Boarding school

Boarding school program
in Loches

Experience it all at St Denis International School in Loches

Boarding school program

A total immersion in French school life

The boarding school program is ideal for students who want a little more autonomy and to focus on developing great relationships with their peers. An unmissable opportunity to make friends with local French students, as well as young people from all over the world!

As a boarder at St Denis International School in Loches, you will board for five days a week and spend the weekend and school holidays with a local host family, to give you a taste of French family life.

Saint-Denis International School in Loches

Pursuing excellence in an international environment

Saint-Denis International School is located in the beautiful Loire Valley, near the towns of Tours and Blois.

Founded in 1858, Saint-Denis is a high-profile school that has been committed to the pursuit of excellence for over 160 years. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities, a ‘French as a foreign language’ course as well as extensive cultural, artistic and sporting programs - including a Pre-Professional 3x3 Basketball program.

As a small-size school, Saint-Denis aims to provide individual support to each of their students following the school's phylosophy: that academic excellence is just as important as personal development, and that students become autonomous learners and participate in school life.

At a glance:

Loches, Loire Valley

Approximately 300 students

Wide sporting, cultural and artistic offering

Long school tradition paired with an innovative approach

7 hours/week of French as a Foreign Language classes plus DELF Language Certification

Subjects

French, maths, history-geography, geo-politics, political science, physics, chemistry, life sciences, economics, arts and plastics, engineering, humanities, literature, philosophy, marketing, management, German, Chinese, Spanish...

Extra-curricular activities

Sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, fitness, martial arts, triathlon, tennis, squash, Zumba, swimming, horse-riding, golf...

Clubs: choir, theatre, reading, community service...

Facilities

Two boarding houses, library, computer room, multimedia centre, language labs, gym, canteen, study rooms, outdoor stadium, gym, dojo, ping-pong tables, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court...

Eligibility requirements

Your accommodation

Good to know

From Monday to Friday, you will stay at the school's boarding house with both French and international students. There are two separate boarding houses (male/female students) either on campus or a 5-minute bus ride away in the countryside. The boarding houses have modern rooms, en-suite facilities and wi-fi access. It is a safe, studious environment with staff living on site and offering evening study periods and special activities (sports, birthday parties, arts...) to boarders.

On weekends and on school holidays, you will stay with a local host family. Your French hosts will treat you as a family member and offer you a unique insight into the French way of life.

All you need to know...

Transparency is important to us. Here's what's included in the program fee, and what isn't.

Included

Selection interview

Boarding school accommodation as provided

Research, selection and preparation of a welcoming host family for weekends and school holidays (including provision of a stipend if applicable)

Not included

Passport and all visa costs (in Australia and overseas)

Optional excursions, language lessons/certifications or trips

School-related costs (if applicable), including uniforms, stationery, books or subject levies

Durations, departures and fees

What is your preferred departure period and how long do wish to be overseas for? Remember, fees and availability are subject to change.

Need more information?

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