The School Philosophy
EPBI is a demanding and ambitious school
offering the road to success to each pupil.
Pupils are at the heart of our teaching philosophy.
We are extremely attached to our bilingualism,
and even multilingualism here which supports
the opportunity of a world education.
Teaching based on academic skills
which develops cognitive skills is paramount.
However, these skills alone are not sufficient
for an international education.
Therefore, affective and meta-cognitive skills
are actively developed
in order to favour creative thinking
and a critical mind.
Academic skills, as well as thinking,
communication, social and research skills
are extremely important too.
Teaching is based on the understanding of concepts,
boosted by research and group work
in both local and world contexts.
Our values :
- Creative and critical thinking,
- Rigour and personal fullfilment,
- Respect and tolerance.
The objectives of the school
- We wish to encourage the development of each student’s personality
and potential by helping them to think in a creative manner,
to argue in a critical way and be open minded
in their learning and their approach towards all different cultures. - We want the students to reach an excellent level in
at least two languages (French and English)
so that they can build inter-cultural relationships
with others from diverse nationalities. - We aim to transmit a high level of knowledge,
understanding and skills to the students which will enable them
to study anywhere in the world. - We would like all our students to develop their sense of self-respect
and respect of others which will allow them to become>
wise and responsible citizens of the world.
Strong points
- Becoming bilingual in both French and English:
learning, oral communication and written work in both languages. - A unique education structure.
- Small classes.
- An international environment:
We welcome foreign students who do not speak french
in Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary:
The size of the teaching body and the size of the school
allow the teachers to follow students right through school
and to join in and mix with other students. - We welcome french speakers, bilingual and non-bilingual students
in Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary school.
International students represent between 20% of our pupils,
added to these students, there are also french speakers
who have returned to France after having lived and studied abroad.
- School trips abroad.
- The spacious and safe environment of the school.
- The beautiful green surrounds of the Montpellier Massane Golf Club.
All these particular advantages are real assets
for these students who join the EPBI.All these particular advantages are real assets
for these students who join the EPBI.