IS of Marseille - Marseille

Melissa Djaafri

Nos 2 enfants âgées de 5 ans et 3 ans sont heureux et épanouis par l'enseignement et l'accompagnement prodigués au sein de l'ISM. Les enseignants adaptent le programme à chaque élève et non l'inverse. L'effectif réduit des classes est vraiment un avantage non négligeable car le suivi est personnalisé et de ce fait, tous les enfants et enseignants se connaissent et font preuve d'une formidable bienveillance entre eux. Quant à l'anglais, les enseignants étant des anglophones natifs, l'apprentissage se fait de manière ludique, réfléchie, en douceur et les résultats sont là dès le plus jeune âge !
L'ISM est le meilleur choix que l'on ait pu faire pour nos enfants ! 🙂

Maud Lerayer

Nous sommes arrives en Septembre 2023 des Etats-Unis et nos deux enfants (Franco-Américains 2 et 5 ans) ont fait leur rentrée a l'école Internationale de marseille (EPIM). Ils adorent leurs enseignants et l'équipe. Les enseignants en anglais sont natifs anglais ce qui était tres important pour nous. Notre fille est cette année en CP et cette année ils ne sont que 9 dans cette classe, ce qui est fantastique pour un apprentissage sur mesure et adapté.

Lucas Prulo

L’éthique … ou par définition la science de la morale, sur liste d’attente depuis 2 ans mais j’aperçois que les footballeurs, tout fraîchement arrivé, ont priorité. Je préfère la vérité au mensonge, mes enfants ne méritent pas d’être enseigné dans cet univers malsain.
Tant pis, si l’aventure internationale n’est pas légitime à côté de chez soi, je traverserais les frontières quelqu’en soit le prix pour l’éducation de mes enfants.

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The school has friendly and kind teachers who are genuinely caring and supportive, especially for very small children. The bilingual classes are excellent, but it’s a pity there isn’t much opportunity for oral speaking practice. The lack of native English-speaking students is also a drawback, as it limits the children’s ability to practice speaking English with their peers, especially for those who don’t have speaking opportunities outside of school—such as other English activities or parents/family who speak the language. They could benefit from having an additional teacher who focuses on speaking games and fun role-play activities to enhance language skills.

As the children get older, the limited space—being in an apartment building—can become a drawback. In fact, the whole building would be perfect for a preschool due to the limited space, but it feels less suitable as the children grow. During recess, the children are taken to the park, but on rainy days they can’t go outside, which makes it tough for energetic kids. There also aren’t many sports or extracurricular activities, so active children don’t get many chances to burn off their energy. However, if your children are calm and don’t need a lot of physical activity, this could be the perfect place for them.

It’s also a pity that parents can't get involved in school activities, projects, or outings with their kids, which could foster a stronger community. Perhaps more school projects, themed activities, events, competitions, or even pen pal exchanges with other schools would make this school more exciting for the older children. Without these opportunities, I sometimes feel like the kids are just going through their normal routine, without much extra enrichment.

The old building could also use some updates. Like many old buildings in Marseille, I sometimes wonder about its future and whether it will continue standing strong.

If you're looking for a full international school experience, you might want to consider their other school, IBS, which is linked to this one and offers a more extensive range of activities and facilities. IBS is often the dream of parents living outside Marseille, providing a richer, more complete educational experience. Depending on how things progress this year in ISM, the rating could go up to 5 stars, as there is potential for improvement.

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Raquel Bertoldo

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