Why Choose Cousteau?
Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver, offers a unique, bilingual, and globally recognized education designed to nurture critical thinking, curiosity, and cultural openness. Our mission is to develop future citizens who value solidarity, respect, and environmental responsibility while excelling in academics.
A One-of-a-Kind Bilingual Education
At Cousteau, we provide a dual curriculum combining the French National Ministry of Education program with the British Columbia curriculum, making us the only school in British Columbia offering this distinctive approach.
- Early Bilingual Immersion: French instruction begins at Pre-K, with English gradually increasing to 25% by Middle School.
- Trilingual Advantage: Spanish is introduced from Grade 4, expanding students’ global communication skills.
- Seamless Transitions: Our accreditation allows students to continue their education in Canada, France, or other French international schools worldwide.
Multicultural Community & Small Class Sizes
With students from over 30 nationalities, Cousteau fosters a diverse, inclusive environment where different cultures and perspectives thrive.
- Personalized Learning: Small class sizes (average of 15 students) ensure individual attention and tailored instruction.
- Global Mindset: Our school culture encourages openness to different languages and ideas, preparing students for a connected world.
Multicultural Community & Small Class Sizes
With students from over 30 nationalities, Cousteau fosters a diverse, inclusive environment where different cultures and perspectives thrive.
- Personalized Learning: Small class sizes (average of 15 students) ensure individual attention and tailored instruction.
- Global Mindset: Our school culture encourages openness to different languages and ideas, preparing students for a connected world.
Academic Excellence & Holistic Development
We go beyond academics by nurturing intellectual curiosity, creativity, and social responsibility.
- Dual Diplomas: Our students gain credentials recognized in both France and Canada.
- Environmental Commitment: As part of the Eco-Schools network, sustainability is integrated into our curriculum.
- Future-Ready Graduates: Our balanced approach prepares students for top universities worldwide.
Experience Cousteau’s academic excellence and bilingual education
Cousteau offers a unique academic experience through the teaching of rigorous bilingual education from Pre-K to Grade 9.
Our students nurture a sense of curiosity and become lifelong learners while developing their personality, an international and multicultural mindset, and a willingness to protect our planet and to respect differences.
