International Boarding School France FAQs
Notre-Dame International High School (NDIHS) is a bilingual American day and boarding school located near Paris, France. It offers the US High School Diploma with an AP (Advanced Placement) program for students in grades 10 through 12. Go to Academic Overview for more details.
The student body of Notre Dame International High School remains small and very diverse: after a few days, you will know everyone and feel like a real global community, spending your school days with your classmates from over 20 countries. You will have an opportunity to meet with the French community on our campus: some classrooms, sports, catering and boarding facilities are shared. Almost 3000 French students from preschool up to post secondary-school study a French curriculum on this campus. Choosing homestay accommodation you will also feel part of a French family, discovering local habits and improving your French skills.
Graduates of Notre Dame International High School mainly apply to study in American Colleges and Universities, but some of them also choose to return home and matriculate in their home Universities. Some others fall in love with France and Paris and attend French or English speaking Undergraduates programs locally!
At Notre Dame International High School, we may consider international students in Grade 12 for graduation with an American High school diploma. Check our Admission Policy.
At Notre Dame International High School, we indeed welcome some exchange students for the fall and spring semesters. Check our Academic Calendar.
Graduates from Notre-Dame International High School usually prepare a US High School diploma, under certain credit conditions. Check our Graduation Policy.
Recent graduates from Notre-Dame International High School have enrolled in colleges and universities in various countries around the world.
The US High School diploma is recognized by US Colleges and Universities located in the USA and abroad. This diploma is also recognized by local Universities in various countries but students may have to undertake equivalence recognition or meet specific criterias.
There is no general rules and admission procedures are country- or even university-specific.
School lunches are provided on campus of Notre Dame International High School at a renovated self-service cafeteria. Those living on campus (the school is an international boarding school in France) will also have their breakfast and dinner served in this cafeteria. Students living in French families will enjoy their meals with their host families, except their lunches taken at school.
Students have some free time on weekdays after school and may go shopping in the local shops. During weekends, they have extended free time and usually travel to Paris to explore the city's cultural and shopping attractions.
Have a look at the video section of this website to watch students' videos about their daily life at Notre-Dame International High School.
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Yes, under certain conditions that will be presented to you during orientation. You are entitled to 5 independent weekend travels during your school year, besides school holidays. That been said, parents visits are allowed any weekend, without a limit.
At Notre Dame International High School, students follow an American high school curriculum with a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Arts, and Physical Education. Please consult our
Students may also take elective courses depending on their grade level, academic goals, and course availability. The school team helps each student choose the most suitable subjects to support their graduation requirements and future university plans. Course Offerings.
No, Notre-Dame International High School does not offer a dual diploma program in France. The school provides an in-person American high school curriculum, taught in the classroom. Students earn an American High School diploma only.
Students earn their American high school credits through their studies at Notre-Dame International High School in Paris, as well as through credits transferred from their previous studies in their home country.
Notre Dame International High School is located in Verneuil-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines department, about 35 minutes from central Paris.
The campus was founded in 1929 as Notre-Dame "Les Oiseaux," a French private school. NDIHS launched its American High School Diploma program on this same campus in 2010.
At Notre Dame International High School, core academic classes are taught in English, and non-French speakers can join French immersion classes from beginner to advanced levels.
Notre Dame International High School welcomes students in grades 10, 11, and 12 (ages 15 to 18).
Notre Dame International High School offers 9 AP courses, covering English language arts, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, and French. Check our Course Offerings.
You can start by contacting the Admissions Office of Notre Dame International High School through the "Enquire About Admission" form on the website, which will guide you through the application process and required documents.
Our Admission Counselors are available to assist you.
Please provide us with your information, and we will reach out to you promptly.