International Bilingual School of Provence

Location: Domaine des Pins – Aix-en-Provence, 500 Route de Bouc-Bel-Air, 13080 Luynes, France. Luynes lies on the western outskirts of Aix-en-Provence in the Provence region. The campus sits in Luynes, within the Aix-en-Provence area.

From age 2 through to the Baccalaureate.

The school is a private international bilingual school offering both the French Baccalaureate (BAC FR) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (BAC IB); boarding options are available.

75+ nationalities represented.

France

Bus transportation is available to and from IBS of Provence in areas including Aix-Centre Brossolette; Aix-Est Carcassonne/La Torse; Marseille (Prado David – Prado Rond; Point/Rodocanachi – Perier – Cours Lieutaud – Saint-Charles); Aix-Nord Puyricard; Aix-Nord Célony; Aix-Nord Lignane; Aix-Nord Éguilles; Calas – Bouc-Bel-Air – Les Milles; Stade de Luynes.

From age 2 through the Baccalaureate, IBS provides a bilingual education in French and English. There are two progression paths in the upper years: the IBS Section, which follows the French National Education curriculum with a strong emphasis on English, and the International Section, which prepares students for Cambridge IGCSEs in Grades 9–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Grades 11–12, with instruction largely in English. In the French Bac pathway, about one-third of classes are taught in English and two-thirds follow the official French program; students may continue with the French Baccalaureate or join the IBS IB track, and a year-long program supports foreign students to improve their French. The International Baccalaureate Diploma is delivered over two years, combines internal assessment and final examinations across six subject groups, and is taught in English; students select from groups including language, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts, complete a 4,000-word extended essay, study Theory of Knowledge, and undertake Creativity, Activity and Service. The IBS community comprises 75+ nationalities, fostering open-mindedness and lifelong friendships.

The French program focuses on small class sizes to achieve high-quality results.

Beyond achieving excellent results in the baccalaureate, our students go on to pursue higher education in France and abroad, including destinations such as Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

Wellbeing and personal, social and health education are integrated into student development at IBS of Provence. The school has whole-school policies on Anti-Bullying, Learning Support, and Inclusion, with staff and volunteers trained to identify and raise concerns. Leadership is equipped to respond to concerns and work with other agencies to protect children. Teaching resources promote wellbeing, and the programme includes wellness education and personal, social and health education. The Student Support Programme includes activities focused on wellbeing, including Anti-Bullying awareness, guest speakers on health and safety, and workshops on non-violent communication, yoga and relaxation.

Whole‑school policies include Learning Support and Inclusion. The Student Support Programme addresses key aspects of student support. IBS endeavours to meet the needs of learners and understand them as individuals.

IBS of Provence offers bilingual immersion in English and French in the heart of Provence. The bilingual, multicultural environment places language acquisition at the center of student development. The BAC FR program includes approximately one-third of courses in English and two-thirds following the official French national education program, and the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a comprehensive Student Support and Wellbeing Programme. The programme includes wellness education and a focus on personal, social and health education to address key wellbeing topics. In 2024-25, activities include Anti-Bullying Week, menstruation workshops, guest speakers on sexual health, online safety and addictions, and workshops on non-violent communication, yoga and relaxation.

Safeguarding is central to IBS of Provence, with the safety and wellbeing of students as the priority in all practices. Whole-school policies and procedures include Anti-Bullying, Learning Support and Inclusion. Staff and volunteers are confident in identifying and raising concerns, and leadership is prepared to respond to concerns and work with other agencies to protect children. Teaching resources promote wellbeing, and wellbeing education plus an extracurricular focus on personal, social and health education support student development. Central to safeguarding and wellbeing are IBS School Objectives: global understanding, bilingual environment, world citizenship, participation in extracurricular activities, academic rigor, leadership and responsible behaviour, and meeting the needs of learners. Our Student Support Programme addresses key aspects of student support, including Anti-Bullying Week, menstruation workshops, guest speakers on sexual health and online safety, and workshops on non-violent communication, yoga and relaxation.

Submit an online application via the Online Admission Application. Documents required: Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or school administrator (for secondary students); marks from the present and previous schools; Letter of Motivation from the student (for secondary students); copy of the current passport; and a current photo of the student. The application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee with the Academic Director for the class; the outcome can be acceptance, decline, placement on a wait list, or a request for further reports, exams, or an interview. Due to small class sizes and high demand, places cannot be confirmed until current families re-enroll in February; new applicants receive final confirmation of a place in March or later depending on the application date. If accepted, sign a registration contract and pay the enrolment fee, entrance fee, and first month of tuition; enrollment is guaranteed only after the signed contract and first payment are received. New families will receive a link to the Parent Portal with information for the new school year in May; for questions regarding admissions, contact +33 (0)4 42 240 340. The school accepts applications year-round based on availability.

Applications may be accepted, declined, placed on a wait list, or require further reports, exams, or an interview.