HOLIDAYS 2023 - 2024

Boarding school opens Sunday 27th August from 2pm
Classes start Monday 28th August 8:15am
“Jeûne genevois” bank holiday Thursday 7th September
Mid-term grade average reports 5th grade to 9th grade Around the 18th October
Half term holiday Wednesday 18th October 5pm to Monday 30st October 8:15am
Mid-semester average grade reports (10th grade to 12th grade) Around the 8th November
First term reports 5th grade to 9th grade Around the 20th December
Christmas holiday Wednesday 20th December 12am to Monday 8th January 8:15am
First semester reports 10th grade to 12th grade Around the 19th January
Half term holiday Friday 16th February 5pm to Monday 26th February 8:15am
Second term reports 5th grade to 9th grade Around the 28th March
Mid-semester average grade reports (10th grade to 12th grade) Around the 28th March
Easter holiday Thursday 28th march 5pm to Monday 15th April 8:15am
Labour Day bank holiday Wednesday 1st May
Ascension holiday Wednesday 8th May 5pm to Monday 13nd May 8:15am
Pentecost (Whit Monday) Monday 20th May
Third term reports 5th grade to 9th grade Around the 21st June 
Second semester reports 10th grade to 12th grade Around the 21st June
Fin de l'année scolaire Friday 21st June 11am

 

   
   

GENERAL INFORMATION

School equipment

le lycee fornituresAt the start of the school year each student must bring the following equipment: a school bag, homework diary, complete pencil case, coloured pencils (small box), compass, simple calculator (until class of 3ème and afterwards a Texas Instrument TI-83 CE PYTHON edition), ruler, set square, protractor, A4 squared paper. We recommend students use medium width A4 ring binder with two rings (as opposed to four), with coloured dividers and plastic sleeves. Each teacher will also give students a list of specific equipment depending on their subject.

  • Textbooks will be given out during the first few days of term. The invoice for books, along with a flat rate for photocopies and educational material will be sent to parents.
  • Primary students will receive a separate list of necessary equipment.
  • The students have lockers assigned nominatively by the school assistant, all they have to do is bring a padlock.

Daily timetable

 (*concerns the boarding house):

7am/7:15* Wake up and breakfast
8:15am Lessons start (each lesson lasts 50 minutes)
10am-10:15am Morning break and snack
12-1:05pm Lunch break
1:05pm Lessons start
3:50pm- 4pm Afternoon break and snack
4pm – 5pm Study hall monitored by teachers
6:45pm* Evening meal
7:30-9pm* Study hall monitored by teachers or school trips and visits
10:15pm* Bedtime

NOTICE: The daily timetable may be altered depending on individual or class timetable

SECONDARY

Classes

We follow the Swiss programmes known as 9ème R3, 10ème R3, and 11ème LS, which correspond to the three-year lower secondary Genevan system. These classes are also referred to as 6ème, 5ème, and 4ème in our establishment and are the equivalent of 6th to 8th grade in the US and years 7 to 9 in the UK systems.

 

Primary Classe

(from 10 years old)

Class

Our establishment accepts children in their last year of primary, known in Geneva as 8P Harmos, and in France as CM2 (Year 6 in UK system and 5th grade in USA).

BACCALAUREATE

Preparation for the French baccalaureate exams (3ème, 2nde, 1ère and terminale classes, the equivalent of Year 10 to 13 in the UK and 9th to 12th grade in the USA)

 

THE FRENCH BACCALAUREATE IS INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED:


le lycee classes baccaThe French baccalaureate is a world-renowned springboard towards successful further education. It opens the doors of all Swiss and foreign universities and schools. It is obtained with an overall pass of 10/20 with a coefficient system and no minimum qualifying grade.

More than a simple diploma, the French baccalaureate develops an analytic mind and an in-depth general culture.

THE NEW BACCALAUREATE FROM 2021:

This reform replaces the different series of baccalaureate (science, economy, literature & arts) with a general programme completed by 3 speciality subjects chosen by the students, and if they wish extra, optional subjects.

So:

  • All baccalaureate students will benefit from the being taught the same basic subjects, guaranteeing the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and the success of each student.
  • Students will choose 3 speciality subjects in which to extend their proficiency in their areas of interest, thereby studying their favourite subjects further and increasing their motivation!
  • Students can increase their results further thanks to optional subjects such as mathematics, Latin, a third foreign language, Arts and Sport.