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Notre Dame International High School

France, Paris

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €21,500 - 37,120
Ages 15 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages High School
Introduction

Notre Dame International High School is a day and boarding private program in the Paris region that delivers a United States high school diploma through an American curriculum taught in English. The school welcomes students aged 15 to 18 and offers bilingual English–French faculty, with English-language courses across Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Science and Foreign Language. All other courses are taught in English by the American program, while French language courses for non-native speakers are run by Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux in French, alongside additional French, Art and Physical Education taught in French. Daily French language study helps international students integrate. The campus on the Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux site covers 14 hectares shared with French peers and features modern libraries, science and computer labs, and a dormitory wing. On the grounds are sports facilities, clubs and activities, including Model UN, ECO CLUB Potager and programs, all encouraging leadership and intercultural collaboration.

106 Grande Rue, 78480 Verneuil-sur-Seine, France

The Essentials

Notre Dame International High School has instruction in English, French.

Location
Verneuil-sur-Seine, Yvelines, France (Paris Greater Area). Address: 106, Grande-Rue, F-78480 Verneuil-sur-Seine.

Stages
Grades 10–12 (ages 15–18).

Type
Private international day- and boarding school in the Paris region offering a US high school diploma; bilingual English–French faculty.

Country affiliation
United States
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Notre-Dame International High School is a day school as well as a boarding school in France, offering 5-day weekly boarding or 7-day full-time boarding on campus.

Uniform Requirement
No uniform.

Food Options
Weekday boarding includes breakfast, hot lunch, a light snack after school, and hot dinner. For 7-day boarders, weekends provide half board (breakfast and hot dinner); dinners at weekends are organized at school with a 3-course menu choice, breakfasts are served at the cafeteria or dorms, and lunches on weekends are not provided and must be bought by students.

Governance and Ownership
Notre-Dame International High School is a private American program on the Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux campus, managed by the Dean of Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux; it is the international program of Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux, a French private high school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Notre Dame International High School ranges from EUR 21,500 to EUR 37,120 for 2026/27.

Application fees & deposit
- Application fee: EUR 250 (one-time, non‑refundable).
- Admission deposit: EUR 2,000 due immediately after admission; the deposit is credited against the first invoice/term.

Tuition fees — annual and per‑semester, by grade
- Grade 10 (Year 10): Annual tuition (day/standard plan) EUR 21,200. Typical fall/spring semester amounts billed separately are approximately EUR 11,400 per semester (semester billing is used for fall-only or spring-only enrolments).
- Grade 11 (Year 11): Annual tuition EUR 21,500. Semester billing is typically around EUR 11,600 per semester.
- Grade 12 (Year 12): Annual tuition EUR 21,750. Semester billing (where available) is typically around EUR 11,900 per semester; spring intake to Grade 12 is limited.

Boarding and accommodation fees (housing options and typical charges)
- 5‑day weekly boarding (weekday full board; dorms closed during school breaks): approximately EUR 2,650 per semester / EUR 5,300 per year. Includes weekday breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner; dorms closed during school holidays.
- 5‑day boarding + weekend dorm option: approximately EUR 4,150 per semester / EUR 8,100 per year.
- 7‑day homestay (full board, homestay host family; accommodation provided during breaks): approximately EUR 3,450 per semester / EUR 6,400 per year. Homestays include weekend and holiday board as specified by the homestay plan.
- 7‑day full boarding (on‑campus, weekdays full board; reduced meals at weekends/self‑catered weekends): approximately EUR 6,900 per semester / EUR 13,800 per year. Weekly laundry and weekday full board are normally included for full boarders. Homestay during school breaks (2 weeks) is typically charged at about EUR 500.

What is included in tuition / included services
- Tuition billing generally includes classroom tuition, textbook rental and facility fees, visa support for non‑EU students, school weekday lunches, insurance (medical/school/emergency repatriation where applicable), airport pickup on first arrival and a 24/7 emergency phone number. Specific inclusions are identified on the student invoice/contract.

Other required or commonly billed costs
- Miscellaneous school fees (student account charges for supplies, library subscriptions, standardised testing, lab/IT fees, some excursions): commonly charged as an annual miscellaneous fee (examples published around EUR 500 per year; historic materials have shown amounts up to EUR 800–920 in other years). Miscellaneous items are billed either annually or per semester.
- Paris transport card: typically charged where arranged by the school (example figure cited EUR 450).
- iPad rental / technology charge: school communications show an iPad rental / technology charge where applicable (example: EUR 150 per semester in recent published schedules). AP exam fees and other exam/test fees are billed separately and are non‑refundable.
- Excursions, extracurricular activities, weekend outings, special trips, private tuition and damages or replacement costs: charged in addition to tuition and billed directly to the student account as they occur. Homestay during school breaks and departure transfers are extra (typical short homestay fee for a 2‑week break shown at EUR 500).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Deposit: EUR 2,000 due immediately upon offer acceptance; deposit is credited to the account. Remaining balance due by the published deadlines.
- Normal invoice deadlines: full‑year / fall semester balances are due by July 31; spring semester balances are due by November 30. The remaining balance must be paid by these deadlines even if a visa has not yet been issued. Banking details and the full range of accepted payment methods appear on the student invoice. Failure to meet payment deadlines may lead to dismissal and repatriation.

Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal rules
- Visa refusal: tuition is refunded in the event a student is unable to obtain a visa, less the one‑off application fee retained (example retained application fee shown as EUR 250).
- Cancellation for reasons other than visa refusal: a partial refund is possible if cancellation occurs before the invoice deadlines (examples published show a refund of EUR 1,000 if cancelled before July 31 for the fall/full year or before November 30 for spring), with no refunds issued after the stated deadlines.
- Withdrawal after arrival / after a semester has started: no refund is issued for a semester that has already begun. Dismissal for disciplinary or legal reasons normally results in no refund of program fees. These cancellation and refund rules are set out in the programme/contract documents.

Fee payment options
- Accepted methods commonly include bank (wire) transfer to the billing account indicated on the invoice, French cheque and cash where appropriate. Specific available payment methods for each invoice (including whether credit card payment is accepted) are listed on the invoice and in the student invoice/payment instructions. Payments for tuition and accommodation are processed to the programme billing entity identified on the invoice (Nacel France in the programme contract).

Administrative / contract notes relevant to fees
- The admissions process issues an admission letter and a fee invoice; the deposit secures placement and is credited toward the first billed amount. The programme contract (Nacel France / school programme agreement) contains the detailed payment, cancellation and disciplinary clauses that govern refunds, repatriation and fee forfeiture. Any additional charges (damages, AP exam fees, private lessons, replacement textbooks, transfers beyond the first arrival) are billed to the student account.
Academics

Notre Dame International High School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
NDIHS offers an American-style high school education in English that leads to a US High School Diploma under certain credit conditions. The curriculum includes English-language courses across Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Science, and Foreign Language, with all other courses taught in English by the American program. French language courses are available for non-native speakers and are administered by Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux in French, with additional French, Art, and Physical Education courses offered in French. All students attend daily French language classes and can book additional French during breaks to upgrade their level.

Higher Education Progression
College advisement is provided for French universities and Grandes Ecoles through Info-Avenir, including on-campus orientation and a university fair; Notre-Dame International High School has partnerships with Grandes Ecoles de Management to ease applications. For worldwide university applications, students have access to UNIFROG via UNIFROG, including Common App, and staff can assist with documentation and submission of recommendations.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NDIHS supports social and emotional learning through a mission that promotes compassion for others, intercultural understanding, respect for diverse viewpoints, and personal and social responsibility. A defined student profile emphasizes Compassionate & Kind; Curious & Open-minded; Reflective & Self-aware; Autonomous & Responsible; Integrity-driven; Conscientious & Committed; Humble & Grateful; and Respectful of Self, Others & Environment. The curricular goals emphasize mindfulness, empathy, self-reflection, and intercultural thinking, and aim to develop English proficiency and intercultural communication for success in postsecondary studies.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The program uses an American curriculum held in English and provides English-language instruction; non-French speakers have opportunities to learn the French language and culture while studying in France.

Mental Wellbeing
A nurse staffs the infirmary to address health needs; minor injuries and illnesses are treated on-site and more serious issues may require physician assessment with parental/host family notification. The nurse arranges doctor visits as needed and the school communicates with families about serious injuries or illnesses. The mission also promotes well-being through mindfulness, empathy, self-reflection, and balance as part of intercultural understanding.

Safeguarding
Ill dormitory students report to the infirmary after first checking in with the dormitory director or teacher; day students and host-family students should not attend school when ill. If a host student is sick, the welfare of others requires the student to stay home. Parents/host families must notify Notre Dame International High School of health changes that may affect performance, and the school coordinates emergency information as needed.
Parent Experience

History
Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux was established in 1929 at the Château de Verneuil by the Congregation of Notre Dame. The Château's history dates to the 16th century and includes ownership by French noble families; Alexis de Tocqueville spent his adolescence there, and François-René de Chateaubriand was welcomed there while under Tocqueville ownership. In 1929 the Château was purchased by the Congregation of Notre Dame, and the Church itself is recognized as a historical monument. Notre-Dame International High School was developed on the Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux campus as an American school in France, making the campus international.

Community
NDIHS hosts orientation on the first day to help new students adjust to the environment. Graduation ceremonies are a regular feature, with memories shared in photos from multiple years. The school offers on-campus clubs and social activities, including Model UN, choir, and a range of arts and sports clubs, and these activities involve collaboration with French peers. Off-campus excursions and trips to major Parisian sites, such as the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay, are part of the school calendar.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Notre Dame Les Oiseaux serves approximately 3,000 students aged 4–20, including about 50 international students on an American curriculum. The campus spans 14 hectares and is shared with French peers. International High School classes are held in the high school building (St. Pierre) and are located near science labs and common areas. Classrooms are distributed across multiple age-based buildings, with computer rooms and modernized libraries for middle and upper school students. The chateau has been renovated with a new library/media center and a dormitory wing, and there is a multi-year project to upgrade facilities and improve accessibility for persons with physical disabilities. There is also a brand-new self-service cafeteria with a kitchen serving hot lunches, and an on-site nurse is available.

Sports Facilities
On the French campus, sports facilities include two outdoor soccer fields; two running tracks (100 m and 350 m); two indoor gymnasiums for basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton and indoor soccer; and a dedicated room for fitness.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are distributed in various buildings depending on age; there are computer rooms; libraries are modernized for middle and upper school students; science and computer labs are excellent with up-to-date instruments.

Extra Curricular Facilities
On-campus clubs and athletics include Arts du cirque, Danse/Step, Table Tennis, Multisports, Volleyball, and Crossfit. The year theme is E3D (Development Durable). Students sign up for activities on campus, and the school offers project-driven clubs such as Atelier BD-MANGA-ILLUSTRATION des oiseaux, Club journalisme, Rallye Lecture, Club Lecture, ECO CLUB Potager, and more; Model UN participates in ILYMUN (Lyon) and INDMUN at Institut de Notre Dame in St Germain en Laye, with around 20 students currently participating (including 15 French students). Clubs are revised annually. There are off-campus activities and local clubs available for some sports.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NDIHS offers project-driven clubs that require student participation in extracurriculars during the academic year. Model UN engages students in international conferences such as ILYMUN in Lyon and INDMUN in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, with about 20 students taking part. Past and current clubs include drama and performance art, Keyclub, Interconnections, table tennis, tailoring, publishing, photography, student council, fashion, safe space, and chess, with offerings revised annually. Students are invited to be leaders and propose new clubs.

Arts & Creative
NDIHS provides on-campus arts activities such as Arts du cirque and Danse/Step. Other arts-oriented clubs include Atelier BD-MANGA-ILLUSTRATION, Club journalisme, Rallye Lecture, Club Lecture, and ECO CLUB Potager. Past offerings include drama and performance art, a photography club, a publishing club, and a fashion club, with club offerings updated each year.

Cultural & Language
NDIHS fosters intercultural understanding and collaboration among students. International and French students share a study building and participate in social activities to practice French and engage with each other. The school offers French language courses to non-native speakers and teaches in English as part of the US High School Diploma program. Model UN exposes students to diverse cultures and languages through international conferences.

Social & Hobbies
NDIHS supports a broad social and hobby ecosystem, including Keyclub, Interconnections, Journalisme, Rallye Lecture, Club Lecture, Publishing, Photography, Student Council, Fashion, Safe Space, and Chess. On-campus physical activities include Arts du Cirque, Danse/Step, Table Tennis, Multisports, Volleyball, and Crossfit. Clubs are revised annually, and students are encouraged to lead and propose new clubs.

Community & Service
NDIHS features ECO CLUB Potager that focuses on environmental initiatives. Students are encouraged to participate in social activities with French peers and foster social responsibility through leadership opportunities within clubs. The club offerings include student leadership roles and various community-oriented activities.

Leadership & Professional
Students are invited to be leaders and propose new clubs or extracurricular activities. Model UN participation develops leadership, public speaking, and teamwork. A Student Council club exists as part of the extracurricular offerings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
On-campus activities include circus arts, dance, table tennis, multisports, volleyball, and Crossfit. The year theme is E3D (Development Durable), focusing on sustainable development and well-being. During holidays, students may take French classes in France, ski camps, sports camps with French teenagers, and English language courses in London or the UK, among other options.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for most courses; French language courses are offered for non-native speakers, taught by Notre-Dame 'Les Oiseaux' and in French for certain subjects such as French language, Art, and Physical Education; the AP French Language and Culture course is available.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English with French language courses for non-native speakers. Courses administered by the French school Notre-Dame 'Les Oiseaux' include French language, Art, and Physical Education. All other courses are taught in English by the American program.

Immersion Programs
Students attend French language courses daily. The French language program follows CEFR standards. DELF exams are available annually at the Alliance Française in Paris, and the school can arrange registrations; there are also opportunities to study French in Lyon or in the South of France, including a French language summer course in Paris.
Reputation

Accreditations
COGNIA accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is an international boarding school in Europe in the Paris Greater Area. The school has a rolling admission policy for the 2026/2027 school year, and visa students must apply no later than four months before the start of the school year, with early applications encouraged. The language of instruction is English. Notre-Dame International High School offers a bilingual American high school program in Paris with AP courses in English-language arts, mathematics, social science, science, and French. The school serves Grades 10–12 (about ages 14/15 to 18). Admission decisions are based on a completed application that includes previous school records and teacher recommendations; Grade 12 admission is limited and may require an interview and an essay, and strong English skills are expected. Non-French speakers may access French immersion classes from beginner to advanced levels, and French lessons are introduced on arrival; a French summer course is available. Applicants are high-achieving and motivated and are prepared to pursue higher education in the US, France, or elsewhere; the program emphasizes interaction with an international student body. The admission process includes six steps: Step 1 Read our Admission Policy; Step 2 Discover the American high school program in Paris; Step 3 Apply using the School Application Form and accompanying Boarding/Homestay/Contract forms; Step 4 Pay tuition and accommodation to receive an Admission Letter and Fee Invoice; Step 5 Apply for a French student visa if not EU; Step 6 Prepare arrival in Paris, including the School Calendar for 2025/2026. Housing options include 5-Day Boarding, 7-Day Homestay, 5-Day Boarding + 2-Day Homestay, and 7-Day Boarding. Admission decisions are made by the administration after consideration of interviews, recommendations, transcripts, and other factors; admitted students receive an Admission Letter and Fee Invoice. Contacts for the Admissions Office are provided for scheduling calls or visits. The School Calendar 2025/2026 lists arrival for dorm and homestay students on August 31, 2025 and the First Day of School on September 1, 2025, with subsequent holidays and term dates noted on the calendar.
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