Boarding schools in France 2024
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In the process of preparing the material, we referenced the following sources:
- https://www.sabonews.org/top-5-best-boarding-schools-in-france/
- https://www.expatarrivals.com/europe/france/paris/international-schools-paris.
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Students graduating the school are accepted in the first-choice universities 90% of times
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One of the best bilingual schools in France
FranceParisCurrently watching: 10from 29314.00 € / yearApply with documents -
School offers both French Baccalaureate and GCSE
FranceToursCurrently watching: 8from 17795.00 € / 10 monthsApply with documents -
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from 1910 € / 2 weeksApply with documents -
The best boarding school in France offering American High School Diploma
FranceParisCurrently watching: 2from 19200.00 € / yearApply with documents -
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Many international students choose France as the best country for educational tourism. SMAPSE offers you TOP-20 French boarding schools where students from all over the world can take high-quality, advanced and balanced courses.
Actually, many French private schools have unique and cozy atmosphere that makes students feel comfortable and relaxed. Multinational environment helps not only make new friends and get acquainted with new culture and traditions, it's the best way to improve language skills, expand active vocabulary and overcome language barriers.
French boarding schools provide high quality education taht meets high European standards. Graduates from French schools have high chances to enter world leading universities and build successful international career.
It's worth noting that boarding schools in France provide an opportunity to study 2 languages: both English and French. Also, many schools provide studying additional foreign languages.
How to apply to boarding schools in France?
In order to enter a boarding school, following documents are required:
- A copy of the student's passport or ID card
- School scores for the last 2 academic years + quarterly / trimester grades for the current academic year
- Language certificates (preferably as new as possible)
- Recommendation letters from teachers of English and mathematics
- Motivation letter (not always)
- Registration forms and school forms
- Skype interview with the student or a personal visit to an educational institution
In addition to the above list, it's also required to pass internal tests of the school in mathematics and English. Such tests determine the level of preparation to enter a private school.
Please, don't hesitate to contact SMAPSE experts at any time as they are always ready to help you and answer all questions.
Regional Marketing & Recruiting Manager at London International Academy (until 2021)
Why are Canadian schools so popular with families around the world?
Canadian schools are distinguished not only by the quality of their education, but also by their approach to respectful personal development. In a Canadian school, you will not hear rudeness or shouting, which, unfortunately, are so familiar to our schools, they are great at preparing for Western universities.
Cost and fees in boarding schools in France
The price for secondary education in France at prestigious boarding schools and houses varies from 26,000 to 40,000 euros per year. As for now - this is more expensive than in secondary schools in London.
Advantages and disadvantages of English schools
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world | Expensive |
| High quality of education and academic standards | Strong workload |
| Perfect English after graduation | The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt |
| Useful contacts | The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist |
Top 35 best schools in the USA - 2024 Smapse rankings
| 1 | North Broward Preparatory School |
| 2 | Phillips Academy Andover |
| 3 | The Storm King School New York |
| 4 | Red Bank Catholic High School |
| 5 | Windermere Preparatory School |
| 6 | Shattuck St Mary's School |
| 7 | Cheshire Academy |
| 8 | Cate School |
| 9 | Ross School |
| 10 | Deerfield Academy |
| 11 | The Village School |
| 12 | Amerigo Los Angeles – Bishop Montgomery High School |
| 13 | Webb Schools |
| 14 | Kent School USA |
| 15 | The Winchendon School |
| 16 | Darlington School |
| 17 | Marian Catholic High School Amerigo Education |
| 18 | Grier School |
| 19 | The MacDuffie School |
| 20 | CATS Academy Boston |
| 21 | The Cambridge School of Weston |
| 22 | Milton Academy |
| 23 | Amerigo Education Napa Valley |
| 24 | American Hebrew Academy |
| 25 | Northfield Mount Hermon School |
| 26 | Mater Dei Catholic High School San Diego Amerigo Education |
| 27 | American University Preparatory School Los Angeles |
| 28 | Webb Schools |
| 29 | Kent School USA |
| 30 | Groton School |
| 31 | Maine Central Institute |
| 32 | The Lawrenceville School |
| 33 | Grand River Academy Ohio |
| 34 | Saint John Paul II Academy |
| 35 | Chicago North Shore |
Top 14 best schools in Switzerland 2024
| 1 | College Du Leman |
| 2 | St. Georges School Montreux |
| 3 | Institut Monte Rosa |
| 4 | Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz |
| 5 | Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée |
| 6 | Leysin American School |
| 7 | Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG High Alpine |
| 8 | Aiglon College Switzerland |
| 9 | Institut Le Rosey School |
| 10 | Institut Montana Zugerberg |
| 11 | Champittet College |
| 12 | Brillantmont International School |
| 13 | Surval Montreux |
| 14 | Ecole Pre Fleuri |
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Reviews/Comments/Questions
Grenda
(08.11.2021)
Hello ,
I am looking for a boarding school with English for my son 12years old that has a difficult time at the moment to integrate in his school. He is very smart but needs a family environment. Please advise . Many thanks
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Manager SMAPSE
Hi Grenada, our manager has contacted you via the e-mail address you have provided.
Adriana
(29.01.2021)
A boarding school for my son, 16 years old, AP or IB program, no more than 30,000 a year, sports: horseback riding, snowboarding, soccer, outdoor activities, traveling, arts.
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Smapse
Answered to your e-mail.
Monika Sampanis
(26.01.2021)
Hello, I am looking for a boarding school either in France, Switzerland or UK for a girl who is currently in Year 9 (13 years old). A-level programme. Preferably a girls only boarding school, in a beautiful outdoor surroundings, preferably removed from a big city.
Limit is about 25- 30, 000 USD a year. A Catholic school is welcome. So far she has been in a British school and has some knowledge of French (more French would be welcome).
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Manager Smapse
Answered to your e-mail. Thank you.
Heidi Galbraith
(16.12.2020)
The company helped us choose the best private schools in France, and among the many options, choose the one that suits the interests of our child. For the second year now, the eldest son has been studying in France and has shown amazing results. Our family is 100% satisfied with your work. Next year we will send our youngest daughter to study abroad and we will definitely turn to you for help in admission.
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Daria
Thank you very much! We are always happy to help!
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