Middle School Curriculum

École Mosaic’s Middle School offers a bilingual education aligned with the local Plan d’Études Romand (PER), with enhanced English-language learning. Students as of age 12 follow a pathway that fosters cultural openness, self-confidence and long-term language mastery. Our programme combines academic rigour with the development of essential skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Thanks to active teaching methods and personalised support, students learn to reflect on how they learn, identify their strengths and grow with greater independence. This focus on metacognition strengthens motivation and gives real meaning to learning.

École Mosaic’s Middle School corresponds to level R3 of the local Secondaire I, which represents the highest academic expectations, and admission is based on specific criteria, including results obtained at the end of primary school, in order to guarantee academic quality and ensure a consistent and favourable learning environment for all.

Our curriculum offers a structured, demanding, and internationally-oriented bilingual programme. French is the anchor language of the curriculum, which includes enhanced English-language learning as well as German lessons, to ensure a balance between Swiss academic requirements and a resolutely global education.

In École Mosaic’s Middle School, students study:

French language and literature
English language and literature
German language

Core subjects are taught in French and English:

Mathematics
Sciences
History and Geography

The arts are taught exclusively in English:

Visual arts
Music
Theatre

Physical Education and Computer Science lessons are taught in French, while Latin is offered to students who wish to study the language.

By the end of the Middle School, students are able to choose the educational pathway that best suits their future aspirations with confidence. Thanks to their solid bilingual and academic profile, they are fully prepared to enter a Swiss bilingual Maturité, an IGCSE and A Level programme, or a French or International Baccalaureate.

Why makes École Mosaic unique?

École Mosaic is a school on a human scale that combines academic excellence, genuine bilingualism and personalised support. In our school, every student is known, supported and encouraged to give their very best.

What is your positioning?

An innovative educational model that combines the best of the Swiss system with international standards, to prepare students for success anywhere in the world.

Will my child become bilingual?

Yes. Our curriculum is designed to ensure a solid command of French and English in everyday situations, across all core subjects.

Why is bilingualism so important?

Beyond opening the doors to the best schools, universities and international careers, bilingualism has multiple benefits:

Cognitive: improved memory, greater concentration, greater mental flexibility
Professional: access to more opportunities and career prospects that are often better paid
Cultural and interpersonal: open-mindedness, direct access to other cultures, easier communication

Bilingualism also enhances empathy and social skills, essential assets in a globalised world.

What curriculum do you offer?

We follow the Plan d’études romand for all subjects, with additional content in English. Students who are advanced in English will follow the English language programme of the Cambridge International Curriculum.

Does your teaching approach make a difference?

Yes. Thanks to the Learning First approach, every student learns to understand how they learn, develops their independence and makes progress more effectively.