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Ermitage International School is a well-established and prestigious international boarding school located just outside Paris. The language of instruction is English or bilingual and students are prepared for university with the IB (International Baccalaureate) program. The campus is in touch with nature, safe and has an international student profile. The dorm environment is warm and supportive; Thanks to small classes and individual academic monitoring, students progress well both academically and socially.
Location:
IB School campus:
46 avenue Eglé, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte, Paris, France
Maisons-Laffitte is a safe and green residential area, approximately 20 minutes from Paris by train.
Programs:
| School | Programme / Level | Day Student | 5-Day Boarding | 7-Day Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB School | IPP 1–5 (PYP) | €16,200 | — | — |
| IB MYP 1–3 | €24,950 | €42,700 | €49,750 | |
| IB MYP 4–5 | €27,900 | €45,600 | €52,700 | |
| IB DP 1–2 | €28,950 | €46,800 | €53,900 | |
| French Bilingual School | Pre-K and Primary School (Nursery – Grade 5) | €7,500 | — | — |
| Middle School (Grades 6–7–8) | €7,600 | €26,900 | €39,050 | |
| Middle / High School (Grades 9–10) | €7,600 | €26,950 | €39,200 | |
| High School (Grades 11–12, French Baccalauréat) | €8,300 | €28,500 | €39,900 |
| Fee | IB School | French Bilingual School |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | €500 | €300 |
| Development fee (IB) / Enrolment fee (French) – non-refundable | €3,500 | €600 |
| Security fee – 1st child (all students) | €150 | €150 |
| Security fee – 2nd child | €100 | €100 |
| Security fee – 3rd child | Free | Free |
| Service | IB School | French Bilingual School |
|---|---|---|
| Hot lunch, 5 days a week – PYP / Primary School | €2,075 | €2,075 |
| Hot lunch, 5 days a week – MYP and DP / Middle and High School | €2,320 | €2,320 |
| Hot lunch, 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) – Primary School | — | €1,826 |
| Hot lunch, 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) – Middle / High School | — | €2,041.60 |
| Lunch box | — | €873 |
| School day care – morning only (08:00–08:45), Primary School | — | €958 |
| School day care – afternoon only (16:45–18:00), Primary School | — | €1,308 |
| School day care – morning and afternoon, Primary School | — | €2,039 |
| Fee | IB School – 5-Day | IB School – 7-Day | French Bilingual School – 5-Day | French Bilingual School – 7-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student expense account (medical expenses, laundry, weekend activities, etc.) | Not applicable | €2,000 | Not applicable | €2,000 |
| New students visa process | Not applicable | €1,200 | Not applicable | €1,200 |
| Returning students visa renewal | €1,000 | €1,000 | €1,000 | €1,000 |
| Boarding house damage deposit | €1,000 | €1,000 | €1,000 | €1,000 |
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| PYP, MYP 1–5 residential trip | €500 – €1,200 |
| Diploma Programme 1 Loire Valley trip | €400 |
| Diploma Programme 1 Science trip | €900 |
| Curriculum day trips (depending on year group and subject) | €10 – €50 |
| Diploma Programme 2 exam fees | €1,100 |
| Paid extracurricular activities (most are free of charge) | Approximately €500 |
| Ski trip | Approximately €1,300 |
| Round Square trip / conference | €800 – €2,500 |
| MYP and DP student laptop | Must have a keyboard and Windows suite |
| MYP 1–5 textbooks (approx.) | €300 |
| DP textbooks (approx.) | €500 |
| Exercise books and supplies (approx.) | €100 |
| MYP uniform (approx.) | €200 |
Ermitage International School offers two levels of equestrian programmes for students who wish to combine academic studies with professional riding training. Students can participate in weekly riding lessons, enjoy horse riding along forest trails and take part in competitions across France. They can either bring their own horses or benefit from the school's horse rental options.
- The programme is available to students from Year 7 to Year 12, with weekly training intensity varying according to the selected level, and opportunities to participate in 5–11 competitions per year.
Maisons-Laffitte is known as the “city of the horse.” The town’s racecourse and training stables keep this tradition alive today. Its most important landmark is the Château de Maisons, built in the 17th century by the architect François Mansart and regarded as a masterpiece of classical French architecture. In the 19th century, the banker Jacques Laffitte divided the château’s estate into plots, creating the large, tree-lined park that now forms the town’s distinctive residential area. The walking paths along the Seine and the nearby Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye also give students a safe environment close to nature.
The location is also convenient for getting around: suburban trains (RER A and Transilien) reach central Paris in about 20 to 25 minutes. Students can enjoy the calm of a small town while easily taking advantage of the cultural and artistic opportunities Paris has to offer.
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