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12/12/20252025–2026 School YearClimate, ESS, Geography, High school, Humanities, IB, Science, Secondary school, Sustainability, Workshopby ISL

Geography and ESS Students Explore Climate Justice

Grade 11 and 12 Geography and ESS students had a workshop on Friday 5th December exploring climate change issues connected to their IB syllabus content. This was held in partnership with the EU-funded EYES (Empowering Youth through Environmental Storytelling) and News Decoder journalism organisations. The workshop included presentations, discussions, and group activities on Degrowth and Climate Justice, with students brainstorming …

The International School of Lyon is delighted to welcome The Brown Derbies, the acclaimed acapella ensemble from Brown University, for a special visit on 16 January 2026 as part of their European tour. Known for their energetic performances, rich tenor through bass harmonies, and a repertoire spanning from 80s favourites to modern pop, the Derbies have shared their vibrant style …

Our Reading Buddies have been busy creating amazing Christmas decorations for our Library! This year they made ornaments using recycled pages from old, damaged books and some cardboard. Our Senior Kindergarten and Grade 3 Buddies made little elves with paper chains, and the Pre-Kindergarten/Junior Kindergarten and G5 Buddies made some beautiful origami Christmas trees together. The big shiny ornaments, crafted …

Three Grade 1 and 2 students wearing lab coats and posing together in front of desks

05/12/20252025–2026 School YearCommunity, Events, Exhibition, Grade 1, Grade 2, Inquiry-Based Learning, Parents, Primary school, PYP, Scienceby ISL

Hands On Learning at the Primary Science Fair

As part of the transdisciplinary theme ‘How the World Works’, the Grade 1 and Grade 2 students recently showcased their science projects in an exciting science fair that was attended by parents and other members of the school community. Working collaboratively in groups, they explored a topic that sparked their curiosity, following the scientific method from forming a question and …

a blue and red tiled house made from paper

02/12/20252025–2026 School YearArchitecture, Art, Building, Creativity, Design and Technology, How the World Works, Inquiry-Based Learning, Kindergarten, PYP, Unit of inquiryby ISL

Senior Kindergarten Explore Building Materials

As part of their Unit of Inquiry Let’s Build, under the Transdisciplinary Theme How the World Works, the Senior Kindergarten students have been inquiring into why different building materials are used in different parts of the world. We focused on tiled houses, particularly those in Portugal, where many are built with bricks and covered in colourful tiles. We discussed some …

students sitting in a theater facing the stage

28/11/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Grade 3, Grade 4, How We Express Ourselves, Inquiry-Based Learning, Music, Primary school, School trip, Unit of inquiryby ISL

Grade 3 & 4 Trip to Théâtre L’île Ô

To begin their new Unit of Inquiry ‘When Art Speaks’, under the transdisciplinary theme ‘How We Express Ourselves’, Grade 3 and 4 students took a trip to the Théâtre L’île Ô, situated on the Rhône River in Lyon. The show ‘Lumières’ introduced students to the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumière, highlighting the transition between photography and film and the …

Students sitting on the carpet building Kapla towers

25/11/20252025–2026 School YearBuilding, Community, Construction, Creativity, Design and Technology, Inquiry-Based Learning, Kindergarten, Play, SKby ISL

Building with Kapla in SK

Recently, our Senior Kindergarten class enjoyed a fun and creative workshop with the Kapla team. The students spent time exploring the blocks and working together to create towers, castle walls, and even some cool cannons. It was a hands-on morning full of creativity, cooperation, and happy builders, with only a few collapsed constructions along the way!

17/11/20252025–2026 School YearCAS, Celebration, Competition, Creativity, English, Events, High school, Language Learning, Middle school, Performance, Poetry, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL Students Shine at Annual Poetry Slam

Our annual ISL Poetry Slam evening was an inspiring and memorable event, showcasing the creativity and confidence of the next generation of poets. In addition to students from ISL, contestants from Ombrosa and Assomption joined us. We are especially proud to celebrate three of the evening’s winners, all from the ISL community. Their exceptional performances highlighted not only their talent …

13/11/20252025–2026 School YearCompetition, Events, Grade 10, High school, Physical Education, Secondary school, Sports, Teamwork, Wellbeingby ISL

Grade 10 PE Tournament Highlights

There was plenty of action in the three-team Grade 10 PE football tournament, with goals galore, strong tackling and impressive goalkeeping throughout, including a triple save from Eloi and his famous goalie gloves! The teams are working hard towards the final day in two weeks’ time, which will lead into the exciting indoor 10.1 vs 10.2 challenge at the Ste. …

07/11/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Celebration, Community, Creativity, English, Events, High school, Literature, Middle school, Performance, Poetry, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL’s Annual Poetry Slam

The International School of Lyon is delighted to host its annual Poetry Slam on Thursday, 13 November. This much-loved event brings together talented and courageous student poets from ISL, Ombrosa and Assomption, who will take to the stage to share their unique voices, experiences and emotions through spoken word. Audiences can look forward to an event filled with creativity, music …

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Geography and ESS Students Explore Climate Justice

Welcoming The Brown Derbies to ISL

Reading Buddies Bring Christmas Cheer

Hands On Learning at the Primary Science Fair

Senior Kindergarten Explore Building Materials

Grade 3 & 4 Trip to Théâtre L’île Ô

Building with Kapla in SK

ISL Students Shine at Annual Poetry Slam

Grade 10 PE Tournament Highlights

ISL’s Annual Poetry Slam

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