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Regional differences for 'secondary school'

As 'secondary (or high) school' covers student ages from 12-13 to 18-19, it is not a simple choice between 'lycée' and 'collége' in my part of the world. It may be better to give an age range clue for the students if looking for a specific French level of schooling to be given, as there is no uniform standard in English.

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Bonjour Maarten and Kay,

Thank you for your comment!

'UK - Aus Secondary school' / 'US middle school' = collège

'UK 6th Form / US high school / Aus senior secondary school' = lycée

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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Kay C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

So Maarten is collége and lycée acceptable in this context? What about l'école secondaire/intermédiaire?

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Maarten K. asked:

Regional differences for 'secondary school'

As 'secondary (or high) school' covers student ages from 12-13 to 18-19, it is not a simple choice between 'lycée' and 'collége' in my part of the world. It may be better to give an age range clue for the students if looking for a specific French level of schooling to be given, as there is no uniform standard in English.

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