International Bilingual School of Provence
International School in Marseille
Quick answer
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. Tuition $16,330-$17,930 per year. 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: $16,330–$17,930/yr published in EUR, US$ 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.
1,000
76 (French)
16 avg / 20 max
Available
1996
IBO, CIS, ECIS, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
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)
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
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $16,330 – $17,930 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 16330-17930 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,450(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $19,950 |
| Cost position in Marseille | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British, French
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma, A Levels
See our website for detailled results
Dutch, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese
unknown
Learning Support Department
English as a Foreign Language French as a Foreign Language
8:15 for Secondary and 8:45 for Primary – 4:50pm for Secondary and 3:45pm for Primary
Yes
Vegan & Halal & Gluten free
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: French
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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