Secondary Level

Observation cycle S1-S3

Most subjects are taught in the mother tongue or dominant language (L1).

All pupils begin to study a second foreign language (L3) from secondary year S1 onwards.
In secondary year S3, all pupils study Human Sciences and Ethics in their first foreign language (L2).

In secondary year S2, ICT or Latin is offered as an option.

Pre-orientation cycle S4-S5

In years S4 and S5 sciences are taught separately through the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Pupils may also choose between an extended course in Mathematics (6 periods per week) or a basic course in Mathematics (4 periods per week). Other options include Economics, a third foreign language (L4) and Ancient Greek.

Subject chosen for S4 must be kept for S5. Pupils cannot drop or change subjects between S4 and S5. The only allowed change between S4 and S5 is from Mathematics 6 periods to Mathematics 4 periods provided the pupil retains the minimum number of periods or from Mathematics 4 periods to Mathematics 6 periods with the agreement of the Class Council.

Orientation cycle S6-S7

Includes compulsory, optional and complementary subjects.

Years S6 and S7 form a unity known as the European Baccalaureate cycle. No admissions can be accepted in year S7. Pupils must have completed without interruption not less than the final two years of secondary education in a European School or in a School Accredited by the Board of Governors to be eligible for obtaining the European Baccalaureate Diploma.

Although there is a core of compulsory subjects, including Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, at least one scientific subject, Philosophy, Physical Education, History and Geography, pupils have a wide range of further options and may choose to study some subjects for two periods per week, four periods per week or add three periods per week advanced level courses in Language 1, Language 2 or Mathematics.

Students must choose a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 options in the table below:



An advanced course may be chosen (not compulsory):

Additional courses must be taken by students whose timetable has fewer 31 periods after choosing their compulsory subjects and options.