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The International School of Paris (ISP) is a private international school based in Paris, France. Within Paris, it is the only English-speaking school and it is the only school in France to offer all three International Baccalaureate programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.

Since its creation under the name of Pershing Hall in 1964, ISP has grown from a class of 6 students and 5 nationalities to an enrollment today of 700 students, representing over 60 nationalities and 62 languages.

ISP is governed by a Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. In 2006-2007, the Board of Trustees developed a Strategic Plan which provides guidelines and a plan of action for the development of the school.

History and Location
The School, founded by Mrs. Monique Porter who wanted an English-speaking school for her young daughter, began in a private building under the name of Pershing Hall in 1964.

Pershing Hall grew rapidly and soon expanded its curriculum from kindergarten to grade 8. Mrs. Jannick Jones, who started the school with Mrs. Porter, was the first Headmistress and gave the basic philosophy to the School. She taught mathematics and French, and at the same time was cooking lunch for the students on a gas stove.

In 1975, the School settled in 96bis rue du Ranelagh and changed its name to the International School of Paris. Middle and high school were also added to it. In 1983, both middle and high school was moved into 7 rue Chardin. Finally, in 1985, the School expanded into 6 rue Beethoven, which was the former art school of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, built around 1930.

The school consists of two campuses and both of them are situated in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, near to each other. The Primary School is located near the Ranelagh gardens and the Secondary School and Administration buildings are located near Trocadero.

By 2004, the School had 483 students, and was successfully running all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP and IB Diploma). Additional space was needed to accommodate the planned growth to approximately 650 students, resulting in the acquisition of two new buildings: 13 rue Beethoven for the Secondary School, and 98 rue du Ranelagh for the Primary School.

The school started with 6 students and 5 nationalities but today, the school enrolls more than 700 students representing over 60 nationalities and 62 languages.

Vision
The Vision for the International School of Paris is to benefit from the diversity of its community in creating well-educated, internationally-minded citizens.

Mission
The Mission of ISP is to create a challenging and motivating English-speaking environment where students and staff from around the world use the programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization and work in harmony to develop every student’s full intellectual and human potential.

Philosophy
Every student has an individual and a cultural set of experiences, skills and interests which must be considered in the teaching and learning process.

A diverse student body enriches the School community and provides a wealth of experience and resources.

A thorough education includes the development of the qualities of compassion, tolerance, respect for the rights and cultures of all people, the skills for the peaceful resolution of conflict, and the development of environmental responsibility.

School should prepare young people to provide leadership to meet the global challenges of the 21st century.

School should foster an atmosphere of academic excellence and encourage intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.

Achievement in the physical, expressive and creative arts is an essential part of a holistic education.

The School is a community, and social awareness, thoughtful interaction and effective communication among students, parents and staffs are fundamental to its well-being.

Accreditation
The school is a non-profit, independent and co-educational establishment. Additionally, it is a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Independent Schools (NEAIS).

The school was re-accredited in 2011, receiving a full endorsement by both organizations. In reaching their decision, the committee cited the following features of the school, which, among others, were:
 * The school community for its commitment to international and inter-cultural experiences for its students.
 * The teachers in the Primary and Secondary Schools for inspiring students to enjoy mathematics.
 * The administration for its continued support and provision of staff development and training.
 * The facility personnel for the well maintained buildings.
 * The IT department for relevant training provided to staff.

The School is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the European Council of International Schools.

Facilities
The International School of Paris is situated on two campuses in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Secondary School on the rue Beethoven and Primary School on the rue du Ranelagh.

Primary School
The Primary School is housed in two renovated townhouses near the Ranelagh gardens. The houses are united by a playground with a separate section devoted to the youngest students.

In addition to classrooms dedicated to each class group, the Ranelagh campus is equipped with a computer technology lab, an art room, a music room, a library, two classrooms for French and a small gym.

A Virtual Tour of the Primary and Secondary School is available on ISP’s website.

Secondary School
The Secondary School campus (rue Beethoven) is located across the river from the Eiffel Tower. The Beethoven Campus consists of three main buildings (one of which is a renovated art college), and some additional space in neighboring buildings. In these three buildings, there are special facilities for art, drama, music, computer technology, design technology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics and general science, P.E. and learning support.

The Secondary School is also home to a library with a collection of 10,000 books in more than 12 languages, the most predominant of these being English followed by French, Japanese and Korean. It subscribes to 20 periodicals in French and English and to the online educational database Ebsco. There are 50 computers for students to use for research. Students also have access to the extensive collection of the American Library in Paris at a reduced rate.

In addition to an on-campus gym, the School also uses local athletic stadiums, indoor gymnasiums, basketball courts, swimming pools, and a theater to enhance its P.E. and Arts programs.

The Secondary School is also home to an 18-seat Creative Arts computer lab with 18 iMacs (21.5 inch screens) featuring Adobe CS5 software. This MAC lab was especially designed for the music, art and design technology students to use in their IB diploma classes.

The School also has its own newspaper club, called the Grapevine. The club covers many different issues, from history to modern day technology, business and electronics.

Fees
For 2012-13, the fees were as follows:
 * Application Fee: €800
 * Entry Fee: €7,500
 * Registration Deposit: €1,000
 * Nursery – Pre-Kindergarten: €16,900
 * Kindergarten – Grade 5: €20,600
 * Grades 6 – 10: €24,100
 * Grades 11 – 12: €25,500

Additional (optional) fees: Additional fees are required for certain levels of Learning Support as well as outside mother-tongue language instructions.
 * Bus Service (Nursery – Grade 5) €4,900
 * Catering Service (Nursery – Grade 5), €7.75 per meal
 * Learning Support Level A1 (Advanced 1): €2,500
 * Learning Support Level A2 (Advanced 2): €3,500

In addition to classroom instruction and supervision, the fees cover:
 * Books, workshops, supplies, laboratory materials, subscriptions
 * All IB examination fees and transcripts (Secondary School)
 * Remedial work and/or instruction *
 * All Paris-based field trips (includes excursions by metro, bus and entry fees)
 * Performance fees by visiting musicians, theatre companies
 * All trips which are a mandatory part of the curriculum

All fees are reviewed annually.

Holiday Language Program
ISP’s Holiday Language Program (HLP) offers courses in French and English on a weekly basis during the month of July to all students from ISP and elsewhere from ages 3 to 18. Its mission is to motivate students to learn French or English with a fun and interactive program.

Sessions are project-based in order to focus the various activities and fieldtrips around a common theme, which will promote meaningful language acquisition.

The themes are chosen to fit the interests and skill development of each age group and are all taught in French and English. The program includes language classes in the morning adapted to students’ ages and levels of expression in the given language and activities in the afternoon including music, art, sports club, photography and more.

In 2012, one week of HLP cost 445 Euros.