Rochambeau-The French Intl School

Rochambeau emphasizes excellence through rigorous, accredited French and international curricula, delivered in a structured academic environment that supports strong skill-building and intellectual rigor. The school pairs this with a safe, caring, and diverse community designed to develop plurilingual, open-minded critical thinkers who value multiculturalism and are prepared to thrive and contribute positively in a changing world.

Rochambeau asks families to start by submitting an inquiry form to receive information and register for admissions chats and campus tours (tours are offered in-person or virtually, and the school also lists open houses on December 4 (secondary, online) and December 6 (primary)). (rochambeau.org) The online application for the next school year typically becomes available in October and includes a non‑refundable $150 application fee; after paying, families upload required checklist items (commonly a student photo, proof of birth, parent motivation letter, prior report cards, and teacher evaluation forms, with additional materials for some grade levels/programs). (rochambeau.org) Depending on the applicant’s level and background, Rochambeau may require assessments and interviews (e.g., French/math validation for students from non–French‑Ministry‑accredited schools; Grade 1 French Immersion beginners must submit WPPSI‑IV/WISC‑V and complete an interview; secondary/IB applicants have additional testing/interviews and writing requirements). (rochambeau.org) Key dates: applications completed by January 15 (with all required checklist items) receive decisions by March 7; applications submitted after January 15 are reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits. (rochambeau.org) Priority is stated for siblings of current students and for students coming from the AEFE network of French schools abroad; applicants not initially offered a seat may be placed in a “wait pool,” which remains active until the start of the school year and can result in later offers if space opens. (rochambeau.org)