Institut Notre Dame
Catholic, Founded 1795
Updated July 2026
IGCSE
The Institut Notre-Dame is a Catholic school group based in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Sartrouville, providing education from maternelle through the lycée level. It offers a comprehensive academic program that includes both national French curricula and international pathways.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The Institut Notre-Dame is a Catholic educational group that operates under the tutelage of the Diocesan Direction of the Yvelines. Its educational approach is guided by a formal charter and a pastoral project, which emphasizes human growth, reflection, and the development of responsible, autonomous individuals.
Programmes
The school offers a structured academic path from the collège (6ème to 3ème) through the lycée (Seconde to Terminale). The lycée curriculum focuses on the baccalauréat général, with instruction in English, German, and Spanish, and includes personalized support and directed study sessions. Specialized pathways include European sections and preparation for IGCSE exams, alongside vocational streams such as ASSP and STMG at the Lycée Jean-Paul II.
Outcomes
The school prepares students for the Diplôme du brevet des collèges and the French baccalauréat général. Additionally, the lycée offers preparation for international examinations, including IGCSE English language, history, and literature, as well as European sections in English/history or English/SVT.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides a Dispositif ULIS (Local Unit for School Inclusion) at the collège level to support students with specific learning needs. This program is part of the school's broader commitment to inclusive education.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Institut Notre Dame offer?
- Institut Notre Dame offers IGCSE.
- How much is tuition at Institut Notre Dame?
- Annual tuition at Institut Notre Dame is €1.7K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Where is Institut Notre Dame located?
- Institut Notre Dame is an international school in Paris 15 Vaugirard, France.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2025-2026| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Ecole | — | €1.7K |
| Collège | — | €1.7K |
| Lycée | — | €1.7K |
Source:PDFtarifs-2025-2026.pdfPDFaide-pour-inscription-1ere.pdfPDFaide-pour-inscription-3eme.pdfPDFaide-pour-inscription-2nde.pdf
Other fees(14)
| Materials· Fournitures scolaires (Ecole) | €36 |
|---|---|
| Materials· Fournitures scolaires (Collège / Lycée) | €73 |
| Uniform· Tenue vestimentaire du CP au CM2 (Ecole) | €58 |
| Uniform· Tenue vestimentaire Collège (45,00 / 49,00) | €45 |
| Insurance· Assurances AS Ecoles (maternelle) | €82.8 |
| Insurance· Assurances AS Ecoles (primaire) | €85.5 |
| Insurance· Assurances AS Ecoles (collège) | €85.7 |
| Insurance· Assurances AS Ecoles (2nde) | €90 |
| Insurance· Assurances AS Ecoles (1e - Terminale) | €49.6 |
| Registration fee· Cotisation APEL (et UDAPEL) par famille | €26 |
| Registration fee· Contribution ASELY (Ecole) | €30 |
| Registration fee· Contribution ASELY (Collège / Lycée) | €47 |
| Placement test· Test d'entrée Section Anglophone (ASB) | €100 |
| Placement test· Test d'entrée Section Européenne / Cambridge | €30 |
Admissions
The school manages admissions through an online portal for students entering from 6ème (Grade 6) through Terminale (Grade 12). Prospective families must follow specific registration procedures and prepare required documentation as outlined on the school's website. Re-enrollment procedures are also available for current students.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic year, with specific documentation provided for the start of each school year. The lycée schedule includes structured academic requirements such as Saturday morning examinations.
Facilities
About the campus
The Institut Notre-Dame operates across multiple sites, including the Bel-Air campus in Saint-Germain-en-Laye for the collège and lycée, and a site on rue des Ursulines for the maternelle and primaire levels. Facilities include a CDI (documentation and information center), an infirmary, and on-site catering services. The school also maintains specialized laboratory spaces.
Co-curriculars
Students have access to an association sportive (sports association) and various extra-curricular activities. The school also organizes pedagogical projects, class-level outings, and educational trips to foster intellectual curiosity and student engagement.
- Stéphanie de QUERCIZEDirectrice du Collège
- Valérie de GIOVANNIDirectrice du Lycée Notre-Dame
- Sébastien PERRIERAdjoint responsable de la Pastorale
- Marie-Laure TROLLIETDirectrice Administrative et Financière