Cycle (Middle School) at Florimont

Institut Florimont’s Middle School programme (known as Cycle d’orientation, Cycle or Secondaire 1) provides students with a structured and supportive environment to prepare them for the school-leaver’s diploma (Secondaire 2).

Educational approach

Founded on Fransalian tradition, our educational approach is based on excellence and kindness. We are intent on supporting every student to reach their full potential, taking account of their strengths and their weaknesses.

To help students through this period of transition, we give them the tools and skills they need to become confident learners and understand the world around them.

Bilingual track and the importance of languages

With over 70 nationalities in our school, one of the foundations of our education is languages. Bilingualism is key to Florimont’s curriculum with a bilingual programme available to students at every age.

We offer two language pathways in Cycle: bilingual and French (French + optional intensive English, depending on preference and student’s level of English).

From 6^ème, students are grouped by level for English and German. In 4^ème, they also have the option to learn Spanish as a second language.

To confirm their language achievements, which surpass the required level in Cycle, we encourage students to take exams including Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) for Schools A1 to B2, Trinity College English certificates or FIT in Deutsch for German.

CLASS TUTORS AND PASTORAL CARE

The school day in Cycle begins with a class tutor session. This is an important time of day that gives students the chance to discuss what is happening at school, ask questions or raise any problems they might have with a subject.

At Florimont, we have a dedicated team to support both students and parents with non-academic issues. Our Vie Scolaire teams play a vital role in the running of the school, handling everything from absences and late arrivals to lockers and supervision.

BULLYING PREVENTION

As part of our policy on school bullying, we have adopted the Pikas method. It takes the approach of encouraging the bullies to find solutions to the problem they have created, through individual interviews which remove the group influence.

These interviews are between a member of the team, the bully or bullies and witnesses, and aim to arouse empathy for the victim and resolve the situation.