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French International Programme (2nd to Terminale)

Lycée
Academic excellence in a plurilingual and pluricultural setting

Empowering learners aged 15–18 with rigorous academics, linguistic mastery, and global readiness.

OUR APPROACH

Our Lycée blends academic rigour with linguistic and cultural diversity, preparing students for prestigious universities worldwide.

  • National French curriculum delivered through a bilingual approach, with Music, Art, and Digital Literacy taught in English, and a blended learning bilingual approach for Mathematics and Science.
  • Offering the Bac Français International (BFI), based on the global architecture of the new baccalaureate
  • Ideal-sized groups of learner, with approximately 20 students per tutor class;
  • Emphasis on critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and leadership.
  • All students enrolled in Cambridge English Language Programme 
  • Global readiness with tailored pathways for international universities.

CURRICULUM

Redbridge International School provides a well-rounded programme that adheres to the French National Curriculum standards. As our school continues to grow, we aspire to expand our offerings with a wider range of subjects to meet the diverse interests and needs of our students

    • Year 11 (Seconde) is a foundational year that helps students prepare for selecting a pathway in Year 12 (Première). At the end of Year 11, students choose three specialised subjects.
    • Core subjects for all students are:
      • French
      • English
      • Portuguese
      • History – Geography
      • Economic and Social Sciences (SES)
      • Mathematics
      • Physics – Chemistry
      • Life and Earth Sciences (SVT)
      • Physical Education and Sports
      • Moral and Civic Education
      • Digital Science and Technology

  • Student deepen their knowledge into two chosen specialties from Première.
  • The curriculum emphasizes Philosophy and Languages, focusing on achieving oral and written mastery.
  • Additional specialized lessons, adding 5 to 8 hours to the weekly schedule, are dedicated to French International Baccalaureate preparation. These include:
    • “Knowledge of the World” (Connaissance du Monde), a compulsory non-linguistic subject linked to History-Geography.
    • “Deeper Cultural and Linguistic Knowledge,” a course designed to broaden students’ global and cultural understanding.
  • Grand Oral Exam: A major interdisciplinary research project culminating in a formal presentation.

SCHEDULES

School hours for our students in the Secondary are from 8:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday