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Engage, prosper & succeed. At Ermitage, we offer two programs based on a common belief: learning foreign languages is the key to success and access to the best universities. To bring this project to life, we needed an inspiring environment to match our ambition for excellence. Welcome to Maisons-Laffitte!

Welcome to Ermitage International School Paris

Ermitage International School Paris is an international bilingual school welcoming students from around the world from pre-K to high school. Offering both the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and a French bilingual curriculum, the school is committed to academic excellence, cultural openness, and the holistic development of each student.
 
Nestled on a leafy campus in the heart of the historic town of Maisons-Laffitte, and complemented by its boarding facilities, Ermitage provides a secure, inspiring environment where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate creatively, and flourish personally and academically.
 
With a proud heritage spanning over eighty years, Ermitage prepares its graduates to thrive at the world’s leading universities and to emerge as responsible, engaged, and compassionate global citizens.

Empathy

It's the people who make our school special. Going to Ermitage means discovering, understanding and listening to one another. Our focus on kindness and empathy gives children the opportunity to excel by lifting each other up.
 

Audacity

It takes audacity to meet a challenge. The Ermitage team has built a strong and demanding pedagogy to help students face the future with confidence and make important choices along the way. Ambitious? Perhaps. But we know it's possible, together.

Ermitage International School Paris through our student's eyes:

Our Mission and Philosophy

At Ermitage, the heart of our work is to prepare young people for a successful and happy future. We give them the tools they need to become active participants in their own education. With a foundation built on academic excellence, internationalism and community support, Ermitage students gain admission to the best universities and go out into the world with purpose.
 

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Our Team

Christopher-James Daniel
Christopher-James Daniel

Head of Bilingual School & Collège

Jennifer Ranson - Head of Boarding at Ermitage International School
Jennifer Ranson

Head of Boarding

Marta Essinki - Head of Ermitage International IB School
Marta Essinki

Head of Ermitage International IB School

Janelle Dubos - Admissions Director
Melanie Doherty

Admissions Director

80 Years of Excellence

Since 1941, we have been learning from you, Ermitage parents and students, from right here in Maisons-Laffitte and from around the world. Our knowledge and expertise are the result of a quest for excellence and this journey we've shared with you over generations. By understanding your families and your expectations, we offer your children a unique learning experience and the ability to succeed. This is our story! 
 

Living in Maisons-Laffitte

A green and peaceful retreat just a few miles from Paris, Maisons-Laffitte gives our students a safe and beautiful place to explore. Ermitage brings an exciting international component to this welcoming French community.
 

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Boarding
Boarding
Students from France and all over the world come to live in our historic French homes. Families can choose between 5 or 7-day boarding options. We provide a safe and caring atmosphere to make Ermitage your home away from home.
 
Community
Community
Calling all parents, alumni, students, & teachers! Join us to see what's new in the Ermitage community and share your experiences. Find out how you can get involved, support current students and connect with one another.
 
Activities
Activities
Experienced, empathetic, and committed, the Ermitage team doesn't just teach, they work alongside our parents and students to help them reach their goals. Discover the men and women who make our school such a special place.
 

At Ermitage, our students have the freedom to choose the programme that's right for them.

French Bilingual ProgrammesIB Programmes

Melanie Doherty
IB Admissions

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