Living at Ermitage

From the very moment you become a boarder at Ermitage, you become a member of a special family, where your peers become your closest friends. Boarders at Ermitage not only benefit from a personalized approach to their studies, but also have a chance to live and learn in a peaceful and open-minded environment. Indeed, the boarding houses at Ermitage are the homes of multi-cultural international students who have the opportunity to share experiences and grow together, creating life-long bonds.

Both 5-day and 7-day boarders live in charming historic homes, surrounded by gardens, forests, and always a stone’s throw away from the school's classrooms and facilities.

What I like the most about boarding at Ermitage is the people you meet and the friendships that are made. The most enjoyable moments are with them; we spend the week together and I call them brothers. My house parent [Stephan] is always there for support and to talk to.

Albert Davis, IBDP Boarder

Become a member of our family

The boarding section of Ermitage has been a home for hundreds of students throughout the years. They have all had the chance to live and learn in a safe, cozy and supportive environment, where every student is given the attention they deserve.

Here are some of the great opportunities that a boarder can enjoy at Ermitage:

Attentive and caring House Parents
Sports and activities in the evenings and during weekends
Closely followed academics, with study halls and library time
Cultural outings to Paris and surrounding areas
Adventure weekends
A great sense of family!

Our boarders have the privilege of living in a beautiful town, only 20km from Paris, surrounded by acres of forests. The historical buildings that make up the school and Maisons-Laffitte are a constant reminder of the cultural and historical background of the area. We encourage all our boarders to become part of our family and also active members of this community.