Lycée International - English Section

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1 1 Lycée International - English Section

2 2 Presentation A general overview One of the 6 International Sections (with German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Russian Sections) A strong academic and extracurricular programme A unique opportunity to acquire a bilingual and bicultural education The results, and the track record of a lot of our alumni justify the Lycée s reputation as one of the outstandingly successful schools in France. A preparation for further education with an extensive support system for university entrance (UCAS) Admissions: all candidates are given a written test in English and an oral interview Presentation

3 3 The students are enrolled in classes of different levels which meet their specific language needs: English Special (1 to 4) or English National based on their level of competence. National: for native or near-native students who are aiming at British or American examinations or the International option of the French Baccalauréat. Work includes the extensive and intensive study of literature. Special: for non-native speakers who have attained a satisfactory level of competence and motivation. Courses are centred on the acquisition of language skills but students must be able to study works of a literary nature. A note on group changes: changes must be justified pedagogically, both language and history teachers have to agree.

4 4 Language Literature History Seconde 4h/week 2h/week English Special Première Terminale 4h/week 3h/week Preparation for the Baccalauréat Anglais LV1 1h/week civilisation none

5 5 Literature History Geography Seconde IGCSE 4h/week 2h/week 2h/week Première OIB Terminale OIB 4h/week 2h/week 2h/week 6h/week 3h/week 2h/week English National

6 6 IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education At the end of 2nde (Year 11) National pupils take IGCSE examinations in English Literature and English Language Première students : optional Biology IGCSE examination in January 2013 IGCSE

7 7 OIB Option Internationale du Baccalauréat Open to students from the three séries of the French Baccalaureate: S, ES and L. The OIB examinations replace the traditional English and History/Geography examinations in the French Baccalaureate and are an integral part of the French Baccalaureate Moderated and supervised by the University of Cambridge A-Level standards Higher "coéfficients reward both the students bilingualism as well as the extra hours and hard work demanded by this very rigorous programme Our students have achieved a 100% success rate since the foundation of the examination OIB - General

8 8 An experience of studying and appreciating literature A four hour written paper: essays on texts taken from a list covering the three genres - Drama, the Novel and Poetry; as well as an unseen exercise in Comparative Literature An oral, which lasts half an hour: a 15 minute commentary on an unseen passage taken from a Shakespeare play that they have studied, followed by a discussion of their chosen synoptic topic OIB - Literature

9 9 A four hour written paper in Twentieth Century World History ( ) in World Geography (globalisation, world powers & development issues) An oral, which lasts fifteen minutes and is conducted entirely in English: OIB - History & Geography

10 10 Language/Literature coefficient 10 in section L - 9 in ES - 9 in S The written test lasts four hours and comprises a choice of three essays. coefficient 6 in L- 5 in ES-S The oral test consists of a 30 minute interrogation after a 35 minute preparation on a number of works or texts. (Coefficient 4 in all sections). History/Geography coefficient 8 in L - 9 in ES - 7 in S The written and oral tests are based on specific syllabi for Terminale. Coefficient 5 in L - 5 in ES - 4 in S The oral exam consists of an interrogation after a 20 minute preparation on topics covered in the course. The candidate must answer in English. Coefficient 4 in L - 4 in ES - 3 in S OIB - Tests nature and coeff

11 Examination English exams Cambridge English as a Foreign Language Examination: First Certificate in English Certificate in Advanced English 11 IELTS : International English Language Testing System ( ) American Examinations : Preliminary SAT /National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Preparation classes for the Cambridge exams are offered to candidates Examination

12 12 Various Projects projects projects projects Theater/Cinema outings Christmas party in Seconde Competitions Terminale yearbook Various Exhibitions Writing competition Conferences We are also very happy to welcome parents/ guest speakers to come to class and share a specific skill Various Projects

13 13 Useful Websites links Information on the O.I.B: Information on the IGCSE: University of Cambridge Exams: IELTS: Various Wikis: HG website : British universities: Guardian university guide: universityguide Various Projects

14 14 Alumni Track Record Feel free to contact our former students through the section wiki Lee Strasberg Institute, Los Angeles University of Edinburgh University of Durham (Law) College of Europe, Bruges (EC Law) Double Degree (French, English and European Law: Strasbourg/Leicester, Créteil/ Sheffield, Sorbonne, Paris / King s College, London) Sciences Po Strasbourg, IEP Paris University of Sussex University of Wageningen classe prépa ECE (commonly called "prépa HEC") - lycée Henri IV in Paris University of Bath Indiana University Oakland University (B.A. Political Science) The University of Michigan School of Diplomacy (B.A. Near Eastern Studies/M.A. Middle Eastern Studies & Energy Policy) U.S. State Department Student Trainee Diplomat and U.S. Citizen Ambassador Williams College, Massachusetts,USA, BA (Bachelor of Arts) Notre Dame Law School, Indiana, USA, JD (Juris Doctor) Syracuse University The University of Texas at Austin - Major: Aerospace Engineering Masters and Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA degree in physiotherapy in Manchester, UK BS in Management from Purdue University in USA MBA in Human Resources from Purdue University in USA l'ecole Internationale de Commerce et Développement 3A (Lyon, France) Various Projects