After Primary School: Transition to Middle School
The transition from primary to middle school is a key milestone in your child’s educational journey. At Ermitage International School Bordeaux, we provide tailored support to ensure a smooth progression, whether students continue in the French curriculum or follow an international pathway. Our bilingual and multicultural environment encourages confidence, independence, and curiosity, while maintaining strong academic foundations. After primary school at Ermitage International School Bordeaux, students can prepare for the French Brevet or join international programmes such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), ensuring a natural continuity in their education.
Personalised Support in Primary School
The move from primary to middle school can be a challenge for many students. At Ermitage International School Bordeaux, each child benefits from individualised guidance to make this transition smooth and successful.
Our teachers work closely with families to identify each student’s strengths and specific needs. The goal is to strengthen academic, social, and emotional skills, helping students enter middle school with confidence and growing independence.
French Curriculum: From Primary to the Brevet des Collèges
After completing primary school at Ermitage International School Bordeaux, students may choose to continue in the French curriculum, preparing for the Brevet des collèges.
Our bilingual teaching approach ensures that by the end of CM2, students are proficient in both French and English, with solid foundations in language, mathematics, science, and humanities.
This preparation allows for a smooth transition into middle school while maintaining linguistic and cultural fluency.
International and Bilingual Pathways: IB and Beyond
Families seeking a bilingual or international education can choose schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) or other bilingual programmes. These pathways encourage critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and cultural openness, while ensuring fluency in both French and English - just as we do at Ermitage International School Bordeaux.
They provide a strong academic foundation aligned with international standards, preparing students for success at middle and high school, and to access top universities worldwide.
Continuity with International School 33
To ensure continuity with the education offered at Ermitage Bordeaux, students may continue their journey at International School 33 (IS33), a member of the Ermitage Education Group.
IS33 offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, including the IB Middle Years and
Diploma Programmes, while also providing students with the opportunity to take the French Brevet des Collèges. This approach offers flexibility and a choice tailored to each family’s academic goals and aspirations.
A dedicated shuttle service connects Ermitage Bordeaux and IS33, simplifying daily logistics and ensuring a smooth transition to middle school. Students continue learning in a bilingual and multicultural environment, maintaining both linguistic and pedagogical continuity.
Why Continue at International School 33?
Many students from Ermitage Bordeaux who continue their education at International School 33 excel in both the French Brevet and the IB programmes. Families particularly value the academic continuity, personalised support, and bilingual setting, which effectively prepare students for middle and high school success.
Maintaining Bilingualism and Educational Continuity
Students maintain the French-English bilingual proficiency acquired at Ermitage Bordeaux, ensuring smooth linguistic and academic continuity. The programmes are designed to build on primary-level achievements, offering structured, progressive teaching that fosters independence and academic success.
Flexible Academic Pathways
At International School 33, students can follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in French, English, or a bilingual format, depending on their goals and language preferences.
This globally recognised programme promotes cultural awareness and intellectual growth, while preparing students for admission to top universities in France and abroad.
Students in 3ème also have the option to prepare for and take the Brevet des Collèges, ensuring dual academic recognition.
Inspiring Environment and Dedicated Shuttle
Students thrive in a multicultural environment that nurtures independence, curiosity, and personal growth. The dedicated shuttle between Ermitage Bordeaux and IS33 simplifies daily routines and ensures a seamless transition, allowing families to benefit from the continuity and educational excellence of both schools.
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