International School in South of France

International School of Bearn, Morlaas-Pau:
The International School is situated in Morlaas-Pau, in the south west of France, near the Pyrenees and just 50 km from the Spanish border. We provide a broad, balanced, relevant and international curriculum taught in English, which will enable students to take on a full and active role as citizens in an international world.

The International School of Béarn provides an education based on international principles and values such as responsibility, understanding and co-operation. The programme is taught in the English language and is structured around an academically challenging curriculum. We believe that the development of values and curriculum go hand in hand and that individual skills and abilities should be encouraged and nurtured in an atmosphere that provides support for each student’s personal needs and which celebrates and respects all differences of nationality, culture and religion. The effectiveness of implementing this philosophy is articulated through a series of inter-related responsibilities for all members of the community – and is evidenced by our vision of the entire community’s responsibility to the world in which we live.

• to sustain a friendly, safe and interesting environment that stimulates and encourages the fascination of learning.
• to determine and improve the capabilities, proficiencies and talents of each child in all sections of the curriculum.
• to create a collaborative community for teachers, students and families and to develop good home-school interaction and together improve the quality of learning.
• to encourage students to enjoy their work and develop a love of learning.
• to promote an environment based on mutual care and respect.
• to help students develop inquiring minds, a sense of responsibility, self-discipline and self-esteem.
• to provide an education which facilitates transfer to other international schools and French schools.
• to develop a curriculum that refers to international issues and content in all subjects and disciplines so as to encourage a genuinely global international outlook in the students.
• to enable the children to make a positive contribution to our multicultural society and to enjoy life, appreciating and coping with its disappointments and triumphs.

Preschool Program; Primary School Program; Secondary School Program. The school follows the English National Curriculum. The teaching language is English with daily lessons of French. ACTUALLY from 2 1/2 (Early Years, Pre-School) to 16 (grade 11) years old.
ISB is accredited by the University of Cambridge. I.G.C.S.E.'s exams are done at school in Grade 10 and 11.

During school time all students have tennis lessons (Primary and Secondary School)
We offer a number of extra-curricular activities or “clubs” to supplement the academic courses and to provide opportunities to nurture individual talent and personal development.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
These take place after school from 3.40 to 4:40. Involvement in these activities is voluntary; although once a choice has been made then we expect that it represents a commitment for all concerned.

• Guitar
• Judo
• Cricket
• Golf
• Chess
• Team Sports (Football, Rugby)
• Art and Crafts
• Body and Musical Expression
• Scottish dance
• Sewing club