Founded: 1984
Student age: from 11 years old
Type of education: mixed
The International Bilingual School of Provence (IBS) is a private boarding institution in southeastern France, serving 550 students aged 11 to 18. Approximately half of the student body is international, representing over 20 countries.
The school offers a bilingual education culminating in either the French Baccalauréat or the International Baccalaureate. From junior levels, students are immersed in both English and French, with additional languages like Spanish and Italian available. Summer programs include a French language camp with a sports focus.
Students preparing for IGCSE exams can choose from a wide range of subjects. Boarding is provided in shared residences with full supervision and meals. Extracurricular life emphasizes sports such as tennis, swimming, and horse riding, alongside cultural excursions and creative clubs.
Admission requires academic transcripts, recommendation letters, standardized test results in English and mathematics, a personal motivation letter, and medical records.