French Baccalauréat : Swiss and French university entrance
The French Baccalauréat is indispensable for students planning to enter European or American Universities.
The Baccalauréat is the official diploma of France and qualifies one for entrance to French universities. European and American universities have standard admission processes as well, which can be competitive and may include entrance exams or a one-year preparatory course.
Swiss state universities require a minimum of “distinction” (at least 12 of 20 points). L’Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (E.P.F.L., the federal poly-technical university) requires a minimum of “Good” (14 out of 20) and very good grades in science subjects in the Baccalauréat, Swiss medical programs do not accept the French Baccalauréat.
The Baccalauréat program is three years, beginning with the Seconde class, then Première, and finishing with Terminale. Prior studies may accelerate the cycle.
The academic year runs from September to June for approximately 35 weeks.
Students are thoroughly prepared through written exercises and discussions, in small groups or individually. At the end of each trimester, they do a bac blanc (preview test).
Modern languages taught in the Baccalauréat program include:
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German |
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English |
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Italian |
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Spanish |
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Arabic |
Students may choose many other Modern Languages as optional
or obligatory components of their Baccalauréat.
These students will be taught by the CNED.
Full faculty support: program professors accompany the students to the written and oral exams in France.
Série
E.S. :
Economy and Society Académie de Grenoble jurisdiction
for the Baccalauréat.
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These
courses are offered |
