A curated set of English guides explaining the French high school curriculum and the BAC: subject structure, reform highlights, score split, and the timelines your family should follow for French High School Study Abroad.
Each article answers a core question international families ask: what to study, when to test, and how to align French High School Study Abroad with university goals.
A direct comparison of the two tracks—language barrier, Parcoursup quotas, and admission odds—explaining why studying in France as a local high schooler raises the ceiling for French High School Study Abroad.
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Clarify how continuous assessment (40%) and final exams (60%) combine, and why maintaining steady grades in Première and Terminale matters.
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Walk through the common core, specialty subjects, and the weight of the Grand Oral so families can plan language support and practice early.
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See how the exploration year combines general education with electives so students can test their interests before choosing specialties.
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Key decisions for specialty selection, typical subject bundles, and how families can align them with university targets.
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Breakdown of required courses—French, History-Geography, Sciences, Languages—and how exploration modules are chosen.
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Analysis of specialty combinations, suitable student profiles, and how early planning supports Parcoursup positioning.
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Map the 2026 QS ranking tiers, program strengths, and how BAC scores align with admissions expectations.
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Understand how hours are split among core courses, specialties, and exam preparation so students can pace their workload.
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From independent subject choice to project-based learning and language support, this guide summarizes what makes the French pathway unique.
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Step-by-step walkthrough of the written and oral components, plus preparation tips for international students.
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Exam focus, common formats, and how math specialties strengthen future STEM and economics applications.
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