Ermitage International School Bordeaux is a French Curriculum / Montessori Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum school in Bordeaux, France. Annual tuition ranges from $8,505 to $12,247 USD.
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About
Ermitage International School Bordeaux is a bilingual French-English day school located in Caudéran, Bordeaux, in a renovated 19th-century building with a private 1,800 m² garden. The school serves students aged 2 to 18 through French, Montessori, and bespoke curricula, and is affiliated with the French national education system and the broader Ermitage Education Group. It offers strong language programmes in English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish alongside modern academic facilities including a science lab, 3D printer, and interactive classrooms.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual French-English programme from ages 2 to 18 in a renovated 19th-century campus with a private 1,800 m² garden used as an outdoor learning space. Part of the Ermitage Education Group offering IB, Cambridge IGCSE, and French Baccalauréat pathways. Montessori-influenced early years approach, small class sizes, multilingual instruction including Mandarin and Spanish, and a baccalaureate pass rate close to 100% across the group.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary | EUR 9,612~$ 10,448 |
| MYP5 (2nde) | EUR 16,794~$ 18,254 |
| Kindergarten | EUR 8,505~$ 9,245 |
| MYP1-MYP2 (6e-5e) | EUR 12,247~$ 13,312 |
| MYP3-MYP4 (4e-3e) | EUR 13,608~$ 14,791 |
| DP1-DP2 (1ere-Terminale) | EUR 18,576~$ 20,191 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: €7,875 - 11,340. Application fee: $626.
Admissions Process
- 1Interview — families meet online or in person; primary applicants encouraged to submit recent school reports in advance. Step 2: Admission Outcome — admissions team confirms the application by email following the interview. Step 3: Confirming Your Place — successful applicants complete an enrolment form and pay the €400 non-refundable enrolment fee to secure a place. Step 4: Admissions Criteria — applications welcome regardless of French or English proficiency; criteria include motivation, openness, alignment with educational values, and academic history.
Admissions Details
School Day
Two days per week are taught in French and two days per week in English.
Student Life
Uniforms are required and charged separately; details are provided by the school.
Meals are not included in tuition; students may bring a lunch box or use a catered delivery service billed separately.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Well-being is central to Ermitage's educational model. The school emphasizes intellectual, emotional, and social development in a nurturing and inclusive environment, helping students build confidence, resilience, and autonomy. Respect, kindness, and international-mindedness are core values integrated into daily teaching and school life.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Ermitage Education Group, a network of international schools welcoming over 2,200 students aged 3 to 18, based in France and Belgium.