The International School of Lyon is private, non-profit, co-educational day school for students from Kindergarten through High School. ISL was founded in 2004 and is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. It is also an accredited center for the Cambridge International Examinations.
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The school’s mission is to provide a safe environment where students can develop a lifelong love of learning, a respect for other cultures and achieve their personal and academic potentials.
Facilities
ISL resides in a purpose-built building just outside of the city centre of Lyon. Facilities include 3 science labs, 2 ICT suites, a library, a music room, 2 art rooms, an amphitheater, a primary playground, a soccer field, a basketball court, a gym and spacious classrooms.
Curriculum
This is an IB school. The PYP is used with younger children. The Middle School curriculum follows the IB model but is not officially MYP; among the subjects studied are English, math, science, history, geography, PE, visual arts, music, ICT and French. High School students in Grade 9 and Grade 10 follow along with the IB model, but prepare specifically for the IGCSE exams at the end of Grade 10. Students in Grade 11 and Grade 12 take the IB Diploma Programme.
Extracurricular Activities
ISL offers a variety of activities including sports, drama, community service, a math club, the Model United Nations, student council, a film club and other cultural activities.
Technology
ICT classes are part of the school curriculum. ISL has two ICT suites.
Professional Development
Teachers are expected to actively participate in professional development activities. These include workshops, conferences and in-service training.
Employment
The school lists openings on their website. ISL uses a salary schedule based on experience and qualifications but doesn’t share it with teachers looking for information on their website. Benefits are also not mentioned.
Teachers at ISL need to be degreed, experienced and certified. They should also have a working knowledge of French and IB experience. Interested teachers should send a CV and a letter of interest to the school director at dphilip@islyon.org. The school does not reply to unsolicited applications.
About Lyon
Lyon is a city situated between Paris and Marseille. It has close to half a million residents and is the second largest metropolitan area in France. The city is known for its architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered by some to be the center of gastronomy in France.Lyon has a relatively cool climate with average temperatures in January of 3.2° C and 27°C in July. Among the points of interest are the Roman ruins like the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls, Medieval churches like the Cathedral of St. John, and the city’s many museums such as the Gall-Roman Museum. One of my favorite Roman emperors, Claudius, was a resident of the city. Lyon has many excellent restaurants and an active nightlife.
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