Boarding - Académie Internationale Saint-Lumière

A Home Away from Home

Boarding is at the heart of Académie Internationale Saint-Lumière. The majority of our students are full boarders, creating a close-knit, multicultural community where friendships are formed across nationalities and cultures.

Our boarding houses are staffed by experienced houseparents and assistant houseparents who live on site. They oversee the daily welfare of students, manage evening study periods, and organise weekend activities.

We offer two boarding options:

Full boarding: Students reside at school from Sunday evening to Saturday morning, including during half-term breaks. Suitable for international students.
Weekly boarding: Students reside at school from Monday morning to Friday evening, returning home at weekends. Available for students whose families live within reasonable distance.

Daily Routine

Time	Activity
07:00	Wake up
07:30	Breakfast
08:15 - 12:15	Morning lessons
12:30	Lunch
13:30 - 16:30	Afternoon lessons
16:30 - 18:00	Activities / sport / free time
18:30	Dinner
19:30 - 21:00	Supervised study (prep)
21:00 - 22:00	Free time in house
22:00 / 22:30	Lights out (varies by age)

Boarding at a Glance

Options: Full or weekly boarding
Houses: 5 across both campuses
Rooms: Single and shared (2-3)
Meals: 3 meals + snacks daily
Laundry: Included
Wi-Fi: Available (filtered)
Medical: On-site nurse, doctor on call
Exeats: Selected weekends

Pastoral Care

Every boarder has a personal tutor who monitors academic progress and overall wellbeing. The pastoral team includes houseparents, tutors, a school counsellor, and the school nurse. Parents receive regular updates and can contact the boarding team at any time.

Boarding Houses

Brussels Campus

House	Students	Ages	Capacity	Houseparent
Maison Monet	Boys	11-15	40	Mr. Guillaume Favre
Maison Curie	Girls	11-15	36	Ms. Helene Marchand
Maison Hugo	Co-ed Sixth Form	16-18	48	Mr. Sebastien Collet

Lyon Campus

House	Students	Ages	Capacity	Houseparent
Maison Lumiere	Junior (co-ed)	11-15	32	Ms. Veronique Tissot
Maison Saint-Exupery	Senior (co-ed)	16-18	36	Mr. Damien Perrot

Activities & Weekends

Boarders have access to a wide programme of after-school and weekend activities. These include:

Sport

Football, basketball, tennis, swimming, athletics, volleyball. Inter-house and inter-school competitions throughout the year.

Arts & Music

Art club, drama productions, choir, private instrumental lessons (piano, guitar, violin). Annual school concert and art exhibition.

Clubs & Societies

Debate, Model UN, coding, chess, photography, creative writing, French cinema. Student-led initiatives are encouraged.

Weekend Excursions

Regular trips to cultural sites, museums, sporting events, and outdoor activities. Longer trips organised during half-term breaks.

Boarding Life