Marmoutier High School (Tours)
L’Institution Marmoutier
Our School (Notre Institution)
L’Institution Marmoutier draws on centuries of educational experience to offer students a learning environment that combines tradition with innovation. The campus blends rigorous academic management with modern facilities, forming a learning community that focuses on students’ overall development.
Placing “the holistic development of each person” at its core, the school promotes student-centered instructional design. We believe that successful education is not only about knowledge and skills, but also about nurturing curiosity, creativity, collaboration and a strong sense of responsibility.
The team includes teachers, educational advisors and student life staff. Through individualized guidance, project-based learning and international exchange programs, they help students build a clear pathway towards higher education and future careers.
When you entrust your child to us, you join a committed and caring educational community. We work closely with families to create a safe, positive and appropriately challenging learning experience for every student.
The Development of Marmoutier High School
The educational community of Marmoutier dates back to the 4th century, when it first took on the mission of educating local youth. Over the centuries, the school has continuously expanded its campus, improved student life facilities and gradually built a complete pathway from basic education through the high school level.
- 16th–18th centuries: The school relocated several times and developed a boarding system, attracting students from different regions to focus on their studies here.
- 19th century: New teaching buildings were constructed between Rue Leverrier and Rue Rossignol, increasing classroom and laboratory space.
- 1909–1911: The campus moved to the Varroc hillside in Agneaux, creating a more open learning environment and sports facilities.
- 1944–1948: After wartime damage, the school buildings were quickly rebuilt, reflecting the strong commitment of the school and local community to protecting education.
- 1960s–1990s: Teaching blocks, dining facilities and dormitories were continuously expanded. Co-education was fully introduced and a new high school building was added.
- 1996–2003: A modern cafeteria, boarding residence and BTS (higher technical diploma) teaching areas were completed, providing strong support for students progressing into higher education.
Today, Marmoutier High School continues to invest in international exchanges, language teaching and academic guidance, helping students grow with confidence in an environment that combines strong pastoral care with modern technologies.
Curriculum Structure
Seconde (Grade 10)
Seconde is both a key transition year for consolidating common foundational knowledge and an important moment for students to start shaping their future direction. In addition to compulsory subjects, students can broaden their interests and build a personalized study path through European sections, language reinforcement groups and a wide range of elective options.
Core Compulsory Courses in Seconde
- French (4 hours/week)
- History & Geography (3 hours/week)
- Modern Languages A & B (5.5 hours/week)
- Mathematics (4 hours/week)
- Physics & Chemistry (3 hours/week)
- Life & Earth Sciences (1.5 hours/week)
- Digital and Technological Sciences (1.5 hours/week)
- Economic & Social Sciences (1.5 hours/week)
- Physical Education & Sports (2 hours/week)
- Moral & Civic Education (18 hours/year)
Première (Grade 11) and Terminale (Grade 12)
From Première onwards, students deepen their studies in the specializations they have chosen. The school emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and project-based exploration, helping students develop autonomy and an international outlook while mastering core academic knowledge. In Première, students choose three specialization subjects and keep two of them in Terminale for advanced study, laying a solid foundation for the French general Baccalauréat (Baccalauréat Général).
Common Compulsory Courses in Première/Terminale (ENSEIGNEMENTS COMMUNS)
| Subject (Matière) | Première (Grade 11) | Terminale (Grade 12) |
|---|---|---|
| French (Français) | 4 hours/week | 0 |
| Philosophy (Philosophie) | 0 | 4 hours/week |
| History & Geography (Histoire – Géographie) | 3 hours/week | 3 hours/week |
| Modern Languages A and B (Langues vivantes A et B) | 4.5 hours/week | 4 hours/week |
| Scientific Education (Enseignement scientifique) | 2 hours/week | 2 hours/week |
| Mathematics (Mathématiques) | 1.5 hours/week | 0 |
| Moral & Civic Education (Enseignement moral et civique) | 18 hours/year | 18 hours/year |
| Physical Education & Sports (Éducation physique et sportive) | 2 hours/week | 2 hours/week |
Specialization Courses (ENSEIGNEMENTS DE SPÉCIALITÉ)
Selection rules: Students choose three specialization subjects in Première and keep two of them in Terminale.
| Specialization (Spécialité) | Première (Grade 11) | Terminale (Grade 12) |
|---|---|---|
| HGGSP (History, Geography, Geopolitics & Political Science) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| HLP (Humanities, Literature & Philosophy) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| AMC (English in the Contemporary World) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Mathematics (Mathématiques) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Physics & Chemistry (Physique – Chimie) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Life & Earth Sciences (Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Economic & Social Sciences (Sciences Économiques et Sociales) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
Language advantage note: The school offers multi-language support. Students may choose Chinese as a second foreign language in the French Baccalauréat, which not only helps them leverage their language strengths to improve exam results, but also demonstrates intercultural competence in future university applications.
Campus Life & Facilities
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