High School
High School classes offer a real continuity to year 7-12 students to pursue all the work undertaken in primary classes and apply the National French High School curriculum. Further than language skills, literary culture and knowledge about the French society, High School classes give students the opportunity to study in France in the secondary system.
Regular classes
Classes last 1.5 hour and focus on French literacy skills only.
- Students strengthen their reading skills through a deep analysis and interpretation of literary texts. Progressively, they are introduced to literary mouvements and forms and study how wording influences the reader’s emotions.
- Students write long and various texts using rich vocabulary and syntax. They edit their texts themselves to enrich wording and to correct spelling.
- Students refine French spelling using all aspects of French grammar. They also enrich their vocabulary studying how words are built.
- Students learn to read images that are linked to the texts studied in class: art pieces, pictures, movies…
- Students deepen their knowledge in French History throughout the books studied in class and they are also introduced to Geography.
- Students refine French spelling by reasoning systematically through French language.
- Finally, students prepare and sit the DELF exam (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) levels B1 and B2 Junior. These diplomas enable students to apply to any University in France and other French speaking countries, demonstrating their proficiency in French. Exams are accredited by the French Department of Education and are divided into 4 parts : Listening, speaking, reading, text writing.
Excellence class for year 7 & 8 students
Excellence classes are held on Saturdays and last 3 hours. They are specifically designed to allow students to work cross-subjects in French, Science, History and Geography, and develop strong methodological skills. In the heart of this cooperative learning environment, children are encouraged to adapt, produce and question themselves, ultimately acquiring strong French skills.
These students will sit the French ‘Brevet des Collèges’ exam in year 9. This specific program enhances children’s thinking and problem solving skills and prepares students to easily transition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in year 11-12.
HSC and IB preparation class for year 11/12 students
This class provides the ideal support to year 11 and 12 students who will sit the French HSC Continuers, French HSC Extension or French IB exams. Groups do not exceed 5 students and allow for an individual approach to help our students maximise their potential. Students study major themes relating to the French society that are covered in the exams, strengthen their reading and writing skills and refine grammar rules. They also develop effective methodological tools by practicing on sample test papers.
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