Looking for an international school in France that lets you earn a US High School diploma or US High School credits while immersing yourself in French language and culture? Notre-Dame International High School (NDIHS), located just outside Paris, offers exactly that: a fully accredited American curriculum taught in English, paired with daily French lessons and life on a vibrant French campus.
Whether you join for 10th or 11th grade to earn US High School credits, or arrive in 12th grade to graduate with a US High School diploma, NDIHS gives you the structure of an American education with the cultural depth of studying abroad in France.
Next possible start dates: January 2027 and September 2027
Your international school experience in France
Notre-Dame International High School (NDIHS) is a study abroad program delivered by Nacel in partnership with Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux, a well-established French high school with a long academic history. As one of the few full-time American international schools in France, NDIHS welcomes students from grades 10 to 12 into a bilingual environment: an American curriculum taught by English-speaking teachers, combined with an intensive French language and culture program delivered by native French teachers.
This makes NDIHS a distinctive choice among international schools in France: students don't have to choose between an American diploma and genuine French immersion; they get both.
The school is set in Verneuil-sur-Seine, a residential town on the Seine, 38km from central Paris and just 35 minutes away by train from Gare Saint-Lazare- close enough for regular access to the capital, while offering the calmer pace of a French provincial town.
Why choose an American International School in France?
Studying at an international school in France offers a unique combination that's hard to find elsewhere:
- A US High School diploma or transferable credits, recognized by American colleges and universities (COGNIA accredited school)
- Daily immersion in the French language and culture, without giving up an English-language curriculum
- A genuinely bilingual campus community, welcoming both French and international students
- Flexible living arrangements: from full boarding to a French host family, to match your desired level of cultural immersion
For families comparing international schools across France, NDIHS stands out as one of the only options offering a complete US high school pathway alongside deep French cultural integration.
Study Abroad in an American school in France
Notre Dame International High School's (NDIHS) curriculum is based on a tried-and-true American curriculum, COGNIA-accredited.
Course offerings include:
- Block 1 Algebra 2 ; Pre-Calculus; US History
- Block 2 Lang and Lit 1 - AP Seminar (English 10); AP Human Geography; AP Biology; French Literature
- Block 3 Integrated Sciences 1 (Biology mainly, Physics, Chemistry); Lang and Lit 2 (English 11); AP Calculus AB; Online subject in Grade 12
- Block 4 AP World History; AP Business and Personal Finance; French 2; AP Comparative Government
- Block 5 French beginner; AP English language and lit; Integrated Sciences 2 (Biology, Physics, Chemistry); World Diversity
- Block 6 Online foreign language (Edmentum); AP French; STEM/Computer sciences; US Gov (fall semester)/ Economics (spring semester)
- Block 7 Health and fitness; Art; Physical education
AP subjects include :
- Language and Literature 1 - AP Seminar (English 10)
- AP Human Geography
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP World History
- AP Business and Personal Finance
- AP Comparative Government
- AP English Language and Literature
- AP French
Graduation is possible after completion of the required US High School credits.
The school offers various leisure sports activities and clubs open to both French and international students. International students may also have access to extracurricular activities offered outside of campus in local clubs and cultural facilities. The town of Verneuil-sur-Seine is very active and offers excellent sports and cultural activities for all.
Live a unique French cultural immersion in Paris during your high school studies
As an international school in Paris, the school offers various types of accommodation to its students:
- Day schooler: this is possible for students whose families live in Paris or the Western suburbs of Paris;
- 5-day boarding: this is perfect for students whose parents live in Paris or its surroundings and who do not wish to commute every day;
- 7-day boarding school: this is suitable for students whose parents live overseas and who wish to experience boarding life;
- 5-day boarding + weekend homestay: this is a very nice balance between dorm life and a real French host family experience;
- Full-time homestay: this is perfect for students who wish a deep French cultural immersion and to boost their French skills
The Boarding house welcomes both French and international students: this is a great place to socialize with your peers!
Accommodation options
Option 1
Host family accommodation, 7 days a week, with full board (including short breaks, bank holidays, Christmas, Winter & Easter holidays). During your studies in our international school in Paris, enjoy living with a French host family to boost your French skills and become bicultural.
- Semester: 3550 EUR
- Academic Year: 6600 EUR
Option 2
Boarding House accommodation, 5 days a week, with full board (excluding Christmas, Winter and Easter holidays)
For weekends:
- weekend homestay
- Semester: 4480 EUR
- Academic Year: 8600 EUR
- weekend boarding (only available to students staying for a complete school year)
- Semester: 7100 EUR
- Academic Year: 14000 EUR
The Boarding House is located on campus and welcomes French and international students during the week as well as on weekends.
Option 3
No accommodation.
This option is only suitable for students already living with their parents in Paris city center or in the neighborhood of the school and who can commute each day to school easily with their parents or public transport.
Our international school in Paris welcomes day students; school lunches are included.
More information on accommodation fees.
International school in France 2026/2027
Prices valid for August 2026 and January 2027 intakes.
* Prices in Euros per participant.
On offer:
- Semester Abroad Paris
- School Year Abroad Paris
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Host school placement and tuition fees
- School lunches
- Textbooks (rental) and facility fees
- Airport pick up and transfer on arrival and departure only
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Boarding and/or host family accommodation as per described above, with laundry for 7 day options
- Extracurricular activities organized by the school and others
- School material, subject fees* (if necessary), field trips, TOEFL and SAT testing fees, school clubs, school account fee, and other miscellaneous school fees (around 600 EUR)
- Local transportation card (450 EUR)
- Weekend lunches for students choosing 7 day boarding accommodation
- Personal expenses and spending money
Exchange students interested in studying in this international school in France must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted for School Year Abroad in Paris (preferably in English).
A minimum of three years of English study (B1/B2) and good academic results are required to study in Paris. French is not mandatory but a plus.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It's one of the few full-time international schools in France offering a complete US High School curriculum alongside daily French language and culture classes, combining an accredited American education with genuine immersion in French life.
Yes. Students who join in 12th grade and complete all required US High School credits can graduate with a US High School diploma, while students joining in 10th or 11th grade earn transferable US High School credits.
The campus is located in Verneuil-sur-Seine, about 38km from central Paris and roughly 35 minutes away by train from Gare St Lazare, offering a quieter residential setting with easy access to the city.
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