Preparation for the major international schools - Harvard, Oxford, McGill | IS33 Bordeaux
Preparation programme for prestigious universities

Preparation for Top International Schools and Universities

The International School 33 helps its students choose the most prestigious universities and grandes écoles in the world: Harvard, Yale, Oxford, McGill and Stanford. Students at IB World Schools have an advantage in their post-baccalaureate choices, thanks to training that enables them to make wider choices when it comes to universities and colleges.

"Success always comes when opportunity meets preparation."

- Albert Einstein

150 Countries recognising the IB diploma
90 Countries where the IB opens university doors
Grade 8 Support from grade 8 (MYP 3)

Individualised support from grade 8

Post-bac guidance at IS33

Tailor-made preparation for every student

IS33 offers individualised support for students who choose to apply to prestigious foreign schools and universities. The educational team's mission is to meet their students' expectations in their choice of higher education by guiding and preparing them.

The aim is to help students make relevant choices in line with their own sensibilities and deep-seated aspirations. The bond that is created with the students enables this support and brings positive results for the development of the young citizen who will be fulfilled in his future studies and the career that will follow.

This means that students can realistically apply to prestigious universities such as Harvard or Oxford, as they will be prepared by a specialist team to achieve their goal.

The keys to success at prestigious universities

From grade 8 (MYP 3 - Middle Years Programme year 3), International School 33 students who so wish are directed towards an intensive, personalised preparation programme.

When applying to the most prestigious foreign universities, students are prepared and receive a daily preparation plan supervised by their teachers and reference preparers:

  • Personalised coaching from an experienced professional
  • Intensive courses to prepare for the TOEFL, PSAT, SAT and ACT tests
  • Programme available from grade 8 depending on level of English

Preparation for standardised tests

TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language): Assessment of proficiency in academic English for non-English-speaking students.

PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test): preparatory test for the SAT, familiarising students with the format of the American exams.

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test): standardised test required for admission to most American universities.

ACT (American College Test): Alternative to the SAT, accepted by all American universities.

Personalised coaching at IS33

Prestigious universities accessible with the IB

A gateway to global excellence

The IB diploma is widely recognised in higher education establishments around the world. It validates academic excellence and a particularly wide range of higher education options for students.

The following universities are among the preferred destinations for International School 33 graduates:

Harvard
Yale
Stanford
MIT
Oxford
Cambridge
McGill
Toronto
Sciences Po
HEC
ESSEC
Polytechnique (X)

Students benefit from comprehensive preparation to maximise their chances of admission to the university or school of their choice, in line with their personal and professional aspirations.

The benefits of the IS33 preparation programme

Personalised coaching

Each student receives individual coaching from an experienced professional who will be with them throughout their preparation.

Daily preparation plan

A personalised work plan, supervised by the teachers and préparateurs in charge, guarantees regular, optimum progress.

Targeted intensive courses

Intensive preparation for the TOEFL, PSAT, SAT and ACT tests, with dedicated sessions to maximise results.

Appropriate guidance

Helps students to make the right choices for their individual needs and aspirations.

Specialist team

An educational team experienced in international admissions processes guides students towards their goal.

Proven results

Support that brings positive results for the development of young citizens and their future careers.

Frequently asked questions about preparing for the grandes écoles

International School 33 offers personalised support from the grade 8 (MYP 3 - Middle years programme year 3). Students wishing to apply to prestigious foreign universities benefit from an intensive, personalised preparation programme.

IS33 offers intensive preparation courses for the following tests: TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language), PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test), SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and ACT (American College Test). These courses are available from grade 8, depending on the student's level of English.

Yes, the IB diploma is highly recognised by all the world's higher education establishments, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Oxford, McGill and other prestigious universities. It validates academic excellence and offers a particularly wide range of choices for higher education.

Each student benefits from personalised coaching from an experienced professional. A daily preparation plan is supervised by the referring teachers and preparers, providing individualised support tailored to each student's deepest aspirations.

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Find out how IS33's personalised support can open the doors to Harvard, Oxford, Yale, McGill and other top universities for your child.

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