What are the schools in Montpellier like?

"International School of Montpellier (ISM) is a great international school in Montpellier. It follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes and offers instruction in English. The school also offers a broad range of cultural and sporting activities to ensure well-rounded student life. The Bilingual International School of Montpellier (BISM) is a private bilingual school offering instruction in both French and English. Its primary school offers an international National Curriculum for England, while secondary school offers French National Curriculum with a focus on preparing students for the French Baccalaureate. The school seeks to emphasize respect for diversity, a love of learning, and an appreciation of other cultures. Institut Montpellier Beau Soleil is a bilingual French-American school offering the American curriculum as well as French National Curriculum with a focus on preparing students for the French Baccalaureate. It offers extracurricular activities such as sports, music, art and drama. The International Financial Management School (IFMS) is an internationally-accredited business school located in Montpellier, France. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in finance and banking. IFMS has a comprehensive educational system that includes lectures, seminars and intensive case studies," said one parent with children at in Montpellier, France.

"If you want an intimate, enriching environment for your children, with small classes and high teacher engagement, this is a good school. If you are looking for an elite school which puts its reputation first, you would be disappointed here," commented one expat when asked about Ecole Bilingue Eridan in Montpellier.