Academic excellence and self-confidence. Exciting lessons at the only high school in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
More and more high school students are choosing to take the International Baccalaureate (IB), aware of the advantage that the exam gives them for their future. The International Baccalaureate diploma is recognised in over 150 countries and considered by universities around the world to be one of the best high school leaving qualifications.
Students who take the IB diploma at the end of high school are accepted into all areas of French higher education:
Some universities allow IB diploma holders to go straight into the second year of higher education:
IB graduates are recognized for their bilingual, international and committed profile, which is highly sought after by schools:
Students follow a challenging and stimulating two-year programme (equivalent to grade 11 and 12), based on six core subject groups and complemented by three core elements. This structure encourages a balance between academic knowledge, personal reflection, social engagement and the development of transferable skills.
Get students to think about the nature of knowledge and to examine how we know what we claim to know.
Enables students to carry out independent, personal research culminating in a 4,000-word written work.
Students complete a project based on these three concepts to develop creativity, physical commitment and community service.
French, English...
Foreign languages
History, Geography, Economics...
Physics, Chemistry, Biology...
Different levels available
Visual arts, Music, Theatre...
Each student chooses the language of instruction for their diploma: in French, English or both languages (bilingual diploma), depending on your language profile and ambitions.
Students choose one subject from each of the first five groups and one additional subject (art from group 6 or second subject from groups 1 to 5).
3 to 4 subjects - In-depth, rigorous study
2 to 3 subjects - Solid, comprehensive study
Final assessment includes rigorous continuous assessment: depending on the subject, 20 to 30 % of the final mark is made up of personal work or internal exams marked by the teachers and then moderated by the IB. In this way, the seriousness, perseverance and commitment of each student are rewarded throughout the year, and not just through final exams. Assessment and continuous assessment take place at the school, which has been approved as an examination centre.
Our aim is to help each student develop a strong personal ambition, based on his or her talents, passions and life goals. Thanks to a committed teaching team and a structure on a human scale, we guide each student towards building a solid project.
High school students live in an environment conducive to personal development. The teachers pass on their passion by stimulating the desire to learn. As the demands of the entrance examinations for higher education have not diminished, it is essential to maintain a very high standard throughout the school year.
We help people more by giving them a favourable image of themselves than by constantly pointing out their faults.
Maximum students per class
First-choice admission rate
Universities accepting the IB diploma
Each student is supported by the programme coordinator. Methodology workshops, regular interviews and help with writing covering letters, CVs and applications are all part of the high school experience. Application via Parcoursup (french admissions platform) or outside Parcoursup, or to international universities.
A green and stimulating campus, close to Bordeaux's sporting, cultural and scientific facilities. A wide range of extra-curricular activities, interdisciplinary projects, educational trips and work placements encourage students to open up to the world.
As part of the Ermitage International Group, our students are regularly admitted to the most prestigious universities and establishments in France and abroad.
100% of our graduates get a place in their first choice of post-bac course, This is proof of the quality of their application and the relevance of our personalised support.
At the end of grade 10, students sit the end-of-MYP exam and obtain an internationally recognised diploma.
At the end of high school, students sit the International Baccalaureate, which enables them to choose their path and gain access to the most prestigious foreign universities and grandes écoles.
Qualities highly sought after by higher education establishments
Their profile bilingual, international and committed is a real added value, highly sought-after by higher education establishments around the world.
For some students, it is possible to follow the diploma programme in the form of a certificate, choosing just three or four subjects. This is a lighter option, but just as good quality.
The certificate validates specific skills and gives access to higher education, particularly in France and around the world, in courses that recognise the rigour of the IB programme.
It's an ideal pathway for students who want to specialise, diversify their profile or complement an artistic, sporting or professional orientation.
The certificate allows you to benefit from continuous assessment and demanding teaching methods, while reducing the overall workload. A solution for a wide range of profiles.
INSEEC, ESG, IPAG, EDC Paris Business School
Middlesex University, University of Greenwich, London Metropolitan
Hanze University, The Hague University
EU Business School (Barcelona), Bishop's University (Canada)
From September 2026, International School 33 offers the Career Guidance Programme the International Baccalaureate (CP - IB Career-related Programme), a demanding and rewarding pathway for students who want to build a solid future, whether academic or professional.
Designed to combine academic excellence with practical preparation for the world of work
Courses in key disciplines from the IB Diploma Programme, guaranteeing an internationally recognised academic standard.
In conjunction with recognised partners in the fields of management, communication, sustainable development, technology and design.
Language learning, reflection project, community service - focusing on personal development and ethics.
Training linked to the professions of the future
CP offers an ambitious alternative for students who don't just want to follow a traditional academic path, but who want to explore concrete vocations, gain an internationally recognised qualification and build a fulfilling career in line with their personal profile.
From Grade 6 to 12, an individualised programme to meet each student's objectives. Each student works at their own pace, with a personalised timetable.
Classes start at 8.30am and can finish as late as 4pm or 5.30pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Wednesday mornings.
Each student receives a timetable at the beginning of the year with a different teacher for each subject. for each subject. The programme is differentiated according to each student's pace.
50% French / 50% English for a balanced immersion experience
French programme with reinforced English teaching
International programme in English with French maintained
Choice of several specialities depending on the path chosen
Participation in the First Lego League
Artistic expression and self-confidence
Piano, guitar, violin
Strategy and reflection
Hip-hop and tennis
