9th Grade (Troisième)
The 9th grade marks the end of Cycle 4 and of middle school.
The curriculum is demanding, but students will have acquired the methods and skills needed to move to the next level. The end of the year is marked by the Brevet national exam as well as by orientation choices. It is therefore a pivotal year.
In 9th grade, all students complete a work experience internship in a company. This is an opportunity to discover the world of work in a practical way, to complement activities carried out as part of the 'Career Pathway' (Parcours Avenir), and to think about their career aspirations. The internship usually results in the writing of a report.