Quick summary of key school information
School details
| 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
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| 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 :
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| 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.
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| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ecole des Roches has thriving school clubs and teams for all ages, interests and talents.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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