What will the AGORA school be?

The fundamental teaching methods for our secondary school will be :

1. Free choice of activity
2. Multi-age classes, bringing together the 12-13 years, and the 14-15 years.
3. A split day, ‘lessons’ in the mornings and cultural and sport activities in the afternoons
4. Assessments without grades
5. Instruction that is considerate and caring

Format :

– The secondary school is to be open-plan: students move as and when they need according to their organisation, following a work plan created in collaboration with the teacher

– Consideration, care and practices:

• A democratic school where students participate actively in the life and decisions of the structure.
• Traditional teaching: regular class councils (for discussion of individual or group successes, difficulties, suggestions), acquisition of responsibilities.
• Stimulate students to be aware of ecological issues, encouraging them to act through building eco-projects with local partners.
• Multiple projects so adolescents can develop their autonomy and creativity.
• Skills booklet with successes and personalised goals

Exams:

Secondary school students will take the ‘Brevet’ at 15 years, in their final year of school.