International School of Paris - Ranelagh Campus (Primary)

Ranelagh Campus: 96 bis Rue du Ranelagh, Paris 75016; Cortambert Campus: 45 Rue Cortambert, Paris 75116; Beethoven Campus: 6 Rue Beethoven, Paris 75016. All campuses are in Paris, located in the 16th arrondissement.

Primary Years (Nursery - Grade 5); Middle Years (Grade 6 - 9); Diploma Years (Grade 11 - 12). Grade 10 is a transition year between the Middle Years and the Diploma.

International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

65 nationalities represented.

Learning Support is offered for Primary and Secondary. Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) are developed; services for mild to moderate learning variances; Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 support options with fees.

Primary Years: Nursery–Grade 5 – Early Learners arrive 8:45; Nursery/Pre-K 9:00–15:30; Kindergarten–Grade 5 9:00–15:45 (arrival from 8:45; some Grade 1–5 arrivals from 8:30). Middle Years (Grade 6–9): 8:50–16:30 (Wednesdays 8:50–14:45; doors open 8:30; Grade 10 may leave lunch). Diploma Years (11–12): 8:50–16:30; doors open 8:30; high school students may leave lunchtime.

Hopways provides a dedicated bus shuttle for Primary School students to and from school, with real-time tracking, trained drivers, a scheduling app, family-friendly routes, and reliability.

The school offers the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate curriculum. ISP is IB-accredited since 1982 and is the first and only IB World School in Paris to offer the three IB programmes. Primary School (PYP) engages Early Learners to Grade 5 with the transdisciplinary PYP Curriculum through play, inquiry and student agency. Middle School (MYP) serves Grades 6 to 9 and introduces the interdisciplinary MYP Curriculum. High School (Grades 10–12) follows the MYP path into the IB Diploma Programme (DP), consolidating learning and research skills through community action, service and student engagement. ISP provides Paris-based, experiential learning including over 70 local field trips each academic year.

Class of 2025 IB Diploma results: 90% pass rate for the 2024-25 academic year with an average score of 32 points. 26% of ISP students attained 36 points or above, 51% qualified for the IB bilingual diploma, with exams spanning nine mother tongue languages. Technical note: The IB releases Diploma examination results in July each year, and formal annual statistics are published after re-marks and adjustments.

University and Career Counselling supports ISP students in exploring post-secondary options and preparing applications to colleges and universities worldwide. The counselling team offers group information sessions for grades 10–12, individual appointments, and compulsory university meetings begin in grade 11. The programme includes Career Day, University Testing Assistance (SAT prep and mock tests), and university application guidance to support writing personal statements, interviews, and enrollment decisions. Counselors assist with researching university lists and admissions strategies across geographic regions.

Wellbeing at ISP is defined as caring and connecting. It encompasses emotional, physical, relational, belonging, and responsibility aspects that guide students to be themselves, maintain healthy habits, build supportive relationships, feel a sense of belonging, and act with consideration for others. A dedicated Wellbeing Team coordinates medical services, counseling, and wellbeing programmes. The team is led by Elisabeth Mailhac, Fiona Lee, and Mike Kopp, who serve as designated safeguarding leads and oversee counselling. School counselors provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to external resources when needed.

ISP's Learning Support Department assists students with mild to moderate learning variances. In Primary School, learning support works with teachers, parents, and outside specialists to deliver ILPs and provide targeted services such as basic reading, writing, spelling, phonics, mathematics, motor skills, organizational skills, and curriculum-based support. A dedicated learning support liaison coordinates between homeroom teachers, parents, and outside specialists. In Secondary School (Grades 6-12), learning support offers services for students with mild weaknesses in core skills, though availability is limited and services may incur fees. Services are designed to support students who are of average ability rather than address more significant or generalized learning difficulties.

ISP welcomes students from over 65 countries. The English as an Additional Language (EAL) department provides specialized support for students new to English. This support is included in tuition and takes place during the school day for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. For Grades 10-12, students are required to have academic language levels. EAL support is provided at both the Primary and Secondary School, with EAL teachers collaborating with homeroom teachers to plan, differentiate, teach, and assess using the EAL continuum. The main language of instruction is English at ISP.

ISP places mental wellbeing at the center of its wellbeing framework. The wellbeing team provides mental health support and intervenes for students experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges. Counseling is available on an individual and group basis, with crisis intervention to respond to emergencies and to support staff as needed. The team maintains a network of external resources and referrals for families. Preventive education and advocacy programmes promote a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

Safeguarding is of utmost importance at ISP. The school upholds international best practices in safeguarding and child protection across recruitment and daily learning environments. Designated safeguarding leads provide guidance and support; Elisabeth Mailhac, Fiona Lee, and Mike Kopp are listed as leads. The safeguarding framework rests on Prevention, Protection, Support, Collaboration, and Training and Awareness. Regular staff training, including Educare online training, and the use of CPOMS for safeguarding records, support safeguarding in practice.

1. Submitting an Application. Applications are submitted online through the ISP OpenApply platform. The OpenApply system guides you through the necessary documents, with some forms completed directly in OpenApply and other documents scanned and uploaded separately. Any documents written in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by an official translation.

2. Application Timeline 2025-26. Applications for the 2025-26 academic year (September 2025 – June 2026) can be submitted with no deadline; complete application files are reviewed as of January 2025 and on a continual basis thereafter. There are separate checklists for Early Learners to Kinder, Grade 1 to Grade 5, and Grade 6 to 12.

3. How Applications Are Reviewed and Acceptances Sent. Application reviews begin in December for the next academic year, but December is not a deadline; applications are reviewed throughout the year and space varies by grade. The Admissions Committee comprises members of the Admissions Team, the Primary or Secondary School Principal, and the Head of School, and may consult the Wellbeing or Learning Support teams. If an application is successful, an official acceptance letter is sent by email with instructions on completing the registration process and securing the child's place at ISP.

4. Registration After Acceptance. After receiving the acceptance, follow the email instructions to complete registration and secure the child's place at ISP.

5. Waiting Pool. If capacity is reached in any grade, successful candidates are placed in a waiting pool; full details on waiting pool procedures are described in the ISP Admissions Policy.

6. Additional Admission Considerations. Grade placement decisions are based on the child's age on September 1 of entry, in line with the Grade Placement Chart. Some grades have additional entry requirements, including English-language proficiency: non-native English speakers must provide evidence of at least B1 English across all test components (speaking, reading, writing, listening); Grade 11–12 entry typically expects higher English proficiency (B2) to access the IB Diploma Programme. For Grade 10 entry, private English tuition may be required if necessary to achieve the required level by year-end.

If a grade reaches capacity, successful candidates are placed in a waiting pool; details on waiting pool procedures are described in the ISP Admissions Policy.