The Institut Bois-Robert, a private co-educational college for children aged 11-18, is a boarding-school open throughout the academic year.
The pupils live in surroundings favourable to their well-being and self-development. They are taken care of in a peaceful environment far away from the usual enticements.
Admissions
When applying for a place at IBR, every family must first have an interview with the Headmaster in order to consider the new applicant’s reports, motives, plans or weknesses. Moreover, a minute presentation of the school is given, and to finish the family normally have a tour of the premises.
Following the interview both the family and the Headmaster may take some time before reaching a final agreement, as joining the school needs a strong and mutual commitment. Sometimes, the admission may depend on a test at the end of a holiday training course.
Contacts with the parents
The Headmaster and his Academic Directors have regular phone contacts with the families. Every week the student’s report book is brought back home and parents can read the week’s orders as well as the Directors’ comments.
Two parents’ meetings are held during the academic year, yet personal appointments with the teachers can be arranged after class on Friday afternoons.
Lastly, as far as pastoral care is concerned, the pupil’s tutor fills in a follow-up form about his life at school, as well as about his work and progress.
We are able to accept students from 1st Form (Year 7)
to 6th Form (Year 12)
1st and 2nd Forms
All pupils take the following subjects: French, Mathematics, Geography, History, Physics, Biology and Physical Education. All students undertake a languages programme over the two years during which they learn English or German.
3rd and 4th Forms
The subjects studied are exactly the same as in 1st and 2nd Form, apart from languages, where the students must learn another foreign language from English, Spanish and German. At the end of 4th Form, the pupils sit for the BNC (Brevet National des Collèges) in all the subjects except for the second foreign language.
5th Form
As a compulsory core all pupils take French, Mathematics, History, Geography, Biology, two foreign languages and Physical Education. In addition, students choose one option from Physics and Economics.
6th Form
In the first year (Lower 6), students specialise in a course:
• Literature (L): pupils take French, History, Geography, two foreign languages, Physical Education, Mathematics and some Science.
• Economics (ES): pupils take French, Economics, Mathematics History, Geography, two foreign languages, Physical Education, and some Science.
• Science (S): pupils take French, History, Geography, two foreign languages, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Physical Education.
At the end of Lower 6, all pupils sit for the National Examination in French and present a research work (TPE). Some pupils take their options (Science and Mathematics for L and ES).
The subjects studied in Upper 6 are the same as in Lower 6, except that French is replaced by Philosophy.
At the end of Upper 6, all pupils sit for the French National Examination, the Baccalauréat, in all subjects.
At all levels, the curriculum is based on the National Curriculum.
The day’s organisation is both original and efficient to guarantee a fulfilling life at school. Because of the syllabus, the different year groups do not have the same timetables.
| 7.00 am | Wake up | 2.00 to 3.00 pm | Lessons | |
| 8.00 am | Breakfast in the Dining Hall |
3.00 to 5.00 pm | Sports or Activities | |
8.30 to 9.30 am |
Prep time or Tutoring | 5.00 to 5.30 pm | Tea | |
| 9.30 am to 1.00 pm | Lessons | 5.30 to 6.00 pm | Prep time | |
1.00 to 2.0 pm |
Lunch in the Dining Hall / Free time |
6.00 to 7.00 pm | Prep time or Test | |
| 7.00 to 8.00 pm | Supper in the Dining Hall / Free time |
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| 9.00 pm | Pupils go to their dormitory |
| 6.45 am | Wake up | 2.00 to 5.00 pm | Lessons | |
| 7.30 am | Breakfast in the Dining Hall |
5.00 to 5.30 pm | Tea | |
| 8.00 am to 12.30 pm | Lessons or test | 5.30 to 6.15 pm | Prep time or Tutoring | |
12.30 to 2.00 pm |
Lunch in the Dining Hall / |
6.30 to 7.30 pm | Prep time or Activities | |
| 7.45 to 8.30 pm | Supper in the Dining Hall / Free time |
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| 9.15 pm | Pupils go to their dormitory |
Life in a boarding-school must be punctuated by activities, sports and outings. Our aim is to give the pupils access to culture and to develop personal accomplishment. The different sports practised at IBR are open to all pupils. Besides, we also organise other activities such as weekly tournaments.
The Pupils' Common Room, the library and the IT Room are open every day.
Both the academic and educative staff is a listening ear to the pupils, caring for their general well-being throughout the year.
At the beginning of the academic year, the new pupils must choose a tutor whom they regularly meet. This is a privileged time during which the different aspects of school life are discussed. The tutor then fills in a follow-up form which can be read by the parents.
A weekly tutoring is offered at IBR in the main subjects for each level and class.
These lessons are given by our qualified teachers who know when it is necessary to give extra help to the pupils. Either the teacher requests the student’s presence, or the child voluntarily asks to benefit from the lesson. Each tutoring group is composed of 4 to 6 pupils.
We have noticed that pupils often lack autonomy and work efficiency, even at the end of secondary school. We have also observed that very few teachers teach their pupils how to work.
This is why we have developed a syllabus dealing with learning strategy. It treats of every aspect regarding organisation and knowledge acquisition.
From 1st to 4th Form, three continuous assessments a week and an examination a term are held. In addition, the pupils have weekly tests in their different lessons.
In 5th Form, a two-hour continuous assessment and two tests are held every week, and there is an examination at the end of each term.
In 6th Form, there are two tests and a continuous assessment in accordance with the times set at the Baccalauréat once a week. There are also two mock exams a year
Every six or seven weeks the parents are addressed a half-term report with the teachers’ comments, and a full school report is sent each term. They are available at any time on the internet: www.ecoledirecte.com
At IBR, pupils can stay at weekends for various reasons.
6th Formers can choose to stay in to revise before mock exams or the Baccalauréat. But this possibility particularity suits children whose parents live far away from the school, especially those coming from abroad, overseas territories or distant areas of France.
During the weekends, there is a programme of outings, activities and sports for full boarders, as well as study periods under the supervision of a staff manager.
Prices are in Euros
| Form | Registration Fees | Annual Fees (schooling and weekly boarding) |
| 1st and 2nd | 395 € | 10 500 € |
| 3rd | 395 € | 10 500 € |
| 4th | 395 € | 10 500 € |
| 5th | 395 € | 11 000 € |
| Lower 6th | 395 € | 11 500 € |
| Upper 6th | 395 € | 12 000 € |
Periodicity
Fees are payable
- In one instalment (on the first day of school)
- In three instalments (on the first of school, December 1st, March 1st)
Deposit
A deposit for personal expenses is required at the beginning of the academic year, which can be renewable and refundable at the end.
• French residents 300 Euros
• Overseas residents 500 Euros
Transports and school uniform
Transports
We currently run a bus service from Angers Railway Station to the school every Monday morning and Friday afternoon.
• The annual set price is 350 Euros.
• Full boarders can buy a 10-journey card for 60 Euros.
School uniform
The school outfit includes:
2 pairs of trousers – navy blue
2 jumpers – grey with embroidery
2 tee-shirts – white with embroidery
2 long-sleeved shirts – bleu and white with embroidery
1 zip fleece – navy blue with embroidery
Orders are placed direct with our supplier (Mr Brisset) and should be received at school within a few days. They are placed by telephone on +332 41 77 90 51.
Optional commitments
Families may choose to buy stationary (notebooks and files) and rent books
at the school.
| Form | Annual set price | Books guarantee | Total |
| 1st | 130 € | 60 € | 190 € |
| 2nd | 130 € | 60 € | 190 € |
| 3rd | 140 € | 60 € | 200 € |
| 4th | 160 € | 60 € | 220 € |
| 5th | 150 € | 70 € | 220 € |
| L6th (L) | 170 € | 60 € | 230 € |
| L6th (ES) | 170 € | 70 € | 240 € |
| L6th (S / STG) | 190 € | 70 € | 260 € |
| U6th (L) | 120 € | 40 € | 160 € |
| U6th (ES) | 160 € | 60 € | 220 € |
| U6th (S / STG) | 180 € | 80 € | 260 € |
Full boarding
Week-end
Weekends 135 € - Annual set price 2 550 €
Laundry
Weekly 50 € - Annual set price 950 €
• Navettes entre la gare SNCF et Bois Robert
Navettes de l'Ecole
Lundi : Départ d'Angers 9 h
Vendredi : Départ de Bécon à 15 h Collège / 2° et 17 h 1° / Terminales
Navettes régionales
Voir les horaires (2 pages)
• Taxis
Angers Allo taxi - 02 41 87 65 00 ou www.alloanjoutaxi.com
Taxis Girard Lourou & Béconnais - 02 41 77 45 60
• Hotel
Grand Hotel de la Gare où F. Taillandier, ancien élève de Bois Robert, se fera un plaisir de vous accueillir - 02 41 88 40 69 ou www.grandhoteldelagare-angers.com
• Chambre d'hôte
M. & Mme Robert à Bécon-les-Granits - 02 41 77 90 38
• Mairie de Bécon
02 41 77 90 08
