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France, Bordeaux
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French-English bilingual instruction starts at kindergarten and continues through primary, with all subjects taught in both languages. Additional languages offered include Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, with Enhanced English as a second language and French as a foreign or second language available for language support. Cambridge English Qualifications are prepared for every year, and DELF junior, Cervantes and HSK language qualifications are offered. IB is offered across four programmes (Primary, Middle Years, Diploma and Career-related Programme), and exams may be taken in French, English or bilingual tracks.
From kindergarten onwards, teaching is bilingual in English and French; all subjects are taught in both languages, with teachers delivering lessons in their mother tongue. In secondary school, bilingual pupils join the international section to study English language and literature and sit bilingual IB exams. Non-bilingual students join a dedicated section with language support to progress at their own pace.
Immersion from nursery level in French, English, Spanish and Chinese, with native teachers. Immersion is integrated across the curriculum to develop language proficiency and cultural openness. The multilingual environment supports international-mindedness.
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.
