What is baccalaureat general in France?
What is baccalauréat général in France?
France: Baccalauréat Général. From age 15 students enter the Lycée period of education (upper secondary) for three years: There are three types of Lycée – the Général, Technologique and Professionnel (vocational).
What happens after the baccalauréat général?
Around 95% of French students passing the Baccalauréat Général, 85% of those passing the Baccalauréat Technologique and 25% of those passing the Baccalauréat Professionnel will go on to higher education. The third course is primarily designed for students going on to further education.
How do you get honours in the baccalauréat?
In addition, students who pass each stage of the Baccalauréat examinations first time are eligible for the honours grades. These are awarded on the basis of the average point score achieved. Tres bien (very good) = average of 16 or more points.
