Brevet des collèges

The Brevet des collèges is an examination taken by students in France at the end of their middle school (collège) education. However, as the Channel Islands are not part of France, they do not follow the French educational system exactly. Instead, they have their own education systems influenced by their respective governing bodies.

The Brevet des collèges is a French national diploma awarded upon successful completion of the lower secondary education cycle. If that's the exam you're interested in, here's a breakdown of the syllabus and pattern:

Syllabus-

The Brevet des collèges covers the following subjects:
⚫ French language: Reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary
⚫ Mathematics: Number and operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability
⚫ History-geography: History, geography, civic education
⚫ Science: Physics, chemistry, biology, geology
⚫ Technology: Technology for information and communication, technology for design and production
⚫ Modern foreign languages (optional): English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic

Pattern-

The exam consists of:
⚫ Written tests: These are taken in all subjects except for physical education and the arts.
⚫ Continuous assessment: This is based on the student's work throughout the year, including classwork, homework, and projects.
⚫ Oral tests: These are optional and may be taken in French, mathematics, history-geography, and science.

Grading-
⚫ The Brevet des collèges is graded on a scale of 0 to 20. A score of 10 or higher is considered a pass.