LYCEE
Lycée Programme
Leading to the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) — the Franco-British qualification equivalent to UK A-levels.
About the Lycée Programme
The International Section at Lycée level is fully integrated into the French public school system at Lycée Corneille in La Celle Saint-Cloud. Students follow the French national curriculum alongside an enriched programme inspired by the British education system.
They sit the IGCSE English Literature exam in Seconde and the BFI in Terminale — an internationally recognised qualification opening doors to universities in France, the UK, North America, and beyond.
What students study
English Language & Literature
4h/week. In-depth study of British and North American literature to first-language academic standards.
History-Geography in English
2h in Seconde rising to 4h in Première and Terminale. Curriculum taught and examined entirely in English, aligned with British A-level expectations and covering modern world history.
Connaissance du Monde
A project-based “World Knowledge” course exploring global issues, culture and civilisation — a distinctive, core component of the BFI programme.
Academic Excellence
Strong emphasis on critical thinking, source analysis, academic writing, and oral exams — skills valued by top universities worldwide.
Lycée Corneille — Virtual Visit
Explore the campus of Lycée Corneille, located in the leafy suburb of La Celle Saint-Cloud (78), before your visit.
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Ready for the challenge?
The International Section is ideal for motivated students seeking an academically ambitious, bilingual pathway.