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KINDERGARTEN and PRIMARY SCHOOLProgressing from the first steps of language to becoming a world citizen, a student… in Kindergarten (3-5 years) - is supported in healthy social interaction
- is encouraged to develop his/her imagination, creativity, and awareness of the world
in a caring environment
and in Primary school (6-10 years) - acquires the fundamentals (reading, writing, math)
- learns about our world (history, geography, science)
- builds self-confidence and develops independence
- practices civic values and increased environmental awareness
SECONDARY SCHOOL Consolidated academic knowledge and a focus on higher learning: keys to success. A student…
in Middle school (11-14 years) - takes on more advanced subjects and learning methods
- builds on competencies through an inter-disciplinary approach
- begins to define personal goals and future directions of study
and in High school (15-18 years) - explores and develops individual interests and aptitudes
- continues to increase his/her knowledge base and builds skills in preparation for university-level studies
- prepares for the Baccalauréat ("S" - Sciences or "ES" - Economic and Social Studies)
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