Bordeaux · School search
International School 33 in Gradignan and Lycée François Magendie in Bordeaux serve different ages and qualifications. Start with the teaching language and your child’s entry year.
For a young child needing bilingual education, start with International School 33. For a teenager who can study the French curriculum, consider Lycée François Magendie. These are two useful options, not a complete list of Bordeaux schools.
IS33 is a private bilingual school in Gradignan, accepting children from age two and offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes through the Diploma. It is the more relevant of these two schools if you need primary education or want continuity within the IB. Ask how French and English are used in your child’s class, particularly if one language is new.
Magendie is a public lycée on rue des Treuils. Its American and Spanish international sections combine the French curriculum with additional study in the section language. The Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is a French school-leaving qualification, not the IB Diploma. A section application therefore needs a discussion of French proficiency as well as English or Spanish.
For Magendie, distinguish entry to Seconde, the first lycée year, from a later application to Première BFI. The published Première tests on 1 April 2026 belonged to the 2026 intake; they are not a future appointment. Ask for the next section-specific calendar and how the application fits the public-school allocation process.
IS33’s fee information in our source review was still labelled 2025–2026. Request a schedule for your intended year, including registration, meals and any language support, before comparing annual costs. The profiles link to the official school pages.
Gradignan and rue des Treuils are different journeys. Check each route from the home you are considering, including collection after activities. For a long-term move, also investigate the local public school and its support for newly arrived pupils. Compare the support your child would receive, not simply whether a school uses “international” in its name.
See the Bordeaux school hub and the France guide for the wider search.
Friendly orientation, not formal admissions advice. Always confirm dates with the school.
A private French–English bilingual day school for ages 2–18 in Gradignan, near Bordeaux. Fees follow six income bands and are now published for 2026–27; the figures are unchanged from last year.
BordeauxLycée François Magendie is a public lycée from Seconde through Terminale at 10 rue des Treuils, 33000 Bordeaux. It offers American and Spanish international sections, leading toward the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), alongside other French programmes including STD2A, the design and applied-arts technological pathway.
Saint-CloudASP is a co-educational international day school for ages 3–18 on one Saint-Cloud campus. Teaching is mainly in English. Every graduate meets American High School Diploma requirements, while Upper School pupils can add IB or AP courses.
LyonCSI Lyon is a selective public day school for pupils who already command a section language. The French curriculum is free, but the Anglophone association charges separate application and annual fees.
Start with the qualification your child would actually receive. Then check its subjects, language demands, and recognition in the countries where they may study next.
7 minStart with your child and the family's likely plans. Define the non-negotiables, verify the school's claims, compare three realistic options and visit with specific questions.
7 minTuition is only one line of the budget. Separate charges from advance payments, record what each figure includes, and ask the school to confirm your calculation in writing.
7 minA useful visit should help you picture your child’s school day and resolve the questions that matter to your family. Ask for concrete examples, then separate what you observed from what you were told.