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English is the working language of instruction in the IB programmes at Ermitage, and French is the language of our host country. Students may also develop their Home Language. English Language Acquisition (EAL) support is available, including EAL Intensive or EAL Enhancement programs. In Pre-K to 12, the environment is bilingual in French and English.
The school offers two programmes: the French Bilingual School and the International Programmes in English. The French Bilingual School provides instruction in French and English from Pre-K through Terminale (12th grade) and is accredited by the National Ministry of Education. The International Programme is an IB World School with classes primarily in English, starting with the International Primary Programme in Grade 1 through Grade 12. The school offers a choice between the two programmes.
Ermitage provides a bilingual environment in French and English across Pre-K to 12. Bilingual holiday camps for ages 4-11 offer total immersion in French and English. Bilingual summer camps near Paris offer immersion in French or English with daily language classes for ages 4-11 and 10-16. Activities are designed to immerse children in language through play, arts, sports and cooking.
Ermitage International School Paris is located in the historic park of Maisons-Laffitte, a 20-minute train ride from central Paris. Founded in 1941, the school utilizes traditional French residences and converted stables as classrooms and boarding houses for its 1,500 students. Parents can choose between the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, and DP) or the French Bilingual program, which prepares students for the International French Baccalaureate (BFI). Students engage in specialized offerings like the Equestrian program, which utilizes the town's heritage as a horse racing center. As a member of the Round Square network and a UNESCO partner, the school integrates practical service through initiatives such as the ICU2 project, providing vision care to thousands of people annually. Extracurricular activities range from competitive athletics to IB Visual Art exhibitions. Boarding is available in five or seven-day formats within residential French homes, creating a multicultural community for students aged 3 to 18.
