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International Bilingual School of Provence

International School in Marseille

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International Bilingual School of Provence (IBS) near Marseille serves 1,000 students from 76 nationalities aged 2 to 18 — exceptional diversity for southern France. The school combines a bilingual French-English IB World School framework with British-curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE pathways. Accredited by IBO, CIS, ECIS and CIE — a four-accreditation set. Long-established choice for francophone-anglophone expat families in Provence.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, British, French leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $18,926–$20,781/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 16 (max 20) Marseille international school · 1,000 students total.
  • 76 nationalities top: French.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:15 for Secondary and 8:45 for Primary.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, ECIS plus 1 more.
IB, British, FrenchAges 2 to 18$18,926–$20,781/yr(16330-17930)
Est. all-in: $21,174/yr(+7%, modeled)Premium in MarseilleGood valueOpen admissions86% data coverage
Students

1,000

Nationalities

76 (French)

Class Size

16 avg / 20 max

Boarding

Available

Founded

1996

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, ECIS, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

multi-curriculumibbritish-curriculumboardingopen-admissions

About International Bilingual School of Provence

The International Bilingual School of Provence is an independent, bilingual day and boarding school nestled in the south of France, near Aix-en-Provence. An IB World school, established in 1996, offers both the French national curriculum as well as the Cambridge (IGCSEs) and International Baccalaureate (IB).

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for International Bilingual School of Provence
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$18,926–$20,781
Annual tuition (EUR)16330-17930
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,174(+7%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$22,674
Cost position in Marseille100th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB, British, French

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

External examinations

IGCSE, IB Diploma, A Levels

Exam results

See our website for detailled results

Additional languages

Dutch, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

Learning Support Department

ESL / EAL support

English as a Foreign Language French as a Foreign Language

School hours

8:15 for Secondary and 8:45 for Primary – 4:50pm for Secondary and 3:45pm for Primary

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Vegan & Halal & Gluten free

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 86%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Marseille

Premium
Median
$9,578$18,926–$20,781$24,455

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversity
International Bilingual School of Provence

Class Size

This school
16
Max class
20
City avg
19

Student Diversity

76nationalities1,000 students

Very diverse

Common: French

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