Lycée International

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Lycée International - English Section
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Presentation
A general overview
One of the 6 International Sections (with German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and
Russian Sections)
A strong academic and extracurricular programme
A unique opportunity to acquire a bilingual and bicultural education
A preparation for further education with an extensive support system for
university entrance (UCAS)
Admissions: all candidates are given a written test in English and an oral
interview
Presentation
The results, and the track record of a lot of our alumni justify the Lycée’s
reputation as one of the outstandingly successful schools in France.
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The students are enrolled in classes of different levels which meet their
specific language needs: English Special (1 to 4) or English National –
based on their level of competence.
National: for native or near-native students who are aiming at British or
American examinations or the International option of the French
Baccalauréat. Work includes the extensive and intensive study of
literature.
Special: for non-native speakers who have attained a satisfactory level of
competence and motivation. Courses are centred on the acquisition of
language skills but students must be able to study works of a literary
nature.
A note on group changes: changes must be justified pedagogically, both
language and history teachers have to agree.
English Special
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Language
Literature
History
Seconde
4h/week
2h/week
Première
4h/week
1h/week
Terminale
3h/week
Preparation for the Baccalauréat Anglais
LV1
– civilisation –
none
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History
Geography
Seconde
IGCSE
4h/week
2h/week
2h/week
Première
OIB
4h/week
2h/week
2h/week
Terminale
OIB
6h/week
3h/week
2h/week
English National
Literature
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IGCSE
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
At the end of 2nde (Year 11) National pupils take IGCSE examinations in
English Literature and English Language
Première students : optional Biology IGCSE examination in January 2013
IGCSE
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OIB
Option Internationale du Baccalauréat
Open to students from the three “séries” of the French Baccalaureate: S, ES
and L.
The OIB examinations replace the traditional English and History/Geography
examinations in the French Baccalaureate and are an integral part of the
French Baccalaureate
Moderated and supervised by the University of Cambridge
Higher "coéfficients“ reward both the students‘ bilingualism as well as the
extra hours and hard work demanded by this very rigorous programme
Our students have achieved a 100% success rate since the foundation of the
examination
OIB - General
A-Level standards
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An experience of studying and appreciating literature
A four hour written paper: essays on texts taken from a list covering the
three genres - Drama, the Novel and Poetry; as well as an unseen
exercise in Comparative Literature
OIB - Literature
An oral, which lasts half an hour: a 15 minute commentary on an unseen
passage taken from a Shakespeare play that they have studied, followed
by a discussion of their chosen synoptic topic
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in Twentieth Century World History (1945-1990)
in World Geography (globalisation, world powers & development
issues)
An oral, which lasts fifteen minutes and is conducted entirely in English:
OIB - History & Geography
A four hour written paper
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Language/Literature
coefficient 10 in section L - 9 in ES - 9 in S
coefficient 6 in L- 5 in ES-S
The oral test consists of a 30 minute interrogation after a 35 minute
preparation on a number of works or texts. (Coefficient 4 in all
sections).
History/Geography
coefficient 8 in L - 9 in ES - 7 in S
The written and oral tests are based on specific syllabi for Terminale.
Coefficient 5 in L - 5 in ES - 4 in S
The oral exam consists of an interrogation after a 20 minute
preparation on topics covered in the course. The candidate must
answer in English.
Coefficient 4 in L - 4 in ES - 3 in S
OIB - Tests nature and coeff
The written test lasts four hours and comprises a choice of three
essays.
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Examination
English exams
Cambridge English as a Foreign Language Examination:
First Certificate in English
Certificate in Advanced English
IELTS : International English Language Testing System
( http://www.ielts.org/ )
Preparation classes for the Cambridge exams are
offered to candidates
Examination
American Examinations :
Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
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Various Projects
projects projects projects
Theater/Cinema outings
Christmas party in Seconde
Competitions
Terminale yearbook
Writing competition
Conferences
We are also very happy to welcome parents/ guest speakers to come to class
and share a specific skill
Various Projects
Various Exhibitions
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Useful Websites
links
http://www.lyc-sections-internationales-strasbourg.ac-strasbourg.fr/
Information on the O.I.B: http://www.asiba.info/fr/
Information on the IGCSE: http://www.edexcel.com
University of Cambridge Exams: www.cambridgeesol.org
Various Wikis: http://anglophonesection.pbworks.com/
http://englishspecialponto.pbworks.com/
HG website : http://hgponto.tumblr.com
British universities: www.ucas.com
Guardian university guide: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/
universityguide
Various Projects
IELTS: http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts.htm
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Alumni
Track
Record
Feel free to contact our former students through the section wiki
Lee Strasberg Institute, Los
Angeles
University of Edinburgh
University of Durham (Law)
College of Europe, Bruges (EC
Law)
Sciences Po Strasbourg, IEP
Paris
University of Sussex
University of Wageningen
classe prépa ECE (commonly
called "prépa HEC") - lycée
Henri IV in Paris
Indiana University
Oakland University (B.A.
Political Science)
The University of Michigan
School of Diplomacy (B.A. Near
Eastern Studies/M.A. Middle
Eastern Studies & Energy
Policy)
U.S. State Department Student
Trainee Diplomat and U.S.
Citizen Ambassador
Williams College,
Massachusetts ,USA, BA
(Bachelor of Arts)
Notre Dame Law School,
Indiana, USA, JD (Juris Doctor)
Syracuse University
The University of Texas at
Austin - Major: Aerospace
Engineering
Masters and Bachelor in Civil
Engineering from Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA, USA
degree in physiotherapy in
Manchester, UK
BS in Management from
Purdue University in USA
MBA in Human Resources from
Purdue University in USA
l'Ecole Internationale de
Commerce et Développement
3A (Lyon, France)
Various Projects
Double Degree (French, English
and European Law:
Strasbourg/Leicester, Créteil/
Sheffield, Sorbonne, Paris /
King’s College, London)
University of Bath