France, Bordeaux
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International School 33 offers an integrated IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) plus the Career-related Programme, alongside the French National Education curriculum. The school serves ages 2 to 18 as an international institution based in France, with a focus on bilingual education. In the primary cycle, core subjects are taught in equal French and English, with a bilingual approach and two days per week in each language. Cambridge exams are part of the programme, with Cambridge Young Learners available and a reported 100% pass rate, and Cambridge exam preparation provided annually. The campus comprises two modern buildings 500 metres apart: Building 1 (kindergarten to grade 8) and Building 2 (grades 9 to 12). Facilities include a library, science laboratory, visual arts rooms, interactive screens, tablets and 3D printers, plus outdoor space and a dojo for sport. The school emphasises wellbeing, field trips, and a range of arts, sport, and service activities.
47 Av. de la Poterie, 33170 Gradignan, France
International School 33 has instruction in French, English.
47 avenue de la Poterie, 33170 Gradignan, France
Kindergarten (ages 2-6), Elementary (ages 6-12), Middle School (ages 11-16)
Private international school
Small classes (15-20 pupils per class) with personalised follow-up. Tutoring, methodology and remediation sessions are integrated into the timetable to reinforce independence and confidence.
France
Full-day program with bilingual instruction. Kindergarten day runs 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. with two French days and two English days; daycare is available from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Annual tuition at International School 33 ranges from EUR 6,210 to EUR 16,094 for 2026/27.
International School 33 teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
IS33 offers the International Baccalaureate continuum starting with the Primary Years Programme from kindergarten, incorporating Montessori pedagogy and English–French bilingualism. Core subjects are taught in both languages with a 50/50 French-English distribution, and two days per week are taught in French and two in English in the primary cycle. Cambridge exams are part of the programme, with Cambridge Young Learners offered and a 100% success rate reported in Cambridge exams, and Cambridge exam preparation provided annually. The four IB programmes are the Primary Programme (kindergarten–grade 5), Middle Years Programme (grade 6–10), International Baccalaureate Diploma (grade 11–12) and Career-related Programme (grade 11–12).
Class size is 15–20 students.
Cambridge exam preparation is provided every year and students take Cambridge English Qualifications with strong results. The school offers Cambridge Young Learners exams, and there is a 100% success rate reported for Cambridge exams in the elementary cycle. Cambridge exam preparation and related certifications are integrated into the curriculum to support students' academic development.
Universities and colleges benefit from IB education, with IB graduates typically pursuing undergraduate degrees and postgraduate studies. IB students are positioned for admission to prestigious universities and programs, including examples such as Ecole Polytechnique, HEC Paris, University of Oxford, and Harvard University.
Teachers at IS33 work with children who have high intellectual potential, allowing them to develop at their own pace while accounting for their sensitivity and individual needs.
The school places students at the heart of its educational project, with particular attention paid to their well-being and development. A focus on personal development, self-confidence and individual sensitivity is central. Students develop strong social and emotional skills.
Small classes and personalised support for each student.
French-English bilingualism from kindergarten and throughout primary school; all subjects are taught in both languages. Additional language options include Spanish and Mandarin Chinese; Enhanced English as a second language; French as a foreign or second language.
The educational mission focuses on well-being and development. The goal is to enable students to be happy to go to work, to be respected as individuals, to have self-confidence, to respect others and to feel at ease in their environment. The school provides a calm and stimulating working environment to support well-being.
1. File online — Fill in the application form. The admissions process is open year-round, subject to availability. Admission is based on the application and an interview; there is no academic entrance test. The International Baccalaureate Diploma is recognized by the French state and is integrated into Parcoursup. 2. Family interviews — Meet with management to discuss the educational project and your child's goals. This interview helps assess compatibility with the international bilingual program. You may be asked about your child's learning needs and expectations. 3. Visit the campus — Get to know the school and its teaching team during a campus visit. The visit allows you to see the school in operation and to ask questions about programs and daily routines. A representative guides you through facilities and daytime activities. 4. Decision — You will receive a decision within 10 days of the interview and campus visit. Admission decisions are based on the application and interview; no entrance exam is required. The enrollment decision is communicated with the next steps for registration. 5. Finalisation — Complete administrative registration to finalize enrollment. Provide the required documents and confirm the starting date. Subsequent onboarding information will be provided.