The school, its philosophy and staff
Welcome to Bordeaux International School
The Bordeaux International School was founded in 1988 to provide high-quality formal education for international pupils between the ages of 2½ and 18. The school’s reputation for professionalism is indisputable as verified by its full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (www.cois.org) and its contract with the French Education Nationale.
The bilingual environment is a cornerstone of school life, which pupils find both stimulating and rewarding. All pupils, regardless of age, know each other due to our programme of full integration across the school. The whole school comes together at lunchtime and the social education of sharing a meal with friends is of great benefit to all pupils.
Parents are
encouraged to get involved with all aspects of their child’s education. For
example, when the school recently relocated to its current address, parents were
asked for their views on the choice of location and set-up. The unanimous
opinion was that the school should remain part of the local community. In
response to this, we chose our city centre location, from which we organise many
trips to local sites of cultural, historic and scientific interest.
About the school, its facilities and location
Conveniently located in the centre of historic Bordeaux, the school is purpose-built around a secure, enclosed and partially covered courtyard, which provides a space for pupils across the school to socialise with each other.
The primary and secondary areas of the school are housed in individual self-contained buildings, adjacent to the school hall. The hall is used regularly for clubs, music lessons and drama lessons, as well as our school shows which take place twice a year.
Our facilities include a science laboratory, private study areas, and an expanding library for all ages with materials in French and English. Students also have access to an olympic-size swimming pool, gymnasium and sports fields.
The school’s central location makes it easily accessible: an important consideration given the school’s international make-up. There are excellent train, bus and tram links, as well as the international airport less than 15 kilometres away.