Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
31 |
| Most common nationality |
French and English |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50%/50% |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes, we have 2 or 3 subgroups (beginners, intermediate, native) in French and English for each level. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Only teachers use it during normal classes. We don't think it is appropriate for children.
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| 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) |
We did it during Covid or we do it when a child is ill and must stay at home. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
French student take the Cambridge exams and Non-French students take the Alliance Française DELF exams |
| Results in these examinations |
95% success |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
A little bit but the school organise a study period and a tutoring period during which the students can do the homework with the help of a teacher |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
No more than 15 to 30min per day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
A experienced teacher is available to work in small groups (less than 5) sometimes |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The teachers can give them different exercices and they can jump earlier to the next class |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not at school. But we are in relation with some and often put them in contact with the families. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No but we review the progress reports |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registrations are received as of 2 years before the expected date and registrations are closed when there is no more space. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if there is space available (a few families move abroad during the school year for professional reasons). |
| School start time |
8:45 |
| School finish time |
16:25
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, tutoring from 16:25 to 17:00, and then Smart Playtime from 17:00 to 18:00 |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
On Wednesdays afternoons we offer "Smart Wednesdays", a multiactivities program. And during the vacations, "Smart Holidays". |
| Sports activities included |
Sport is very important with 1:30 of sport every day |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Our school is in the forest, on a very large space in the nature. We also have a library. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Stadium, different fields |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
CIPEC International School is an international bilingual nursery and primary school of Provence.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Kindergarten and Primary school are fundamental in children’s social, educational and future professional lives, as well ad their personal growth. With this in mind, CIPEC teachers spend each day focusing on a common goal: to develop each pupil’s potential by giving them the tools to succeed. CIPEC's teaching methods are adapted to every child’s unique personality, interests and rhythm. |