International School of Toulouse

IST campus is located in Colomiers, to the west of the city of Toulouse. The address is 2, allée de l'Herbaudière, Route de Pibrac, 31770 Colomiers, France. The campus is about 20 minutes from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport by car. The local bus service is operated by Tisseo; the IST bus stop is 'Pornic' on Allée de l'Herbaudière on circular route 150, and the nearest local train stop is Colomiers-Lycée International, about a 10-minute walk from the school.

IST serves ages 3 to 18 years. It comprises Early Years, Primary and Secondary, and offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Cambridge IGCSE programme, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

International school.

There are over 30 nationalities represented. The most common nationality is Spanish (about 31%), followed by British (about 24%) and French (about 16%). This yields approximately 16% local (French) and 84% international students.

IST follows a whole-school approach to meeting additional educational needs, with extra support available from a dedicated Student Support Coordinator for targeted interventions. Sessions focus on literacy and numeracy skills, study skills and curriculum support, with multi-sensory learning. The school also works with an Educational Psychologist/Counsellor to support students, teachers and parents.

France.

Primary hours are 08:30–16:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 08:30–12:00 on Wednesday. Secondary hours are 08:30–16:15 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 08:30–12:00 on Wednesday.

The School does not operate a school-run bus service; transport is via public transport. Local bus service is provided by Tisseo; the IST bus stop is Pornic on Allée de l'Herbaudière on circular route 150.

IST offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11-12, with the option to study for the full Diploma or the IB Course. The Diploma Programme requires six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level), an extended essay, a Theory of Knowledge course, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). IST has been an IB World School since January 2000. For Grades 9-10, IST runs the (I)GCSE Programme with core subjects English Language, French, Mathematics, and Science (Double Award), plus a range of option subjects including Art and Design, Business Studies, Design Technology, Drama, Geography, German, History, ICT, Music, and Spanish. The school emphasizes small class sizes to foster close teacher interaction and individualized learning.

Small class sizes enable significant interaction with teachers and opportunities for individual project work.

GCSE pass rate 89% (A-C / 9-4) and 100% of IB Diploma students were successful with an average of 33 points in 2025.

The majority of IST graduates continue their education at colleges and universities around the world. Institutions listed include University of Toronto, McGill University, INSA Lyon, INSA Toulouse, Imperial College London, Cambridge University, Oxford University, LSE, University of Barcelona, and ESSEC Business School (Singapore), among others.

IB Scholarships are offered; up to two places per year for exceptional talent.

IST provides a Primary and Secondary Student Support Department that ensures all pupils can access the curriculum and have opportunities to progress. The provision addresses educational and emotional needs through a holistic, whole-child approach and provides inclusive, differentiated learning. All staff promote a pupil's self-esteem and well-being and monitor progress to ensure appropriate supports are in place. The school may involve an Educational Psychologist and other external specialists, including the School Doctor, to support emotional and behavioural needs when required. The school also addresses transitions and may provide counselling through the psychologist for students experiencing anxiety, including during transitions from primary to secondary.

Pupils requiring Special Educational Needs provision are admitted to IST in line with the school's admissions policy, where it is deemed that the school can meet their needs. If the need may exceed the school's capacity, a place may be refused or more information requested. The Primary and Secondary Student Support Coordinators assess concerns, and may refer a pupil to an Educational Psychologist. Extra support may be provided in small groups or on a one-to-one basis and supported by the Student Support Department and teaching assistants. The school may engage outside agencies, including an Educational Psychologist, for assessment and support, with parents kept informed. An Intervention Plan with progress targets is drawn up when needed and reviewed to monitor and support progress.

Pupils learning English as an Additional Language are defined as those with a home language other than English or who are in the process of learning English for educational purposes. Every class teacher has responsibility for language development of EAL learners, and the Student Support Department provides additional English support as needed. EAL provision may include extra English support using interactive resources, depending on the level of English. IST believes that non-first-language English speakers make strong progress through immersion in the mainstream curriculum, with language development supported within the classroom.

Emotional well-being is addressed through the Student Support provision. Pupils with emotional or behavioural needs may be referred to the school's psychologist for counselling, and external agencies may be involved where appropriate. The school supports transitions (e.g., Grade 5 to Grade 6 transfer) and may arrange counselling if anxiety occurs, in consultation with parents and staff.

Safeguarding is addressed through child protection processes, with the Student Support Coordinator coordinating with external agencies when needed. The school may engage Educational Psychologists and other professionals and will keep parents informed. All discussions with parents will be treated with the strictest confidence. External agencies may be involved to assess and support pupils as required, with parental involvement.

Applications are accepted throughout the year. To enroll, complete the Expression of Interest Form or contact the Personnel and Student Information Manager (PSIM). The PSIM will answer questions and guide you through the application process. Step 1: Submit a complete application. The following documents must be fully completed and submitted before an application can be reviewed: Registration Form; School Recommendation Form; Tuition Fee Information Form; Academic reports for the last academic year. For K3 and above, students will be admitted only if they satisfy the School's academic standards. For Primary students, please submit a piece of unaided written work. If English is not the child's first language please provide any documented evidence (certificates, reports etc.) of English language ability in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Registration Fee: The non-refundable registration fee and the Tuition Fee Information Form or the Airbus Billing Form must accompany each application. Step 2: Application review. Once all elements have been provided, the Principal will review the application. Step 3: Application decision. Admission may be granted, declined or the School may place the student on a waiting list. In all cases, the parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified in writing. Decisions on applications for the start of the academic year (September) will be made in April/May. [eu](https://www.intst.eu/copy-of-admissions-process-1))

IB Scholarships: The International School of Toulouse offers a scholarship programme for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, covering the last two years of Secondary schooling at IST. The programme is designed for students who wish to pursue a university programme in English, such as in the United Kingdom or the United States. A limited number of scholarships is available each year, with a maximum of two places. All scholarship students have achieved very good IB Diploma results, including full marks, and are expected to maintain this standard. The school does not provide boarding facilities, so scholarship students are expected to live with their parents/guardians while studying at IST. IB Scholarship Information and the IB Scholarship Application Form are available. [eu](https://www.intst.eu/copy-of-admissions-process))

Admission may be granted, declined or the School may place the student on a waiting list.