International School of Béarn
International School in Pau
Quick answer
International School of Béarn follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 50 nationalities. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- 50 nationalities top: More than seventy percent of our pupils come from English – speaking families, but many nationalities are represented and all are welcome..
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: CIS, CIE verified.
50 (More than seventy percent of our pupils come from English – speaking families, but many nationalities are represented and all are welcome.)
Rolling
CIS, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About International School of Béarn
International School of Béarn currently offers classes from Early Years (age 2 ½) through to grade 12 (age 18). The majority of the curriculum studied is based upon the English National Curriculum adapted to an international environment. French as a foreign language is focused on basic oral comprehension and communication. For French mother tongue children the content of the lessons is based on the national programme for French schools (French lessons start from age 4).
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A levels
French, Spanish
unknown
English as an Additional Language
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: More than seventy percent of our pupils come from English – speaking families, but many nationalities are represented and all are welcome.
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