International classes at the Athénée

This programme is mainly designed for English-speaking students who have recently moved to Luxembourg and are not familiar with the three languages commonly spoken in the country. It will allow them to follow a high-level secondary studies programme focusing on languages and sciences, and prepare them for further studies at university.

Organization

The Athénée offers a 5-year study programme, which encompasses three different levels:

We started in 2007 by offering an initiation year (9th grade) whose aim it is to familiarize students with the Luxembourgish school system, to strengthen their English language skills and to introduce them to French and German.
Following the initiation year, students will enter two preparation years (10th and 11th grade) before starting the actual IB Diploma Programme (12th and 13th grade).
The Athénée acquired the status of IB World School in February 2010. This means that we are now officially authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate study programme and to host the two final diploma years from September 2010 on.

The International Baccalaureate diploma is a widely accepted secondary school leaving certificate which is currently being offered by some 2,800 secondary schools in 138 countries worldwide. The IB which is offered at the Athénée de Luxembourg is recognized by the legislator as an equivalent to the Luxembourgish school leaving certificate (Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires).

Subjects taught in the IB Diploma Programme at the Athénée:

Group 1: English (native speaker level in written and spoken English)
Group 2: French (advanced level)
Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Economics/History)
Group 4: Experimental sciences (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
Group 5: Mathematics
Group 6: The Arts and Electives (Visual Arts, German or another subject from groups 3 or 4)

Apart from the more academic aspects, the programme strongly emphasizes sports, creativity and community service (CAS). Furthermore, theory of knowledge and an extended essay will form an essential part of the curriculum.

Entry requirements

In order to be admitted to the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in September 2010, students will need to have an excellent command of the English language. In addition, each applicant will have to sit an admission test (English and Mathematics for grade 9; English, French, German and Mathematics for grade 10; English, French, German, Experimental sciences and Mathematics for grade 11; English, French, Experimental sciences and Mathematics for grade 12). All applications will be treated individually, on the basis of each student’s portfolio.

The tests will take place at the Athénée de Luxembourg either on May 11th, 2010 (admission to grades 9 and 10) or on July 13th, 2010 (admission to grades 9, 10, 11 and 12) at eight o’clock. An additional session may be organized on September 13th, 2010 (unless all vacancies are filled by that time). Each candidate may participate in two different sessions only.

The application forms can be downloaded from our website (http://www.al.lu/tele.html).

The application procedure will start on February 22^nd, 2010. Application forms for the upcoming school year will be accepted until September 6^th, 2010.

Open Day 2010

Come to our Open Day on April 24th, 2010 at 10 a.m. and find out more about this programme, visit the school and its facilities, or talk to the teachers involved.

For further information, please contact

M. Charles Meder
charles.meder@education.lu

Tel.: +352 2604 6110 (9.00‐12.00)