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France, Bordeaux
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IS33 fosters a close, multilingual community near Bordeaux with small classes and a caring, international orientation. Class sizes are 15–20 pupils, enabling personalised support for each student. The campus comprises two modern buildings about 500 metres apart on a green site, with an 1800 m² garden and access to a range of cultural, artistic, scientific and linguistic activities, including regular school trips in France and abroad. Extra-curricular life includes robotics, theatre, music, and Model United Nations, contributing to a dynamic school culture.
IS33 Association coordinates school life and international programs, including Erasmus+ mobility projects organized and co-financed by Erasmus+. The school's life features a broad calendar of events: culture-centered trips in France and Europe and university visits around the world, enriching student experiences. International celebrations (Halloween, Holi, Saint- Patrick, Christmas) are held as part of IS33's global culture week, fostering intercultural understanding. Performances and artistic projects, such as annual song and dance shows and eloquence presentations, are regular features of IS33 life. Family-focused gatherings strengthen community ties, including an end‑of‑year kermesse, dancing evenings, Welcome potluck, and family meetings.
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.
