L'Ermitage is a bilingual boarding school in Maisons-Laffitte, France.
L'Ermitage is an international day and boarding school, located 14 kilometers outside Paris, dedicated to offering academic excellence from pre-school through Grade 12. Nestled in the historic town of Maisons-Laffitte, just outside Paris, it is a community of lifelong learners committed to developing responsible, informed and respectful global citizens of tomorrow.
It is one of the best schools in france, known for its great scores "au bac (Baccalauréat)" (which is a test almost comparable to A-level)
Opening its doors in 1941, Ermitage started by teaching its students to be prepared to address the issues of their day. This tradition grounded the school, but Ermitage was resolutely “turned toward the future." Over the years, Ermitage has grown from a small French school into a cosmopolitan learning environment with over 50 nationalities represented in both the faculty and student body. Languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, German, and Italian are offered throughout the school.
Today, Ermitage – as an IB World School – is at the forefront of international learning. The culmination of a French / English bilingual education that starts in Kindergarten, two diplomas are now offered:
In addition to work inside the classroom, Ermitage prepares its students for the challenges they may face outside the school’s walls. As a member of leadership programs, such as Round-Square in particular, Ermitage promotes the values of internationalism, democracy, environment, adventure, leadership and service. Model-UN networks also push students beyond the comfort of their own backyards, taking them geographically and pedagogically around the world.
Closer to home, Ermitage emphasizes family in its boarding section. Its small “houses” in the park create an intimate atmosphere for student residents. A strong sense of community is fostered as students are encouraged to take full advantage of Paris on their doorstep with cultural outings.
Newly renovated, the upper school library is now, as the school’s name suggests, the space for quiet, reflective study. Both the French and English collections will grow, enhancing the learning experience in every classroom.
Finally, Eco-Development is the latest addition to Ermitage’s long history of innovative and curricula-challenging programs. Designed to increase student awareness of today’s pressing global issues, it will push students to create lasting solutions.
The final exams offered at Ermitage are the French baccalauréat, the OIB - Option Internationale du Baccalaureat, the IB (International Baccalaureat) and the Cambridge Diploma Programme. They are also part of Round Square.
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