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After passing their Brevet exams, students join the secondary school which spans grades 10, 11, and 12. The curriculum is that set by the Lebanese government; as most students go on to take the Lebanese Baccalaureate exam by the end of grade 12. In grade 10 all students cover the same subjects: math, Arabic, English, French, translation, physics, chemistry, biology, civics, history, geography, sociology, economics, philosophy and civilizations, technology, Christian education, computers, and physical education. Students must score an overall general average of 60 in order to be promoted to grade 11. To enroll in the 11 Sciences program, students need to score an average of 70 in math and an average of 65 in two sciences. To be promoted to grade 11 Economics, students must score an average of 65 in math and an average of 60 in both English and Arabic. The school does not currently offer a humanities program in the secondary school. In grade 12, students may choose from three programs: General Sciences, Life Sciences, or Economics and Sociology. To be promoted to the General Sciences or Life Sciences program, a student should have completed the 11 Science program with an overall average of 70 in both math and physics and an average of 65 in chemistry. Promotion to the Economics and Sociology section in grade 12 is possible if the student has successfully completed either the Sciences program or the Economics program of grade 11. In addition to preparing for the Lebanese Baccalaureate exam, students are also exposed to career options and university choices while still in grade 11. In addition, students are encouraged to attend special sessions preparing them for the SAT, TOEFL, and English Entrance Exams. Students must eventually pass these exams to be admitted to most reputable universities in Lebanon.
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