Managing Possible and Positive COVID-19 Cases at ISP

ISP will put in place, as required, a programme for weekly testing for all students.  In such an instance that this programme is in place, the lateral flow (self tests) will be provided by the school.

Currently, there is no obligatory self test programme in place.  However, the school strongly requests following each holiday period, that each student take a self test before returning to school, so as to limit the possible spread of the COVID virus within our community.

A positive case of COVID-19 is defined as a positive result from either an self test, antigenic (pharmacy) or RT-PCR (laboratory) test.  In the event you or your child tests positive from a lateral flow (self) test, you must immediately inform the school and it is strongly recommended to have an antigenic or RT-PCR test in order to confirm the results.

As of 1 February 2023, positive COVID cases are no longer required to systematically isolate. 

For direct contact cases who do not present symptoms, there is no longer the requirement to perform a Day 2 COVID-19 test; however, the Day 2 test remains a requirement for anyone presenting symptoms of COVID-19.

In the event of a positive case of COVID-19 at ISP, we will inform the affected grade level families that they may be aware and can take individual decisions on adding certain barrier mesures, such as masks, which remain voluntary (although recommended in the event there is a positive case in a grade). Please note that the school will not disclose individuals' names or health details in any of our communications.

You will see a summary of the ISP protocols for Primary and Secondary School students below as well as in the section 'When may my child or my child’s teacher, identified as a 'contact at risk', return to school?'

We will continue to use our email system (ISP News) to inform the community regarding all COVID-19 updates, including positive cases and protocols for any affected grades. In instances which require immediate action, we will add a message via SMS from our emergency contact system in order to ensure that parents receive the information in a timely manner and can make the necessary and required arrangements.

Please make sure that your contact details are up to date, and that you notify us of any changes to your primary email or cell phone numbers. You can communicate any updates to reception@isparis.net at any time.

As of 1 February 2023, there is no longer required isolation for positive COVIS-19 cases or systematic testing on Day 2 for contacts at risk. 

For direct contact cases who do not present symptoms, there is no longer the requirement to perform a Day 2 test; however, the Day 2 test remains a requirement for anyone presenting symptoms of COVID-19.  In all cases, contact case testing remains a recommendation, as well as adhering to all barrier gestures (cleaning, handwashing, masks, as appropriate).

Please note that in the case of all contagious illness, a student should not attend school if they feel unwell, especially if they have a fever, even if this diminishes with over-the-counter medication (as oftentimes it can spike up again).

As of 1 February 2023, there is no longer required isolation for positive COVIS-19 cases or systematic testing on Day 2 for contacts at risk. 

For direct contact cases who do not present symptoms, there is no longer the requirement to perform a Day 2 test; however, the Day 2 test remains a requirement for anyone presenting symptoms of COVID-19.  In all cases, contact case testing remains a recommendation, as well as adhering to all barrier gestures (cleaning, handwashing, masks, as appropriate).

Please note that in the case of all contagious illness, a student should not attend school if they feel unwell, especially if they have a fever, even if this diminishes with over-the-counter medication (as oftentimes it can spike up again).

In France, you are considered to have a complete vaccination cycle for COVID-19 when you have completed the required injections (1, 2, or 3, with booster depending on your health profile) of Pfizer, Moderna or Astra Zeneca (at least 7 days following the last required injection) or Janssen (at least 4 weeks following injection).

The EU approved vaccines are: Cominarty® - Pfizer, COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna®, Vaxzeria® - Astra Zeneca, Covishied® - Astra Zeneca and Covid-19 vaccine - Janssen®.

You can find more information on the approved vaccinations from the European Medicines Agency.

Siblings of any student designated as a contact at risk may come to school normally, as long as they do not exhibit symptoms of being unwell (notably, fever).

Household members of any person who is COVID-19 positive may come to school normally, as long as they do not exhibit symptoms of being unwell (notably, fever).

We will set up appropriate online home learning for students who are COVID-19 positive and are home because they are unwell. Any student who is in this circumstance should contact their campus leader to receive missed work.

• The student is placed in the isolation room, respecting all barrier gestures and wearing a mask.
• ISP contacts the parents.  Parents must immediately come to pick up their child from school, or may provide authorisation for Middle/High School students to leave school unaccompanied.  Attention must be paid to respect barrier gestures.
• The family should immediately consult a physician.

As of 1 February 2023, a student may return to school (whether or not they are COVID positive) if they are well and do not present symptoms (notably, a fever).  A Day 2 test for any contact cases remain a requirement for any person presenting symptoms of COVID-19.