International School 33 is the first International Baccalaureate school in the world in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, joining more than 5,300 schools around the world that stand out for their pedagogical rigour and focus on the critical thinking skills, diversity and personal development of their students.
We place students at the heart of our educational project, with particular attention paid to their well-being and development.
To enable students to be happy to go to work, to be respected as individuals, to have self-confidence, to respect others and to feel at ease in their environment.
Providing a calm and stimulating working environment, ensuring quality teaching, building a relationship of trust with parents, respecting students and enabling them to give their best.
International Baccalaureate programmes that develop critical thinking, value cultural diversity and enable each student to achieve personal fulfilment.
A survey of our families revealed that IS33 is particularly appreciated for the quality of its teaching, which is both demanding and inspiring, and delivered in a caring and secure environment.
Parents see the school as a multicultural establishment.
Our personalised support is one of IS33's strong points: families emphasise the community spirit and family dimension of the school, where each student is known, supported and considered as an individual.
International School 33 (IS33) is the joy of going to school and the guarantee of excellent academic standards.
At IS33, we believe that academic excellence and personal development go hand in hand. Our pedagogical approach is based on the conviction that young learners thrive in a demanding, structured and caring environment.
Demanding programmes that develop the intellectual curiosity, knowledge and determination needed to succeed.
A focus on personal development, self-confidence and individual sensitivity.
An education that values cultural diversity and cultivates a global perspective.
IS33 is one of 5,300 schools teaching the International Baccalaureate® (IB) programmes to over one million students worldwide.
International School 33 Bordeaux guarantees quality teaching adapted to each child in strict compliance with :
The joy of going to work
Difference and valuing each individual's personality
Self-confidence and autonomy
A taste for learning
Curiosity
Children are treated as individuals with their own personality, so that they can develop their unique abilities to the full.
The teachers at International School 33 are used to working with children with high intellectual potential. They allow them to develop at their own pace, while taking into account their great sensitivity.
Children receive a comprehensive education, with specific weekly lessons in physical activities (motor skills for younger children and sport for older children) and artistic activities (music and art). Children are encouraged to develop their creativity. This is fundamental to their development and will enable them to find their own solutions to problems later on.
IS33's decision to join the world of IB schools is in line with the continuity of its Montessori and multilingual education project. In fact, the teaching methods involve more research on the part of the teachers and better monitoring on the part of the coordinators and management. The principles of Montessori teaching will not be abandoned, as the materials will remain in place in the classrooms.
At IS33, the IB combined with the Montessori pedagogy enables us to train people who are open to the world, adaptable, self-confident and respectful of others and their environment.
Students at IB World Schools develop strong academic, social and emotional skills. They are also more likely to succeed academically, and often achieve better results than students on non-IB programmes. The teaching provided at IS33 therefore goes beyond the strictly academic dimension, helping students to explore and build their personal and cultural identities. (source : www.ibo.org)
IS33 is an IB World School for all four programmes in the continuum:
Kindergarten to grade 5
From grade 6 to 10
Grade 11 and 12
Grade 11 and 12
At IS33, language learning is at the heart of our educational project. From kindergarten onwards, pupils are taught in a multilingual environment that encourages cultural openness and the mastery of several languages.
At IS33, teaching is bilingual in English and French from kindergarten and throughout primary school.
Pupils study all subjects - mathematics, language, natural and human sciences, art and personal, social and physical education - in both languages, with as many hours in French as in English.
Teachers give lessons in their mother tongue.
At secondary school:
Bilingual pupils join the international section to study English language and literature. They will sit bilingual IB exams at the end of their course.
Non-bilingual students join a dedicated section, with support adapted to their level and enabling them to progress at their own pace.
All students have the opportunity to study during school time:
These optional courses enable students to enrich their language skills and open up to new cultures from an early age.
All students are prepared for the Cambridge Exams every year, and our school achieves very good results at every session.
Cambridge English Qualifications are an internationally recognised qualification and a major asset to our students' academic and professional careers.
International School 33 is housed in two modern buildings 500 metres apart, with workspaces adapted to each level.
From Kindergarten to grade 8
From grade 9 to 12
Both buildings have spacious playgrounds, allowing students to enjoy a safe and pleasant outdoor environment. The layout of the spaces promotes both academic learning and the well-being of the pupils, in a friendly, international atmosphere.
Universities and colleges have many advantages in recruiting and admitting students from IB programmes.
The IB enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to succeed throughout their university studies.
Through their time at an IB school, students develop :
Time management skills and a real sense of self-motivation
A deep interest in civic engagement
Remarkable academic ability
Solid research and written communication skills
Developing critical thinking skills
An international perspective
IB students are more likely than their peers to complete their undergraduate degree and go on to do postgraduate studies. They are also more likely to be involved in all aspects of university life.
At IS33, students sit the International Baccalaureate, either in French, English or bilingual.
By following this demanding and innovative course, students can present a portfolio that is highly valued by the most prestigious universities around the world.
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