International School of Bearn

France, Pau

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 320

Type Co-educational

Opened 2002

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages French, German, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

International School of Béarn is a day school serving ages 2 to 18. Founded in 2002, it offers Early Years through Grade 13, with preschool added in 2003 and secondary in 2007. Instruction is English, based on the English National Curriculum and adapted for an international community; French is taught as a foreign language from age 4 for non-French mother-tongue pupils, while content for French mother-tongue pupils follows the national programme. The school provides Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The curriculum centers on core subjects—Mathematics, English, Science and French—supplemented by Drama, PSHE, Computing, History, Geography, Music and Art. School has ECIS certification (2004), Cambridge Examinations admission (2010), Edexcel approval (2012) and ISTA membership (2013), with facilities opened in 2014. Over 40 nationalities are represented, and over 70% of pupils come from English-speaking families. After-school clubs cover sport, arts and cultural activities.

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200 Bd du Cami Salié, 64000 Pau, France

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The Essentials

Location

200 Boulevard du Cami Salié, 64000 Pau, France.

Stages

EYFS (Early Years 2.5-5 yrs), Primary, Secondary.

Pupil Nationality Mix

320 pupils; 50 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support

The school offers ESL support for students needing English language assistance.

School day structure

Gates open at 08:30. The school day begins at 08:45. EYFS finishes at 15:15, with a 11:45 pick‑up on Wednesdays. Primary finishes between 15:15 and 15:30, with a 12:00 finish on Wednesdays. Secondary runs from 08:30–08:45 arrival and 08:45 lessons, with a lunch break and after‑school options; after‑school clubs run 15:30–16:45 and Garderie (child-minding) is 16:45–18:00 (not on Wednesdays).

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Fees

Application fees

- No fixed application (registration/file-opening) fee amount is publicly published by the school. Public directory entries list overall tuition ranges but do not include a separate, published application fee figure for ISB.

Tuition fees (per year / per term / by year group)

- The school does not publish a detailed, grade-by-grade or per-term fee schedule in publicly accessible materials. Available public listings show only overall annual ranges for day pupils rather than a full breakdown by school year or by term.

- Representative annual day-pupil tuition ranges quoted in public directories (different sites report slightly different figures):
- Approximately EUR 3,380 to EUR 6,230 per year (daily tuition range reported by an international school directory).
- Approximately EUR 4,210 to EUR 5,230 per year (another directory summary).
- A broader directory entry elsewhere lists a wider EUR 1,350 to EUR 7,200 range for day pupils; this reflects differing third‑party summaries rather than a school-published, grade-specific schedule.

- No public information was found that provides tuition charged per term, or a per-year-group fee table (for example EYFS, Primary, Secondary) suitable for direct insertion into a database as discrete per-term figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A written notice period of 90 days is required to withdraw a child; failure to give 90 days' written notice results in the school retaining the refundable deposit. This withdrawal notice requirement is part of the school's admissions and enrolment terms.

- There is no publicly posted, detailed billing calendar (for example exact invoice dates, term instalment dates, or penalties for late payment) available in the school's public pages.

Boarding fees

- The International School of Béarn operates as a day school in the published profiles consulted; no full‑board or weekly boarding fee schedule is published or indicated for this school. Public directory entries classify ISB as a day school rather than a boarding school.

Other costs and fees (uniform, lunches, extras)

- Uniform costs (examples from the school's online shop):
- Hooded sweatshirt: EUR 19.00 – 25.00.
- Reading bookbag: EUR 15.00.
- PE tracksuit bottoms: EUR 17.00 – 22.00.
- Dark blue leggings: EUR 12.00.
- PE T‑shirt (foundation/primary/secondary variants): EUR 5.00.
- White polo shirt short sleeve: EUR 14.00; long sleeve: EUR 16.00.
- School bag: EUR 20.00 – 25.00.
- Other uniform items (summer dress, trousers, shorts, caps) are listed on the shop with individual prices in similar low‑double‑digit euro amounts.

- Lunch: The school offers a hot lunch service provided by a local French restaurant and also permits packed lunches; no public per‑meal or per‑term lunch price is published on the lunch information page.

- Extracurricular activities and after‑school clubs are offered; no comprehensive public price list for clubs, transport or additional services was available on the public pages consulted.

Refund information

- Withdrawal policy: 90 days' written notice of intention to withdraw is required; if 90 days' notice is not given, the refundable deposit will be retained by the school. No additional, publicly posted full refund schedule (for partial terms, medical withdrawals, or pro‑rata refunds) was located in the public admissions material.

Fee payment options

- The school hosts an online Parent Portal and an online shop for uniform purchases; the shop functions as an e‑commerce checkout for uniform items. There is no public, itemised statement of all accepted payment methods for school tuition (for example explicit listing of bank transfer details, accepted card networks, or direct debit options) in the publicly accessible pages reviewed.

Academics

Curriculum

The Primary School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England; core subjects are Mathematics, French, Science and English; foundation subjects include Drama, PSHE, Computing, History, Physical Education, Geography, Music and Art. The curriculum is differentiated and enriched with workshops, field trips and more, and is adapted to the school's location and international community.

Higher Education Progression

Recent university destinations include Cambridge University, Bristol University and Kings College London, as well as Scottish and EU universities.

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Admissions

Step 1: Submit Admissions File. The school requires a completed application form, a teacher's confidential report, and a medical record form. In addition, parents may be asked to provide a record or report from the child's previous school. These documents form the Admissions File that begins the admissions review. The school uses this file to assess suitability for admission.

Step 2: Admissions review and conditional acceptance. The admission is conditional upon a satisfactory appraisal that the school can offer a valuable educational experience for each child. Criteria considered include representation from the international community in the city and French families who respect the school's philosophy. Previous school experience and the ability to work in English or benefit from ESL support are taken into account. The likelihood of benefiting from courses offered at ISB is also evaluated.

Step 3: Placement and age. Placement is based on the age of the child as of 1 September. There is some flexibility for individual needs and overlaps of ages may occur, especially in the later grades of Primary School. Children are placed into a class depending on their age on 1 September to August and not from January to December. If a child's birthday is near September 1, the policy is to place the child in the correct class according to age on 1 September.

Step 4: Placement in a particular grade. Placement in a particular grade depends on the age of the pupil. Reports from the previous school are considered. A consultation with parents is conducted. An interview with the pupil and tests appropriate to the pupil's level are carried out.

Step 5: Admission procedure and timing. Students will be admitted at the school's opening date in September, provided there are places available and the Admissions File has been submitted. Admission in the middle of the year could be accepted. Please contact the school for information on school fees and the procedure for registration.

Step 6: Withdrawal. 90 days notice of intention to withdraw a child must be given in writing. Otherwise the refundable deposit will be retained by the school. Please contact the school for withdrawal procedures.

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FAQs

What ages does the International School of Béarn serve?

ISB serves students aged 2 to 18, from Early Years through Grade 13.

What curriculum does ISB follow?

The school follows the English National Curriculum adapted for an international community, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A-Levels, and BTEC.

Where is ISB located?

ISB is at 200 Boulevard du Cami Salié, 64000 Pau, France.

What are the tuition fees?

Annual tuition is approximately EUR 3,380. Detailed grade-by-grade fee schedules are not publicly published.

How many students attend ISB?

The school has approximately 320 pupils from 50 nationalities.

Does ISB offer EAL support?

Yes. An EAL department supports children learning English at all ability levels, with dedicated teaching staff across primary and foundation stages.

What wellbeing support is available?

ISB has a robust PSHE and pastoral programme, daily Tutor Time, a qualified counsellor, and the Pastoral Team supporting resilience and personal development.

Does ISB have a school uniform?

Yes. The school requires uniform from Reception onwards, based on the English standard uniform to give children a sense of belonging.

Where do graduates go?

Recent university destinations include Cambridge University, Bristol University, King's College London, and Scottish and EU universities.

What extracurricular activities are available?

Clubs include Creative Arts, Circus School, Guitar, Football, Rugby, Netball, and Basketball. The school offers a broad range of after-school activities.

What are the meal arrangements?

A hot lunch service is provided by a local French restaurant, with three grade-specific sittings throughout the day.

When was ISB founded?

The International School of Béarn was founded in May 2002 as a non-profit institution serving the Pau community.

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