A multinational place
CIPEC (Centre International pour l’Education et la Culture) was created in 1984, becoming the first bilingual, international kindergarten and primary school in Provence.
Adopting an English – French bilingual system, it welcomes children from all over the world. As well as an education, CIPEC is place where different cultures mix and share together.
Focus on children's education
Kindergarten and Primary school are fundamental in children’s social, educational and future professional lives, as well ad their personal growth. With this in mind, CIPEC teachers spend each day focusing on a common goal: to develop each pupil’s potential by giving them the tools to succeed.
Our teaching methods are adapted to every child’s unique personality, interests and rhythm.
CIPEC adheres to four main values in children’s education:
To educate children in the heart of nature
By teaching nature-based activities in a forest setting to encourage environmental awareness.
To provide superior teaching
In small classes (maximum 20 pupils per grade) by an international teaching staff.
To focus on English - French bilingualism and multicultural diversity
Through continuous multilingual interactions all day.
To prioritize the personal development of each pupil
In a secure place that is dedicated to children and activities that will help them grow and thrive mentally and physically.
Focus on children's education
Kindergarten and Primary school are fundamental in children’s social, educational and future professional lives, as well ad their personal growth. With this in mind, CIPEC teachers spend each day focusing on a common goal: to develop each pupil’s potential by giving them the tools to succeed.
Our teaching methods are adapted to every child’s unique personality, interests and rhythm.
CIPEC adheres to four main values in children’s education:
To educate children in the heart of nature
By teaching nature-based activities in a forest setting to encourage environmental awareness
To provide superior teaching
In small classes (maximum 20 pupils per grade) by an international teaching staff
To focus on English - French bilingualism and multicultural diversity
Through continuous multilingual interactions all day
To prioritize the personal development of each pupil
In a secure place that is dedicated to children and activities that will help them grow and thrive mentally and physically.
A stimulating environment in the middle of nature
CIPEC is set in the heart of the Provençal countryside on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence. The Domaine de Fontvieille welcomes the children to its rustic bastide and sprawling campus tucked away in the middle a pine and oak forest.
Spanning over 2 hectares of land, children are stimulated by building cabins in the woods, playing many sports, and participating in outdoor activities.
A stimulating environment in the middle of nature
CIPEC is set in the heart of the Provençal countryside on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence. The Domaine de Fontvieille welcomes the children to its rustic bastide and sprawling campus tucked away in the middle pine and oak forest.
Spanning over 2 hectares of land, children are stimulated by building cabins in the woods, playing many sports, and participating in outdoor activities.
A school committed to an eco-responsible approach
The teaching team
Since its inception, CIPEC teachers have been caring, reassuring and motivating to their pupils.
What do they have in common? Skills, tolerance, a desire to succeed, responsibility, innovation and above all, a love for children!
The teaching team
Since its inception, CIPEC teachers have been caring, reassuring and motivating to their pupils.
What do they have in common? Skills, tolerance, a desire to succeed, responsibility, innovation and above all, a love for children!
Teachers
Jill Delacey-Galligani
Headmistress
Miss Amélie
Miss Dominique
Miss Elsa
Miss Hollie
Mister Kerrin
Miss Lindiana
Miss Mabel
Miss Marie
Miss Magali
Miss Mathilde
Miss Mélanie
Miss Sally
Miss Susan
Miss Virginie
Miss Zoi
Miss Warda
Teachers' aides
Giulia
Léna
Maëlis
Nour
Tania
Direction and Services
Kristina Valeix
Events and registrations
Delphine
Lucia
Mohamed
Nicolas
Rachida
Vanessa
Recent news
CIPEC 2025-2026 calendar
The start of the school year will take place at CIPEC on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2024 at 8:45 a.m., at our school in Luynes and on Monday, September 1st at 8:45 am at our school in Les Milles, for a full day. Discover the entire program of events and parties that punctuate the school year on our 2025-2026 calendar.
Supplies list
From the start of the 2020 school year and in order to make life easier for parents on the one hand and to limit the weight of school bags on the other hand, CIPEC will provide notebooks, display cases and books necessary for teaching.
Recent news
CIPEC 2025-2026 calendar
The start of the school year will take place at CIPEC on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2024 at 8:45 a.m., at our school in Luynes and on Monday, September 1st at 8:45 am at our school in Les Milles, for a full day. Discover the entire program of events and parties that punctuate the school year on our 2025-2026 calendar.
Supplies list
From the start of the 2020 school year and in order to make life easier for parents on the one hand and to limit the weight of school bags on the other hand, CIPEC will provide notebooks, display cases and books necessary for teaching.
Any questions?
After 36 years spent leading the school they created, Mr and Mrs PECNARD have decided to pass on their administration to a new team.
Two CIPEC Parents families have taken over the direction of the school. Kristina VALEIX has two children at CIPEC un CE2 and CM1. Bertrand BIGAY also has two children at the school in CM1 and CM2.
The pedagogical management will be taken over by Jill Delacey-Galligani as headmistress. A bilingual american, she has successfully contributed to the growth of CIPEC and its pupils for 26 years. She has taught all subjects from Kindergarten to CM2.
Any questions?
After 36 years spent leading the school they created, Mr and Mrs PECNARD have decided to pass on their administration to a new team.
Two CIPEC Parents families have taken over the direction of the school. Kristina VALEIX has two children at CIPEC un CE2 and CM1. Bertrand BIGAY also has two children at the school in CM1 and CM2.
The pedagogical management will be taken over by Jill Delacey-Galligani as headmistress. A bilingual american, she has successfully contributed to the growth of CIPEC and its pupils for 26 years. She has taught all subjects from Kindergarten to CM2.
CIPEC follows the French curriculum for French courses, the British curriculum for English courses, one or the other in mathematics depending on the child’s further education plans. As soon as the school does not strictly follow the French National Education program, the school is necessarily “hors contrat”.
However, the school is registered with the Rectorat of the Académie d’Aix-Marseille, which notably checks the capacity of teachers to teach. The school is also a member of the Fédération Nationale de l’Enseignement Privé.
Address
Domaine de Fontvieille, 505 Route de Bouc Bel air, 13080 Luynes
Phone number
(+33) 4 42 60 84 25
Contact
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