FAQ

We are expecting school to operate as usual in Fall 2021, while maintaining a number of protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of our community. While classes are expected to be held in-person, we will adapt as necessary with blended learning should the situation with COVID evolve. Please note that we request families to inform themselves of any self-isolation requirements prior to arriving and to plan on arriving in sufficient time to have completed that period before school starts. To get up to date information about France's current COVID related restrictions, please consult government COVID information

We are pleased to announce that we have added new items to our uniform selection for the upcoming school year. As well, all items will have our new badge. Our uniform supplier TCA Sports Team has the site for the 2021/2022 school year up and ready. Returning families, please note that uniform items with the old logo are still accepted as conforming to the Uniform Dress Code however, they are no longer available for purchase.

Student schedules will be distributed upon arrival. The typical timetable is from 8:30 - 15:20 daily. The lunch period is from 12:50 - 13:40 for most students. Certain classes are offered from 15:30-17:10 for IBDP students.

There are several options for lunch. Selection must be confirmed by September 13th, and is modifiable before each new trimester. Parents wishing to change must send a written request at that time to the Student Services coordinator and accounting so that billing can be adjusted accordingly.

• Boarding Students Boarding students are expected to eat and remain on campus during the entire lunch period. MYP 4 & 5, DP1 and DP2 Boarders may be granted off-campus lunch privileges that will be established and validated by the Boarding team.

• Day students are expected to leave campus during the lunch period. Day students may exceptionally eat at the Canteen for lunch – by pre-purchasing a lunch ticket from the Main Office. The current cost of a lunch ticket is 12€. This possibility should not occur more than twice weekly.

There are two other billed options:

• Lunch box The Lunch box Option is billed for MYP 1 – 4 students each trimester (September – November, December – February and March - June). MYP 1 – 4 students are supervised in the Lunchbox program and are expected to eat on campus each day. They are not authorized to leave campus unless prior written parental permission is received.

• Canteen Students The Canteen Option is billed each trimester (September – November, December – February and March - June). Students who are enrolled in the Canteen program are expected to eat on campus each day, and are not authorized to leave campus unless prior written parental permission is received.

Our Round Square In Action (RSIA) Program is optional for all students MYP1 – DP2, and takes place Monday – Thursday 15:30 – 17 :00. Students may register upon for the activities they are interested in which still have space if they do not have scheduled classes. A second sign up period takes place at the beginning of the second semester.

We offer a wide variety of activities to suit students' creative, athletic and associative interests and generally at no additional cost to families. We are strongly committed to our RSIA program and welcome motivated students to enroll.

The mailing address is:

Ermitage International School

STUDENTS NAME

46 Avenue Eglé

78600 MAISONS-LAFFITTE FRANCE

Please consult the Boarding House Handbook for information concerning boarding house opening and closing times during the extended vacations. If you are arriving mid-year, we request that you reach out to boarding@ermitage.fr to coordinate with them concerning your arrival. If you know the boarding house you are joining, you can contact:

• Wagram Boarding House (5 & 7 day girls) - General email wagram@ermitage.fr

• Vergniaud Boarding House (5 & 7 day boys) - General email - vergniaud@ermitage.fr

• Mansart Boarding House (5 day girls) - General email - mansart@ermitage.fr

The Ermitage Bus picks up students arriving by train in front of the Cosy restaurant at 8.20 am and will bring them to the IB Programs Building, 46 avenue Eglé. The bus will not wait and is on a first come, first served basis. Priority for this service is given to students arriving on the RER or bus rather than for those living locally. On the days when the bus driver is absent, there is no bus service and families will be informed in advance. It is a short walk to school - about 12 minutes.

The IB Middle Years Program and IB Diploma Program fully embrace and value the ideals of inclusive education. Given the student-centered, individualized approach of our program, student needs are met through differentiation in the classroom, support from the IB Coordinators, Teachers, Academic Coaches and Inclusive Access Arrangements, when necessary.

It can be beneficial in certain cases, however, to have access to additional, individualized support. In response to parent demand, we are very pleased to offer the Ermitage Resource Room which is available to qualifying students. Organized as an additional support class held from 15:30 - 17:00, the Resource Room will welcome students to meet with the Diverse Learning Needs Coordinator, Ms. Rachel Azrak, in small groups for a select number of sessions per week.

For further information, please contact Rachel Azrak, razrak@ermitage.fr Diverse Learning Coordinator.

Please email Mrs. Payan for Schooling Certificates/Certificats de Scolarité

The RATP/SNCF offers the possibility to purchase online the regional transportation card - Carte Imagine'R. Purchase can only be made online and will require a digital photo (or you can take one via the online site) and means of payment. Middle school (collégiens) and high school (lycéens) do not need a certificat de scolarité to subscribe. DO NOT select the étudiant option as this is for university students and more expensive.

NOTE: L'Ermitage is listed under the French lycée address at 18 rue des Cotes, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte.

Round Square is a unique educational philosophy, spearheaded by a world-wide association of more than 200 schools on five continents which strive together to enrich the student experience through international learning and exchanges. Through Round Square, Ermitage is able to further student awareness of the world community and their place in an ever-changing global society. Round Square is founded on six pillars, or IDEALS, which are reflected in Ermitage's academic curricula: Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership and Service.

These pillars are an extension of the ethos of Ermitage, and encourage students to become global citizens by offering them enriching and dynamic experiences in and outside of the classroom. Ermitage students of all ages benefit from a wide-range of character-building activities, including global exchanges, leadership conferences, student government committees and service projects around the world. This commitment to the IDEALS, coupled with academic excellence, provides Ermitage students with an unparalleled resume of meaningful experiences and a network of lifelong international connections.