Lycée Saint-Benoît d'Angers
Lycée Saint-Benoît d’Angers
Welcome to Saint-Benoît Educational Group
The Saint-Benoît School Group was formed by the merger of Sainte-Agnès and Saint-Martin institutions in the city center of Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. The school currently spans three campuses, encompassing two primary schools, one Middle School, one high school (Lycée), preparatory classes for Grandes Écoles (Science stream), and a “New Start High School.”
Integrated Education from Primary to Higher Education
We are committed to providing students with a coherent and innovative educational framework that covers the full range of schooling from primary to higher education. Our goal is to help students achieve personalized development on a solid academic foundation, fostering their holistic qualities, critical thinking, and an open perspective toward society and the world.
Bienvenue à l'ensemble scolaire Saint-Benoît. Fruit d’une fusion des institutions Sainte-Agnès et Saint-Martin... Notre ensemble scolaire comprend, sur trois sites, deux écoles primaires, un collège, un lycée, des classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles scientifiques et un lycée “Nouveau départ”.
Fostering Holistic Development
We accept every student, respecting their strengths, potential, and weaknesses. We emphasize combining 'rigorous standards' with 'caring guidance' to help students cultivate a sense of responsibility and autonomy.
Faire grandir la personne
Promoting Educational Innovation
Offering a wide curriculum from primary to higher education, emphasizing seamless transitions between academic stages. Courses cover general and technological education, with distinct specialties in science, digital technology, and languages.
Développer l'innovation pédagogique
Strengthening International Education
Highly prioritizing European and international education, offering bilingual and bicultural programs. We welcome students from around the world annually, cultivating a global perspective among our students.
Conforter la dimension européenne
Enhancing Support and University Guidance
The core philosophy is "caring for every student," respecting the development of multiple intelligences. We provide health education and career planning guidance to help students shape their future.
Renforcer l'accompagnement
Introduction to Lycée Saint-Benoît d'Angers
The Saint-Benoît Educational Group (Ensemble scolaire Saint-Benoît d’Angers) is located in the heart of Angers, a renowned cultural city in Western France. It is a prestigious institution that combines a long tradition with modern educational concepts. The school's history dates back to the end of the 19th century, evolving from two local private schools with excellent reputations: Sainte-Agnès and Saint-Martin, long known in the region for their rigorous teaching and solid academic environment.
To better integrate educational resources and ensure seamless transitions between academic stages, the two long-standing institutions officially merged in 2018 to form today's “Ensemble scolaire Saint-Benoît (Saint-Benoît Educational Group)”. The school now operates an integrated system covering Primary School, Middle School, High School (Lycée), and Preparatory Classes for Higher Education (Classes préparatoires), providing students with a complete path from basic education to French higher education.
The two campuses of Lycée Saint-Benoît are both located in the center of Angers. The school features an innovative pedagogical structure, offering general and technological education programs, with distinctive features in science, digital technology, and languages. It also provides various elective courses in arts, sports, languages, and technology, allowing students to personalize their choices based on their interests and future plans.
The high school welcomes students from diverse countries and backgrounds, emphasizing respect and support for each student's strengths and areas for improvement. The school offers flexible curriculum arrangements for academically outstanding students or those with significant talents in sports or arts, and provides housing options, including on-campus dormitories (at the University campus) and joint multi-school residences, ensuring a secure living environment for international and out-of-town students.
Educational Project (PROJET ÉDUCATIF)
We support every student in completing their studies and help them plan their future direction. Our educational project is strengthened by the entire learning community.
Cultivating a Spirit of Community
Our high school is of moderate size, ensuring every student receives attention and support. The educational team emphasizes the integration of all students, actively fostering tolerance and understanding while respecting differences.
Fostering a Spirit of Effort
The high school advocates the value of diligent study, encouraging every student to realize their potential and strive for excellence. While imparting knowledge, we focus on stimulating learning interest and setting achievable goals for students.
Through Cultural Education
The school aims to help students better understand and uphold cultural heritage through teaching, and to foster their critical thinking. The high school emphasizes communication with the outside world, organizing rich travel, exchange, and practical activities.
Supporting Student Growth
The school is committed to cultivating students' sense of responsibility and initiative. The educational team supports every student with both care and rigor, helping them make choices and plan their future.
Curriculum Overview
Year 10 (Seconde)
Year 10 is a crucial stage for helping students consolidate common foundational knowledge and achieve a smooth transition, as well as an important year for determining future direction. In addition to compulsory courses, students can choose European classes, English International classes, electives, or specific independent projects to enrich and personalize their learning path.
Year 10 Compulsory Core Courses
- French (4 hours/week)
- History and Geography (3 hours/week)
- Foreign Language 1/2 (5 hours 30 mins/week)
- Mathematics (4 hours/week)
- Physics and Chemistry (3 hours/week)
- Life and Earth Sciences (1 hour 30 mins/week)
- Digital and Technological Sciences (1 hour 30 mins/week)
- Economic and Social Sciences (1 hour 30 mins/week)
- Physical Education (2 hours/week)
- Civic and Social Education (18 hours/year)
Year 11 (Première) and Year 12 (Terminale)
Starting in Year 11, every student will progressively deepen their studies based on their chosen specialization. Students select 3 specialization courses in Year 11 and retain 2 of these 3 courses in Year 12 for further intensive study. This system ensures a gradual specialization of the student's learning path in Year 12, preparing them for higher education.
Year 11/Year 12 Compulsory Core Courses (ENSEIGNEMENTS COMMUNS)
| Subject (Matière) | Year 11 (Première) | Year 12 (Terminale) |
|---|---|---|
| French (Français) | 4 hours/week | 0 |
| Philosophy (Philosophie) | 0 | 4 hours/week |
| History and Geography (Histoire – Géographie) | 3 hours/week | 3 hours/week |
| Foreign Language 1/2 (Langues vivantes A et B) | 4 hours 30 mins/week | 4 hours/week |
| Scientific Education (Enseignement scientifique) | 2 hours/week | 2 hours/week |
| Mathematics (Mathématiques) | 1 hour 30 mins/week | 0 |
| Moral and Civic Education (Enseignement moral et civique) | 18 hours/year | 18 hours/year |
| Physical Education (Éducation physique et sportive) | 2 hours/week | 2 hours/week |
Specialization Courses (ENSEIGNEMENTS DE SPÉCIALITÉ)
Selection Rule: Choose 3 specialization courses in Year 11, and retain 2 of the chosen 3 in Year 12.
| Specialization Subject (Spécialité) | Year 11 (Première) | Year 12 (Terminale) |
|---|---|---|
| Digital and Computer Science (Numérique et sciences informatiques) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Mathematics (Mathématiques) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Physics and Chemistry (Physique – Chimie) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Life and Earth Sciences (Sciences de la vie et de la terre) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Economic and Social Sciences (Sciences économiques et sociales) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| History, Geography, Geopolitics and Political Science (HGGSP) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Humanities, Literature and Philosophy (Humanités, littérature et philosophie) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Langues, littératures et cultures étrangères) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
| Visual Arts (Arts plastiques) (In collaboration with Lycée Mongazon) | 4 hours/week | 6 hours/week |
Language Advantage Note: Students attending Lycée Saint-Benoît d'Angers may select Chinese as a second foreign language exam subject for the French Baccalauréat. This offers a significant academic advantage to Chinese students— allowing them to leverage their native language skills to boost their overall score, while their French and Chinese bilingual background makes them more competitive in university admissions; for students from other countries, this option equally demonstrates the school's respect for and openness to multilingualism and diverse cultures.
Campus Highlights
Explore the beautiful campus and advanced facilities of Lycée Saint-Benoît.
Rich Extracurricular Life
Student Campus Life Spaces
Learning, gaining knowledge, broadening horizons, developing artistic talents, participating in sports, learning to live with others, discovering oneself, holistic development... Lycée Saint-Benoît offers a wealth of learning and activity spaces across its Collégiale and Université campuses, including science labs, multimedia classrooms, documentation and guidance centers, study halls, cafeterias and coffee shops, as well as various leisure and recreation spaces. Lycée Saint-Benoît provides students with a vibrant daily living environment, cultivating them into responsible future citizens.
Student Life and Extracurricular Activities
Sports Association (AS)
Open to all students wishing to experience different sports activities or participate in inter-school competitions (such as rugby, football, basketball, badminton, etc.). Training and competitions are held on Wednesday afternoons.
Student Life Bureau (BDL)
Actively involved in school life, initiating and supporting projects related to sports, culture, humanitarian efforts, or civic responsibility. The BDL organizes various events to promote student integration.
School Trips
In addition to on-campus activities, the school regularly organizes external study tours for students of all grades, such as visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mont-Saint-Michel and the castles of the Loire Valley.
Exclusive Official Partnership with Sanai Education
Since 2019, Lycée Saint-Benoît has maintained a long-term cooperative relationship with Sanai Education and its subsidiary Sanai Study Abroad in Shenzhen, China, aiming to provide full support to Chinese students aspiring to enroll at Lycée Saint-Benoît.
To further deepen this collaboration, Lycée Saint-Benoît signed a more comprehensive cooperation agreement with Sanai Education in April 2025, designating Sanai Education as our sole official representative in China.
This official authorization ensures that Chinese students receive professional and efficient support across all stages—application, enrollment, and school life—and provides families with the highest level of trust assurance.
