Enrollment

ISCHS is not a boundary school, which means to apply you can fill out 1 form per child (available through the school website). Applications open on October 1st, and close in January, and lottery takes place in February.

Entrance test

The entrance test is mandatory for applicants of all programs and all incoming schools.

The French program entrance test evaluates students in French and mathematics (in French) for grades 6 to 10. It evaluates English, French and mathematics (in French) for grades 11 and 12.

For local applicants, a session is organized early December at ISCHS. For applicants living abroad, the test can be taken in the current school of the student.

Key points

• The French IS program at ISCHS is the only program accredited from 6th to 12th grade by the French Ministry of National Education in Miami. ISCHS is also a partner member of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).
• The French International Studies (IS) Program is a unique dual language academic program. which consists of the French Ministry of National Education curriculum in core subjects in addition to the American curriculum as defined by the Florida Department of Education.
• The French IS program begins in 6th grade and it offers our students the opportunity to attain a minimum of two diplomas: The Florida High School Diploma and the French Baccalaureate. Students in this program must be fluent in French.
• The core subjects of the French program are taught in French while American subjects are taught in English.
• All classes are Honors classes or AP classes. This dual program requires a great involvement from motivated students.

French Exams

ISCHS has been an official center of exams since 2011 for:

• the “Diplôme National du Brevet” (DNB) (end of 9th grade), and the French Baccalaureate (at the end of 11th and 12th grade). DNB: The “Diplôme National du Brevet” validates the skills acquired during middle school and 9th grade. The written exams take place early June. The oral exam takes place in April.
• French Baccalaureate: The new French Baccalaureate exams have been implemented since the 2020 session in 11th grade and the 2021 session in 12th grade.

Options after ISCHS…

• If the student leaves ISCHS before 12th grade (Terminale):
  Since the student was enrolled in a French National Education accredited program, he/she will automatically be able to transfer into a middle or high school in France or any accredited French school around the world (assuming the student has achieved acceptable grades), by providing the French grade reports that will also mention the American classes followed by the student while at ISCHS.
  
• If the student graduates from ISCHS and passes the French Bac:
  In France, the Baccalaureat is the first diploma of Higher Education and is mandatory, along with the analysis of high school grades, to enroll in universities. In the US and the rest of the world, the prestige of the French Baccalaureate enables students to be awarded university credits for the Bac. Each university has its own policy regarding how many and what type of credits are awarded.
• If then the student wants to stay in the US:
  Each college or University has its own admission criteria. SAT or ACT scores will most of the time be required. A minimum score on the TOEFL exam will be required for international students.

French department team

For more information on ISCHS and its French program, please contact our ISCHS Liaison at contact.fipamiami@gmail.com.