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French Baccalaureate
The French Baccalaureate (Baccalauréat) is the national French secondary school diploma. It provides access to French universities and is widely recognized internationally. Students choose from different tracks based on their interests and career goals.
Essential for French universities. Recognized throughout francophone countries and beyond.
Suitable Age Range
15-18
Typical Duration
3 years
Schools in Switzerland
17
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Why Choose French Bac?
- Choice of tracks (General, Technological)
- Philosophy mandatory for all
- Grand Oral examination
- Continuous assessment
- Strong French language component
Subject Areas
Schools with French Baccalaureate
Buissonnets Montani
Sion, Valais
Ages
12–18 yrs
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
Villars-sur-Ollon
Ages
11–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 137k–148k/yr
Collège Champittet
Pully, Lausanne
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 13k–112k/yr
Collège du Léman
Versoix, Geneva
Ages
2–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 25k–118k/yr
Collège Pierre Viret
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
12–19 yrs
Ecole Anhugar
Nyon, Vaud
Ages
4–20 yrs
École Ardévaz
Sion, Valais
Ages
15–20 yrs
Ecole Beit Yossef Girsa
Veyrier, Geneva
Ages
4–18 yrs
Ecole Lémania
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
11–19 yrs
Ecole Rudolf Steiner de Genève
Confignon, Geneva
Ages
2–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 8k–22k/yr
Ecole Toepffer
Geneva
Ages
11–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 19k–27k/yr
Institut Florimont
Geneva
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 20k–30k/yr
Institut International de Lancy
Grand-Lancy, Geneva
Ages
3–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 17k–30k/yr
Institut Le Rosey
Rolle, Vaud
Ages
8–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 106k–160k/yr
International School of Geneva
Geneva
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 23k–37k/yr
Lycée Français International de Zurich
Dübendorf, Zurich
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 8k–27k/yr
Lycée Pareto
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
16–18 yrs
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