INTERNATIONAL SECTION WEBSITE
College Jacques Monod - Pennes Mirabeau
What is the International Section?
What is the International Section?
Through its system of international programmes, the French Ministry of Education offers eligible students an exceptional opportunity to benefit from a unique blend of educational methods as practised in France and in other countries. The British international section at Collège Jacques Monod works within this framework, offering a programme that is adapted to children of different backgrounds: those who have spent a long period of time in an English-speaking country, those who speak English at home or those who have learned English to a high level, for example, in a bilingual school or by themselves.
The International Section opened in September 2009. Now all four levels from 6e to 3e (Years 7-10 GB/6th-9th grade US) are taught, preparing students for entry into the International section at Lycée level. Students in the International section at the Collège Jacques Monod prepare for the French brevet examination at the end of 3ème, with its international option (in English and History/Geography). They also start preparation for the iGCSE in English Language and Literature.
Admission to the section is offered upon successful completion of the entrance tests.
These are generally held in May and August. Admission is by entrance test - for all pupils and at all levels - with a limited number of places available.
For secondary pupils coming from non-French or private schools, Collège J. Monod may also test in mathematics and French.
The International Section offers 4 hours of English language and literature classes and 4 hours of History/Geography classes taught in English. The International Section groups are usually in small groups.
As this is a state-run public French school, all other subjects are taught in French. A special course of French as a foreign language is available to non-French speakers. There are no tuition fees.
