{"id":8132,"date":"2021-11-15T11:18:16","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T10:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/?page_id=8132"},"modified":"2025-08-27T15:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:41:50","slug":"english-secondary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/en\/programmes\/english-secondary\/","title":{"rendered":"English Secondary"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div class=\"iil-jumbotron theme-background \">\n    <div class=\"container text-container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-6\">\n                <div class=\"iil-breadcrumbs\">\n                  <!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 6.6.0 -->\n<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to IIL.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/en\/\" class=\"home\"><span property=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span> &nbsp; &nbsp;<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Campus Life.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/en\/campus-life\/\" class=\"post post-page\"><span property=\"name\">Campus Life<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span> &nbsp; &nbsp;<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/en\/campus-life\/news\/\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"3\"><\/span>                <\/div>\n                <h1>English Secondary<\/h1>\n              <p>IIL students aged 11 to 19 follow a French or English curriculum. Our programmes focus on each student&rsquo;s personal development and international exposure, and support them in preparing for their future.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"container-fluid p-0 special-container\">\n        <div class=\"row special-row m-0\">\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 px-0 img-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/secondary-header.jpg); background-position: center\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container standard-text-section\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-sm-4 title\">English Secondary<\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-8\"><p>The English section follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/national-curriculum\">British national curriculum<\/a> in preparation for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-upper-secondary\/cambridge-igcse\/\">Cambridge IGCSE<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"large-text\">\n                <span class=\"title\">\n          In the English Secondary programme,        <\/span>\n              our role is to guide and accompany students in their academic and personal development as they start imagining and shaping their future. Our student-centred learning approach is based on fostering intellectual independence and collaboration. Our teachers inspire, guide and support their students, forging strong bonds along the way.        <div class=\"context-links\">\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"testimonial-block_61a9da58af0d3\" class=\"random-testimonial\">\n\n                  <div class=\"testimonial-image\">\n          <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-sm-6 content\">\n                                                      <div style=\"padding:125% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/646826728?h=aeae95ecd2&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Marie GALMICHE\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n              <div class=\"col-sm-6 content\">\n                <div class=\"person\">\n                  <div>Marie GALMICHE<\/div>\n                  <div>Director of English Secondary<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial\">\n                                        <p>Meet the Head of Section<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container full-width-text\">\n  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/national-curriculum\">Years 7 to 9 follow the British curriculum<\/a>, with a strong focus on mathematics, sciences and languages. Students in years 10 and 11 follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-upper-secondary\/cambridge-igcse\/\">Cambridge IGCSE<\/a> programme, while those in years 12 and 13 prepare the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/\">International Baccalaureate<\/a> (IB) Diploma, either in English or bilingually &ndash; in French and English. IIL is one of the few schools to award the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/assessment-and-exams\/understanding-ib-assessment\/\">Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Secondary school is a critical time for young people, representing an important transition that can open many doors to their future. At IIL, we help prepare students for academic diplomas and guide and support them in their social and emotional development. Through various local and international initiatives, we actively engage our students in global issues and charitable projects.<\/p>\n<p>During their time at IIL, secondary students take their classes in our modern B17 building. Designed with the latest pedagogical innovations in mind, the building houses multiple collaborative spaces, non-traditional classroom settings and digital learning tools to enhance their education.<\/p>\n<p>Our international teaching staff and university guidance team offer our students individualised support. Thanks to their commitment, our pupils can confidently follow their unique path after graduating, including admittance to the world&rsquo;s most prestigious universities.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"large-text\">\n                <span class=\"title\">\n          Shared Understanding of High Quality Learning         <\/span>\n              At IIL, we nurture our learners to become Global Thinkers, fostering respect and tolerance. With empathy and integrity, they actively engage with diverse, real-world challenges. Through inquiry, reflection, and academic rigour, we cultivate the creative and critical thinking skills that empower them to make a positive contribution in the international community to which they belong.        <div class=\"context-links\">\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"iil-image-text\" id=\"ib-world-school\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      \n              <div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IIL_3423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-5 offset-sm-1\">\n          <div class=\"title\">IB World School<\/div>\n          <div class=\"text\"><p>IIL is an IB World School authorized to teach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">International Baccalaureate&reg; Diploma Programme<\/a>&nbsp;(IBDP).<\/p>\n<p>The IBDP is a demanding two-year pre-university programme that consists of six subjects (three at Higher level and three at Standard Level), an Extended Essay of 4000 words, a Theory of Knowledge course, and a CAS (creativity, action, service) component. The IB Diploma programme enjoys a high level of respect among the world&rsquo;s higher education institutions. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and as excellent preparation for university studies.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container downloads\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-sm-4 documents-title\">Documents<\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n                                    \n                                                \n                                                \n                                                \n                                                \n                                                <div class=\"document\">\n                            <div class=\"title\">\n                                IB Academic Integrity Policy                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n          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href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">International Baccalaureate&reg; (IB) Diploma Programme<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/curriculum\/creativity-activity-and-service\/\"><strong>Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme<\/strong><\/a> counterbalances traditional academics, offering students the opportunity to take initiative, learn through experience and foster a sense of accomplishment. Initiated during the last 18 months of the IB programme, the CAS programme gives students an incentive to participate in individual or collaborative learning projects on three concepts:<\/p><\/div>\n          <div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                <a id=\"toggle_uan9IxKq6sahgwl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#uan9IxKq6sahgwl\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"uan9IxKq6sahgwl\" class=\"readmore\">Read more<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-6 offset-sm-1\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_4271.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"row margined\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n          <div class=\"collapse\" id=\"uan9IxKq6sahgwl\">\n            <div class=\"extended-text\"><ul><li><strong>Creativity <\/strong>&ndash; arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activity<\/strong> &ndash; physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the IB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service<\/strong> &ndash; an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has learning benefits for the student.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>These projects challenge students to show initiative, demonstrate perseverance and develop skills such as teamwork, problem solving and decision-making. Through individualised journal entries, students express how their selected CAS activities match with the seven IB outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol><li>Undertake new challenges, learn new skills<\/li>\n<li>Correctly plan and initiate their own experiences<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with others<\/li>\n<li>Show perseverance and commitment within their work<\/li>\n<li>Engage with issues of global importance<\/li>\n<li>Consider ethical implications<\/li>\n<li>Develop themselves physically and mentally.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"iil-image-text\" id=\"creative-arts\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      \n              <div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iil_alicelemarin-400-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-5 offset-sm-1\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Creative Arts <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text\"><p>Encouraging creativity and exploration is a core tenet of the IIL philosophy and an integral part of our English Secondary programme. Years 7 through 9 students receive two periods per week of <strong>visual arts <\/strong>education. In addition, S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) classes &ndash; a cross-curricular and collaborative subject that allows students to use a variety of skills to tackle group projects with an ecological or entrepreneurial focus &ndash; stimulate creative exploration.<\/p><\/div>\n                                <a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#VmNouyA8BYniraB\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"VmNouyA8BYniraB\" class=\"readmore\">Read more<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"row margined\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n          <div class=\"collapse\" id=\"VmNouyA8BYniraB\">\n            <div class=\"extended-text\"><p>We encourage students in Year 10 to pursue one of our creative options. This module is voluntary and comprises visual arts, film and media as well as S.T.E.A.M classes. In year 11, a visual arts option is also available, with additional guidance and support for students wishing to develop a portfolio in order to pursue fine arts, architecture, photography or film studies later on.<\/p>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma<\/a> years, students can choose <strong>visual arts <\/strong>or<strong> film studies <\/strong>as one of the six modules necessary for certification. Additionally, as part of their personalised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/curriculum\/creativity-activity-and-service\/\">CAS<\/a> (creativity, activity and service) programme, all IB students take on creative projects in order to balance their pre-university academic studies.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"iil-image-text\" id=\"digital-learning\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-sm-5\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Digital Learning <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text\"><p>The IIL Secondary school approach to digital learning encompasses the tools and the social aspects of digital citizenship. We guide our students on how to best live with technology and how to use it sensibly and ethically. In the classroom, students learn to use appropriate digital tools to enhance and complement their studies. We provide individual iPads to all secondary students and laptops to International Baccalaureate (IB) students.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n          <div>\n                      <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-6 offset-sm-1\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Digital-Learning-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"iil-image-text\" id=\"language-policy\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      \n              <div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iil_alicelemarin-369.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-5 offset-sm-1\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Language policy<\/div>\n          <div class=\"text\"><p>Languages are a priority at IIL&rsquo;s Secondary school. Combining learning, practice and cultural openness, our language approach leads students to a natural, high linguistic level in both English and French. Divided into groups according to their level of progress, students are learning with native speaking teachers benefiting from differentiated teaching based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coe.int\/en\/web\/common-european-framework-reference-languages\">Common European Framework of Reference for Languages<\/a> (CEFRL).<\/p><\/div>\n                                <a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#NdRyuLJDq0zrEuH\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"NdRyuLJDq0zrEuH\" class=\"readmore\">Read more<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"row margined\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n          <div class=\"collapse\" id=\"NdRyuLJDq0zrEuH\">\n            <div class=\"extended-text\"><p>The pedagogical approach to language teaching focuses on the active participation of students, enabling them to develop their oral and written skills. In addition to acquiring linguistic notions, students gain access to the cultural dimension of the language, in particular through cohesion events, outings or school trips.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to French and English, we invite students to choose an additional language &ndash; German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian &ndash; depending on the section in which they are studying. IIL offers several official certifications &ndash; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delfdalf.ch\/\">DELF<\/a> diploma for French, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeenglish.org\/\">Cambridge English diploma<\/a> for English, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goethe.de\/en\/spr\/kup\/prf.html\">Goethe Institut diploma<\/a> for German, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dele.org\/\"> Instituto Cervantes diploma<\/a> for Spanish and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chinesetest.cn\/index.do\">Confucius Institute diploma<\/a> for Chinese, representing a valuable asset for future studies.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"iil-image-text\" id=\"kiva\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-sm-5\">\n          <div class=\"title\">KiVa<\/div>\n          <div class=\"text\"><p>All IIL students take part in various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kivaprogram.net\/\">KiVa<\/a> activities according to their age. At the Secondary level, we place special emphasis on the concept of groups. Students also learn how to recognize bullying and how to talk about such situations with an adult.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n          <div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <a class=\"iil-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/en\/campus-life\/anti-bullying-programme\/\">Learn more<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-6 offset-sm-1\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Anti-Bullying-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"iil-image-text\" id=\"the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      \n              <div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n          <img src=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dX09zAStCGg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n                      <div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-5 offset-sm-1\">\n          <div class=\"title\">The Duke of Edinburgh&rsquo;s International Award<\/div>\n          <div class=\"text\"><p>As an official partner of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.intaward.org\">The Duke of Edinburgh&rsquo;s International Award<\/a>, IIL encourages students to take on responsibilities and set personal challenges and goals.<\/p><\/div>\n                                <a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#OJN7gctkSoVgMph\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"OJN7gctkSoVgMph\" class=\"readmore\">Read more<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"row margined\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n          <div class=\"collapse\" id=\"OJN7gctkSoVgMph\">\n            <div class=\"extended-text\"><p>A non-formal education framework, <a href=\"https:\/\/intaward.org\/\">The Duke of Edinburgh&rsquo;s International Award<\/a> provides a comprehensive programme to develop transferable skills, increase fitness levels, cultivate a sense of adventure, and volunteer in the community.<\/p>\n<p>It is open to students in both the English and French sections of the school, starting at age 13. Its three levels are each divided into four sections. Participants must complete the four sections at each level in order to obtain the award.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"iil-image-text\" id=\"university-guidance\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-sm-5\">\n          <div class=\"title\">University Guidance<\/div>\n          <div class=\"text\"><p>Our university and careers counselling programme offers students from year 7 through year 13 (6e-terminale) the tools they need to think actively about their future. Students in lower secondary focus on self-development and career exploration, while students in upper secondary investigate higher education options and work on putting together a strong university application. Focused on each individual&rsquo;s strengths and interests, our devoted staff and dedicated classes offer students a holistic and inclusive approach to their reflection after graduation.<\/p><\/div>\n          <div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <a class=\"iil-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/en\/programmes\/university-guidance\/\">Learn more about University guidance<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-6 offset-sm-1\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.iil.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/matthew-waring-YefLZ80d0Dk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"testimonials-block_61a9d9a3af0d2\" class=\"testimonials container\">\n  <h4 class=\"iil-beige\">Meet our community<\/h4>\n  <h4>Their experiences at IIL<\/h4>\n  <div class=\"row testimonials-list\">\n                  <div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n          <div class=\"video-container\">\n                          <div style=\"padding:125% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/647758256?h=aeae95ecd2&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; 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