{"id":344,"date":"2025-08-22T10:17:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T03:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.windfield.ac.th\/?post_type=curriculum&#038;p=344"},"modified":"2025-09-26T14:46:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:46:42","slug":"college-lower-secondary-ages-11-15","status":"publish","type":"curriculum","link":"https:\/\/new.windfield.ac.th\/fr\/college-lower-secondary-ages-11-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Coll\u00e8ge (Lower Secondary, Ages 11\u201315)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_09e25b12 has_text_color height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_b860ca69 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Coll\u00e8ge (Lower Secondary, Ages 11\u201315)<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The <strong>Coll\u00e8ge stage<\/strong> covers <strong>ages 11 to 15<\/strong> and includes <strong>6e, 5e, 4e, and 3e<\/strong>. It is a crucial step in the French curriculum where students <strong>consolidate knowledge, develop independence, and prepare for the Dipl\u00f4me National du Brevet (DNB)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Coll\u00e8ge provides a <strong>broad, balanced education<\/strong>, combining academic depth with cultural, artistic, and civic development. It serves as the bridge between primary education and the Lyc\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs my-curriculum-tabs layout_hor style_modern switch_hover\" style=\"--sections-title-size:0.9rem\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list items_6 align_none\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list-h\"><button class=\"w-tabs-item active\" aria-controls=\"content-w7d1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Organisation &amp; Subjects<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-e732\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Weekly Schedule<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-sc2c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Teaching &amp; Learning Approaches<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-q11f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Competencies Developed<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-i8d2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Evaluation and Validation<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-wd13\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Purpose &amp; Progression<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_triangle cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section active\" id=\"w7d1\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header active\" aria-controls=\"content-w7d1\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Organisation &amp; Subjects<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-w7d1\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>It is divided into two pedagogical cycles: Cycle 3 (6\u1d49) and Cycle 4 (5\u1d49, 4\u1d49, 3\u1d49).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6e (Sixi\u00e8me, age 11\u201312)<\/strong> \u2192 Transition year from primary to secondary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5e (Cinqui\u00e8me, age 12\u201313)<\/strong> \u2192 Strengthening core knowledge and introducing more complex concepts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4e (Quatri\u00e8me, age 13\u201314)<\/strong> \u2192 Expanding learning in sciences, literature, and languages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>3e (Troisi\u00e8me, age 14\u201315)<\/strong> \u2192 Preparation year for the Dipl\u00f4me National du Brevet (DNB) and transition to Lyc\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Total teaching time: approx. <strong>26 hours per week<\/strong> across 36 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Students study a wide range of disciplines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The curriculum includes advanced reading, writing, and argumentation in French Language and Literature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mathematics<\/strong> &#8211; algebra, geometry, problem-solving, logical reasoning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sciences<\/strong> &#8211; physics, chemistry, life sciences (SVT), and technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History &amp; Geography \/ Civic Education (EMC)<\/strong>: historical knowledge, geography, citizenship, and democratic values.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foreign Languages<\/strong> include English and\/or additional modern languages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arts<\/strong> \u2013 visual arts, music, theatre.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Education (PE)<\/strong> &#8211; sports, coordination, teamwork.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Competencies<\/strong> &#8211; responsible use of technology, certification via the PIX platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"e732\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-e732\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Weekly Schedule<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-e732\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><em>Typical mandatory hours per week:<\/em><\/p>\n<table class=\"curriculum-table\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Subject \/ Area<\/th>\n<th>6e (Year 7)<\/th>\n<th>5e (Year 8)<\/th>\n<th>4e (Year 9)<\/th>\n<th>3e (Year 10)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>French<\/td>\n<td>4 h 30<\/td>\n<td>4 h 30<\/td>\n<td>4 h 30<\/td>\n<td>4 h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mathematics<\/td>\n<td>4 h 30<\/td>\n<td>3 h 30<\/td>\n<td>3 h 30<\/td>\n<td>3 h 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>History\u2013Geography &amp; Moral\/Civic Education<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>First Foreign Language (LV1)<\/td>\n<td>4 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Second Foreign Language (LV2)<\/td>\n<td>2 h 00<\/td>\n<td>2 h 30<\/td>\n<td>2 h 30<\/td>\n<td>2 h 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Science (Life &amp; Earth) + Physics\u2013Chemistry<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h 30 + 1 h 30<\/td>\n<td>1 h 30 + 1 h 30<\/td>\n<td>1 h 30 + 1 h 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Technology<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical Education (PE)<\/td>\n<td>4 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<td>3 h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arts Education (Visual Arts + Music)<\/td>\n<td>1 h + 1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h + 1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h + 1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h + 1 h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thai national (For Thai only)<\/td>\n<td>4 h 00<\/td>\n<td>4 h 00<\/td>\n<td>4 h 00<\/td>\n<td>4 h 00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Anglais renforc\u00e9\/\u00e9tude dirig\u00e9e (non Thai)<\/td>\n<td>2 h 00<\/td>\n<td>2 h 00<\/td>\n<td>2 h 00<\/td>\n<td>2 h 00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thai Culture (non Thai)<\/td>\n<td>1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h<\/td>\n<td>1 h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"sc2c\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-sc2c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Teaching &amp; Learning Approaches<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-sc2c\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Interdisciplinary projects (EPI)<\/strong> &#8211; connecting knowledge across subjects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inquiry-based learning<\/strong> involves conducting research, conducting experiments, and working on independent projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborative learning<\/strong> involves group work, debates, and peer exchanges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personalised support<\/strong> &#8211; individual guidance adapted to student needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital integration<\/strong> &#8211; the use of ICT tools for everyday learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"q11f\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-q11f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Competencies Developed<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-q11f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>By the end of Coll\u00e8ge, students will have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthened their <strong>mastery of French<\/strong> in oral and written expression.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students will have acquired solid mathematical and scientific reasoning skills<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They also enhanced their understanding of culture, history, and civics.<\/li>\n<li>Improved fluency in at least one <strong>foreign language<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build artistic and physical skills through the arts and sports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced <strong>critical thinking, collaboration, and autonomy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"i8d2\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-i8d2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Evaluation and Validation<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-i8d2\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Assessments and Academic Validation at Coll\u00e8ge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Windfield International School, students in <strong>year 7 (6\u00e8me)<\/strong> and <strong>year 9 (4\u00e8me)<\/strong> sit <strong>national assessments set by the French Ministry of National Education (MENJ)<\/strong> each <strong>September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These standardized tests evaluate core skills in <strong>French and Mathematics<\/strong>, providing a clear picture of each learner\u2019s strengths and areas for progress.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the school year, we ensure <strong>continuous assessment<\/strong> through class observation, regular exercises, and projects.<\/p>\n<p>All results are entered into <strong>Myscol<\/strong> and compiled into the student report card \u2014 a secure digital record, with detailed reports issued in December, April, and June<\/p>\n<p>Windfield uses Myscol to manage academic tracking.<\/p>\n<p>Myscol is a secure online platform where parents and students can view grades, timetables, attendance, teacher feedback, and official documents, ensuring transparent communication between school and families.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/windfield.myscol.net\/signin\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyScol : Plateforme tout en un pour \u00e9tablissement scolaire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Coll\u00e8ge students also take part in <strong>EPI exam \u2013 \u00ab\u00a0Enseignements Pratiques Interdisciplinaires\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>An oral presentation where interdisciplinary projects connect multiple subjects around a common theme, encouraging teamwork, research, and real-world problem solving.<\/p>\n<p>The middle school journey culminates in the <strong>Dipl\u00f4me National du Brevet (DNB)<\/strong>. This French national diploma combines <strong>50 % continuous assessment<\/strong> (coursework and term results) with <strong>50 % final examinations<\/strong> in French, Mathematics, History\u2013Geography\/EMC, and Science.<\/p>\n<p>Windfield students sit the final DNB exams at the <strong>Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais International de Bangkok (LFIB)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Travel and accommodation costs for these sessions are the responsibility of families, and <strong>exam dates &#8211; different from those in mainland France &#8211; are communicated to parents as soon as they are confirmed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"wd13\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-wd13\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Purpose &amp; Progression<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-wd13\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Coll\u00e8ge stage aims to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consolidate fundamental knowledge across disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare students for orientation and subject choices in Lyc\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<li>Develop autonomy, responsibility, and digital competencies.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen civic values and cultural openness.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure readiness for the <strong>Lyc\u00e9e (upper secondary, ages 15\u201318)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_df271145 has_text_color height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Why Choose the French Coll\u00e8ge at Windfield?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At Windfield International School, our <strong>Coll\u00e8ge programme (6\u1d49 to 3\u1d49)<\/strong> offers a <strong>rigorous education fully aligned with the French Ministry of National Education<\/strong>, while providing an international and bilingual environment that few schools can match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Comprehensive, Balanced Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>broad academic foundation<\/strong> combining <strong>excellence in core subjects<\/strong> with <strong>creativity, critical thinking, and civic education<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A rich timetable that integrates <strong>languages, arts, sciences, and physical education<\/strong>, ensuring students grow into <strong>well-rounded, confident learners<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strong Focus on Languages and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extensive English instruction<\/strong> well above the French national requirement.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to study <strong>additional foreign languages<\/strong> (mandarin\/spanish)<\/li>\n<li>Weekly <strong>Thai language and culture<\/strong> classes that immerse students in the life of their host country.<\/li>\n<li>Several non-language subjects taught <strong>in English under the EMIL model<\/strong> (Enseignement de Mati\u00e8res Int\u00e9gr\u00e9es en Langue), where <strong>Art, Music, and selected PE lessons are delivered in English<\/strong> to reinforce real bilingual skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Specialist Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike many French coll\u00e8ges, Windfield provides <strong>subject-specialist teachers<\/strong> in <strong>Art, Music, Physical Education, and Swimming<\/strong>, ensuring expert instruction and inspiring, high-quality lessons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personalised Support in a Key Transition Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Individual guidance and close monitoring<\/strong> to help each student navigate the important years between primary school and lyc\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<p>A welcoming, multicultural environment that encourages <strong>autonomy, responsibility, and global awareness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation for National Exams and Beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Careful preparation for the <strong>Dipl\u00f4me National du Brevet (DNB)<\/strong> and for the academic pathways of the <strong>Lyc\u00e9e<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A focus on both <strong>academic achievement and personal growth<\/strong>, enabling students to thrive in upper secondary education and in international contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By combining <strong>French academic rigour, rich bilingual exposure<\/strong>, and the expertise of <strong>specialist teachers<\/strong>, Windfield\u2019s Coll\u00e8ge programme develops <strong>confident, globally minded students<\/strong> ready to succeed in the 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