Founded in 1964 and the only English-speaking school within the city of Paris. The secondary school campus is just across the river Seine from the Eiffel Tower; the primary school is on a separate campus, also in the central 16th arrondissement. The student body is very international, drawn from some 60 nationalities The language of instruction is English and there is much emphasis on the French programme (language, history and culture). The International Baccalaureate curriculum is offered at all three levels, from kindergarten to the Diploma. A very favourable staff:pupil ratio of about 1:7 permits much individual attention. The school ethos encourages respect towards others and the school fosters a happy and secure environment in which pupils can develop into responsible, tolerant and compassionate individuals. Academic standards are high and results are good. Music, drama and art are all strong. Dramatic productions take place in a professional, 385-seat theatre. The school uses local athletics stadiums, football pitches, indoor gymnasiums, basketball courts and swimming pools as part of the PE programme. There are many extra-curricular activities which make full use of the resources of the city.
Pupils: Total age range 3-18; 687 day pupils (325 boys, 362 girls). Junior department 3-11, 282 pupils (144 boys, 138 girls). Senior department 11-18; 405 pupils (181 boys, 224 girls). Entrance: Pupils admitted at any age and throughout school year. Selection on basis of school reports, teacher references, applicant statement and, in certain cases, an interview.
Some financial aid available.
Very international, about 60 nationalities. Majority of families are affiliated to multinational companies, government organizations and embassies; some 12% of students are from the local French community.
Head: Mrs Audrey Peverelli, in post from 2008. Educated at the University of Western Ontario (psychology & political science) and Oxford Brookes University (management of international schools) and trained as a Montessori early childhood educator. Previously Head of the primary section of the school and has taught at, founded and headed schools in France, Uruguay, Brazil, the USA and Venezuela. Teaching staff: more than 20 nationalities represented.
Approx 87 pupils in grade 12 (upper sixth), taking either the ISP (US) High School Diploma or the IB Diploma. IB: 94% of pupils gain the IB Diploma, with an average of 34 IB points.
Leavers go on to universities across the globe, including Oxbridge and US Ivy League universities (5% after a gap year); they follow courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, science and engineering, law, humanities and social sciences, art and design, music, maths, business.
International Baccalaureate at all 3 levels - primary and middle years programmes (PYP, MYP) and the IB Diploma. Students also graduate with a High School Diploma accredited by NAIS. Grades 11 and 12 (sixth form) take either the IB or the ISP High School Diploma. Languages: French, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Other languages can be taken through the use of private tutors. Pupils are encouraged to continue learning their mother tongue. ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject and across the curriculum.
Music, visual arts and drama are compulsory in Grades 6-9, all offered in Grade 10 and at Diploma level. Many pupils are involved in the annual drama productions and many extra curricular music activities. On average, 40 take IB art. Design, pottery, sculpture also offered. Several pupils have gone on to art colleges in US and UK.
Sport: PE programme compulsory including soccer, basketball, athletics, netball and table tennis. Activities: Community service is a compulsory and integral part of the IB programme for sixth form. Many extra curricular clubs, including drama, music, art, various sports, yearbook, Eco School, Model United Nations.
Uniform: No school uniform.
The school's aim is to work in harmony to develop every student's full potential and therefore to: value and respect the rights of others, including the right to learn; foster a happy, safe and secure environment; promote and recognise appropriate behaviour; address inappropriate behaviour; recognise that each student is unique; treat students fairly; expect students to take responsibility for their actions; promote compassion and tolerance; develop skills for a peaceful resolution of conflict; value and respect others and their differences; follow the code of conduct in a consistent manner.
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Arthur Jugnot (actor).
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