School trips and trips abroad
are an important part
of the school’s philosophy.
Discovery trips
Every year children from Moyenne Section,
Grande Section in Kindergarten and from CP take a trip with their teachers.
This discovery trip is a privileged moment for pupils and teachers who create a very special set of memories together. Relationships change as the children see their friends and teachers outside the classroom.
This trip helps to discover the unknown and to do different activities such as visiting a farm, gardening, astronomy pony-riding, making bread or jam, discovering flowers and nature in the region and growing a herb garden…
This short trip gives hands-on experience and is a springboard for learning acquisition.
New projects begin after the short discovery trip.
Study trips abroad
Since its creation, EPBI has organised international school trips.
Language trips open to pupils from CE1 to CM 2 and IPP
This week-long school trip takes place in Europe (England, Malta, Ireland, and Scotland).
It is organised for a week around the Easter holidays. .
For our 7 to 10 year old pupils here at the international bilingual school, a school trip to England, Malta, Ireland or Scotland offers many important benefits:
– An authentic linguistic immersion
A school trip in one of these countries offers complete immersion in an authentic English-speaking environment. The children are exposed to real-life native English which allows them to:
- Improve their oral comprehension and their pronunciation
- Learn more vocabulary naturally
- Develop their speaking skills in everyday situations
- Practise English in a fun and interactive way
– A cultural discovery
These school trips give pupils the unique opportunity to discover British, Irish or Maltese culture. Our pupils can:
- Visit famous places
- Participate in local culture and traditions
- Taste local cooking
This cultural immersion completes their language learning and broadens their horizons.
If the school trip is also based on sport, it offers a variety of activities allowing our pupils to learn English while having fun.
Participating in these activities allows our pupils to:
- Improve their English: By interacting with their peers and English-speaking instructors, they practise their English in a dynamic context.
- Develop their social skills: team sports foster team spirit and friendship.
- Feel good both physically and mentally: Sports activities contribute towards physical health while building self-confidence.
School trips at this age also encourages:
- Independence and self-confidence
- Open-mindedness and tolerance
- Skills to adapt to a new environment
For children already attending EPBI, these school trips allow them to:
- Reinforce their linguistic skills through hands-on practice
- Put their knowledge learnt in class into practice
- Gain confidence in a real English-speaking context
Countries like England, Ireland and Scotland are not so far away and are easily accessible from France. 
This means:
- Short travelling time, suitable for young children.
- The possibility to organise short trips that are ideal for first-time school trip experiences.
- Reduced transport costs compared to destinations that are further away.
These countries offer professional organisations for young children that offer experienced, suitable educational centres with qualified and caring staff that have been designed specifically to welcome this age group.
In conclusion, a school trip to England, Ireland or Scotland can considerably enhance the educational experience of 7 to10 year olds who attend the international bilingual school. These trips help to consolidate language skills, be immersed in an English-speaking culture, and develop precious personal skills, all in a close and safe environment.
A linguistic, cultural and immersive trip to an American or Canadian school
depending on the destination
and open to all National and International Secondary
and Sixth Form School students.
This 10-day trip takes place in the USA or Canada.
It is organised every school year during the October school holidays.
A linguistic and cultural stay in the United States or Canada offers many advantages for secondary and sixth form school students (National and International Curriculum), particularly in terms of language learning, cultural discovery and personal development.
Total immersion in an English-speaking environment allows students to progress quickly and efficiently in English.
Students can:
- Improve their oral and written skills
- Learn new vocabulary and perfect their pronunciation
- Gain self-confidence and oral fluency
Constant exposure to the language in real-life situations helps to accelerate learning and reinforces the practice of English on a daily basis.
A school trip to the USA or to Canada offers students a unique opportunity and total immersion in the North American culture.
Students can:
- Explore different customs, traditions and local ways of life
- Discover North American food, music, cinema and art
- Visit famous sites and wonders of nature
This cultural immersion allow students to develop a deeper understanding of North American society and to broaden their horizons.
A language school trip experience fosters students’ personal development. They can:
- Gain independence and confidence
- Develop their adaptability to new environments
- Meet people from different backgrounds and make new friends
These skills are precious for their future academic and professional life.
The possibility of a High School immersion offers several advantages such as:
- Interaction with local and international students
- An authentic experience of the North American education system
- Participation in typical extra-curricular activities
This immersion allows students to experience the daily life of North American High School students and to integrate the local community.
University campus visits are a major asset for our national and international Sixth Form School students.
- Discover a university campus and infrastructures
- Understand the North American higher education system
- Get inspiration for future studies or professions
These visits often motivate students in their choice of studies and helps them to imagine their academic future.
In conclusion, a cultural and linguistic school trip to the USA or Canada,
combining High School immersion and university visits,
offers a complete and rewarding experience.
Not only does it allow students to improve their English, but also to open up to a new culture, to develop essential personal skills and to prepare for their academic and professional future.
