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CIPEC International School

France, Marseille

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees €11,490 - 12,990
Ages 3 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1984
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), French Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, German, Mandarin, Italian
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

CIPEC International School is located on Domaine de Fontvieille in Luynes, a setting among pine trees. It serves children aged 3 to 11 and offers a bilingual French-English education. The curriculum blends the French national program for French language and mathematics with the British program for English language and mathematics, with continuous use of both languages throughout the day. The timetable is Anglo-Saxon inspired, with core subjects in the morning and humanities in the afternoon. Students prepare for Cambridge and Alliance Française diplomas and benefit from assessment to track progress. The school prepares pupils for entry to international, public, and private schools. Class sizes are small, capped at 20, and the staff is international. On campus there are spaces for sport, arts, theatre and music, plus a forest area for outdoor learning and environmental activities. Extras include world festivals, Eco-Ecole programme, and Smart Wednesday enrichment with activities like sports and English support.

Domaine de Fontvieille, 505 Rte de Bouc Bel air, 13080 Luynes, France

The Essentials

CIPEC International School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French, English.

Fees

Annual tuition at CIPEC International School ranges from EUR 11,490 to EUR 12,990 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- There is no one‑time entrance fee and no annual enrolment fee. Acceptance of a offered place must be confirmed within 15 days with a non‑refundable deposit to hold the place.

Tuition fees (by year group) — annual and per term (per‑term amounts shown are the annual fee divided into three equal terms for database display)

- Kindergarten (ages 3–5; K1–K3): Annual fee €11,490 · Per term (calculated) €3,830.

- Primary (Grades 1–5): Annual fee €12,990 · Per term (calculated) €4,330.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes tuition as an annual charge. The per‑term figures above are a three‑term division of the published annual fee for database use (they are calculated values, not separately published term rates).

- An acceptance confirmation requires payment of a non‑refundable deposit within the 15‑day acceptance window. The school applies pro‑rata adjustments for students who leave during the school year; tuition is not charged for months not completed.

Boarding fees

- CIPEC operates as a day school for ages 3–11 and does not offer boarding provision. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and optional fees

- Tutoring option: €750 per year.
- Third‑language option: approximately €490–€590 per year (third‑language option is listed as a separate annual charge).
- School bus service: approximately €1,990 per year.
- Morning day care (early arrival) and after‑school tutoring/options are charged separately (examples shown: morning day care from €750/year; after‑school Smart Playtime circa €850/year).
- Sibling discount: the published schedule applies a reduced fee for additional children from the same family (example published discounts: second child –7.5%, third child –15%).
- Uniform: no compulsory uniform requirement is listed; there is no mandatory uniform expense. Personal items and some small consumables (notebooks, some photos, school T‑shirts) are reported as included in the published price in the school's fee notes.

Refund information

- The acceptance deposit is non‑refundable. For families who leave during the school year, tuition is adjusted pro‑rata and fees are not due for months not completed. Specific amounts and the deposit amount are not published in the public fee summary.

Fee payment options

- The public fee information does not provide a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, SEPA direct debit) in the published fee pages. The fee pages instead describe the deposit, annual tuition and optional itemised charges.

Notes on calculations and published detail

- Annual tuition figures above are the published school-year charges; per‑term numbers are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three and are provided for database use only (they are not separately published term invoices). The school's published fee information includes itemised optional services (bus, tutoring, third language, morning care) and sibling discounts; the acceptance deposit amount and specific payment methods are not listed in the publicly available fee summary.
Academics

CIPEC International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
The school's international vocation is based on bilingualism French-English, with continuous use of both languages throughout the day. Teaching is inspired by Anglo-Saxon education, with core subjects taught in the morning and humanities emphasized in the afternoon. The school prepares students for recognized diplomas (Cambridge and Alliance Française) and conducts ongoing assessment. It also prepares students for entry to international, public, and private schools. The program includes a commitment to cultural awareness through world celebrations and environmental topics, with the day enriched by activities and a focus on language development. Smart Wednesday offers after-school activities for kindergarten and primary students, including sports, language support, and English courses.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum 20 students per class.

Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students for entry into international, public, or private schools.
Parent Experience

Community
CIPEC International School is a French-English bilingual international school that maintains continuous exchange in both languages throughout the day. It is located at Domaine de Fontvieille, 505 Route de Bouc Bel Air, 13080 Luynes, and operates with small class sizes (maximum 20 students) supported by an international teaching staff. The school fosters a multicultural community through world festivals, nature and environment celebrations, and other cultural activities that are integrated across the curriculum. After-school activities are offered under Smart Wednesday, opening to all kindergarten and primary students, with options including sports, recreational activities, English classes, and tutoring.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located on Domaine de Fontvieille in Luynes, CIPEC International School sits in a natural setting among pine trees. The school offers a bilingual French–English learning environment with ongoing use of both languages throughout the day. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 20 students per class, and the staff is international. On the Domaine de Fontvieille, on-site spaces support a range of activities, including a forest area for outdoor play and a stadium for sports. All activities and events take place on campus, including world festivals, nature and environmental celebrations, arts, theatre, and music, with the Smart Wednesday enrichment program available on-site.

Sports Facilities
On-site spaces include a stadium for sports and outdoor activity areas within the Domaine de Fontvieille. Students participate in sports competitions on campus. The expansive outdoor setting includes a forest area suitable for exploration and outdoor learning.

Academic Facilities
The curriculum blends the French national program for French language and mathematics with the British program for English language and mathematics, taught in English. The school prepares students for recognized diplomas such as Cambridge and Alliance Française, with ongoing assessment to support progress. It also prepares students for entry into international, public, or private schools.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers theatre, visual arts, and music as part of its arts program. Activities are integrated into on-site learning, including world festivals, nature and environmental events, and other celebrations. There are sports competitions on-site and an Eco-Ecole program recognized by the school. An after-school enrichment program, Smart Wednesday, provides on-site activities such as sports and English support.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an excellent education with small class sizes (max 20 students per class) and an international teaching staff. The timetable is Anglo-Saxon inspired, with fundamental subjects in the morning and humanities in the afternoon. It prepares students for entry into international, public, or private schools and includes preparation for Cambridge and Alliance Française diplomas, along with ongoing assessment.

Arts & Creative
The year features world festivals, nature and environmental celebrations, animations, fairs, and performances. These events are integrated into different subjects throughout the week. The school fosters creativity through these artistic and cultural experiences as part of the learning process.

Cultural & Language
The international vocation of the school is based on bilingualism French-English, with ongoing exchange in both languages throughout the day. Students are immersed in two languages and in multiple cultures. Multicultural exchange and openness to world cultures are central to the school experience.

Social & Hobbies
Every Wednesday during the school year, CIPEC opens to all kindergarten and primary children, whether enrolled at the school or not, and offers à la carte activities: sports, recreational activities, English lessons, and tutoring. The activities support social interaction and enrichment beyond standard classes. These after-school options complement daytime learning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
In a natural setting, the school emphasizes environmental awareness with activities to educate children about environmental topics. Activities for awakening and bodily development support physical growth. The daily schedule balances academics with outdoor and movement-based activities to promote wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the languages of instruction, with a permanent exchange in both languages throughout the day. The school prepares students for Cambridge diplomas and for the Alliance Française diploma. An international teaching staff supports language development in a bilingual environment. Every Wednesday, Smart Wednesday activities include English language courses.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is founded on a French-English bilingual program. There is an ongoing exchange in both languages throughout the day. Teaching is inspired by Anglo-Saxon education, with core subjects in the morning and humanities in the afternoon. Classes are small, with a maximum of 20 students, supported by an international teaching staff.
Admissions

Admissions
1. New Admissions Request: Enter your email address on the New Admissions Request page. You will be asked to provide your email; CIPEC will send a link to confirm your address. Click the link in order to continue and register your child. Your contact information remains completely confidential and will not be shared with third parties for marketing. The admissions portal is powered by Scolana.

2. Email Confirmation: The confirmation link directs you to continue the registration process. You should click the link to proceed with the online registration for your child. The process is designed to be confidential and secure. The admissions portal is powered by Scolana.

3. Continue Registration: After clicking the confirmation link, continue with the registration for your child through the online admissions flow. The system is powered by Scolana. The page indicates that the registration process is the path to complete admissions.
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