Rochambeau, The French International School 9600 Forest Road, & 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA +1 301 530 8260

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School type	Co-educational Day
Status	Private
Head of School	Mr Xavier Jacquenet
Date Appointed	September 2020
Language of Instruction	English, French
Co-ed Age Range	2-18 years
Number of pupils	1,300
Grades 1 to 5	US$26,890 per annum
Grades 6 to 9	US$27,765 per annum
Grades 10 to 12	US$32,505 per annum
Average Class Size	18
Teacher/Pupil ratio	1:13
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP, IBMYP
Diploma Coordinator	Sandra Percy
MYP Coordinator	Sandra Percy
Associations	IB

Founded in 1955, Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington D.C., is a vibrant and inclusive international community, welcoming 1317 students from over 80 different nationalities. Located on two beautiful campuses just outside of D.C. in Bethesda, Maryland, Rochambeau offers a caring environment where students become confident, plurilingual, and open-minded critical thinkers, prepared to thrive in a global world.

Students can begin their journey at age 2, developing fluency in both French and English. The maternelle (preschool) program, often described as the “crown jewel of the French school system”, emphasizes play, creativity, language, and learning to live together. French beginners are welcomed through Grade 1 thanks to a specially designed immersion program.

As students progress, they benefit from a rigorous and wellrounded curriculum focused on critical thinking.

Rochambeau offers two academic programs : the French Baccalauréat and the International Baccalaureate (IB), two globally recognized pathways that foster academic excellence and

intercultural understanding. Starting in Grade 9, students may continue in the French track or transition to the IB track. This gives our students the distinct advantage to select a diploma program that best suits their learning styles and goals. Rochambeau students, can graduate with two degrees as they are given the opportunity to obtain the American High school diploma on top of their Bac Français, Bac Français International or IB diploma.

Learning at Rochambeau extends far beyond the classroom. Students benefit from enriching field trips, cultural exchanges, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and leadership. From Model UN and theater productions to robotics, soccer, volleyball, and rock climbing, every student can explore their interests and develop new skills. Dedicated student support services, including academic guidance, counseling, and university advising, help each learner reach their full potential and prepare for their next steps with confidence.

Language learning is central to the Rochambeau experience. In addition to French and English, students can study Spanish, German, Arabic, Mandarin or Latin starting as early as Grade 4, deepening their intercultural awareness and communication skills in a truly multilingual environment.

Rochambeau graduates go on to attend leading universities in the United States and around the world, pursuing studies across a wide range of disciplines.

Just having celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, Rochambeau proudly continues its missions of excellence as part of the AEFE Network of French Schools Abroad and the Mission Laïque Française, and is accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

For more information, visit: www.rochambeau.org