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This is the final stage of secondary education and consists of 3 years: 2nde (determination cycle \u2013 1st<\/sup> year of high school), 1ere (2nde year of high)\u00a0 and terminale (senior year) (final cycle).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2nde<\/strong> is for students intending to continue their studies in either the general or technological tracks. This year is above all a determination class in which pupils test their tastes and aptitudes before choosing a course of study for 1ere.<\/p>\n

1ere<\/strong> includes common subjects, while allowing students to begin specialising in 3 chosen majors.<\/p>\n

In Terminale<\/strong>, common subjects are maintained alongside greater specialisation with a view to pursuing higher education. 2 of the 3 majors chosen in 1ere are deepened and are the subject of final exams at the Baccalaur\u00e9at.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The 1ere and terminale classes lead to the Baccalaur\u00e9at<\/strong> exam, which certifies the knowledge and skills acquired at the end of secondary education and enables students to pursue higher education.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The general track<\/h2>\n

The organisation of the general and technological lyc\u00e9e offers pathways chosen by each student according to their tastes and ambitions. The lyc\u00e9e offers three types of education:<\/p>\n