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TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTRE-DAME INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Introduction by Mr Daniel Zicari, Headmaster Page 2 Nacel International School System Page 2 CHALLENGING DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES American High School Diploma Page 3 IB Diploma Programme Page 3 French Language and Culture Page 3 PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION US College Counselling & Admissions Process Page 4 French University Study Page 4 University Acceptance Page 5 SCHOOL CAMPUS History Page 6 School Environment Page 6 SCHOOL FACILITIES Facilities Page 7 School Life Page 7 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AND WELFARE Day School Page 8 Host Family Accommodation Page 8 Boarding Accommodation Page 8 WHY CHOOSE OUR SCHOOL? Academic Strenghts Page 9 Location Highlights Page 9 Admissions Page 9 1
NOTRE-DAME INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Daniel Zicari
Headmaster
Preparing students for a successful future Notre-Dame International High School is a
candidate school for the Diploma Programme of
Notre-Dame International High School is a day and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Only schools
boarding American international school of the Paris authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of
Metropolitan Area in France. The school offers an its four academic programs. These are schools that
exciting opportunity to learn the French language share a common philosophy -a commitment to high
and culture while attending an American and quality, challenging, international education.
international academic program taught in English.
By the spring of 2018 our faculty will have completed
The Notre-Dame International High School mission the process of becoming an IB World School. We
is to prepare students for professional success in plan to introduce the International Baccalaureate
the global community. We equip students with the diploma programme in the fall of 2018. This two
tools to become lifelong learners by fostering the year program will be available to entering eleventh
development of critical thinking and communication graders with the first IB class graduating in 2020.
skills through inquiry and collaboration as they gain
a strong sense of personal and social responsibility. The school welcomes local and international
We encourage students to grow in their compassion students from a variety of backgrounds, with a
for others, appreciate and respect other cultures, wide-range of academic and personal goals. More
recognize the value of different viewpoints and than twenty citizenships are represented at school.
work towards a more peaceful world grounded in Various welfare and accommodation arrangements
intercultural understanding. are available for students who do not have relatives
residing in France.
NACEL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM programs. We recognize the importance of giving
our students an enjoyable and memorable high
The school is a member of the Nacel International school experience, and encourage positive interaction
School System (NISS)’s community of American through field trips, sports, and social events. Students
international schools, aiming to convey its high are encouraged to take an active role in shaping
quality American-internationalized education to the culture and climate of their international school,
other countries, preparing students of all ages for making it a comfortable place to grow and learn.
success in an ever-increasing global community.
We strive to develop students’ self-awareness,
social consciousness, leadership skills and creativity
through our curriculum, enrichment activities, and
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involvement in the arts, clubs, and study abroad
CHALLENGING DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Notre-Dame International High School is a college preparatory high school
(Grade 9 to 12) formed and operated in partnership with the French school
Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux”, and established in 2010. The school was awarded
accreditation from:
••the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School
Improvement (NCA CASI),
••the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC),
••and the Southern Association Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
(SACS CASI), all of which are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or higher level courses in Language & Literature,
The school’s established graduation requirements Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies,
correspond to the North Central Association Experimental Sciences and Mathematics. Specific
Commission on Accreditation and School courses will be announced after final authorization
Improvement (NCA CASI) guidelines for college is granted. The IB Diploma programme is a 2 year
preparatory schools, and meet or exceed the study programme. For more information on the IB
Minnesota State graduation standards. All graduates diploma programme, please consult: www.ibo.org.
from Notre-Dame International High School earn a
U.S. High School diploma. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
In addition to the American curriculum, the school
In addition to the regular American High School offers an extensive French language and culture
curriculum, Notre-Dame International High School program as well as enrichment courses taught
gives international students the opportunity to take by French teachers. Courses administered by the
AP courses* in various study areas such as: French school’s faculty include:
••AP European History, ••French language (from Beginner level up to AP/
••AP Calculus, IB French),
••AP Environmental Science ••Art,
••and AP French* ••Music,
*This list is updated every year and is subject to ••and Physical Education.
change. The school arranges for students to take official
French exams, such as the DELF exam, by request.
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Notre-Dame International High School is a During school breaks (fall, winter and spring
candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme with breaks), students are given the opportunity to travel
plans to introduce the International Baccalaureate to various towns in France, such as Lyon, Rouen or
diploma programme in the fall of 2018. Entering Montpellier, where they will attend intensive French
eleventh graders will have the opportunity to join classes. Placements in French host families are also
the first IB cohort graduating in 2020. Planned offered during breaks for further language and
IB courses include the IB core and standard and/ culture immersion.
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PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Our students demonstrate proficiency in the school ••Accepting, appreciating, and understanding
curriculum by: human diversity as it relates to themselves and
••Producing high level work that prepares them for others;
higher education or professional life; ••Developing cultural skills such as mindfulness,
••Demonstrating effective problem solving skills in empathy, self reflection, and patience in uncertain
various settings; situations
••Integrating and applying the knowledge and ••Understanding the impact of their actions and
experience gained in all subject areas; those of others (individuals and groups);
••Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information ••Appreciating the value of learning and taking an
gained from research, prior learning, and different active role in their education.
world perspectives.
US COLLEGE COUNSELING & ADMISSIONS
Students will develop and refine their intercultural PROCESS
thinking skills by: The school administers a college preparation course
••Learning to understand the viewpoints of others to support and guide upper-level students during the
and allowing this information to shape their own college search and application process. In addition
perspective of the world; to assisting students in the search for universities and
••Challenging their personal biases and beliefs colleges and the admissions process (completing
through the examination of other worldviews; applications, essays, etc.), our college preparation
••Using knowledge and critical thinking to develop includes writing a resume, considering financial
educated positions on topics and issues that will aid and scholarship opportunities, registering and
improve their interactions with others. preparing for the SAT and TOEFL.
Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate Notre-Dame International High School is a SAT
effectively within an intercultural setting by: test center.
••Improving skills in oral and written language;
••Expressing thoughts and ideas with clarity,
purpose, and cultural awareness; FRENCH UNIVERSITY STUDY
••Recognizing, analyzing, and evaluating various The U.S. High School diploma is evaluated
methods of verbal and nonverbal communication; individually for equivalence with the Baccalaureat
••Developing mastery of English (or for U.S. students, (French diploma system) if applying to French
another world language), to be successful in universities. Each French University has its
postsecondary studies. Students will exhibit own admission criteria for holders of foreign
personal and social responsibility by: qualifications. The student’s French language
••Practicing personal and academic integrity; proficiency level is also taken into account as this is
a key factor in the student’s ability to excel.
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PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE
Notre-Dame International High School students
have been accepted to the following Colleges
and Universities:
••American University of Beirut, Lebanon ••Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
••American University of Paris, France ••Marymount Manhattan College
••Arizona State University ••Marymount School of New York, NY
••Atelier Hourde annee préparatoire aux écoles de ••MGIMO University Moscow, Russia
création, Paris, France ••Mt. Allison, New Brunswick, Canada
••Barry University ••Northampton University, UK
••Bishop University, Sherbrook, Canada ••Pace University, New York, NY
••Brunel University, London, UK ••Parsons New York
••Buffalo State College ••Parsons Paris- the New School for Design, Paris,
••Canisius College France
••Caucasus Business School of Georgia, Georgia ••Penn State Erie
••Chicago Institute of Art ••Penn State University - Abington/University Park
••College of Mount St. Vincent, Bronx, NY ••Regent American College London (member of
••Colorado State the Webster University network), UK
••Coventry University, UK ••Richmond American University, London, UK
••Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA ••Russian State Medical University, Russia
••Drew University ••San Diego University
••Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland ••San Jose State University
••Ekonomski fakultet – Zagreb, Croatia ••Santa Barbara University
••Elena- UK ••Savannah College of Art and Design
••ESSEC, Singapore ••Schiller University, Paris
••Eugene Lang ••School Of Visual Arts NYC
••European University of Barcelona, Spain ••St John’s University, Queens, NY
••Faculté des Métiers, Evry, France ••SUNY Fredonia
••Faculty of Law-University of Belgrade, Serbia ••Tbilisi Teaching University, Georgia
••Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad, Serbia ••Texas A&M University
••Fordham University ••Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajará,
••Franklin and Marshall Tabasco, Mexico
••Free University of Georgia, Georgia ••University of Arizona
••Houston Community College, Texas ••University of Birmingham, UK
••Hult International Business School London, UK ••University of Bristol, UK
••IESEG (Business School), Lille, France ••University of California-Davis
••IFC Marseille, France ••University of California-Santa Cruz
••INSEEC, Paris, France ••University of Colorado
••Institut Formation Conseil, Marseille, France ••University of Derby, UK
••International Fashion Academy ••University of East Anglia
••IPAG, Paris, France ••University of Exeter, UK
••ITAM, Mexico City, Mexico ••University of Florida
••Kaplan International College London, UK ••University of Kent, UK
••Kings College Foundation, Bournemouth, UK ••University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
••Kings College London, UK ••University of Roehampton, London, England
••Lewis and Clark ••University of San Francisco
••London Metropolitan University, UK ••University of Sheffield’s Law School
••London South Bank University, London, UK ••University of South Florida
••Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus) ••University of St Thomas
••LSBF (London School of Business and Finance), ••University of Warwick, UK
UK ••UPenn- Wharton School of Business
••Manhattan College, New York, NY ••Warsaw University, Warsaw, Poland
••Washington and Jefferson
••Webster University, Vienna, Austria
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SCHOOL CAMPUS
Notre-Dame International High School is located on
the campus of the French school Notre- Dame “Les
Oiseaux” (NDLO). The educational mission of Notre-
Dame “Les Oiseaux” is “Grow up Together”. The
goal is to prepare students to become autonomous
and responsible adults. Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux”
creates an environment for community, freedom,
purpose, and involvement.
Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux” currently offers six
sections:
••a Pre School and Kindergarten,
••an Elementary School,
••a Junior High School,
••a General and Technical Secondary School,
••Post-secondary school Technical Degree Programs
(Management, International Business, Business,
Communications, and Chemistry).
••Notre-Dame International High School
HISTORY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux” was established in Verneuil-sur-Seine is located 38 kilometers from
1929, on the site of the Château de Verneuil, by the Paris city center (35 minutes by public transportation).
Congregation of Notre Dame. The school is located Located on the River Seine, it is “a town in the
in the heart of a beautiful, 13 hectare historical countryside”, offering all the facilities of a residential
park, with gardens and several trees over a century town, the proximity of Paris, as well as a rich natural
old. The Château de Verneuil has a history going environment, with parks, gardens, forest, rivers and
back to the 16th century when it was the residence lakes.
of a family in the French nobility, until the French
Revolution. From 1000 inhabitants in 1930, Verneuil has grown
to 15 000 inhabitants today. This former village has
The Château was abandoned in the years following become a real town close to the Paris city center. The
the Revolution but was reclaimed by one of its town is “young”, with 57% of the inhabitants under
legitimate heirs, Hervé de Tocqueville in 1802. The 39 years of age; culture is a must, with a facility
son of Hervé de Tocqueville, the famous political dedicated to dance (Espace Maurice Béjart) and
thinker and historian Alexis de Tocqueville, spent regular cultural events. It offers a swimming pool, a
his adolescence at the Château. The Château also skate park, soccer fields, tennis fields and a riding
welcomed the great French writer, François-René camp, as well as trekking facilities.
de Chateaubriand, while owned by the Tocqueville
family. In 1817, the property was sold and had Verneuil-sur-Seine is situated in the center of the
multiple owners until 1929, when the Château was Yvelines region, home to the famous Palace of
purchased by the Congregation of Notre Dame. Versailles and Thoiry Castle along with prominent
businesses such as Bull, Thomson, Grand Marnier,
EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space
Company), Peugeot, Renault, Bouygues, and others.
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SCHOOL FACILITIES FACILITIES Our students are invited to be leaders and suggest The campus of Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux” welcomes new clubs or extracurricular activity. a large community of approximately 3000 pupils (comprising French students attending the French Competitive sports must usually be practised off school curriculum and about 50 international campus, in local clubs. Eligibility for enrollment is students attending the American curriculum). There subject to dorm staff and host family approval; not are roughly 230 staff members including teachers, all meeting times may be conducive to dormitory and administrators and maintenance staff who oversee host family scheduling. the students and the school’s facilities and gardens (on a total of 13 hectares of land). The school completed a major reconstruction project resulting in new and expanded science labs as well as a brand new student cafeteria. The castle itself is undergoing a multi-phase renovation with the purpose of enabling improved access for people with disabilities. A new library/media center and a new wing of dorm rooms opened in the fall of 2017. Since Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux” provides college level education, the school has excellent science and computer labs, with state-of-the-art science instruments. The facilities offered on campus include: ••Outdoor fields (two soccer fields, two running paths) ••Computer rooms ••Brand new science labs ••Amphitheatre and audiovisual room ••Modernized school libraries ••Arts and Music rooms ••Two indoor gyms for basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer etc. ••A self-service cafeteria with a kitchen on location, and an open Cafe SCHOOL LIFE Clubs/sports are active in our school. They include clubs that are exclusive to the American school as well as opportunities for involvement in the French school. After-school extracurricular activities change each year but nearly always include: Soccer, Model UN, Chess club, Culture club, Choir, Yearbook. 7
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AND WELFARE
The school offers various arrangements for boarding schedule and rules. They are independent
accommodation and welfare. The choice should be and mature enough to manage their daily life and
made based on age and maturity of the student. studies by themselves.
A nurse is available on campus on weekdays;
an international health and third party liability The campus has internet available in the library,
insurance covers each student of the school. classrooms, computer rooms, and labs.
The dorm building offers double rooms, with shared
DAY SCHOOL bathrooms. Students who play a musical instrument
This option is only suitable for students already living may have the opportunity for individual lessons with
with their parents in Paris city center or close to the a music teacher. Boarders can use a computer room
school, and who can commute easily each day to as well as a TV and leisure room. Laundry services
school with their parents or by public transportation. are provided.
HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION Option 1
7 days a week, with full board (includes short breaks, Weekly Boarding only, 5 days a week, with
bank holidays, Toussaint Fall, Christmas, Winter & full board: for students who can return home for
Easter Spring holidays). weekends, i.e. local students.
The following students should be encouraged to Option 2
register for the full time host family option: Weekly Boarding, 5 days a week, with full board
••students who are coming for a short-term cultural + Weekend Homestay, with full board. Students
experience- i.e., for one semester or one year; move to their host family on weekends. Outings
••students who are interested in pursuing higher may be allowed on Saturdays or Sundays, during
education in France and need to improve their day time.
French;
••young students: boarding quarters are not Option 3
available to 14 year olds so these students must Weekly Boarding, 5 days a week, with full board
choose full time homestay accommodation. + Weekend Boarding, with half board
(available for 16 YO+ students only).
Students choosing this option must be willing to Unsupervised evenings and night outings are
integrate into the host family life, share the everyday not allowed and students are fully supervised on
life of the host family and become a real member Friday and Saturday evenings and nights. Various
of the host family, not only a guest. Our carefully supervised activities may be offered on evenings at
selected host families live in and around Verneuil- or outside the boarding quarters, including in Paris.
sur-Seine, as well as in neighbouring areas. This Unsupervised free time in Paris on Saturdays and
is the best way to be fully immersed in the French Sundays, in the afternoons.
culture and “art de vivre”! Students should expect to This accommodation is offered on weekends,
spend their evenings and weekends with their host excluding school holidays.
family.
Outings may be allowed on Saturdays or Sundays,
during day time.
BOARDING ACCOMMODATION
(15YO+ STUDENTS ONLY)
Boarding accommodation is offered on a weekly
basis, with full board (from Sunday after dinner to
Friday afternoon, excluding school holidays), 5 or 7
days a week.
Boarding is suitable for students who wish to share
their everyday life with their classmates, enjoy
community life and common activities and who
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WHY CHOOSE OUR SCHOOL? ACADEMIC STRENGTHS ••Graduation opportunities after completion of the U.S. High School curriculum or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (from September 2018); ••Challenging, student-centered course-work focused on developing independent and responsible life-long learners ••Individualized learning through small class sizes; ••Development of critical thinking skills and intercultural learning; ••Bi-cultural and bilingual school staff; ••Long tradition of excellent education and community spirit of the French partner school Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux”; ••French language support classes and opportunity to study French from Beginner level (A1) up to AP French (B2); ••International student body (more than 20 nationalities represented at school) ••College Board SAT testing center LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS ••Proximity to Paris city center (35 minutes by train) with opportunities for sightseeing in Paris and France, discovering French and European culture; ••Safe residential area and exclusive surroundings; ••Beautiful green and wooded campus; ••Efficient and comfortable mix of historical buildings and modern facilities; ••Excellent science and computer labs, up to date science instruments; ••Supervised and modernized 5 and 7 day boarding facilities; ••Placement in local French host families for students with the required French skills; ••Excellent catering facilities on campus; ••Various extracurricular clubs and activities on and off campus. ADMISSIONS The school year runs from early September to the end of June. The fall semester ends late January. The school year includes four breaks of two weeks each (Fall, Christmas, Winter and Spring breaks). Notre-Dame International High School has a rolling admissions policy with enrollment in September or January, depending on availability. We strongly suggest, however, an early application, especially for students who need a visa to stay and study in France. Admission is based primarily on the completed student application form which includes a review of previous school records and teacher recommendations. An interview with a member of the staff will also be required. Notre-Dame International High School offers the chance to any prospective applicant to come to school and spend some hours with our students as a shadowing student. Parents and children will also be able to meet with the School Principal or Teachers. Successful applicants for the International Baccalaureate program will have demonstrated a positive attitude toward learning and a solid work ethic. 9
Roissy
Conflans - Sainte Honorine
Charles De Gaulle
VERNEUIL
Aubergenville
SUR SEINE
Argenteuil
Poissy Saint - Denis
Asnières sur Seine
Bobigny
Nanterre
PARIS
Noisy le Grand
Versailles
Clamart Pontault - Combault
Créteil
Orly
Notre-Dame International High School
106, Grande-Rue
F-78480 Verneuil-sur-Seine
France
Tel: +33-9-70-40-79-22
info@ndihs.com
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