International School of Toulouse S.A.

The International School of Toulouse (IST) opened in September 1999 for pupils of all nationalities aged 4 to 18. This new school has been purpose-built to the highest specification on an open site in Colomiers, on the western edge of Toulouse. The secondary and primary sections are housed in separate 'wings' and linked by a central administrative rotunda, which provides a striking main entrance to the school. The buildings feature a range of contemporary facilities. In all areas of the school, particular emphasis is placed on the creative and sophisticated use of communications technology - all teaching rooms are networked for individual laptop computer use, and pupils from the age of seven upwards work with them.

Programmes of study at International School of Toulouse are based on the English National Curriculum, the IPC and enhanced by an international perspective. In the secondary school, students are prepared for the IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme.

The International School of Toulouse aims to provide an overtly positive and supportive learning environment. With a commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence and attaching a high value to creativity, imagination and the quest for knowledge and understanding, the school encourages all students to discover and enjoy their individual strengths and capacities. From the start of school, a high priority is given to developing fluency in both English and French to promote academic achievement and participation in the global community.

Music has a particularly high profile in the International School of Toulouse. It is seen as an integral part of the curriculum and taught by specialist teachers from Reception upwards. A wealth of opportunities is available for pupils to utilize their musical ability in extra-curricular clubs and performances. Individual tuition is also available on a wide range of instruments.