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ISL is a not-for-profit association (French law 1901). The capital provided by enrolment fees is reinvested in the school for the improvement of the campus and the enhancement of student learning. It is an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and a registered Cambridge Assessment International Education school, a member of ECIS and the English Language Schools Association. Although not part of the national system, ISL is regularly inspected by the French National Education Ministry with very positive reports. The campus is located in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon on protected woodland and housed in purpose-built facilities; the building was designed in the 1970s as a French middle school and now serves primary and secondary students with shared facilities such as a library, art and music rooms and a gym.
ISL's student population includes more than 45 nationalities, with French representing about 30% and other large groups including American, Brazilian, British, Indian, Japanese and Korean. ISL maintains strong ties with the local town hall, cultural groups and nearby schools; upper primary students are often elected to the Children's Municipal Council and many students participate in local clubs and sports teams. ISL's mission emphasizes intercultural understanding and respect as a core aim of its education. ISL presents a family-minded international community with a diverse learning environment.
The ISL PTA connects parents, faculty and staff to support the learning environment and the ISL community. All parents of ISL students are automatically members of the PTA. Monthly PTA meetings strengthen the partnership between parents and the school and provide a platform to discuss events, initiatives and funding allocations. The PTA organizes a series of fêtes throughout the year, including Fall, Winter and Summer Fêtes. Activities and parent clubs include French Discussion Group, English Lessons, Learn-to-Knit, Book Club, Crafting and Decorating, Lyon History and Tours. The PTA invites ongoing involvement and volunteering to support students and programs.
ISL is a not-for-profit independent international school in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, set on protected woodland with purpose-built facilities on its own grounds. The campus features light, spacious classrooms around a central atrium, with dedicated spaces for art and design, music and movement, ICT, and a large library shared by primary and secondary. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and offers three programs: the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. In Grades 9–10 students take Cambridge IGCSE; Grades 11–12 prepare for the IB Diploma, with an ISL Diploma available if the full IB Diploma is not pursued. ISL emphasizes inquiry-based, real-world learning through cross-curricular projects such as Leading Your Learning, the STEAM Project, UN SDG initiatives and the Grade 8 Personal Project. The campus provides on-site PE and arts facilities, access to municipal gym and pool, and outdoor spaces including a multi-sport field and amphitheatre. ISL is regularly inspected by the French National Education Ministry and reinvests enrollment fees to improve the learning environment.
