Notre-Dame International High School

What Notre-Dame International High School does

Notre-Dame International High School (NDIHS) is a private, bilingual American day and boarding school operating on the 14-hectare Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux campus in Verneuil-sur-Seine, France, approximately 35 minutes by rail from central Paris. Established in 2010 as a partnership between the French private school Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux (founded 1929) and Nacel France (an international education/exchange operator with over 50 years of experience), NDIHS delivers a three-year U.S. college-preparatory program for students in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18), awarding a U.S. High School Diploma aligned with Minnesota state standards and accredited by COGNIA across three divisions (NCA CASI, NWAC, SACS CASI). The core academic product comprises 9 AP courses spanning English language arts, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, and French, supplemented by Edmentum-provided online AP courses. The student body is approximately 90% international across 20+ nationalities, with around 40-50 new enrollees per year and approximately 100 boarders annually.

The school operates on a tuition-based subscription revenue model with five tiered accommodation packages (Day, Weekly Boarding, Homestay, Weekly Boarding + Homestay, Full Boarding) priced between €21,020 and €37,120 per academic year depending on grade level and boarding intensity, along with ancillary DELF exam fees and a summer French course program (day €890/week, residential €1,370/week, intensive €2,490/2 weeks). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the school's multilingual website, virtual campus tour, social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), and listings on international school directories. University placement is supported through the UNIFROG platform (Common App access) and Info-Avenir counseling service, with documented graduate placements at universities in the USA, France, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Italy (including UC Berkeley, Boston University, Northeastern, EM Lyon, EDHEC, Sciences Po, and multiple University of London colleges). The institution is non-publicly-traded, privately operated under the governance of Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux, and shows no evidence of venture capital or private equity ownership.

Name

Notre-Dame International High School

Legal name

Notre-Dame International High School

Website

https://ndihs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Notre-Dame International High School is a private bilingual American day and boarding school in Verneuil-sur-Seine, France (35 minutes from Paris), offering a U.S. High School Diploma with AP courses to approximately 40-50 international students annually in grades 10-12, supplemented by boarding, homestay, exchange, and summer French programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB)

Keywords

• International high school education
• American high school diploma
• Advanced placement courses
• Boarding school programs
• Bilingual secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Verneuil-sur-Seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Accommodation Fees: Annual tuition and boarding fees charged per academic year. Multiple accommodation options are priced differently: day school (5-day, half-board), weekly boarding (5-day, full board), full-time homestay (7-day, full board), weekly boarding plus homestay weekends (7-day, full board), and full boarding (7-day, full board weekday, half-board weekend). Fees vary by grade level (Seconde/10th, Première/11th, Terminale/12th).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Notre-Dame International High School (NDIHS) is a bilingual American day and boarding school located in Verneuil-sur-Seine, France, approximately 35 minutes from central Paris. It offers a three-year US High School Diploma program for students in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18), supported by 9 AP (Advanced Placement) courses covering English language arts, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, and French. The school also delivers French language immersion classes (beginner to advanced), DELF exam preparation, university placement support, and on-campus accommodation options including 5-day boarding, 7-day full boarding, and homestay with French families.

Product overview

Notre-Dame International High School is a bilingual American day and boarding school in Verneuil-sur-Seine, France (35 minutes from Paris), offering a three-year US High School Diploma program with 9 AP courses. The institution combines the US curriculum (delivered in English) with French language immersion and cultural enrichment. The core offering is the US High School Diploma Program, supplemented by AP exam preparation courses. Additional products include French Summer Courses, Student Exchange Programs, and accommodation options (5-day boarding, 7-day full boarding, and homestay). The school also provides extracurricular activities, university counseling via UNIFROG, and supplementary online courses through Edmentum. The program serves students in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18) from over 20 nationalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• US High School Diploma Program College-preparatory American education program leading to a US High School Diploma, following Minnesota state standards and COGNIA accreditation requirements. Designed for students in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18) from international and expat families.
• AP (Advanced Placement) Courses Nine AP courses covering English language arts, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, and French, preparing students for college-level coursework and AP examinations.
• French Summer Course in Paris Intensive French language summer program for teenagers aged 13-19, combining morning French classes with afternoon cultural excursions across Paris, offered in July and August 2026.
• Student Exchange Program Semester or full-year international exchange program allowing students to study in France while earning American high school credits transferable to their home school.
• Boarding Accommodation (5-Day and 7-Day) Weekly boarding (5-day full board) and full-time boarding (7-day full board weekday, half-board weekend) for students aged 15+ with single rooms and shared bathrooms on campus.
• Homestay Accommodation Full-time homestay with French families in the Verneuil-sur-Seine area, providing complete cultural immersion including evenings, weekends, and school holidays with full board.
• French Immersion Classes French language instruction from beginner to advanced levels for non-French speakers, aligned with CEFR standards, with optional DELF examination preparation.
• University Counseling Service University orientation and application support including Info-Avenir service for French universities, UNIFROG platform access for international applications, and Common App preparation for US colleges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates gain admission to universities in the USA, France, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, and other countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Notre-Dame Les OiseauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe American program (NDIHS) operates on the campus of Notre-Dame Les Oiseau, a French private school founded in 1929. NDIHS shares facilities including classrooms, science labs, sports facilities, cafeteria, and boarding house with approximately 3,000 French students. This partnership provides the physical infrastructure and integration with the French education system.
• Nacel FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNacel France is the operational partner managing the American program and the international student exchange. Nacel provides weekend dorm supervisors, organizes vacation programs, language courses across France, and manages summer French camps in Paris. Nacel has over 50 years of experience organizing language stays and student exchanges.
• Info-AvenircoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInfo-Avenir is a dedicated university guidance service available at NDIHS for students wishing to enroll in French universities and grandes écoles. They provide orientation sessions, campus visits (Carrefour des Formations fair with ~100 universities), and dedicated counseling to support French university applications.
• UNIFROGcoreTechnology or IntegrationNDIHS has a partnership with the UNIFROG platform, giving students access to the Common App for US university applications. Students can use the platform for webinar preparation, university research with multi-criteria filters, personality tests for career guidance, and document management. School staff can monitor applications and upload recommendation letters directly.
• Grandes Ecoles de Management in FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDIHS has established specific partnerships with French business schools (Grandes Ecoles) to facilitate student applications to these institutions.
• Alliance Française de ParisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNDIHS facilitates DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) exam registration for students aged 16+ at the Alliance Française de Paris exam center in May each year. The school organizes exam registrations on behalf of students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marymount International School Paris: Catholic international day and boarding school in the Paris suburbs offering IB and American-style tracks. Direct competitor for English-medium boarding placements among international families.
• International School of Paris: English-medium IB school in Paris serving a similar international family demographic. Competes for the same expat and bilingual family segment with an international rather than US-specific diploma.
• British School of Paris: Anglo-curriculum day and boarding school in the Paris region serving international families. Comparable on boarding offering, English-medium instruction, and Paris expat target market, though curriculum track is British.
• École Jeannine Manuel: Bilingual French-English school in Paris consistently ranked among the top French international schools. Competes for bilingual Franco-international families seeking dual-language education.
• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: American boarding school in Europe with a long-standing US diploma and AP program. Closest analog on the US-in-Europe boarding model and premium international family positioning, though located in Switzerland.
• EF Academy: Network of international boarding schools (including in Europe) offering US diploma pathways and university placement to globally mobile teens. Direct overlap on boarding, US curriculum, and international recruitment model.
• American School of Paris: American curriculum K-12 school serving international and expat families in the Paris region. Most direct comparable on US diploma pathway, English-medium instruction, and expat-family target market.
• American International School of Vienna: American-curriculum K-12 international school in Europe. Comparable on US diploma pathway and expat family base, though operating in a different European city.

Regional players

• International School of Brussels: Major English-medium international school serving the Brussels expatriate community. Comparable on international family segment and Anglo curriculum, with regional rather than direct Paris competition.

Others

• Nacel International / Nacel France: Existing operational partner of NDIHS and broader international student exchange organization with 50+ years of history. Related through exchange programs and language immersion offerings rather than direct K-12 schooling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/notredameinternationalhighschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/notre-dame-international-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/ndihs.students
• TikToktiktok.com/@schooldiaryss?_r=1&_t=ZN-97ERz60wqfe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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