Junior Secondary School
The transition into Secondary School is an important rite of passage for our students. From age 11 to 15, students begin getting familiarised with the teaching methods of Secondary School and preparing for the French national diploma (DNB). All throughout Junior Secondary School, students delve into important subjects that they have touched on briefly in Elementary School. The curriculum in Junior Secondary School intense but varied, and our teachers are all specialised in their areas and subjects.
Subjects
In Junior High, students reinforce their knowledge and understanding of the following subjects:
French
English
Mathematics
Biology and Geology
Physics and Chemistry
Arts: Music and Visual Arts
Sport and Physical Education
History and Geography
Technology
Students also receive integrated, personalised support (AP) (3 hours in Year 6 and 1 hour from Year 7-9).
English: 5 hours per week plus specific subjects taught in English:
1 hour of Music
1 hour of Visual Arts
1 hour of Mathematics (Year 6)
1 hour of Technology (Year 7)
1 hour of History and Geography (Year 8)
1 hour of Physics (Year 9)
In Year 7, students can choose either Latin or Mandarin as an elective, and can begin learning a second language (Spanish or German). Students will do one hour per week of each language for one trimester each as an introduction before deciding which language they wish to learn from then on.
Exams
DNB – French National Brevet Diploma: End of Year 9 Knowledge Assessment
To obtain the French National Brevet Diploma (DNB) students must master a common base of knowledge, skills and culture (400 points) and carry out final examinations (400 points).
The exams take place in June in Year 9 and consist of 4 written tests (French, Mathematics, History & Geography and Science) and an oral test.
Up to 20 additional points are awarded to candidates who have taken optional subjects (Latin or Choir) depending on the level they have acquired at the end of Cycle 4 with regards to the learning objectives of these subjects.
NAPLAN – National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy : Australian national tests in Year 7 and 9.
Cambridge English : Certification valid permanently which allows students’ English levels to be evaluated according to an international standard.
Senior Secondary School
From Year 10 to Year 12, LCS provides bilingual education of an exceptional standard and prepares students for the baccalaureate and entry into higher education (French and international). Lycée Condorcet offers three routes to higher education: