Grade 1 and 2 students hit the catwalk in style! 👗 They each chose their music, poses, and a favourite outfit, including t-shirts they designed themselves. Creativity and courage on full display! #ISLLyon

9th out of 36 teams at the Robotique FIRST France nationals! 🤖 Months of hard work, adaptability, and teamwork paid off. Well done to our Robotics team! #ISLLyon

Our Grade 7-8 French B students didn't just read Le Petit Prince. They wrote the next chapter. 📖 Each picked a modern issue, penned a new episode for the little prince, and illustrated it with watercolour. Well done! #ISLLyon

Our SK students built papier mâché animals 🐘🐆🐧 as part of their 'Sharing the Planet' unit of inquiry. From 3D cardboard frames to painted, varnished models, every detail has a purpose! #ISLLyon

An ISL student with his hair standing on end while touching a Van De Graaff generator during a physics experiment

Hair-raising science at ISL! Grade 9.2 got up close with our Van de Graaff generator for an electrifying IGCSE electricity lesson. Safe to say, they're thoroughly charged up. ⚡ #ISLLyon

Grade 1 and Grade 2 visited the Maison des Canuts to explore Lyon's silk weaving history. They observed real looms, discussed sustainable fashion, and even learned how the city's metro works. 🧵 Learning that goes well beyond the classroom! #ISLLyon

Grade 11 Physics made the most of the first fine day of the term, heading outside to test their circular motion equations. T-shirts, shorts and sunglasses were very much in order! ☀️ Now it's time to crunch the numbers. #ISLLyon

ISL Students listening to a presentation at a university stand

ISL Students listening to a presentation at a university stand

ISL Students listening to a presentation at a university stand

ISL Students listening to a presentation at a university stand

Recently, we hosted 11 UK universities at ISL! 🇬🇧

Our Grade 10 and 11 students explored courses, campus life, and future pathways firsthand. An inspiring step toward their academic journeys. 🎓

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Our science lab renovation is complete!

Huge thanks to Dr. Feeney, Marie-Pierre, Davide, and the whole science department for bringing this complex project together with professionalism and teamwork. Bravo to all involved. #ISLLyon

Grade 5 has been busy designing sustainable model houses as part of their “How the World Works” unit of inquiry 🌍🏠

They presented their climate-conscious designs to parents and a judging panel, showing real creativity and care for the planet.

Well done, Grade 5! 👏 #ISLLyon

Grade 12 students standing and presenting to seated kindergarten students while holding a mammal skull.

A Grade 12 student showing an animal skull to a group of kindergarten students.

A female Grade 12 students crouching while holding a small mammal skull in her hand to show some ISL Kindergarten students.

A Grade 12 student holding a skull and allowing kindergarten students to touch it.

Big learning moments for our smallest students 🦷
PreK and JK learners explored animal teeth with help from Grade 12, using real skulls and lots of curious questions. Inquiry-based learning across age groups at its best. Thanks, Grade 12.
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Huge win for ISL Robotics 🤖
First place and the Inspire Award at the Robotique FIRST France Regionals in Valence.

Next stop, nationals. Let’s go!
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🎶 The Secondary band Rhythm Nation rocked the Primary assembly with Crazy Train and Zombie! Big thanks to Andy Sussman for guiding our talented young musicians. Building confidence, creativity, and community through music! 💫 You can view one of their performances here: www.islyon.org/news/
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We’re going “OFF” this February! 🌿
Students & teachers at #ISLLyon are taking part in a digital wellbeing challenge to cut down on social media.

Will you go cold turkey or just cut back a bit?
Challenge your friends (or parents!) and win prizes!

#DigitalWellbeing #ISLLyon

The Brown University Derbies brought their amazing a cappella energy to ISL! 🎶 Students joined a workshop, learned ensemble singing, and even performed on stage. Watch highlights at islyon.org!
#ISLLyon #Music #Community

The Grade 5 students explored how architecture can express identity! Each student picked a building that represents who they are and shared how its design connects to their personality. A great blend of creativity and reflection! 🌍 #ISLLyon

ISL students reenacting the story of Romulus and Remus

ISL students reenacting the story of Romulus and Remus

ISL students reenacting the story of Romulus and Remus

Grade 6 dove into ancient Rome with the legend of Romulus and Remus! ⚔️
They performed their own versions of the story and turned it into creative comic strips that are now on display in the library.
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Grade 5 explored Le site Le Corbusier de Firminy. They discovered how architecture can bring communities together and enrich daily life. A true lesson in building with purpose! #ISLLyon #Architecture #InquiryBasedLearning

Grade 6 became Roman gladiators of debate! ⚔️ Inspired by Monty Python’s Life of Brian, they argued over which Roman achievement mattered most.

Final battle: Sanitation vs Medicine. And the winner was… Medicine! 🏆

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The final chess game of 2025 closed out the term in style! ♟️

Our student players made the most of December’s mild weather and kept the outdoor table up till the holidays. Here’s hoping for more sunny chess days soon! #ISLLyon

Our young learners celebrated La Fête des Lumières by making and selling Lumignons candle holders! 🌟 They raised €170 for L’Hirondelle, supporting injured wild animals. A bright example of kindness and creativity! #ISLLyon

Grade 8 dove into the world of autobiography this term 📚 From Soul Surfer to Night, students shared their reflections in a jazzy “Gallery of Reviews.”
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An exciting visit from Radio Scoop brought the world of broadcasting to ISL! 🎙️

From meeting their mascot Scoopy, to real studio recordings, students of all ages explored media and communication in action.

#ISLLyon #LearningOnAir

Grade 11–12 Geography & ESS students recently explored climate change, Degrowth & Climate Justice with EYES & News Decoder 🌍
From ‘Shrink, Grow, Transform’ ideas to storytelling pitches, they made real connections to their IB studies!
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Brown Derbies Europe Tour 2026

The Brown Derbies are bringing their energy to ISL with a workshop, concert and a Q&A for our community. A great chance for our young performers to grow as communicators and caring global citizens 🎶
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Our Reading Buddies turned the Library into a festive wonderland 🎄 Using recycled book pages, cardboard, and tinfoil, they made ornaments, paper elves, and origami trees! So much creativity from every grade! #ISLLyon #ReadingBuddies #LibraryMagic

Students posing in lab coats at the ISL Primary Science Fair

Students posing in lab coats at the ISL Primary Science Fair

Students posing in lab coats at the ISL Primary Science Fair

Students posing in lab coats at the ISL Primary Science Fair

Our Grade 1 and 2 young scientists wowed families with a lively science fair filled with curiosity driven experiments and big discoveries. They shared their learning with so much confidence and joy. A great celebration of inquiry! 🔬✨ #ISLLyon

Our Senior Kindergarten students explored why houses around the world use different materials! 🏠

They studied Portugal’s colourful tiles, then designed their own and “built” tiled houses.

Beautiful, bright, and full of inquiry! #ISLLyon

Grade 3 & 4 launched their new Unit of Inquiry ‘When Art Speaks’ 🎨 under the theme ‘How We Express Ourselves’ with a trip to Théâtre L’île Ô! They explored the Lumière brothers’ legacy & will now create art & music inspired by their discoveries. #ISLLyon

Our Senior Kindergarten class recently had a blast with the Kapla team! 🧱 From tall towers to creative cannons, their teamwork and imagination were sky-high. Even the tumbles were full of laughs! #ISLLyon