Vacations, Closures and School Hours
Vacations and Closures 2022-23
The ISP academic calendar is similar to the French academic calendar for the Paris region (zone C). Please see the calendar below for full details of our vacations and closures.
Vacations and Closures 2023-24
The ISP academic calendar for 2023-2024 is now available. Please see the calendar below for full details of our vacations and closures.
In alignment with the French public school calendar, the December holiday break and student/staff return date in January is later in 2023-2024 than 2022-2023. Our Zone C geographic status also means the February and April holidays will occur earlier in 2023-2024.
ISP School Hours
Primary School (Nursery to Grade 5)
Monday to Friday
9:00 to 15:30 - Early Learners (Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten)
9:00 to 15:45 - Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students in Grades 1 to 5 can come to school starting at 8:30. Early Learners and Kindergarten students can come to school starting at 8:45.
Middle School (Grades 6 to 10)
8:50 to 16:30 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:50 to 14:45 - Wednesday
Doors open starting at 8:30. Students must leave school by 17:30.
High School (Grades 11 to 12)
8:50 to 16:30 - Monday to Friday
Doors open starting at 8:30. Students must leave school by 17:30. High school students are allowed to leave campus during lunchtime and free periods.
Extended Curriculum Activities and Sports
ISP offers a wide range of extended curriculum activities (ECA) and sports which take place after school (primary, middle and high school) and at lunch time (in middle and high school). These are available for students in Kindergarten and above and can extend the school day until 17:30. Competitive sports teams in the secondary school sometimes practice until 18:30.
Teacher-Led ECAs
Most of our ECAs are led by ISP teachers with a skill or talent they would like to share with students. Or, teachers create activities based on students' requests.
Student-Led ECAs
Each year, ISP students take on the extra challenge of teaching others something they are passionate about during lunch time or after school.
Externally-Led ECAs
Other activities are led by our trusted external partners, who come to campus to work with students. Music, languages, coding and sports are included in this offer.
Other Community Events
Curious about other events happening at school? Learn about how school schedules can change due to COVID-19 or about upcoming Parent Teacher Association celebrations and Research Center gatherings by clicking below. Browse our social media feeds to learn about past events.