International School of Toulouse
International School in Toulouse
Quick answer
International School of Toulouse (IST) serves 500 students from 30 nationalities aged 2 to 18 in southwest France. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by CIS and NEASC. Tuition $15,930-$27,295 per year. Strong fit for aerospace-corridor expat families on Toulouse Airbus, Thales and other industrial-cluster assignments seeking British-curriculum continuity with IB option in the Occitanie region.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $15,930–$27,295/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 24) Toulouse international school · 500 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Approximately 24% of students at the school are British, 31% Spanish and 16% French..
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: CIS, NEASC verified.
500
30 (Approximately 24% of students at the school are British, 31% Spanish and 16% French.)
18 avg / 24 max
Rolling
CIS, NEASC
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About International School of Toulouse
The International School of Toulouse is a private international day school in France for children from 3 to 18 years old.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,930 – $27,295 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 15930-27295 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $22,493(+4%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $23,993 |
| Cost position in Toulouse | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma
In the (I)GCSE examinations the A* to C (grade 9-4) pass rate was 94% with 62% rate for A* to A. 100% of the IB Diploma students were successful with an average score of 35 points.
French, Spanish, German
Student Support provision includes: • Learning Support (LS) • English as Additional Language (EAL) Learning Support is for students who have specific learning differences. A person with a learning difference may be described as having specific challenges processing certain forms of information or undertaking certain tasks which impacts their ability to fully access the curriculum. Support for English as Additional Language learners includes those students for whom the fact English is not their first language represents a barrier to their learning and their integration in the community. Support provision is provided for students under the direction of the Student Support Coordinators in Primary and Secondary. They manage and run their Student Support teams to best meet the needs of the school through the best allocation of the resources available. Student Support works collaboratively with Homeroom Teachers, Subject Teachers, Tutors and Grade Coordinators to provide as inclusive an experience as possible for all students.
Yes
IST offers English language support in both the Primary and Secondary School.
8:30 – 16:00 (Primary) and 16:15 (Secondary) The school day ends at 12:00 on Wednesdays
The student canteen provides delicious well-balanced meals in a pleasant environment at reasonable cost. School meals are subsidised and prepared in the kitchens on site by a French chef and dedicated canteen staff. All students, from Kindergarten to Grade 10 inclusive, remaining on site at lunchtime must eat in the canteen. Grade 11 and 12 students may choose to eat in the canteen, leave the building at lunch time to eat elsewhere or eat in their common room.
Yes
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Approximately 24% of students at the school are British, 31% Spanish and 16% French.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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