The program of the Collège
The Collège
The word "collège" in French has a different definition than in English. In French "collège" are all the classes from 6ème to 3 ème (from grade 6th to grade 9th) . See the equivalence education system here
The college has 4 levels:
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The 6ème which corresponds to the end of cycle 3 (cycle 3 being composed of CM1, CM2 and 6ème);
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The 5ème, 4ème and 3ème which correspond to cycle 4.
The college's mission is:
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to provide all pupils with a general education which, in the continuity of primary school, enables them to acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills constituting a common culture and evaluated by the brevet,
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to offer optional courses that allow students to express their tastes and talents,
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to prepare students for the training paths available at the end of the college.
CYCLES OF EDUCATION:
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Cycle 1 : cycle des apprentissages premiers (Maternelle PS, MS, GS)
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Cycle 2 : cycle des apprentissages fondamentaux : CP, CE1, et CE2
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Cycle 3 : cycle de consolidation : CM1, CM2 et classe de 6ème
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Cycle 4 : cycle des approfondissements : classes de 5ème, 4ème et 3ème