Education
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French Education
A Quality Education With An International Dimension
Education is a priority in France. It enjoys a long reputation for having one of the best education systems in the world, with a nationally set curriculum, tested methods of learning, high academic standards and structures approach to learning.
French national education is supported by humanist values: tolerance, freedom of thought, equal opportunities, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, equality for all…
Our Education Project
The school development project is an essential communication tool for both families and educational partners.
It undergoes annual validation and evaluation by the school community represented by the school board.
It is an indispensable tool for teaching and educational teams to chart the directions in which we want to take the institution and guide our students over the next three years.
our curriculum
our curriculum
From 2 to 5 years old
Kindergarten is a place for language development and growth.
At Lycée Français de Bali, children strengthen their mother tongue or learn French, embracing multilingualism.
Children are welcomed from the age of 2 and a half (Pre-Nursery) up to 6 years, even if they are non-French speakers.
- Preschool is nurturing
- Preschool stimulates sensory, motor, cognitive, and social development.
- Children begin to learn to read, write, count, and respect others.
These early years establish the educational foundations for the academic curriculum.
The elementary school builds upon preschool learning, especially in the French language.
- Language instruction is prominent. Indonesian and English are taught from the very beginning, starting in Pre-Nursery.
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From 6 to 11 years old
Students begin elementary school at the age of 6.
Elementary school spans 5 years of education:
- The Cours Préparatoire (CP), the Cours Élémentaires 1st year (CE1), and 2nd year (CE2). These 3 years correspond to Cycle 2.
- Cours Moyen 1st year (CM1) and 2nd year (CM2). These are the first 2 years of Cycle 3.
The teaching of French and in French is conducted by an experienced and versatile French teacher. They organize the different learning areas according to the programs and hourly volumes prescribed by the French National Education.
The consideration of the diversity of students, some of whom do not speak or speak little French, is organized with a FLE (French as a Foreign Language) teaching program by teachers who have received specific training.
The learning of the English and Indonesian languages continues and strengthens throughout elementary school, especially in EMILE classes (Teaching Subjects by Integrating a Foreign Language).
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From 11 to 15 years old
Junior High School marks students’ entry into secondary education.
It is structured over 4 years of schooling:
- 6th grade, the final year of Cycle 3 or the consolidation cycle
- 5th, 4th, and 3rd grades make up Cycle 4 or the deepening cycle
The French curriculum is implemented in all subjects.
Starting in the 6th grade, all students are required to study an additional foreign language, which is Spanish.
A consolidation of the French language (FLE) is provided across all classes for students who need it
The curriculum in junior high school leads to a diploma:
- The National Diploma of Brevet (DNB) allows students to both experience real exams for the first time and consider the validation of skills and knowledge acquired during Cycle 4.
The 6ème International Section
Since the start of the 2023 school year, an International Section has been introduced starting from the 6ème grade for students who wish to take the International Section Baccalaureate (BSI) exams.
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From 15 years old
Education over 3 years prepares for both:
- The French Baccalaureate, internationally recognized.
- The path to higher education (in France or other countries), in alignment with each student's personal project.
The 72 annual hours of personalized support are integrated into the high school students’ schedule with the objectives of
- Providing support to students.
- Allowing them to deepen their knowledge.
- Assisting them in their career orientation.
Seconde Grade
- Common subjects are compulsory for all students.
- Students are introduced to economics and social sciences (SES) and digital and technological sciences.
- Optional subjects are available.
the terminal cycle
1ère & Terminale
- Common subjects remain mandatory: French (Premiere), philosophy (Terminale), languages, history-geography, EMC, scientific education, and PE.
- Specialty subjects chosen by each student represent 12 hours per week: 3 specialty subjects in Premiere (4 hours each), of which only 2 will be continued in Terminale (6 hours each).
- Optional subjects can be continued.
- An additional optional subject related to specialty subjects can be chosen in Terminale.
Toward higher education in France.
- Slideshow: Choosing French higher education after the baccalaureate for the 2022 academic year.
- Guide: Studying in France after the Baccalaureate (published by Campus France and AEFE in 2021).
- Guide: Choosing France (published by Campus France).
- Parcoursup, the platform for enrolling in the French post-baccalaureate system.
- The reference website ONISEP (National Office for Information on Education and Professions).
- Orientation MOOCs: Free online courses to make informed choices about academic paths, careers, and access to studies.
The Baccalaureate
The Baccalaureate, the first university degree in France, is the diploma that validates the end of high school education and provides access to higher education.
The Baccalaureate takes into account:
- The continuous assessment of the terminal cycle (Premiere and Terminal years), which accounts for 40% of the final grade. It assesses mandatory subjects that are not subject to examination.
- The results of five examination subjects, which represent a total of 60% of the final grade.
+95% Success Rate
In 2023, 18 students from LFB took the Baccalaureate exams. All of them but one passed with honors, maintaining a success rate above 95% over the last 10 years.
Post-baccalaureate orientation
After obtaining the Baccalauréat, over the past 10 years, 75% of LFB students continued their studies in France, and 25% abroad, including in Canada, Australia, Switzerland, or the Benelux countries.
They continued their higher education in various fields, including engineering, commerce, medicine, or the arts.
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