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AGES 11 TO 14

LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Lower Secondary School students at La Côte International School Aubonne follow a bespoke curriculum that prepares them for IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. As well as deepening their subject knowledge, our Lower Secondary education develops an array of core competencies, including self-management and critical thinking.
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OUR LOWER SECONDARY CURRICULUM

Our 11 to 14-year-olds follow the La Côte International School Aubonne (LCIS) Lower Secondary curriculum, which is academically rigorous and challenges students to develop their knowledge and understanding. We also focus on the development of core competencies, which help our children to flourish holistically and ‘learn how to learn’.

Alongside the core subjects, our Lower Secondary School students develop their proficiency in two or more languages, studying English, French, and German or Spanish.
Our Lower Secondary learners also take the following subjects:
  • Art and Design.
  • Design Technology.
  • Drama.
  • English Language and Literature.
  • Humanities.
  • Information Technology (ICT).
  • Mathematics.
  • Music.
  • Physical Education.
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DEVELOPING CORE COMPETENCIES

As well as developing our students’ subject knowledge, the curriculum at our Lower Secondary School in Aubonne nurtures important core competencies that will set them up for success at IGCSE and IB Diploma level. These include literacy, numeracy, research, critical thinking, problem solving, and self-management skills.

As part of our overall literacy strategy, for example, Lower Secondary School students learn how to revise and edit their work and improve their vocabulary acquisition skills. To develop their numerical fluency, we teach our students procedural knowledge and give them opportunities to use maths across the curriculum.
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ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING

In Lower Secondary School at LCIS, Switzerland, we keep track of our students’ progress by conducting regular assessments.

These assessments help our teachers to determine how your child is performing, what they need to do to progress, and the type of support they require. Assessments also give your child ownership of their learning journey.

We assess students in each subject against set criteria. To ensure coherence with the 1-9 scale used at IGCSE, we use similar numerical steps for our Lower Secondary education reporting. This enables our children to seamlessly transition into their IGCSE options.
The standards for each subject grade get progressively more challenging from one year to the next, meaning that a student is making:
  • Good progress if they achieve the same grade in Years 7, 8 and 9.
  • Rapid progress if the grade they achieve increases in Years 7, 8 and 9.
  • Insufficient progress if the grade they achieve falls during Years 7, 8 and 9.
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AN EXTENDED LOWER SECONDARY CURRICULUM

A strong personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) programme, service activities, and inter-disciplinary opportunities are essential components of our Lower Secondary School curriculum. These experiences give students the chance to apply their learning authentically, take the lead, and make connections with the real world.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT LCIS

With dynamic learning spaces, inspiring curricula, and world-class teachers, no two days are ever the same at LCIS.
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First things First

The day starts with a chance to focus on wellbeing through topics such as friendship, internet safety, consent and community action.  It's a chance to check in with their homeroom teacher who follows closely their academic and pastoral progress.

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early morning
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Teaching Fresh Minds
Classes begin at 8.40 am. In a wide variety of lessons beyond the core subjects of Maths and English, students learn advanced skills such as source analysis and critical thinking. 
Morning
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Getting Active

Sports and PE are great confidence boosters and promote skills like resilience, communication, leadership, time management, and team spirit. Students love to represent LCIS in their favourite sport, too!


Late morning
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Nutritional Balance
Students eat a healthy lunch with their friends, freshly prepared onsite by our catering team. After that, there's time to socialise, and play sports on our spacious field before settling into afternoon lessons.
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Design Thinking

In Design and Technology, which is enriched by our collaboration with MIT, our students can fully experience the creativity and design thinking at the heart of our teaching philosophy.  

Afternoon
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Join the Club
School finishes at 4pm, and students may choose to stay on at one of our 80+ clubs. They can nurture their interests and connect with their friends over sports, art, music, drama, computer science, robotics, STEAM, French, or German. There truly is something for everyone!
Extracurricular activities
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HOW WE TEACH AT LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL

INSPIRING YOUR CHILD

At LCIS, we pride ourselves on recruiting the most caring, dedicated, and highly qualified teachers. By getting to know your child, their interests, and preferences, our dedicated Lower Secondary School educators will help them to achieve their absolute best and shape their unique personalised learning journey to success.
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OUR FACILITIES

AN IDYLLIC SETTING THAT INSPIRES OUR STUDENTS

Our modern, purpose-built school is home to dedicated spaces that will enhance your child’s Lower Secondary education.

Alongside bright, spacious classrooms with spectacular lake and mountain views, our campus is equipped with cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and inspiring creative areas. This ensures our students have everything they need to realise their talents and discover new passions.
DISCOVER OUR CAMPUS
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ADMISSIONS OPEN

At LCIS, we accept applications throughout the school year. Get in touch with us today to start your admissions journey and book a tour of our campus.

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