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The programme is taught in English and is based on the English National Curriculum adapted to an international environment. The school offers classes from Early Years through to Grade 13. French as a foreign language focuses on basic oral comprehension and communication. For French mother tongue pupils, the content of the lessons is based on the national programme for French schools, with French lessons starting from age 4. The school emphasizes a welcoming and caring atmosphere where each student is respected as an individual.
A great variety of extra-curricular clubs are offered to develop new skills and extend talents. Clubs include Judo, Computers, Cricket, Chess, Musical Dance, Football, Rugby, Netball, Basket, Circus School, Creative Arts and Guitar. These activities provide opportunities to develop new skills and extend talents and contribute to confidence and personal growth.
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.
