France

Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) explained

The OIB is a specialisation within the framework of the French Baccalaureate. Whether British or American, it’s the equivalent of taking two A levels on top of the already difficult French Bac.  

The French system: in all its gloire

How the French education system works explained by our expert editor Alexandra Jabbour.

Transferring into or out of the French system

The younger the child, the easier it is to adapt to the French system. 

Cote dAzur

• Best schools on the Cote d’Azur considered by expats

  A snapshot of international schools on the Cote d'Azur that are considered (although not necessarily chosen) by English-speaking expat parents, with the best visited and reviewed by The Good Schools Guide International.

Paris

• Best schools in Paris considered by expats

  A snapshot of international schools in Paris that are considered (although not necessarily chosen) by English-speaking expat parents, with the best visited and reviewed by The Good Schools Guide International.

• Living in Paris: an expat guide

  An insider's expert view on living in Paris by our editor Alexandra Jabbour.

• Paris: international schools guide

  A short guide (mainly for expats) to education and international schools in and around Paris by The Good Schools Guide International.         

• Where to live in Paris: schools and neighbourhoods

  Which areas in Paris have the best schools? Here are neighborhoods and arrondisments in Paris with best schools for each named. 

• Where to live outside Paris

  If you are feeling priced out of central Paris, or if you are simply looking for more space and a quieter, more verdant environment, the good news is you have plenty of choice. If anything you’ll have a job narrowing down your preferences.

Provence

• Best schools in Provence considered by expats

  A snapshot of international schools in Provence that are considered (although not necessarily chosen) by English-speaking expat parents, with the best visited and reviewed by The Good Schools Guide International.

• Provence: international schools guide

  A short guide (mainly for expats) to education and international schools in Provence, South of France by The Good Schools Guide International.