Welcome - Location - Philosophy and aims - Comparative system - Staff - Gallery - Admission and Fees
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Dear Parents, I am delighted to welcome
you to the International School of Béarn’s web
site. The I.S.Béarn has quickly become renowned throughout Pau as the only school offering an Anglophone education for the international community of Béarn. It is also known as a school children enjoy coming to and learning in. Everybody associated with the school is very pleased by this. We know the excellence in educational quality which our school offers lies in well-motivated children in small class sizes supported by an extremely professional and caring teaching staff who work closely as a team.
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| We currently offer classes from Pre-School
(age 2 ½) through to grade 9 (age 13). The majority of
the curriculum studied is based upon the English National Curriculum
adapted to an international environment. French as a foreign language is focused on basic oral comprehension and communication. For French mother tongue children the content of the lessons is based on the national programme for French primary schools. More than seventy percent of our pupils come from English –
speaking families, but many nationalities are represented and
all are welcome. Please feel free to have a look into our school. My staff and
I look forward to meeting you and your family. Maria Elias Head of School |
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Welcome - Location - Philosophy and aims - Comparative system - Staff - Gallery - Admission and Fees
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| From Place Clémenceau (Pau
Center), take the right and go straight. You'll pass: - Centre Commercial Bosquet on your left - 8 traffic lights Then you'll arrive at AUCHAN's roundabout. At this roundabout follow the sign MORLAAS then go straight on. You'll pass at the first roundabout the company TOTAL and then at the second roundabout turn to the left, direction Berlanne ZI. Immediately on your left is Rue des Fougères. The school can be found at the end of this road on your right. |
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Welcome - Location - Philosophy and aims - Comparative system - Staff - Gallery - Admission and Fees
Registration procedure - The school logo
The International School of Béarn provides an education based on international principles and values such as responsibility, understanding and co-operation.
Admission is open to all students. The programme is taught in the English language and is structured around an academically challenging curriculum.
We believe that the development of values and curriculum go hand in hand and that individual skills and abilities should be encouraged and nurtured in an atmosphere that provides support for each student’s personal needs and which celebrates and respects all differences of nationality, culture and religion.
We provide a broad, balanced, relevant and international curriculum, which will enable students to take on a full and active role as citizens in an international world.
The effectiveness of implementing this philosophy is articulated through a series of inter-related responsibilities for all members of the community – and is evidenced by our vision of the entire community’s responsibility to the world in which we live.
AIMS of the academic and extra-curricular programme
• to sustain a friendly, safe and interesting environment that stimulates and encourages the fascination of learning.
• to determine and improve the capabilities, proficiencies and talents of each child in all sections of the curriculum.
• to create a collaborative community for teachers, students and families and to develop good home-school interaction and together improve the quality of learning.
• to encourage students to enjoy their work and develop a love of learning.
• to promote an environment based on mutual care and respect.
• to help students develop inquiring minds, a sense of responsibility, self-discipline and self-esteem.
• to provide an education which facilitates transfer to other international schools and French schools.
• to develop a curriculum that refers to international issues and content in all subjects and disciplines so as to encourage a genuinely global international outlook in the students.
• to enable the children to make a positive contribution to our multicultural society and to enjoy life, appreciating and coping with its disappointments and triumphs.
Welcome - Location - Philosophy and aims - Comparative system - Staff - Gallery - Admission and Fees
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| Comparative
Educational Systems |
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| Pupil's age (years) |
English / I.S.Béarn System |
French System
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| 21/2
- 4 |
Pre-School |
Early Years |
Maternelle |
Maternelle petite section |
| 4
- 5 |
Reception |
Maternelle moyenne section |
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| 5
- 6 |
Primary school Key stage 1 |
Grade 1 |
Maternelle grande section |
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| 6
- 7 |
Grade 2 |
Primaire |
Cours Préparatoire (CP) |
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| 7
- 8 |
Primary school Key stage 2 |
Grade 3 |
Cours Elémentaire 1
(CE1) |
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| 8
- 9 |
Grade 4 |
Cours Elémentaire 2
(CE2) |
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| 9
-10 |
Grade 5 |
Cours Moyen 1 (CM1) |
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| 10
- 11 |
Grade 6 |
Cours Moyen 2 (CM2) |
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| 11
- 12 |
Secondary school Key stage 3 |
Grade 7 |
Secondaire-
Collège |
Sixième |
| 12
- 13 |
Grade 8 |
Cinquième |
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| 13 -14 |
Grade 9 |
Quatrième |
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14 -15 |
Key stage 4 |
Grade 10 |
Troisième |
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| The
Academic Framework |
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| Phase |
Grade |
Age
of student as at 31 August |
Subjects
Taught |
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| Pre-school |
EY 1 EY 2 R |
2 1/2 3 4 |
In Early Years and Reception the areas of study are:Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication, Language and Literacy, Mathematical Development, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Physical Development, Creative Development. |
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| Key Stage 1 |
Grade 1 Grade 2 |
5 6 |
In Key Stages 1 and 2 the following subjects are taught: |
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| Key
Stage 2 |
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 |
7 8 9 10 |
In Key Stage 3: |
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| Key stage 3 |
Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 |
11 12 13 |
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Key
Stage 4 |
Grade10 |
14 |
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| ADMINISTRATION,
TEACHERS and SPECIALISTS |
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Head of School Administration Manager |
Mrs Maria Elias |
Professeur
- Agrégée - en Sciences Mathématiques Formation en Comptabilité (Asfo) French Foreign Language teacher Red Cross First Aid Certificate - November 2007 |
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Head of Primary |
Mr
Steve Hayman |
Bachelor of Education |
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Head of Secondary |
Mr
Mike Kirby |
B.A. Dual Honours (French & Hispanic
Studies), university of Sheffield P.G.C.E. Diploma in Teaching English Overseas (Dip. T.E.O.) & Modern Languages, University of Manchester Dip. Ed. (TESOL), University of Manchester Mr Kirby has been the Deputy Director of the British Council in Porto (Portugal) from Sept. 1993 to August 1996 and The Principal of the Middle School in the International School of Milan (Italy) from Sept. 1996 to August 2007 Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
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Years
Form Teacher Pre-School Coordinator |
Mrs Michele
Fournier |
BA Honours Degree, University of London Certificate in TEFL Certificate in LCCI Co-Founder of “Fun Club” (Learning English through Play), Pau Red Cross First Aid Certificate - November 2007 |
| Early
Years Teacher |
Mrs
Fiona Connor |
Bachelor of Education with
Honours Degree P.G.C.E.- Post Graduate Certificate of Education University of Bristol - Faculty of Education Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| Early
Years Classroom Assistant |
Mrs
Sally Keller |
Certificate of N.N.E.B.- National
Nursery Examination Board Certificate in Education of Cambridge Institute Bedford College of Education Certificat Pratique de Langue Française (Pau, Université) Certificat d'Habilitation à l'Enseignement de l'Anglais (Inspection Académique, P-A) |
| Reception Form Teacher |
Miss
Susie Morton |
B.A. Honours Degree, University
of Salford P.G.C.E.- PostGraduate Certificate in Education University of Sheffield Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| Reception Classroom Assistant |
Mrs Corine
Mariotti |
CAP Petite Enfance (France) CAP Couture (France) Corine lived 15 years in the UK and worked as a Production and Administrator Manager in the bridal industry. Certificate and Diploma in Communication and Social Skills at Birbeck College in London (UK) Certificate and Diploma Citylit Art Foundation in London (UK) Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
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Stage 1 Grade 1 Form Teacher |
Mrs Liz
Whitworth |
P.G.C.E.- PostGraduate Certificate in Education (Primary) |
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Key
Stage 1 Grade 2 Form Teacher |
Miss Alison
Whittlesea |
P.G.C.E.- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) |
| Key Stage
2 Grade 3 Form Teacher |
Mr John-Mark
Hanrahan |
Bachelor of Education – Honours Degree in Primary Education
and Design Technology University of Exeter, Exeter Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
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Stage 2
Grades 4 & 5 Form Teacher KS 2 Coordinator |
Mr Ludovic
Bernard |
Bachelor of Education - Honours Degree in
Primary Studies Anglia Polytechnic University of Brentwood Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
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2
Grade 6 Form Teacher Head of Primary |
Mr Steve
Hayman |
Bachelor of Education First Class Honours in Primary Studies (5-11) with a specialism in the 7-11 age phase University of Plymouth Rolle Faculty of Education Exmouth Campus, Devon Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
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Stage 3 Grade 7 Form teacher English specialist |
Mr Mike
Kirby |
B.A. Dual Honours (French & Hispanic Studies), university
of Sheffield P.G.C.E. Diploma in Teaching English Overseas (Dip. T.E.O.) & Modern Languages, University of Manchester Dip. Ed. (TESOL), University of Manchester Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
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Stage 3
Grades 8 & 9 Form teacher Maths specialist |
Mr Andy
Connor |
Higher National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (North Gloucestershire,
College of Advanced Technology ) Polytechnic Diploma: Production Engineering with Honours (Trent Polytechnic, Nottingham) Member of Institute of Production Engineers M.I.Prod.E. Chartered Engineer C.Eng Certificate Of Education: Awarded by Birmingham University Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| Key Stage
3 Grades 8 & 9 English specialist |
Miss Linda
Robb |
P.G.C.E. Diploma, University of Greenwich B.A. Honours Degree in Modern Lnguage, University of Durham Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| Key Stage
1&2
Key Stage 3 ESL Specialist |
Miss Judith
Walters Mrs Julie Usieto |
Judith is not at school now : she’s in maternity leave Licence d'Anglais - Littérature des pays anglophones P.G.C.E.- PostGraduate Certificate in Education, University of Sheffield Certificate in DAEFLE - Alliance Française - Paris Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| French
Teacher Spanish Teacher |
Mrs Carole
Frederico |
B.A Education of French and Spanish Carole has lived 10 years in Venezuela and 8 years in US Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| French
Teacher |
Mrs Sophie
Julien-Bernard |
Bachelor of Education Secondary French – with Honours Anglia Polytechnic University of Brentwood Certificate of DEUG d'Anglais University of Avignon, France Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| Music Specialist | Mrs Kate Save | Bachelor of Education, Speciality Education, option Music
education. Charles University in Prague - Faculty of Education. Music and piano teacher at the International School of Music and Fine Arts Prague and the British International School of Prague Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| Art Specialist |
Mrs Sara
Heath |
Specialist in Textiles, Stage Design, Graphics, Painting,
Ceramic, Mosaic, Drawing South East Derbyshire College 10 years professional dancer including Comedy musicals, dance troope, toured Europe and Britain, dance shows in EuroDisney, music clips, ... Red Cross First Aid Certificate – November 2007 |
| Lunch
Responsible Security Chief |
Mr Marco
Morand |
Marco was during 24 years in the Army as a paratrooper instructor and military aircraft loadmaster (C160 and C130). After he worked in a fire security company ERP3 Diplom, in the centre CREFOPS in Bordeaux |
| Caretakers |
Madame
Léo Morand Mr Marco Morand |
Léo is the cleaners’ responsible Marco and Léo take care of the school building and its premises Léo worked for many years as a cleaner responsible Both are expert gardeners |
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Welcome - Location - Philosophy and aims - Comparative system - Staff - Gallery - Admission and Fees
Registration procedure - The school logo
| Admission
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| The admission of
students to ISBéarn is conditional upon our satisfactory
appraisal that the school can offer a valuable educational experience
for each child. Criteria that will be taken into account for
admission are : |
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representation from the international community in the city and French families who respect the philosophy of the school. |
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previous school experience. |
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ability to work in the English language or to benefit from our ESL support program. |
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the likelihood of being able to profit from courses offered at the I.S.Béarn. |
| Placement
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the age of pupil. |
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the report from the previous school. |
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a consultation with parents. |
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interview with pupil and tests, if appropriate |
| Our primary criterion for placement
is the age of the child, there is however some flexibility for
individual needs and hence an overlap of ages may occur in any
class, especially with admission in the later grades of Primary
School. Please note that children at ISBéarn are placed
into a class depending on their age on 1st September, since the
school admission year runs from September to August and not from
January to December. If a child’s birthday is within a few days of September 1st, then the policy of the school is place the child in his or her correct class depending on their age on 1st September, irrespective of how close their birthday is to 1st September. |
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| Admittance
2008-2009 |
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| Children will be admitted to school on the basis of birth dates as follows : | |
| Pre-School : | |
| September 2005 - February 2006 : Early Years 1 | |
| September 2004 - August 2005 : Early Years 2 | |
| September 2003 - August 2004 : Reception | |
| Key Stage 1 : | |
| September 2002 - August 2003 : Grade 1 | |
| September 2001 - August 2002 : Grade 2 | |
| Key Stage 2 : | |
| September 2000 - August 2001 : Grade 3 | |
| September 1999 - August 2000 : Grade 4 | |
| September 1998 - August 1999: Grade 5 | |
| September 1997 - August 1998 : Grade 6 | |
| Key Stage 3 : | |
| September 1996 - August 1997 : Grade 7 | |
| September 1995 - August 1996 : Grade 8 | |
| September 1994 - August 1995 : Grade 9 | |
| September 1993 - August 1994 : Grade 10 | |
| New admissions are accepted throughout the year according to the above criteria. | |
| Requirements: When a child enters school, parents are required to submit the following : | |
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a completed application form ; |
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a teacher’s confidential report ; |
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a medical record form ; |
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or report from the child's previous school. Withdrawal : 90 days notice of intention to withdraw a child must be given in writing, otherwise the refundable deposit will be retained by the school. |
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| Fees -
Schedule and Information - September 2007 |
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Annual Fees Registration: Guarantees reservation of place A non-refundable down payment of 200 Euros is due on registration. The remainder to be paid on receipt of the invoice. Tuition Fees: Payment Payable in one single payment - before June 15th or Payable in 10 times by direct debit from a French bank Insurance: Compulsory - ensures coverage for whole year Bus service: Optional, if requested Tuition fees In addition to classroom instruction and supervision, the fees cover : • Supplies. • Remedial work and/or instruction (Primary school). • Teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) for non-English speaking. Some fees depend on the Yearly Family Income. Because the International School of Béarn is a new school, the Administration is faced with enormous costs but the school will try, as much as possible, to keep fees accessible for most families. Fee schedule Application fees : 150 Euros to be paid at the time of application (Non-refundable) Family discount : For the second child attending the School, a 5% discount is applied for the tuition fees only and from the third child, a 10% discount (if fees are not paid by employer).
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Students will be admitted at the school's opening date in September 2006, provided there are places available and provided the applicants have submitted an Admissions File. Admission in the middle of the year could be accepted.
Please submit the document listed below to :
International School of Béarn
Admissions Office
Rue des Fougères
64160 Morlaàs
France
1. The Student Registration Application Form completed and signed by the parents or legal guardian.
2. A Registration fee of 200 Euros to reserve a place.
Upon receipt of the registration application, the school will send you an Application for Admission, a Teacher's Confidential Report and a Medical Record Form
Welcome - Location - Philosophy and aims - Comparative system - Staff - Gallery - Admission and Fees
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What is the Béarn? Pau
is the capital of Béarn, a former court of the Navarre
kings |
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