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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
12
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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
Institut International de Lancy
Geneva, GE
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–32k/yr
Collège Champittet
Pully, Lausanne
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 25k–75k/yr
Collège du Léman
Versoix, Geneva
Ages
2–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 35k–95k/yr
Institut Le Rosey
Rolle, Vaud
Ages
8–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 130k/yr
Buissonnets Montani
Sion, Valais
Ages
12–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 12k–40k/yr
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
Villars-sur-Ollon
Ages
11–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 125k–135k/yr
Ecole Lémania
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
14–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 24k–32k/yr
Institut Florimont
Geneva
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–32k/yr
International School of Geneva
Geneva
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 28k–38k/yr
Lycée Töpffer
Geneva
Ages
12–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–28k/yr
Ecole Française Internationale de Berne
Bern
Ages
3–15 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 12k–16k/yr
Ecole Rudolf Steiner de Genève
Confignon, Geneva
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 14k–22k/yr
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