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Second Cycle

SECOND CYCLE : The second cycle is quite challenging which introduces students to a high level of knowledge. Commonly known as high school it initiates students to key critical thinking and problem solving skills. This offers the child into a detail and deep stimulating curriculum that results in achieving the advanced level education.
  • GCE Advanced Level (A Level)
  • Duration: Typically 2 years
  • Age Group: Usually 16-18 years old
  • Minimum subjects: Students usually take 3-5 subjects, which are studied in greater depth.

Core Subjects: There are no mandatory subjects at A Level, but students usually choose subjects based on their future academic or career interests.

Common Subject Groups:
Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science.
Humanities: History, Geography, English Literature, Philosophy, Psychology.
Languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and other modern or classical languages.
Social Sciences: Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Politics.
Arts and Creative Subjects: Art and Design, Music, Drama, Media Studies.
Technical and Vocational: Design and Technology, Information Technology

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Ordinary Level: The certificate is obtained Primarily through written examinations at the end of the course, with some subjects having practical or coursework components.

Advanced Level: A combination of written exams, coursework, and practical assessments (where applicable). Most subjects have AS Level (first year) and A2 Level (second year) components.

*Both O Level and A Level curricula emphasize analytical skills, critical thinking, and subject-specific knowledge, preparing students for higher education or employment.

FRENCH SECTION

    • Examination: Baccalaureate (BAC)
    • Duration: Typically 3 years (lycée)
    • Age Group: Usually 15-18 years old
    • Structure: The BAC is taken at the end of “lycée” (high school). Students specialize in one of several streams.
    • Streams (Specializations):

    Core Subjects:

    Literary Stream (Bac L): Focuses on French, Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Languages, History, and Geography.
    Science Stream (Bac S): Emphasizes Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, and optional technology.
    Economics and Social Sciences Stream (Bac ES): Concentrates on Economics, Social Sciences, Mathematics, History, and Geography.
    Bac Technologique (Technological BAC): Includes various specializations like:
    STMG (Sciences and Technologies of Management and Management): Focuses on management, business, and social sciences.
    STI2D (Sciences and Technologies of Industry and Sustainable Development): Emphasizes industrial sciences and sustainable development.
    STL (Sciences and Technologies of Laboratory): Centers on laboratory sciences and techniques.
    Bac Professionnel (Professional BAC): Geared towards students aiming for immediate entry into the workforce. It includes a range of vocational subjects and practical experience.

    Assessment:

    • Continuous assessment and final exams.
    • General BAC: Written exams in core subjects like French, Philosophy, and specialized subjects according to the stream.
    • Oral exams: Often in French and other subjects, depending on the specialization.
    • Project work and practical assessments: Especially in scientific and technological streams.
    • The BAC is a crucial qualification for entry into higher education in France and many other Francophone countries, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, specialization in a chosen field, and comprehensive assessment
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The Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) and the Baccalauréat (BAC) are French secondary school qualifications, commonly taken by students in Francophone countries.

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