Recognized in Switzerland, in Europe and throughout the world, the baccalaureate opens up numerous perspectives and opportunities. As an alternative to the Maturité, it is a recognized springboard for access to higher education.
ALTERNATIVE TO MATURITY
As an alternative to the Maturité, the bac gives access to all universities, hotel schools, EPFL... in Switzerland but also abroad . However, certain conditions may be required (choice of specialties or minimum grades, for example).
The mention " assez bien " (average of 12/20 minimum) allows you to enter Swiss universities. Find below the access requirements of each university.
100% SUCCESS RATE
As a member of the GESBF (Groupement des Ecoles Suisses préparant au Baccalauréat Français), our school is certified to prepare for the French Baccalaureate.
As part of our pedagogy, approach and curriculum Secondary II, our school has a 100% success rate in the baccalaureate (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). The pass rate (equal to or higher than 12/20) was 100% in 2021, 75% in 2022.
COMMON EDUCATION AND SPECIALTIES
Students benefit from both a common core and the ability to choose specialties.
In common education, students study a wide range of subjects: French, two other modern languages, science, history-geography, philosophy, physical education and sports.
By choosing a specialty, they can give a more marked coloration in a particular area of their degree. The specialties they can choose are: Mathematics / Plastic Arts / History-geography, geopolitics and political science / Humanities, literature and philosophy / Languages, literature and foreign cultures / Digital and computer sciences / Physics-chemistry / Life and Earth sciences / Economic and social sciences.
The specialties of our school are :
- Life and Earth Sciences (SVT)
- Mathematics
- Physics and Chemistry
- Plastic arts
- History-geography, geopolitics, political science (HGGSP)
- Are you interested in another specialty? You can follow the one of your choice with the distance learning of the CNED (after advice of the class council)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In Switzerland with a French Baccalauréat - 2024/25
Source: Swissuniversities (Link at the bottom of the page): Swissuniversities is an official Swiss structure (Federal Law of January 1, 2015). It ensures the coordination of Swiss universities.
Geneva
Diplôme d'études secondaires supérieures (high school diploma) with specialization in mathematics in première and specialization in mathematics or complementary mathematics option in terminale and specialization in life and earth sciences or physics and chemistry in première and terminale + an average of 12/20
EPFL
Baccalauréat général with specialization in "Mathematics" and "Physics-Chemistry" in première and terminale. Mathematics and physics-chemistry marks equal to or higher than 16 andoverall average equal to or higher than 16. Otherwise: EPFL entrance exam
ETHZ
Baccalauréat général (general baccalaureate), with proof of the following subjects: 1. specialization in mathematics, 2. specialization in life and earth sciences or physics and chemistry, and 3. language of instruction or first modern language during the last two years (classes de première et de terminale) before the end of secondary school. These subjects must have been the subject of final examinations and obtained with an average of at least 70% of the maximum value (14/20). The overall average mark for the school-leaving certificate must be at least 16/20. In addition, four other subjects from the following disciplines must have been taken in the last three years: physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, another language, geography, history, economics. Otherwise: entrance exam to ETHZ.
Basel
Graduation diploma + proof of admission in the desired field of study at a university recognized by the respective university in the country of origin of the graduation diploma or an average grade of 12/20.
The subject Scientific Education is not recognized as a category 4 scientific subject
Bern
Graduation diploma + proof of admission in the desired field of study at a university recognized by the respective university in the country of origin of the graduation diploma or a grade point average of 12/20.
The subject of Scientific Education is not recognized as a category 4 scientific subject.
Fribourg
Higher secondary school diploma with specialization in mathematics in the first and last years and life and earth sciences or physics and chemistry in the first and last years + certificate of admission from a recognized university in the country of origin of the higher secondary school diploma or an average of 12/20
Lausanne
High school diploma with specialization in mathematics in the first and last years of high school and life and earth sciences or physics and chemistry in the first and last years of high school + an average of 12/20
Lucerne
Secondary school diploma with specialization in mathematics in the penultimate (first) and final (last) year and life sciences or physics and chemistry in the penultimate and final year + proof of enrolment in the chosen field of study at a university recognized by the relevant higher education institution in the country of origin of the secondary school diploma or an average of 12/20
Neuchâtel
Diploma of Higher Secondary Education with the major of mathematics + the major of life and earth sciences or physics-chemistry in Première and the major of mathematics or the major of life and earth sciences or physics-chemistry in Terminale + additional mathematics option if the mathematics major was not chosen in Terminale + an average of 12/20
St. Gallen
High school diploma with specialization in mathematics in the penultimate (first) and final (senior) years and life and earth sciences or physics and chemistry in the penultimate and final years + competitive examination.
Zürich
Secondary school diploma + proof of enrolment in the chosen field of study at a university recognized by the relevant institution in the country of origin of the secondary school diploma or an average of 12/20.
Science Education is not recognized as a Category 4 Natural Science subject.
USI
Higher secondary school diploma with specialization in mathematics in the first and last years of study and life and earth sciences or physics and chemistry in the first and last years of study + certificate of admission in the chosen field of study from a recognized university in the country of origin of the higher secondary school diploma or an average of 12/20.
