French as a foreign language
École des Roches offers an intensive FLE programme for international students, combining courses, immersion, cultural activities and preparation for the DELF exam, with a high rate of continuation to the French Baccalaureate or IBDP.
Students per class
12-15
Nationalities
54
Cultural outings
18 per year
From
23 377 €
Our major assets
L’École des Roches offers complete immersion in French with intensive courses, personalised support in small groups and preparation for the DELF exam. Located in Normandy, it offers an international setting, cultural outings and a wide range of enriching activities.
Linguistic and cultural immersion
Experience complete immersion in France thanks to intensive French courses, daily exchanges with French-speaking students, cultural outings and workshops to discover the local heritage.
Personalised follow-up
In small groups of 12 students, each student receives support adapted to his or her level, with 1 hour of reinforced French per week and 1.5 hours of supervised study every day to optimise learning.
Recognised language skills with the DELF exam
Prepare for the DELF, an official diploma recognised worldwide, with three mock exams a year to maximise your chances of success.
An exceptional setting
Just 90 minutes from Paris, École des Roches welcomes students from all over the world to its 60-hectare campus, combining modern facilities, multiculturalism and a wide range of activities.
International environment
Students live in a multicultural environment with peers of over 50 nationalities, fostering international friendships.
Extra-curricular activities
The programme offers a variety of activities, from sport to bee-keeping, enriched by the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme, to stimulate creativity, commitment and a spirit of solidarity.
Educational programme
This programme is aimed at young non-French speakers who want to acquire a good command of written and spoken French and discover French culture. The intensive courses, in groups of varying levels, enable rapid progress and encourage immersion in the classes and the school, providing a rich and unique experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Academic monitoring
The programme director meets weekly with the teaching team to assess each student’s progress. The head teacher and head of house send a weekly report to parents.
Evaluation
Learning is regularly assessed in all skills, and results are recorded in a mid-term report card and a termly report card, which is followed by a discussion with the student to set objectives.
DELF diploma
FLE students are encouraged to take the DELF exam, with three mock exams before the final exam and a pass rate of 100% by 2024.
Immersion and revalidation
The school offers two options for students wishing to continue and complete their education in France: immersion in the French national curriculum or the International Baccalaureate curriculum. For those who wish to continue their studies in their country of origin, the school can issue the necessary documents for revalidation in accordance with the agreements in force in each country.
Cultural outings and trips
The school is ideally located, allowing students to discover the north of France, Paris and the Loire Valley, with two immersive FLE trips.
Typical day
The FLE programme trains students to become autonomous while promoting their personal development. Supervised by Heads of House, who act as “surrogate parents”, they benefit from a caring and secure environment. These adults look after their well-being, their academic success and their daily needs, in liaison with their parents and the school service.
Waking up
6:45 AM
Breakfast
7:15 AM
Class
7:55 AM to 10:40 AM
Break
10:40 AM
Class
11 AM to 12:50 AM
Lunch Break
11:55 AM or 12:50 PM (2 services)
Class, Sports or Artistic Activities
2:15 PM to 4:05 PM or 5 PM (2 times a week)
Afternoon break
4:05 PM
First guided study
5 PM
Dinner and free time
7 PM
Roll -call
8:15 PM (all students gather around their heads of house)
Second guided study
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM (4th and 3rd grade)
Bedtime for the youngest
9:30 PM
Bedtime for older children
10:30 PM
Download the brochure
To find out more about the courses and activities in the 2025-2026 school programme, download the brochure below.
Calendar
School holidays
École des Roches follows the Zone B school calendar, with clearly defined holiday periods to allow students to rest while balancing their academic year.
Toussaint :
Friday 17 October – Sunday 02 November 2025
Christmas :
Friday 19 December at 5.30pm – Sunday 04 January 2026
Winter :
Friday 13 February at 5.30pm – Sunday1 March 2026
Spring :
Friday 10 April at 5.30pm – Sunday 26 April 2026
Organisation of departures
Departures and returns during the holidays are organised to ensure that everything runs smoothly for both French and international students.
France :
Friday after school – Sunday after school from 6 p.m.
International :
Friday: Departure by plane from Roissy Charles de Gaulle, flight between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The return Sunday: return by plane, arriving at Roissy Charles de Gaulle, flight between 12.30 and 4.30 p.m.
Key dates
These key events, to which families are invited, strengthen community ties and celebrate the values of the school.
Saturday 14 June 2025:
School Fête
Tuesday 11 November 2025:
Promotion baptism
Rates
These prices include the entrance fee, deposit, tuition, boarding and personal expenses.
| Classes | Permanent boarding | 5-day boarding course | Half-board |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLE | 53 984 € | 44 419 € | 23 377 € |
Registration
The École des Roches application process is structured to ensure that all applications are fully assessed. It consists of three main stages:
File analysis
Families must provide recent school reports, a letter of motivation and pay an application fee of €150.
Individual interviews
Conducted online or on site, this interview provides a better understanding of the student’s plans and an opportunity to discuss them with the family.
Final decision
Once the application has been studied and the interview completed, the school informs the families of its decision via the Open Apply platform.
Would you like to find out more?
We’d love to hear from you.
295 Avenue Edmond Demolins
27130 Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton France
+33 (0)2 32 60 40 00
contact@ecoledesroches.com