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.

MANDATORY SUBJECTS IN 9TH GRADE

 • French
 • Mathematics
 • Physical Education and Sports
 • Modern Language 1
 • Modern Language 2
 • Life and Earth Sciences (SVT)
 • Technology
 • Physics and Chemistry
 • History – Geography – Moral and Civic Education
 • Visual Arts
 • Music Education

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS IN 9TH GRADE

 • Latin
 • Greek
 • European Languages and Cultures

THE 9TH GRADE INTERNSHIP

In 9th grade, all students complete a work experience internship in a company. It is an opportunity to discover the professional world in a practical way, to build on activities carried out as part of the Career Pathway, and to reflect on possible career goals. The internship leads to the writing of a report and may also serve as the topic for the oral presentation of the Brevet exam.

THE BREVET EXAM

The National Brevet Diploma marks the end of the school year and concludes the student’s middle school education.
The written exams take place over two days, usually during the last week of June. The diploma is awarded based on both continuous assessment throughout the year (400 points) and final exam results (400 points).

WHAT’S NEXT? CAREER PATHS AND FURTHER STUDIES

In 9th grade, students must define their personal academic project and choose their future path. To assist them, a personalized orientation interview is conducted with the homeroom teacher and the student’s family.

The student must choose one of three possible options after middle school:
 • General and Technological High School
 • Vocational High School
 • Certificate of Professional Competence (CAP) – 1st year.

Throughout the four years of middle school, students progressively prepare for high school. Each year offers opportunities to open up to the world and discover new activities.