Testimonials
“It is the people that inhabit the buildings and the daily interactions, based on a sense of mutual respect and belonging, that make BIS such a special place.”
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
“We chose BIS for the attention it gives to each child individually, thanks to the small class sizes, open-mindedness in an international setting, bilingualism and the development of fluency and self-confidence.”
- Parent (Annual Feedback Form)
“I would describe my experience at BIS as something that very distinctly shaped the person that I am, and am growing into. Since I studied there for so long, I got to really feel like there was a community growing around me and that I was growing around that community, which isn't something I had experienced on that scale before.”
- Alumni: Kyle Leong (Singapore), A Level Class
“We were more than satisfied with BIS. We had high expectations going in and these were more than met. Do you know how much a child's smile after they leave school full of that delectable mixture of joy and knowledge is worth to a parent? Our children thrived thanks to the whole BIS team.”
- Parent (Annual Feedback Form)
“Good manners, good friends, funny and kind teachers.”
- Student (Annual Feedback Form)
“Student well-being and their intercultural learning and development is at the heart of everything that BIS does.”
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
“BIS has a great reputation. Small classes. Inclusive environment. Excellent pass rates.”
- Parent (Annual Feedback Form)
“I learned how to speak English and French really quickly.”
- Student (Annual Feedback Form)
“What came through again and again was the depth of warmth and sense of community that permeates throughout BIS at all levels.”
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
“There is a very good understanding between students and teachers, the quality of learning is undeniable, the family atmosphere is warm and the diversity of students allows an open-minded approach."
- Student (Annual Feedback Form)
“My two children, now aged 11 and 7 years, spent 3 happy years at BIS from 2020-2023. Arriving with no french at all, it was amazing to see them progress to being highly proficient. The school provides a very warm and caring environment for learning with teachers who genuinely care.”
- Parent (Online)
“Student achievement as well as the range of activities provided that align with the school's mission help ensure a well-balance education at BIS that provides opportunities to develop international understanding and leadership skills.”
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
“I don’t know if there could have been a better place for me to evolve as a student and as an individual. BIS will always have a place in my heart.”
- Alumni: Judah Acquah (Ghana), Former A Level student and Class Rep
“Our two daughters arrived without any English or French and now after two years speak both languages in a way which frankly we would have never expected. BIS enabled that with a warm, modern and balanced approach and an amazing team of teachers. It was an absolutely great place for our kids to learn and (even more than that) to grow in every way.”
- Parent (Online)
“A culture of care is clearly embedded in the school's fabric. Its mission and objectives, and their ethical basis, distinctly align with the CIS Code of Ethics and influence how the school operates.”
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
“A level students have free time to work on their own. The teachers are very kind and welcoming. I enjoy their method of teaching and they are always ready to help.”
- Student (Annual Feedback Form)
“The most important thing I have learned from BIS is language and differences between different cultures. This really helped me to get into France's lifestyle, and everyone is so kind to teach me about almost everything.”
- Alumni: Oscar Wang (China), Former A Level Student
“BIS offered a unique experience where I was lucky enough to meet a variety of people who were all from completely different backgrounds. BIS is a unique community that invites its students to share their different cultures which truly makes it a multicultural environment. My experience at BIS allowed me to make friends and connections with people who now live all across the world. Attending BIS is something every child should have the chance to do!”
- Alumni: Louis Lubega (London/France), Former A Level Student
“In classroom visits, the evaluation team observed faculty who were always warm and positive in their interactions with students.”
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
“We moved to Bordeaux from Singapore (and an IB school) and my daughter has been enrolled at BIS for over 2 years...I have been pleased to see that my daughter is often stretched to her potential, but in an environment where it is OK to fail. Communication between the school and parents is excellent. I recommend BIS whole-heartedly to anyone coming to Bordeaux from overseas.”
- Parent (Online)
“The school ethos is one of a warm, caring environment which focuses on student learning and their individual needs. Small class sizes enable faculty to get to know their students well and develop good positive relationships with them. The school is committed to providing a curriculum that is relevant to the needs of the students.”
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
