Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
330 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30% local to 70% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
WiFi throughout the campus, pods of Chromebooks and iPads for teachers to use with classes, interactive whiteboards in all of the classrooms, wide range of connected digital sensors used in science classes, 3D printer in Art classes, Robotics club |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
Average overall scores 2+ higher than world average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends upon the school level, in that high school students will have significantly more homework than primary students |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
A SENCO specialists works with students on a pull-out basis to help students with needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer a challenging academic program with ample course choices to allow the gifted and talented to choose very challenging programs of study. In addition, our teachers provide differentiated lessons, and we encourage students for whom it is appropriate to take the PSAT so that they can stretch their verbal and maths skills |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We refer students to an educational psychologist where appropriate |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Language assessments, as well as maths assessment in the secondary |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The first evaluation is via interview, followed by language and maths assessment if it is viewed as appropriate |
| Waiting list |
For some classes there is a waiting list |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We take students on rolling admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:35
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| Supervised care before/after school |
A child-care service is available at extra cost on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays until 17.30 and on Fridays until 17.00. |
| School bus service available |
There is no dedicated school bus service but public transport to the school is frequent and reliable. |
| School provided lunches |
No, but there is a "connected" fridge from which students can purchase meals and snacks. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Multi-sport, Art, robotics, photography, website design, singing, choir, band, performance, sports, dance, chess club, Model United Nations |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education with a wide range of sports, as well as an exercise parcour |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, music rooms, science labs, dedicated art rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, playground, multi-sport astro-turf playing field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 2004, International School of Lyon, an independent school offering the only full English-medium curriculum in Lyon, continues to grow and flourish. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISL is committed to helping its students fulfill their personal and academic potential through the development of independence, a lifelong love of learning and a sense of intercultural understanding and respect. |