and creativity. Tennis and Padel clubs provide opportunities for physical development and social interaction.
Educational outings and visits enrich learning, with professionals invited to lead sessions on topics such as storytelling, circus workshops, tasting activities, and eco-citizenship projects. Activities connect classroom themes to real-world experiences and strengthen community ties.
Physical education and sport are core elements of the program, with objectives including motor development and healthy movement. Sports offerings include Golf, Tennis, and Padel, with clubs for middle and high school students that build autonomy, resilience, and teamwork. The program emphasizes wellbeing through structured physical activity and the development of concentration and emotional balance.
EPBI is a private bilingual international school located in Baillargues, near Montpellier, France, welcoming more than 30 nationalities. The school offers a continuous education pathway from age 2 to 18, with equal instruction in French and English from Preschool through secondary. Students can follow both the International Baccalaureate (IB) program (MYP and DP) and the French National Curriculum, with additional pathways in Cambridge and American curricula, and options for the French Baccalaureate, IB, Cambridge, SAT, and a Dual Diploma. The bilingual model supports francophone and anglophone learners with personalized transition assistance. Class sizes are small and classrooms are bilingual across the campus, which includes a physics-chemistry laboratory and outdoor spaces. The campus sits on the Massane Golf course, offering golf as part of physical education for specific year groups. Extracurriculars include Golf, musical theatre, arts, Spanish, Chess Club, and service-oriented projects that connect classroom themes to real-world contexts for students.