Lycée

382

Students in the Program

100%

Pass Rate on the Baccalaureate and Brevet

3

Classes of 3ème (Grade 9)

4

Classes Each of 2nde, 1ère and Terminale (Grades 10-12)

Our Philosophy

Success takes hard work. Our Lycée students certainly work hard to prepare the baccalaureate exam, but also to achieve ambitious post-secondary goals. Ermitage Lycée programs provide the conditions necessary for this educational success, giving students room to become active participants in their own lives and in society.

Our Lycée is a place for each adolescent to learn and grow into a confident, self-aware citizen. We offer students respect, encouragement and support, and ask the same of them and their families in return.

At Ermitage, this emphasis on communication and open exchange is the key to moving forward together and achieving progress.

Our Objectives

Make it easier for Collège students to adapt to 2nde (Grade 10) by integrating 3ème (Grade 9) into the Lycée
Clarify the goals of Lycée and the assessment criteria
Optimize student knowledge by teaching them to apply their skills
Give each student the opportunity for self-evaluation
Reinforce student independence through teacher meetings and quarterly conseils de classe (class councils)
Follow student progress step by step using Ecole Directe, a website where parents can view their child's education in real time
Develop curiosity and adaptability in each student by emphasizing the study of foreign languages
Reduce the pressure students feel as exams approach by helping them prepare ahead of time through practice and training
Give all of our students access to top schools in the US, Canada and the UK by offering a varied selection of foreign languages and the International Option Baccalaureate

Our Numbers

382 Students | 100% Pass Rate on the Baccalaureate and Brevet | 3 Classes of 3ème (Grade 9) | 4 Classes Each of 2nde, 1ère and Terminale (Grades 10-12)

French Baccalaureate 2023

100% of our students passed the exam:
Out of 89 candidates, 84 passed with honours
- 24 with Highs Honors, including 3 students who received the Congratulations of the Jury for their outstanding performance
- 38 with Honors
- 22 with Distinction

This year marks the eleventh consecutive graduating class at l'Ermitage, since 2012, with a 100% pass rate.

All students in the Option Internationale du Bac (BFI) have passed the exam since its creation in 2003.

The Two Paths in More Detail

French Lycée Accredited by the National Ministry of Education
French International Option Baccalaureate (BFI)

French Lycée Accredited by the National Ministry of Education

3ème ( Grade 9 ) & 2nde (Grade 10)

3ème - Grade 9

To better prepare our 9th graders for their brevet exam and entry into their 2nde/10th grade year Ermitage chose to include them in the lycée. Most French schools consider 3ème to be part of Collège or middle school. Our system allows young Lycée students to begin preparing for their baccalaureate without feeling weighed down by the transition that typically occurs in 2nde.

2nde - Grade 10

In 2019, the curriculum for 10th grade was changed following the reform of secondary education in France. This class now offers more options and focuses on reinforcing the academic pillars. Ermitage has fully integrated the importance of these changes. We organize our 2nde classes to encourage an in-depth study of the main subjects in view of students selecting their areas of specialization at the end of the year.

The Curriculum

Weekly Instruction Across all Ermitage Lycée Sections

French - 4 hrs
History-geography - 3 hrs
A and B foreign languages (English, German, Spanish, Mandarin) - 7 hrs
Economics and social sciences - 1.5 hrs – Math - 4 hrs
Physics-chemistry - 3 hrs – Earth and life sciences - 2.5 hrs
Physical education - 2 hrs – Civics - 18 hrs annually
Digital sciences and technology - 1.5 hrs

Electives

1 choice from these 3 options:

Classical languages and cultures: Latin - 1.5 hrs
Foreign language C: Italian - 3 hrs
Art (fine arts, cinematic-audiovisual arts, dance, art history, music, theater) - 2 hrs

1 technology class

Lab sciences - 2 hrs

1ère (Grade 11)

1ère - Grade 11

Under the French government Lycée reform, the 11th grade year has become more adaptable. There are no longer L, ES or S sections (concentrations in literature, social sciences or science/math), but now the possibility to build a curriculum based on the student's needs and goals.

At Ermitage, our International Option Baccalaureate (OIB) for students with an advanced level in English offers the specific options of the traditional 1ère curriculum with more hours of instruction in English. See the OIB section below for more information.

The Curriculum

Weekly Instruction Across all Ermitage Lycée Sections

French - 4 hrs
History-geography - 3 hrs
A and B foreign languages - 6 hrs
Physical education - 2 hrs
Sciences - 2 hrs
Civics - 18 hrs annually

Specialty Subjects: Choose 3

Art (fine arts, cinematic-audiovisual arts, dance, art history, music, theater) -- 4 hrs
History-geography, geopolitics and political science - 4 hrs
Humanities, literature and philosophy - 4 hrs
Foreign languages, cultures and literature (English, Spanish, German) - 4 hrs
Math - 4 hrs
Physics-chemistry - 4 hrs
Earth and life sciences - 4 hrs
Economics and social sciences - 4 hrs

Electives: Choose 1

Foreign language C: Italian - 3 hrs
Classical language: Latin - 2 hrs
Art (fine arts, cinematic-audiovisual arts, dance, art history, music, theater) - 3 hrs

Terminale (Grade 12)

Terminale - Grade 12

We know how important the Terminale year is for students. The curriculum is demanding and students are also honing the study skills they will need upon entering university. We offer specific preparatory training to help students face these challenges:

One teacher is assigned to each class of Terminale, closely monitoring and checking in with students throughout the year.
Each class has 2 hours of tutorial (TD) built into their schedule for each of the main subjects. These sessions aim to reinforce skills in view of the upcoming oral and written sections of the baccalaureate exam.
Four series of practice tests are organized to help students prepare for the exam, one before each school break.

The Curriculum

Weekly Instruction Across All Ermitage Lycée Sections

Philosophy - 4 hrs
History-geography - 3 hrs
Foreign languages A and B - 6 hrs
Physical education - 2 hrs
Sciences - 2 hrs
Civics - 18 hrs annually

Specialty subjects: choose 2 from those already selected in 1ère/Grade 11

Art (fine arts, cinematic-audiovisual arts, dance, art history, music, theater) - 6 hrs
History-geography, geopolitics and political science - 6 hrs
Humanities, literature and philosophy - 6 hrs
Foreign languages, cultures and literature (English, Spanish, German) - 6 hrs
Math - 6 hrs
Physics-chemistry - 6 hrs
Earth and life sciences - 6 hrs
Economics and social sciences - 6 hrs

Electives

a) Choose 1 class from:

Additional mathematics - 3 hrs

Advanced mathematics - 3 hrs

b) Choose 1 class from:

Foreign language C: Italian - 3 hrs

Classical language: Latin - 2 hrs

French International Option Baccalaureate (BFI)

With nearly 1500 students of more than 80 different nationalities, Ermitage welcomes families with different needs and different expectations. That's why we offer programs that can be adapted to each student's specific profile.

For international families or French families with global ambitions, we wanted to offer a curriculum that would open the doors of universities in the UK and North America, as well as the best schools in France and Europe.

Who can access the BFI?

Students coming from Ermitage's bilingual programs or who demonstrate a sufficient mastery of English can enter the International Option Baccalaureate program. This option includes a specific curriculum over two years (Grades 11-12), in the subjects of English and history-geography. It is primarily intended for truly bilingual students who will be capable of following an advanced level of instruction in both languages.

The classes in these two subjects are based on the curriculum from the American section of the French International Option Baccalaureate. Ermitage teachers are in charge of instruction, but classes are part of a separate program that is not under contract with the National Ministry of Education. The international option of the French baccalaureate is not related to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP). It is a general French baccalaureate with specific classes in English.

The BFI in Application

The oral and written English exams of the French International Option Baccalaureate cover an English and American literature curriculum. The OIB also offers history and geography classes in English. This option can be selected as early as middle school and requires the student to be bilingual.

In 2nde (Grade 10): 4 hours/week of English literature and 3 hours/week of history class in English
In 1ère and Terminale (Grades 11-12): 4 hours/week of history-geography in English and 4 hours/week of literature based on an English-American curriculum.

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At Ermitage, our students have the freedom to choose the program that's right for them.

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Our Philosophy

Our Objectives

Our Numbers

The Two Paths in More Detail

French Lycée Accredited by the National Ministry of Education

3ème ( Grade 9 ) & 2nde (Grade 10)

3ème - Grade 9

2nde - Grade 10

The Curriculum

Weekly Instruction Across all Ermitage Lycée Sections

Electives

1ère (Grade 11)

1ère - Grade 11

The Curriculum

Weekly Instruction Across all Ermitage Lycée Sections

Specialty Subjects: Choose 3

Electives: Choose 1

Terminale (Grade 12)

Terminale - Grade 12

The Curriculum

Weekly Instruction Across All Ermitage Lycée Sections

Specialty subjects: choose 2 from those already selected in 1ère/Grade 11

Electives

French International Option Baccalaureate (BFI)

French International Option Baccalaureate (BFI)

Who can access the BFI?

The BFI in Application

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