Aix-en-Provence, a stopping place on the road from Northern France to Italy, draws its origin, its name and, to an extent , its reputation, from its thermal springs. It began as the capital of Provence under the successive rule of the Celts, the Romans, the courts and the Monarchs, until 1790, when it became merely the chief town of the area. It kept however its Court of Appeal (a remainder of the Parliament created in 1501), its University (which has been producing the same excellent standards since 1413), and its Archbishopric which keeps up the metropolitan dignity acquired in the 14th Century. At the present time, Aix has approximately 150000 inhabitants.

As a result of the patronage of its former rulers (and especially of the officials of Parliament and Courts who created an urban setting with town-houses, mansions and castles worthy of their sovereign functions), Aix maintains today a cultural tradition expressed each year by the International Festival of Lyrical Art and Music. The feeling of continuity is due not only to its prestigious past but also to the beautiful scenery which surrounds Aix and which has inspired artists and intellectuals, as indeed it inspired Cézanne.

Alongside academic teaching, extra-curricular cultural and sporting activities give each student the opportunity to fully develop.

Personalized teaching is provided by competent, experienced teachers who are available and attentive to each individual.

♦ Nestled in the heart of one of Europe’s most celebrated tourist regions, Aix is the perfect base from which to discover Provence. One cannot help but appreciate its quality environment, from Cézanne’s Aix landscapes through the Camargue, the Alpilles Mountains, and the surrounding Mediterranean Coast.

Students have access to a large recreation area during breaks and can eat on site.

♦ The historic capital of Provence, a university city, an artistic center with a rich architectural heritage, Aix is a city which knows how to live the good life. -

♦ The Cours Mirabeau and its animated sidewalk cafés, the nearby Aix countryside, and the many sports and cultural activities available the year round are a few of the advantage of this dynamic, forward-looking city.

Dans les sections Traditionnelles des Maternelles aux Terminales, l’école Val-Saint-André accueille 215 élèves entre l’âge de 2 ans et demi à 18 ans

They are in school :

• In the Traditional sections of Kindergarten to Terminale classes.
• In the French/English Bilingual sections from Kindergarten to Terminale classes.
• In the International Junior, IGCSE, Advanced Level and Preparatory sections (depending on numbers).
• Intensive English language training

Possibility of accommodation with guest families.
Other languages taught: German, Spanish, Italian.

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