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France, Bordeaux
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142 Rue Jules Ferry, Bordeaux 33200, France. Just a few minutes from the city centre. The campus is in one of Bordeaux's most pleasant districts. Located in the heart of Bordeaux Caudéran.
Kindergarten (ages 2–6). Primary (ages 6–11).
International school offering bilingual French-English programmes.
Affiliated with the French national education system.
Two days per week are taught in French and two days per week in English.
Application & Development Fees
- Application Fee (New students): First child €580; second child €530; third child €450.
- Development fund (one per family): €1,150 (non‑refundable).
- First year billing requires payment of: application fee + development fund + administrative fees + annual tuition + any additional fees. Subsequent years require administrative fees + annual tuition + any additional fees. A 7‑day statutory withdrawal period applies.
Tuition and Administrative Fees — Annual (by school year / programme)
- Administrative fees and annual tuition — standard schedule:
- Kindergarten: Administrative fee €375; Annual tuition €7,500.
- Primary: Administrative fee €400; Annual tuition €8,500.
- Middle school (MYP1 & MYP2 / 6e & 5e): Administrative fee €440; Annual tuition €10,900.
- Middle school (MYP3 & MYP4 / 4e & 3e): Administrative fee €500; Annual tuition €12,100.
- High school (MYP5 / 2nde): Administrative fee €550; Annual tuition €15,000.
- High school (DP1 & DP2 / 1ère & Terminale): Administrative fee €700; Annual tuition €16,500.
- Administrative fees and annual tuition — For families (alternative family schedule):
- Kindergarten: Administrative fee €450; Annual tuition €10,000.
- Primary: Administrative fee €500; Annual tuition €12,500.
- Middle school (MYP1 & MYP2): Administrative fee €700; Annual tuition €15,400.
- Middle school (MYP3 & MYP4): Administrative fee €800; Annual tuition €16,000.
- High school (MYP5): Administrative fee €850; Annual tuition €18,500.
- High school (DP1 & DP2): Administrative fee €950; Annual tuition €19,500.
- Where monthly billing is used, the school requires payment by direct debit across 10 monthly instalments; the monthly instalment equals the annual tuition divided into 10 payments (administrative fees are charged in addition as indicated). All invoices must be paid by the due date shown on the invoice.
Billing schedule, payment terms, discounts and penalties
- Required payment method for school fees: direct debit in 10 monthly payments. Families are expected to ensure sufficient funds for these debits.
- Sibling discount: 10% reduction on tuition for the second registered child; 15% reduction for the third registered child and any subsequent children.
- In case of departure during the school year: written notice of 2 months to the secretary with acknowledgement of receipt is required.
- Penalties: any payment incident triggers a 10% increase in school fees for the period concerned; payment delays of more than 30 days may lead to exclusion of the student.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are specified for the Ermitage International School Bordeaux tuition schedule; boarding is not listed among the fees for the Bordeaux campus.
Additional costs and optional charges
- Before‑ and after‑school care (daycare) — sample time slots and rates (per child):
- Kindergarten: 8:00–8:30 €2; 16:15–17:00 €5; 16:15–17:30 €6.50; 16:15–18:00 €8; 16:15–18:30 €9.50.
- Elementary: 8:00–8:20 €1.50; 16:00–17:00 €5.50; 16:00–17:30 €7; 16:00–18:00 €8.50; 16:00–18:30 €10.
- Uniforms: charged separately (details to be provided by the school).
- Meals: not included (lunch box or catered delivery billed separately).
- Language options: 1 hour/week €500 per child per year; 2 hours/week €850 per child per year.
- French as a second language (French B) where required: €2,200 per child per year (compulsory for students with no French knowledge in primary and middle school).
- Extracurricular activities, extracurricular online DP/A‑level classes, external exam fees (HSK, Cervantes, Cambridge, IB, A Levels, etc.), study and cultural trips, and federation membership (e.g., judo) are charged in addition. Textbooks and teaching aids are provided; other supplies are not included.
Refunds and non‑refundables
- Application fees and the development fund are non‑refundable. A 7‑day statutory withdrawal period applies. Other refund rules (for example related to mid‑year departures) follow the school's financial regulations and require the stipulated written notice.
Fee payment options
- The school requires payment of tuition by direct debit on 10 monthly instalments; invoices must be paid by the invoice due date. No other specific payment methods (credit card or bank transfer) are listed in the fee schedule.
Ermitage International School Bordeaux is located in Caudéran in a 19th‑century main building with a private 1,800 m² garden used as an outdoor learning space. The campus blends historic character with modern facilities and bright classrooms opening onto the garden. Recently renovated, it features interactive screens, a 3D printer, and a science laboratory to support hands‑on exploration. On‑site spaces include a visual arts room, a music area, a multi‑sports pitch, and a dojo for movement and motor skills. For sport and recreation, the school has access to Villa Primrose tennis and field hockey club and the Bel‑Air complex with multiple pitches. Ermitage teaches in French, Montessori, and bespoke curricula and is affiliated with the French national education system. The school enrolls students aged 2 to 18 and provides bilingual French‑English study; ages 2 to 11 learn in French, English or bilingual formats, with continuity through high school.
