A French & International School for Globally Minded Families
An Education Rooted in Language and Culture
A unique bilingual and multicultural education for families from around the world.
From age 2 through 12th grade, students learn in French and English in a multicultural environment designed to build confidence, curiosity, and a global perspective. Children do not need to speak French to begin their Rochambeau journey.
Located in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC, Rochambeau welcomes families from across the region and around the world.
Imagine a School Where Your Child Meets the World
A vibrant international community representing more than 80 nationalities.
Every day, students learn alongside classmates with different languages, cultures, and perspectives, helping them feel at home in a truly global environment.
Through daily interactions with peers from around the world, students build empathy, curiosity, and the confidence to connect across cultures.
A Rochambeau education makes you multilingual, multicultural, and adaptable.Rochambeau parent
New to French? Your Child Can Feel at Home Here
Many children start at Rochambeau without speaking French.
Our immersion-based approach helps students build language skills naturally through daily classroom routines, conversations, stories, activities, and meaningful interactions with teachers and classmates. With thoughtful support, children build confidence step by step as they become more comfortable learning in French and English.
A Parent’s Perspective
See how one family experienced joining Rochambeau without speaking French.
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Discover a Different Kind of International School
A close-knit community with the depth of an internationally recognized bilingual education.
Students grow into confident, adaptable learners prepared to navigate the world across languages and cultures.
With both a U.S. High School Diploma and the French Baccalaureate, Rochambeau graduates continue their education in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, and beyond.
This is the Rochambeau Advantage.
- Authentic French Immersion
- Rigorous College Prep
- A Multilingual Approach
- Many Nationalities, One School
Virtual Campus Tours
Step inside our campuses and discover the spaces where your child can learn, connect, and grow:
Preschool & Elementary School
Age 2 through 5th Grade
Middle & High School
6th Grade through 12th Grade