Years 9–10 Multilingual education German and English reinforced
Several choices of language in certain subjects and different language levels.
900–1'400
teaching hours in German and English from years 9–10
4–6
subjects taught in German and English
4
specific options to choose from in year 9
GESE
Trinity College diploma from year
school exchange with Lilienthal in year 10
Year 9 at Ecole moser
German and English reinforced
Year 9 follows a primary school programme with multilingual immersion (German and English reinforced).
Student-centred learning offers the possibility of tailoring the course of study to the student’s needs and potential. Depending on their linguistic profile, ambitions and results, students can choose from:
- 2 German levels: standard and advanced
- 3 English levels: standard, advanced and bilingual
- 2 subjects taught in German, French or English (advanced level required in the target language): History and Biology.
The level can be changed at the end of the year based on an end-of-year review.
The specific option is also chosen progressively: students discover one option in semester 1 and another in semester 2. Students decide on their choice at the end of the year.
For those in the advanced German level, a cultural exchange is organised with a class in Lilienthal (Lower Saxony). French-speaking students and German-speaking students meet for a week in Breisach (Baden-Württemberg).
Students in other language levels may also take part in this exchange depending on the number of places available.
Following year
Distribution of
teaching languages
The figures indicate the number of 45-minute periods per week.
- In German
-
- German (standard and advanced) : 5
- In French
-
- French : 5
- Mathematics : 5
- Geography : 2
- Programming : 1
- Classroom Exchange Time (TEC) : 1
- Specific Option (to be chosen) : 1
- Sport : 2
- In English
(standard, advanced and bilingual) -
- English : 5
- Creative Arts : 2
- In German, English or French
(advanced level in the target language) -
- History : 2
- Biology : 2
Specific
options
Specific Option to be chosen among :
Latin, Spanish, Science, Economics
Year 10 at Ecole moser
German and English reinforced
In year 10, the multilingual immersion teaching from year 9 is consolidated.
Students follow their tailored course of study with the language levels studied in year 9: standard or advanced in German, and standard, advanced or bilingual in English.
The same goes for subjects taught in German, French or English (advanced level required in the target language), with some variations:
- In German or French: History
- In English or French: Mathematics
- In German, French or English: Biology
It is possible to change the level at the end of the year depending on the student’s results and situation.
For students who met with the class from Lilienthal (Lower Saxony) in year 9, the exchange continues with the hosting of their pen pal (one week in Switzerland and one week in Germany).
The other students can go on a week-long trip, preferably to a German-speaking region.
At the end of the year, students can sit the Trinity College GESE exam. Depending on their ambitions and results, they begin a bilingual or non-bilingual Maturité course.
Following year
Distribution of
teaching languages
The figures indicate the number of 45-minute periods per week.
- In German
-
- German (standard and advanced) : 4
- In French
-
- French : 5
- Programming : 1
- Classroom Exchange Time (TEC) : 1
- Sport : 2
- In English
(standard, advanced and bilingual) -
- English : 4
- Geography : 2
- Creative Arts : 2
- In German, English or French
(advanced level in the target language) -
Biology : 2
- In German or French
(advanced level in the target language) -
History : 2
- In English or French
(advanced level in the target language) -
Mathematics : 5
- Specific Option
-
Option chosen at the end of year 9 : 3
Specific option to be chosen among :
Latin, Spanish, Science, Economics
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