French Baccalauréat

The Mathematics speciality allows students to explore and use math as a tool across a number of fields, such as: algebra, geometry, analysis, statistics, algorithms, and programming. The course also includes the history of mathematics, providing a lens through which to identify the evolution of core mathematical theories, enabling students to have a broader understanding of the material. 

In the course, the use of software, modeling tools, and simulation programs encourages experimentation and practical use. The class promotes cross-curriculum interactions with other subjects such as chemistry, physics, engineering, biology, social studies, and economics.

The Economics and Social Sciences specialty deepens students' mastery of the concepts of economics, sociology and political science by analyzing the major issues in today’s societies. This course contributes to improving students’ economic and sociological understanding through the study of microeconomics and fundamentals of economy, and by proposing a multidisciplinary approach that relies notably on the social sciences.

The Earth and Life Sciences (or Biology) specialty explores the themes of the Earth and its environment, the human body and health, and natural evolution. The program helps students develop skills of observation, experimentation, model-building, analysis and debating - all of which are indispensable to pursue a higher education or career in these fields of study. This specialty explores the following scientific themes: Life on Earth, biodiversity, evolution, ecosystems, ecology, and the history of the Earth. It also provides students with a better understanding of the functioning of their own body, combining scientific concepts with a reflexion on one’s personal health, as well as an ethical and civic reflection of public health and the environment. This specialty draws from and builds upon previously acquired knowledge in physics, chemistry, math, and computer science.

The Physics-Chemistry specialty offers students the opportunity to explore the real world, from microscopic to macroscopic, by studying the organization and transformations of matter, movement, energy, waves and signals. Students will use the two founding aspects of the discipline, experimentation and modeling, leading to the mathematical formulation of validated physical laws. The many fields of application in both everyday life and related to major societal issues (energy, environment) give students a concrete, living and current picture of physics and chemistry.

The Humanities, Literature and Philosophy specialty offers the study of literature and philosophy from all eras through a variety of texts in order to refine students thought process, culture and knowledge. It is based on several major philosophical themes that have accompanied humanity, from ancient Greece to the modern world. This class develops the students’ ability to analyze points of view, to formulate a reasoned personal reflection, and to debate issues that are relevant to the major issues of humanity.