Four divisions, One school

Laying the Foundations 

Preschool - Grade 2 (ages 2½ to 8) 

The ISB learning experience in the Early Childhood Centre is focused upon providing a safe, nurturing environment in which your child can:

• enjoy their first experience of school
• develop a range of social skills and begin to learn how to be a team player
• grow in confidence and gain a sense of their own ability to succeed at school
• explore the early stages of the various literacies (reading, writing, mathematical) that will be key to all future learning.
• explore and learn the French language

The Head of the Early Childhood Centre is Sasha Marshall.

To find our more about learning at each grade level, click on the links below:

Preschool and Pre-K

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Developing responsibility and commitment 

Grade 3 – Grade 6 (Ages 8 to 11)

The ISB learning experience in the Elementary School builds upon the foundations laid down by further consolidating the understandings, skills and knowledge necessary for a lifetime of inquiry-based learning.  During their time in the Elementary School, your child will:

• interact in a range of educational settings, working on his/her own and in groups
• learn to explore the world with curiosity, asking questions and developing skills in problem solving and interpretation
• continue to develop a range of social skills, in the classroom, in the playground, on the sports field...
• enjoy a range of extra-curricula opportunities, including an extensive field-trip programme
• continue  to develop the various literacies (reading, writing, mathematical) that will be key to all future learning.
• learn and develop language skills in French.

The Head of the Elementary School is Anna Zeiders.

To find our more about learning at each grade level, click on the links below:

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

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Growing independence and self-direction

Grade 7 - Grade 9 (Ages 12-14)

The ISB learning experience in the Middle School is one in which, at a time of rapid intellectual and personal change, students strengthen their independent learning skills and begin to pursue specific learning interests. Learning in the Middle School is characterised by:

• Adapted courses to provide challenge for the academically able, as well as learning    support for those with learning difficulties
• Regular homework, continuous assessment and examinations at the end of each year
• Opportunities to participate in one of Europe's largest competitive athletic programmes
• Regular music and theatre productions
• Strong student community and a commitment to service
• A broad curriculum programme. Most students take six core subjects each day and two additional electives on alternate days.
• Students with the necessary language skills can study history, geography and science in French.  It is also possible to take an art elective in French.
• A Daily 'Advisory' Class: The same group of students meet with the same teacher and focus on the social and ethical aspects of life as an international student.
• Service to the community is actively promoted.
• Extended Field Trips in May: Field trips to Brittany (grade 7), Normandy (grade 8) and the Loire Valley (grade 9) supplement the curriculum in all subject areas.
  

The Head of the Middle School is Dr. Michael Crowley. 

Download the Middle School French Programme Brochure

Download the Middle School Course Description and Curriculum Overview

MS Open House Info (PDF)

Preparing young people for life beyond school

Grade 10 - Grade 12(13)

The High School serves a diverse student body with a wide range of needs, talents, interests and futures. We offer them a rich, varied programme designed to meet our mission of inclusion, challenge and success for every student. The programme comprises the following four complementary elements of academics, advisory, arts and athletics.

Advisory

While the heart of our programme is "academic", we are equally committed to our belief that an education is more than an assemblage of academic learning. Our school is a community that builds character, a dedication to service and a range of "life skills", from strategic awareness to collaborative leadership. These aspects of learning are delivered and supported through our Advisory Programme, within which small teams of students meet regularly with their Advisory Teacher to plan projects, work in teams and receive advice and support on their own learning as they progress through ISB. 

Arts

We believe that the "aesthetic response" within all of us should be nurtured and cultivated and we offer a wide range of opportunities across the arts for students to develop their creativity, acquire llife-long skills and enjoy performance. Our programme covers visual art and performing arts, including music and theatre.

Athletics

We believe that all of us need to develop positive attitudes towards health, fitness, competiont and collaboration that, again, will serve us through life. ISB offers the most extensive competitve athletics programme in Europe, with many High School Students deeply involved in sports.

The ISB learning experience in the High School prepares all students for graduation and a successful life beyond school. For more information explore the web site and download the brochures below.

Academics

ISB offers 3 forms of High School Diploma: academic, general and individualized.  The Individualized Diploma is awarded to students in our Special Education Unit who have achieved individually tailored goals set by the staff.

Students are also able to participate in the following programmes:

The IB Diploma

ISB has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since January 1977, and currently about 75% of ISB students follow the rigorous 2-year course of study spanning subjects in literature (English or mother tongue), science, mathematics, humanities, language and the arts. Students must complete six 2-year courses, a Theory of Knowledge course and a 4,000 word Extended Essay.  They are also required to participate in CAS (Creativity, Action, Service).

The AP Programme

ISB students are also offered the opportunity to follow a rigorous programme of 1-year courses spanning subjects in English, modern languages, science, math and humanities.

The Head of the High School is Felim Bolster.

Download the High School Course Description

Student achievement in external examinations

College and Careers Counselling at ISB

Where ISB students go to university

Building International Bridges - 3 week student trip