High School
We offer two pathways: the General Section and the American International Section.
Grade 10 (Seconde): Strengthening skills and exploring interests
Seconde is a transition year that allows students to consolidate the knowledge acquired in Middle School and begin shaping their future academic pathway.
All students follow the core curriculum, which includes subjects such as Digital & Technology Sciences and Economic & Social Sciences.
They may also choose an optional subject: Sports (EPS) or Model United Nations (MUN)
Students in the American International Section benefit from an additional 6 hours of English each week, including American History–Geography and American Literature. This enhanced programme prepares them to enter the BFI (International French Baccalaureate) from Grade 11.
Grade 11 (Première): Deepening knowledge and choosing specialisations
In Première, students continue to build strong general knowledge through the core subjects (History–Geography, French, Scientific Studies, Languages, and Physical Education) while choosing three specialisation subjects from the eight offered.
Optional subjects (EPS or MUN) can be added to further personalise their journey.
In the American International Section (BFI track), students receive additional reinforcement in English and Spanish through specialised courses such as:
• Advanced English
• Global studies in English
• Cultural and linguistic enrichment
• Bilingual history and geography (French/English)
Important: Grade 11 (Premiere) is the last year in which students may join the BFI track.
Grade 12 (Terminale): Finishing strong and preparing for the future
In their final year, students continue to strengthen their academic profile. Philosophy becomes part of the core curriculum, replacing French from the previous year.
Students keep two of their three specialization subjects chosen in Grade 11. They may also choose optional subjects such as: EPS, MUN, DGEMC (Law and Contemporary Global Issues), as well as Complementary Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics, depending on their higher education goals.
Students in the American International Section continue their bilingual/trilingual program with intensive modern language courses and sit for the International French Baccalaureate (BFI).
Specialisation Subjects: Shaping a Personalised Academic Path
In Première and Terminale, specialisation subjects allow students to build a pathway aligned with their interests, future university plans, and international aspirations.
- NSI: Digital and Computer Science
- PC: Physics – Chemistry
- Life and Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- HLP: Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy
- SES: Economic and Social Sciences
- HGGSP: History, geography, geopolitics, and political science
- AMC: English in the Modern World
For more information about the subject choices,please consult the following link : Ministry of Education website.
Lycée Jules Verne’s high school program (grades 10-12) prepares students to successfully achieve the French Baccalaureate exam and for higher education in France and abroad.
Throughout their high-school years, students receive ongoing guidance in shaping their future aspirations, supported by the PRIO (Careers and Orientation Counsellor), their teachers, and the Student life team.