France, Normandy
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The school places wellbeing at the heart of every student's journey. Sport and personal development build confidence, resilience, discipline, and teamwork through daily practice and competitive play. Arts and culture nurture creativity and self-expression, while a broad range of activities supports engagement beyond the classroom. Service projects and social initiatives foster empathy, responsibility, and leadership, shaping responsible global citizens. The community emphasizes belonging through traditions and community life across a diverse, international environment.
Wellbeing is central to daily life at École des Roches. The boarding life provides a safe, inspiring environment that supports study and recreation. Sport and leadership programs contribute to mental resilience and balance through teamwork. A wide range of arts, culture, and service activities fosters social connection and personal growth.
The boarding houses provide wellbeing, safety, and academic supervision for students. House masters oversee students' welfare, safety, and academic progress within the living environment. Boarding options include 5 days, 6 days, or 7 days to meet families' needs. A physician is on site two days per week by appointment to support student health.
École des Roches is an international co-educational boarding school set across a 50-hectare countryside campus in Normandy, France, located an hour from Paris by train. Catering to a multinational student body of 240 pupils, the school maintains a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio to ensure personalized guidance. Families can choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)—taught primarily in English with intensive French immersion—and the traditional French Baccalaureate pathway. The school is particularly known for its specialized aviation program, where students can actively pursue pilot training directly alongside their academic studies. On-site facilities support over 30 sports and creative activities, including an equestrian center, golf course, tennis courts, and robotics labs. Boarding life centers around six historic houses, where dedicated house parents mentor students, fostering independence, cultural exchange, and multilingual fluency in a community representing over 50 nationalities.