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OUR DNA
GENESIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – FRENCH & ENGLISH, FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Welcome to Genesis International School
We welcome students aged 5 to 15, from primary school to secondary school.
We believe that growing up means learning with your body, heart and mind. We want every student to discover the joy of understanding, learning, the pleasure of expressing themselves and the pride of acting appropriately.
GIS’s pedagogical and educational DNA is based on five essential skills:
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Arithmetic
Thinking
Every day, these skills are developed in a multilingual environment where French, English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese intersect.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES: FREEDOM & EXCELLENCE
Genesis International School (GIS) is a private Protestant educational institution registered with the Bordeaux Academy Rectorate.
We welcome all families, regardless of origin or religion, and accept students throughout the year, subject to availability.
Here is a link with practical information for families arriving in France who wish to learn about the French school system, More information can be found here.
Genesis Community
THE GENESIS FAMILY
GIS welcomes students of various nationalities and cultures, offering an international environment where students learn to navigate between different languages and cultural perspectives.
Students thrive in a healthy, challenging and nurturing environment, regardless of their background and talents — whether literary, scientific, artistic or athletic.
A MULTILINGUAL JOURNEY FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT BORDERS
Diversity is a real strength at GIS: our students and teachers, who come from France, Brazil, Spain, China, the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, Italy and Germany, bring a rich variety of cultures and perspectives to our community. This unique melting pot creates a lively, open-minded and inspiring learning environment.
Welcome your child to their new linguistic world
Language reinforcement classes for new students: each student receives 30 hours of classes, in groups of similar levels or individually.
FLE (French as a Foreign Language): classes designed for students whose mother tongue is not French, to consolidate their mastery of the language.
English as a second language: courses aimed at strengthening the skills of English-speaking and non-English-speaking students, in order to facilitate integration and progress in the bilingual curriculum.
FRENCH-SPEAKING & ENGLISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS: EASIER INTEGRATION
Integration of new students
For French-speaking and English-speaking students
We support each student upon their arrival at GIS to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
Our support includes:
Personalised welcome: tour of the school, meeting with the team and half-day trial to discover the atmosphere and working environment.
Language reinforcement classes: up to 30 hours in French or English to consolidate the basics and facilitate integration.
Individualised follow-up: dedicated tutoring to facilitate academic and social adaptation.
Support for families: information and advice for a smooth transition.
GIS benefit: Rapid and effective integration, allowing students to continue their learning with confidence as soon as they arrive.
+ GIS
Dual French-English curriculum
8 to 10 hours of English per week.
Immersive bilingual education
French/English.
Introduction to Spanish and Mandarin Chinese
Languages at the heart of childhood.
Remedial classes
in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) or English reinforcement
(from Year 5 onwards).
PREPA CAMBRIDGE: INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Cambridge Certification
GIS School is a Cambridge examination preparation centre.
All pupils benefit from preparation for Cambridge exams, which are recognised internationally by universities and many companies.
These certifications are a real asset for the future and academic career of every GIS pupil.
From Year 5 onwards, each pupil takes the Cambridge exam, tailored to their language level, to enhance their English skills and boost their confidence.