Togo Secondary School Subjects - French

The Togolese education system, based on the French model, comprises primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels. French is the official language of instruction across all levels. The academic year typically runs from October to July.

Lower Secondary Education (Collège)

Lower secondary education spans four years. Upon successful completion, students receive the Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle du Second Degré (BEPC). While specific details about the French curriculum at this level are not readily available, the general structure mirrors the French system. Core subjects likely include French, mathematics, science, history, geography, and civics. Some schools, like the American International School of Lomé, offer French as a foreign language within an English-speaking environment.

Upper Secondary Education (Lycée)

Upper secondary education lasts three years and offers both general and technical tracks. After the second year, students take the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire Premiere Partie (BAC1 or "Probatoire"). Completion of the third year culminates in the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (BAC2), which grants access to university. The curriculum at this level also aligns with the French system. Subjects likely include French language and literature, mathematics, science (biology, physics, chemistry), history, geography, and philosophy. Some international schools, like the École Internationale Arc-en-Ciel, offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in French. This program includes subjects such as French, mathematics, English, visual arts, and personal projects.