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The International Bilingual School of Provence13022
(Founded 1984)
General Director
Jean-Marc Gobbi
Diploma coordinator
Trevor Alan Tricker
Status Private
Boarding/day Mixed
Gender Coeducational
Language of instruction
English, French
Authorised programmes
Diploma
Age Range 3 - 19
Number of pupils enrolled 560
The International Bilingual School of Provence, an
independent coeducational school located near Aix-en-
Provence in the south of France, owes its international
character to the diversity of its student population. The school,
established since 1984, has an annual enrolment of 560
students from more than 40 different countries in its day and
boarding sections. In addition to the French students who
make up 45% of the student population, IBS welcomes pupils
from the five continents desiring to pursue their education in
English, French or both.
A particularity of the school is that the international section is
not dominated by any one nationality and new students are
made to feel at home immediately. Committed to French-
English bilingualism, the school offers both the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the French
Baccalaureate. Mother tongue classes are also provided to
ensure that the student maintains his/her own language skills.
Philosophy
Small classrooms, qualified teachers, modern facilities in a
tranquil, calm environment help ensure the success of each
student. The campus is concentrated around the main
building, a typical ‘Mas’ that is perfectly adapted to the daily
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Fees
Day ¤8150 - 9450
Boarding ¤19,000 - 20,400
Address
500 Route de Bouc-Bel-Air
Domaine des Pins, Luynes
Aix en Provence
13080 | france
tel +33 (0)4 4224 0340
fax +33 (0)4 4224 0981
Email
info@ibsofprovence.com
Website
www.ibsofprovence.com
activities of the school. IBS offers its students the most
modern boarding houses and our campus includes: an audiovisual
centre, fully-equipped science laboratory, newly
designed dining hall, computer labs, library, swimming pool,
fitness room, tennis courts, soccer field, and dance/martial
arts/table tennis hall. Involvement in various extracurricular
activities is expected and enhances the development of each
individual’s character within the spirit of the school.
Politeness, respect and consideration for others are important
values at IBS. Students leave IBS, the majority for university
placements, as caring, responsible young citizens.
Summer school
During the spring and summer holidays, IBS offers intensive
French as a Foreign Language and English immersion
programmes. Over 300 students from all over the world join
IBS every summer to develop their language skills while
discovering the beauty of the Provence region.
Admissions
Admission applications are accepted throughout the year
for interested students. For more information, contact Mr
Trevor Alan Tricker, Head of International Studies, or consult
the school website at: www.ibsofprovence.com