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| Number of students |
1500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
80 |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
For French and English, students are organised based on their requirements to optimise the learning experience.
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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, Mandarin, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Personal and school computers and laptops, interactive boards |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, French Baccalaureate, BFI (International Option of the French Baccalaureate) |
| Results in these examinations |
100% pass rate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our dedicated Student Care Team, comprising a Head of Safeguarding, Pastoral Leads, Diverse Learning Needs Coordinator, Careers Adviser, School Nurse, and Psychological Counselor, collaborates to enhance student’s experiences and learning. |
| Learning support offered |
Tutoring, in class accommodations, differentiated learning, extra time allocations |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning inside the classroom and with homework. As well as our co-curricular activities that encourage students to develop their skills, abilities and to follow their passions. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Level test in Math and English for IB Programs, + an interview. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
17:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Primary school offers supervised care before and after the school day. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Canteen hot lunch and lunch box |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Daily afternoon activities : basketball, soccer, ping pong, volleyball, yoga, fitness, art club, science club, drama, cooking club, student council, World Scholars Cup, MUN, and more at lower, middle and upper school levels.
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| Sports activities included |
Physical Health Education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Mustangs soccer (girls and boys), basketball (girls and boys), volleyball (girls): inter-school competitions
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| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Labs, music room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Interior gym, dance room, outdoor stadium, and sports fields. Access to the municipal swimming pool and horseback ridding clubs. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
11-18 years old. Boarding not mandatory. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
5 or 7 days options |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Ermitage International School of France is a day and boarding school in a wonderfully safe and beautiful environment. We are an IB World School offering both the IB MYP (Middle Years Program) and the IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Program), as well as the French Baccalaureate and the BFI (International Option for the French Baccalaureate). We strive to provide an education that stimulates the mind and develops critical thinking, while imparting the values of respect and mutual understanding, honesty and cooperation, empathy and open-mindedness.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Ermitage offers a student-centered approach to teaching with a focus on giving students the tools and responsibility to succeed in their school work, all while fostering student-led initiatives in and out of the classroom.
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