LYCEE APPLICATIONS
Lycée Admissions for 2026/27 are currently open until Monday, March 9th.
**Our 2026/27 Secondary Information Webinar was held on
December 1st, 2025. Please contact us for the recording.**
We can accept new applications throughout the year, contact Admissions for more information.
Lycée Programme (2nd, 1ère, Terminale)
GrandChêne British Section Lycée Programme delivers the official Section Internationale curriculum recognized by the French Ministry of Education. This rigorous pathway is designed to secure high-level international qualifications, culminating in the prestigious Baccalauréat Français Internationale (BFI).
Seconde : Achieving IGCSE Certification
The first year of the Lycée focuses on achieving a foundational, globally recognized accreditation in English:
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Weekly Instruction: Students receive 4 hours of English Literature & Language and 2 hours of History/Geography (taught in English).
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International Qualification: Students sit the mandatory IGCSE English Literature examinations at the end of the Seconde year. This critical qualification is key for future university applications worldwide.
Première and Terminale : The Path to the BFI
The final two years are dedicated to intensive preparation for the new Baccalauréat Français Internationale (BFI), which replaces the former OIB. The BFI is highly valued by top international universities.
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Intensive Instruction: The programme increases specialization with 4 hours of English Literature & Language , 4 hours of History/Geography (taught in English) and World Knowledge (Project based).
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Qualification: Lycée Corneille follows the specific British BFI programme, with students sitting the official BFI exams at the conclusion of the Terminale year.
Location: Lycée Corneille, La Celle Saint-Cloud (Yvelines)
GrandChêne British Section Lycée Programme is proudly hosted at Lycée Corneille in La Celle Saint-Cloud.
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Institution Profile: Lycée Corneille is a recently renovated, high-capacity public Lycée in the Yvelines (78) area, serving approximately 1500 students, on two sites.
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Regional Prestige: Due to its excellent academic reputation and the presence of the British Section, students are attracted from afar across Paris Ouest and beyond. The school’s accessibility is excellent, aided by its close proximity to the train station and comprehensive public transport links.
TESTING DATES FOR ENTRY IN SEPTEMBER 2026
The official Entrance test will take place on Wednesday 18th March 2026.
Deadline to submit applications is Monday 9th March 2026.
Distance testing will take place before or after the official test date.
Click here to see what you will need to hand in with your Lycée application.
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATIONS FORM.
NO PAPER DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE SENT.
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