France, Bordeaux
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Chess and robotics stimulate thinking and intellectual curiosity. They develop logic, patience, and forward-thinking. They are offered to students from kindergarten to high school and led by qualified professionals.
Weekly workshops in drawing, painting, theatre, musical theatre, and hip-hop cultivate artistic expression. They are held in safe spaces to encourage imagination, self-esteem, and teamwork. Artworks and performances are showcased in school exhibitions.
The school offers a bilingual, multicultural environment. Wednesdays feature English-language workshops led by native facilitators, with games, songs, projects, sports, cooking, and storytelling. Educational outings include museums, landmarks, shows, parks, science workshops, and company visits. Annual school trips expand cultural horizons, in France or overseas.
After-School Care is available on school days, supervised in a warm, reassuring environment. Calm games, reading, crafts, and outdoor play help children unwind and socialise. The program includes sports, movement, and outdoor activities in a modern dojo and a tree-filled garden. Group games and activities foster teamwork and personal well-being.
Creativity, teamwork, and personal well-being are fostered through activities. A modern dojo supports judo and motor skills in a safe setting. The tree-filled garden enables outdoor sports and free play. After-school care extends the school day in a calm and caring environment.
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.