Also known as the International School of Boston (ISB), the Lycée International de Boston is a coeducational school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving students from early years through senior school. What makes the school distinctive is its seamless integration of both the French and United States educational systems, culminating in the rigorous IB Diploma programme for older students. With homestay boarding options available to accommodate international learners, it provides an authentic bilingual and multicultural foundation tailored for families seeking a globally oriented education.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- High-quality bilingual immersion supported by rigorous dual-track French Baccalaureate and IB academic paths.
- Dedicated and caring faculty praised by parents for individualized student attention and strong classroom support.
- Warm, multicultural community that offers an inclusive environment and eases transitions for international and expat families.
Negatives
- Very high tuition and fees, which present a significant financial hurdle for families without corporate or consular subsidies.
- Demanding workload and academic pressure, as managing the bilingual and dual-curriculum tracks can be intense for some students.
- Address
- 45 Matignon RoadCambridge, Massachusetts, 02140United States
- Website
- http://www.isbos.org
- [email protected]
- Phone
- United States (+1) +1 617-499-1451
- System
- IB
- National education system
- France, United States
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 492
- Faculty
- 90
- Students
- Coeducational
- Boarding
- Homestay
