France, Pau
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The school offers an international Anglophone education in Béarn. The curriculum is structured to allow students to grow in a multicultural environment. It follows a broad and balanced programme based on the English National Curriculum, tailored to an international perspective. Education is organized across Early Years (EYFS), Primary, and Secondary.
The school offers extra-curricular activities with a focus on arts and creativity. After-school clubs include Creative Arts, Circus School, and Guitar. Participation helps students develop creative expression and performance skills.
The school delivers an Anglophone international education in Béarn. Families come from more than 50 nationalities, contributing to an international community. The school emphasizes respecting each student's educational background and culture in a welcoming environment.
A wide range of after-school clubs and activities is offered. Clubs include Judo, Computers, Cricket, Chess, Musical Dance, Football, Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Circus School, Creative Arts, and Guitar. These activities support confidence-building and personal development.
The school fosters a welcoming and caring atmosphere. Sports and physical activities are available, including Football, Rugby, Netball, and Basketball. The overall environment supports students' wellbeing and healthy development.
International School of Béarn is a day school serving ages 2 to 18. Founded in 2002, it offers Early Years through Grade 13, with preschool added in 2003 and secondary in 2007. Instruction is English, based on the English National Curriculum and adapted for an international community; French is taught as a foreign language from age 4 for non-French mother-tongue pupils, while content for French mother-tongue pupils follows the national programme. The school provides Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The curriculum centers on core subjects—Mathematics, English, Science and French—supplemented by Drama, PSHE, Computing, History, Geography, Music and Art. School has ECIS certification (2004), Cambridge Examinations admission (2010), Edexcel approval (2012) and ISTA membership (2013), with facilities opened in 2014. Over 40 nationalities are represented, and over 70% of pupils come from English-speaking families. After-school clubs cover sport, arts and cultural activities.