Rochambeau, The French International School
- French
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
Per yearUSD 28K–33.6K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Rochambeau, the French International School, is an independent, coeducational day school in Bethesda, Maryland, serving students from preschool (age 2) through 12th grade. It offers a French and English curriculum leading to the French Baccalauréat (with bilingual or trilingual international options) or the International Baccalaureate. The school has campuses for primary (Maplewood) and secondary (Forest Road) students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
French · IB Diploma · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English, French
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 80
- Founded
- 1955
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Maternelle (TPS-GS) | USD 27,965 |
| Elementary (1st-5th) | USD 27,965 |
| Middle School (6th-9th) | USD 28,840 |
| High School (10th-12th) | USD 33,580 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Maternelle (TPS-GS) | USD 27,965 |
| Elementary (1st-5th) | USD 27,965 |
| Middle School (6th-9th) | USD 28,840 |
| High School (10th-12th) | USD 33,580 |
Source: school website (rochambeau.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Rochambeau, The French International School (this school) | USD 27,965 | USD 33,580 |
| German International School Washington D.C. | USD 18,127 | USD 28,385 |
Source: school website (rochambeau.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 150
- Enrolment fee
- USD 850
- Deposit
- USD 650
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
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- Sibling discount
- Discount on tuition for families with 3 or more children, starting from the 3rd child; not available to families receiving an educational subsidy from a government, employer or other source
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Football
- Athletics
After-school activities
- After-School Care
- Study Hall
- Club Rochambeau
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Location
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