France, Bordeaux
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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.
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.