Year 11: Pathway to Sixth Form - Jeannine Manuel School

Year 11 is an important stage in each student’s journey towards Sixth Form. By this point, most students have begun to identify the pathway that best matches their interests, strengths and future ambitions. Whether students are more drawn to the Baccalauréat Français International or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, we have designed two Year 11 pathways that prepare them thoroughly for the demands and opportunities of their chosen Sixth Form programme. Both pathways remain firmly rooted in Jeannine Manuel School’s bilingual and international approach, while allowing students to begin developing the knowledge, skills and subject foundations most relevant to their chosen track.

Year 11: Two pathways, tailored preparation

Students continue to share important elements of their Year 11 experience, while some subjects, including Mathematics, Sciences and History & Geography, are taught differently in each track

The range of IGCSE examinations available also varies depending on the pathway chosen. These choices are designed to provide the strongest possible preparation for either the BFI or the IBDP.

Explore the two pathways below to discover the curriculum, subject choices and IGCSE examinations available in each.

Discover our two tracks in Year 11

IGCSEs

Higher Education Preparation in Year 11

Our expert Higher Education team begins working closely with students and families from Year 10, helping them navigate each stage of the university admissions journey with confidence. In Year 11, students begin making important decisions about their future pathways - from choosing a baccalaureate programme and subject combinations to exploring Higher Education options in the UK, US, France, Canada and beyond. Students may also start preparing for university admissions tests, including the SAT and ACT for US applications, alongside UK admissions requirements.

Throughout the year, students benefit from a rich Higher Education programme that includes university fairs, campus visits in the UK and abroad, taster lectures, and talks from visiting university representatives. Through personalised guidance and international expertise, we support every student in building a pathway that reflects their ambitions, strengths and interests. Find out more about our Higher Education Programme here.

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Extra-Curricular

Students in Year 11 benefit from a wide-range of exciting extracurricular activities, including our very popular Duke of Edinburgh, Debate and Model United Nations programmes, alongside a busy calendar of day and residential trips. Read our latest news or contact us to find out more.

Find out more about...

...the BFI

...the ib

...our higher education prep