Accreditation & Memberships
Bordeaux International School is affiliated with many organisations that help guide our vision in line with our strategic, safeguarding and academic responsibilities:
Council of International Schools (CIS) - Member Since 2000...
Representing over 1490 schools in more than 12O countries, CIS is the leader in developing effective practices to foster healthy, interculturally competent global citizens through international education.
Bordeaux International School is the only institution in the region (Nouvelle Aquitaine) that has been accredited as a ‘school of excellence’ by the Council of International Schools (CIS) since 2000.
The CIS accreditation process ensures that all pupils who study at BIS benefit from the highest international academic, wellbeing and safeguarding standards.
Cambridge International Education (CIE) - Official Examinations Centre Since 1991...
BIS has been an official Cambridge International Education centre since 1991 – the only Cambridge International Education accredited school in the Gironde.
Cambridge International Education (CIE) is an international examination board that provides a wide range of qualifications for students worldwide. It is a part of the University of Cambridge and is one of the world's leading providers of international assessments and qualifications.
The French Ministry of Education (Education Nationale) - Since 2010...
BIS has been under associative contract in the Primary section since 2010 (simple contract since 1999).
Regional Union of Cooperatives - Aquitaine (URSCOP)...
Bordeaux International School has been an educational cooperative (SCOP - Société Coopérative et Participative) since 1999.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award...
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework supporting young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.
In more than 120 countries, this globally recognised accreditation is available to 14 to 24-year-olds, inclusive of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.
Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their individual interests, universal skills and life ambitions.
Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)...
ECIS stands for the Educational Collaborative for International Schools. This organisation provides a range of services and support for international schools and educators around the world. ECIS is known for fostering collaboration and promoting excellence in international education.
English Language School’s Association (ELSA)...
ELSA facilitates communication, cooperation and growth among international schools in France and abroad.
National Federation of Private Education (FNEP)...
The FNEP represents and supports over 2500 schools in France to develop in collaboration with the French state.
