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Bordeaux International School

France, Bordeaux

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €8,290 - 12,170
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Bordeaux International School (BIS) is a bilingual international school in central Bordeaux serving ages 3–18. The curriculum uses Cambridge International Education as its framework, and BIS has been an official Cambridge centre since 1991, delivering Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels with most subjects taught in English and exams available in students' home language where possible. The bilingual English–French programme runs across Early Learning, Primary and Middle School, while Upper School follows Cambridge pathways. BIS operates as an SCOP (Educational Cooperative) since 1999, founded in 1987, and uses a democratic four‑house system (Cousteau, Montesquieu, Alienor, Rosa Bonheur). Class sizes are small (10–12 in Early Learning; 16 in Primary and Secondary). Facilities include four sections with dedicated learning spaces, a new Art studio (2023), a Dance and Drama studio, and an on-site canteen; a nearby sports centre provides an Olympic pool, track and tennis courts. BIS also administers SATs and offers extensive clubs and trips to foster international-mindedness and leadership.

www.bordeaux-school.com

252 Rue Judaïque, 33000 Bordeaux, France

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The Essentials

Bordeaux International School has instruction in English, French.

Location
Located in the heart of Bordeaux, France. 252 Rue Judaïque, 33000 Bordeaux, France.

Stages
Early Learning (3-6 years); Primary (6-10 years); Middle School (10-14 years); Upper School: International GCSE (14-16 years); Upper School: International A Level (16-18 years)

Type
Bilingual international school operated as a SCOP (Educational Cooperative) since 1999

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 40 nationalities represented

Country affiliation
France
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Bordeaux International School ranges from EUR 8,290 to EUR 12,170 for 2026/27.

Admissions & one‑off fees

- Application / registration fee (one‑off, non‑refundable except if the school cannot guarantee a place): 1st child €680; 2nd child €580; 3rd child €480; 4th child free.
- Capital fund (one‑off, per family, non‑refundable): €1,200.
- Security deposit (one‑off, per child; refunded after audited accounts):
- Early Learning: €2,600
- Primary: €2,700
- Lower Middle School: €3,500
- Upper Middle School: €4,000
- International IGCSE: €4,600
- International A Level: €5,200
The security deposit is refunded within 60 days of the student's departure after the accounts have been audited.

Tuition fees — annual and per‑term by year group (tuition only)

All figures are tuition fees (annual). Term amounts are shown on a 10‑month basis (school uses a 10‑month payment schedule: 1st term = 4 months; 2nd term = 3 months; 3rd term = 3 months):

- Foundation / Reception / Year 1 (Early Learning)
- Annual tuition: €7,890
- Term 1 (4 months): €3,156
- Term 2 (3 months): €2,367
- Term 3 (3 months): €2,367
- Years 2–5 (Primary)
- Annual tuition: €8,240
- Term 1: €3,296
- Term 2: €2,472
- Term 3: €2,472
- Years 6–7 (Lower Middle)
- Annual tuition: €10,050
- Term 1: €4,020
- Term 2: €3,015
- Term 3: €3,015
- Years 8–9 (Upper Middle)
- Annual tuition: €12,170
- Term 1: €4,868
- Term 2: €3,651
- Term 3: €3,651
- Years 10–11 (International IGCSE)
- Annual tuition: €14,290
- Term 1: €5,716
- Term 2: €4,287
- Term 3: €4,287
- Years 12–13 (International A Level)
- Annual tuition: €16,290
- Term 1: €6,516
- Term 2: €4,887
- Term 3: €4,887

Reductions applicable to tuition fees only:
- 4% discount for payment of the full year in advance by 1 June (date specified in the school's payment schedule).
- 2% discount applicable for termly payments made on the set dates.
- 3% discount for families with three or more children enrolled.

Equipment, lunches and other recurring charges

- Equipment fee (annual, per student): €680 (covers notebooks, textbooks, photocopies, materials for arts/music/theatre, specialised classroom resources and access to computers/software; excludes personal stationery, external exam fees, personal insurance and some school trips).
- Lunch / canteen (annual) or packed‑lunch contribution (supervision/maintenance):
- Early Learning: €1,254 (canteen) / €280 (packed‑lunch contribution)
- Primary: €1,418 / €280
- Lower Middle: €1,418 / €280
- Upper Middle: €1,682 / €350
- IGCSE: €1,682 / €350
- A Level: €1,682 / €350
Meals are provided at school; special dietary/allergy arrangements require an official Individual Health Plan (PAI).
- Miscellaneous academic costs: A‑Level online supplementary subjects, language support, special needs support and preparation for the Diplôme National du Brevet are charged separately (fees available on request). External examination fees, some school trips, extra tuition and personal items are not covered by the equipment fee.

Boarding (host‑family) fees

- Weekly host‑family stay (Monday–Friday, excluding school holiday periods): €7,495 per year.
- Full‑time host‑family stay (including weekends, excluding school holiday periods): €11,445 per year.
- Host‑family re‑arrangement fee (any changes during the school year): €200. Fees for host‑family stays include an annual local transport card (TBM); in the event of early departure a pro‑rata deduction is applied.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Termly payment dates (reductions apply when payments are made on these dates): 1 June for Term 1 (4 months), 1 September for Term 2 (3 months), and 1 January for Term 3 (3 months). Monthly payments by standing order are available over 10 months (payments begin 1 June and end 1 March).
- Late payments incur a 10% annual late fee plus a fixed administrative charge of €40. Bank charges (cheques, transfers, exchange costs, etc.) are payable by the payer.

Refunds, early departure and related conditions

- Registration fees are non‑refundable except where the school is unable to guarantee a place. The capital fund is non‑refundable. The security deposit is refunded within 60 days of departure after accounts have been audited.
- Early departure notice requirements (registered letter with acknowledgement or hand delivery against signature): notice must be received by the school by the announced deadlines to take effect at the end of a term; if notice is not provided by those dates, tuition fees for the current term and the following term remain payable. In cases of definitive exclusion by the Disciplinary Committee, tuition fees will not be refunded.

Fee payment options

- Options explicitly described in the school's payment terms are: termly payments on set dates and monthly payment by standing order over 10 months. The school notes bank charges for methods such as cheques and bank transfers are to be borne by the payer (these payment types are referenced in the payment terms). Late payment penalties apply as above.
Academics

Bordeaux International School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Education is the framework BIS uses. BIS is an official Cambridge Education centre and has been accredited since 1991. The bilingual English–French programme is delivered across Early Learning, Primary and Middle School. In Upper School, Cambridge International IGCSE (14–16) and International A Levels (16–18) are offered, with most subjects taught in English; students may take exams in their home language where possible. BIS administers SATs as an official College Board examination centre.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes: 10–12 per class in Early Learning; 16 per class in Primary and Secondary.

Higher Education Progression
Students go on to study all over the world, most frequently in France, the UK, the Netherlands, the USA and Canada.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an application for Early Learning or Primary (3–10 years). The Admissions Committee reviews all applications because demand exceeds places each year. BIS welcomes foreign, binational and French students and reserves places for international families on short- and long-term missions to balance bilingual classes. No test is required for BIS registration before the age of 14.

2. For Middle School & Upper School (10–18 years), BIS admits students from around the world who demonstrate a positive attitude to work and accept the school's attendance conditions and Mission and Objectives. An Open Day is organized in February or March to allow visitors to discover the programme and meet the teaching team. Applicants for IGCSE must have sufficient English to benefit from the programme (CEFR B1; extra English support may be arranged at cost). Applicants for International A Level must have CEFR B2 English to follow the full range of subjects; they may be accepted with fewer English requirements only in certain circumstances or with longer duration. Applicants should have five IGCSE passes (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics, with a B in chosen A Level subjects where possible; where the certificates cannot be produced, prior assessment may be required.

3. Admissions Policy and Admissions Pack: The Admissions Policy 2025–26 in ENGLISH and the Admissions Pack 2025–26 in ENGLISH are available, with French versions also offered. These documents outline the official criteria, required documentation, and timelines for Early Learning through Upper School admissions and reflect BIS's bilingual mission.

4. Fees: Fees are published in the School Fees 2026/2027 document, which lists the annual tuition by section. For current amounts and payment schedules, refer to the Fees document.

5. An Open Day is also offered to showcase the school's programmes and facilities, and staff are available to answer questions during organised visits.
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