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French and IB
Ages 11 to 18

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CityVerneuil-sur-Avre
CurriculumsFrench and IB
Leaving qualificationsIB Diploma and French Baccalaureate
Languages of instructionEnglish and French
Age RangeAges 11 to 18
Boarding available - Yes
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IB Diploma and French Baccalaureate
Language of instruction English and French
Native English and French teachers
Extra languages (other than English and French)
Class sizes Average 15 students / class
Maximum 21 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: €16,590
to: €17,915
Address: 295, Avenue Edmond Demolins 27130 Verneuil sur Avre France

School details

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Number of students

250

Number of nationalities represented in the school

50

Most common nationality

French

Ratio of local students to international students

45% local to 55% international

Native English and French speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and French

French as a Foreign Language

Additional language classes offered by the school

Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian

Max. number of students per class

We divide the classes in two starting from 21 students per class.

Average number of students per class

15

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No. Secular school.

External examinations or assessments available

French Baccalaureate
IB Diploma
DELF
CAMBRIDGE

Results in these examinations

2022 RESULTS

International Baccalaureate - With a pass rate of 100%, EDR continues to maintain a pass rate above the IB World average, likely to be similar than last year’s 89%. The average mark is around 5/7, a very competitive mark. Global statistics for this year are not yet available, but will be communicated later.

French Baccalaureate - The results of the French curriculum are excellent with :
- 100% success in the Brevet des Collèges
- 96% success in the Baccalauréat.
- 63% of mentions in the Baccalauréat

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes.

Approximate hours of homework given

They have 1 hour and 30 minutes of supervised study per day. An additional 45 minutes for students preparing for exams.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Student access to education psychologist

Yes.

Entry evaluation for students

Placement tests are conducted (French, English and/or Mathematics) following a review of the application (school reports from the last two years and the child's letter of motivation). An interview with the Head of the programme is also settled.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Placement tests to assess the student's current level in French, English and/or Mathematics, based on a review of the application.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes.

School start time

7:55 a.m

School finish time

3:25 p.m

Supervised care before/after school

Yes.

School bus service available

Yes, for weekend outings.

School provided lunches

Yes, all meals are varied and prepared onsite from fresh local ingredients.
Children choose from several appetisers, meat or fish, vegetarian options, dairy products and fruit or pastries.

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Ecole des Roches has thriving school clubs and teams for all ages, interests and talents.
Popular activities and clubs include theatre and drama, athletics, football, swimming, chess, cooking workshop, boxing, martial arts, yoga, visual arts, latin, public speaking (in french), aviation, go-kart (electric), golf, horse riding, tennis, entrepreneurs clubs, debating and language clubs.

Sports activities included

Athletics, football, swimming, boxing, martial arts, yoga, aviation, go-kart (electric), golf, horse riding, tennis, basketball

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

EDR provides its students with modern and comfortable facilities: six boarding houses, classrooms equipped with digital whiteboards, and numerous educational and extra-curricular buildings that promote the intellectual and cultural learning of each student.

Theatre, arts studio, dance studio, music studio with recording facilities, video and multi-media studio, physics lab, digital and computing labs

Sports facilities at the school

Modern and well-equipped sports facilities, including a athletics track, football pitches, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a dedicated golf practice area, a basketball court, a Nike sports hall, and a dedicated track/road for electric go-karting. Padel courts are currently under development. Aviation and horse riding activities are offered through trusted external providers located approximately 10 minutes from the school.

Grades/ages available for boarding

From 11 to 18 years old.

Boarding facilities at the school

The main campus is composed of 6 boarding houses, in which girls or boys are divided according to their age and class. These houses are based on the model of traditional English private schools and are both a safe home for children and a place to learn to live in community.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

École des Roches provides children with one of Europe's best all-round experiences.
Founded in 1899 by the sociologist Edmond Demolins, École des Roches is located in the heart of the Normandy countryside, steeped in an exceptional heritage. This idyllic setting lends itself perfectly to boarding school learning, focused on the intellectual and personal development of each student.

Teaching approach of the school

EDR offers a rich and stimulating programme, allowing its students to learn various languages from a very young age, and to be open-minded about the world around them.
The boarding school model offers a family and inclusive atmosphere conducive to the personal development of each student and the development of lasting friendships.

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