Après mes secondaires? Je me prépare pour réussir un examen d'entrée en supérieur

Summary

The video explains various preparatory options available for students after secondary school, especially for those aiming for higher education in fields like arts, medicine, dentistry, or civil engineering. It highlights the importance of entrance exams and offers insight into specialized preparatory years, such as maths, science, and language-focused courses, which help students strengthen their skills. The video also mentions short summer training programs and other preparatory courses offered by certain schools and social promotion institutions. Additionally, resources for further information are provided through an online website and in-person meetings.

Takeaways

• 😀 After secondary school, you may need to pass an entrance exam for certain schools, especially artistic ones, such as the Academy of Fine Arts or La Cambre.
• 😀 Some higher education institutions, including those for medicine, dentistry, or civil engineering, also require entrance exams.
• 😀 If you're worried about failing these exams or feeling anxious, preparatory years (7th year secondary) can help you get ready.
• 😀 Preparatory years help students improve in subjects related to their future studies or focus on specific entrance exams.
• 😀 There are four types of preparatory courses available: Special Math, Special Science, Performing Arts and Technical Diffusion, and Modern Languages.
• 😀 Special Math courses offer 18 to 22 periods of math per week, ideal for future civil engineering students.
• 😀 Special Science courses provide 12 to 20 periods of science and lab work weekly, perfect for future doctors or dentists.
• 😀 The Performing Arts and Technical Diffusion preparatory year is tailored for students aiming for artistic studies.
• 😀 The Modern Languages preparatory year helps students meet the language requirements of specific schools.
• 😀 Some social promotion schools also offer preparatory years to improve specific subjects or general study methods.
• 😀 Some higher education institutions organize short summer courses to help students revise before the academic year starts.

Q & A

What is the purpose of entrance exams for certain higher education institutions?

Entrance exams are required by some higher education institutions, particularly in artistic schools like the Academy of Fine Arts and La Cambre, as well as for studies in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and civil engineering.

What can you do if you fail an entrance exam or feel anxious about taking one?

If you fail an entrance exam or feel anxious about taking it, there are preparatory years available that can help you prepare for the exam or strengthen your skills in subjects related to your future studies.

What are preparatory years and how do they help students?

Preparatory years, also known as 7th secondary years, are designed to help students prepare for entrance exams or to reinforce certain subjects relevant to their future studies.

How many types of preparatory years are available, and what do they focus on?

There are four types of preparatory years: special mathematics (focused on math), special science (focused on science and laboratories), preparatory years for arts and performance techniques, and preparatory years for modern languages, which help with language proficiency for specific studies.

What is the focus of the special mathematics preparatory year?

The special mathematics preparatory year offers between 18 to 22 periods of mathematics per week, ideal for students planning to pursue studies in civil engineering.

Which preparatory year is suitable for future medical or dental students?

The special science preparatory year, which includes between 12 to 20 periods of science and laboratory work per week, is ideal for students planning to study medicine or dentistry.

What does the preparatory year in art and performance techniques focus on?

The preparatory year in art and performance techniques is designed to prepare students for studies in the performing arts and related technical fields.

What is the purpose of the preparatory year for modern languages?

The preparatory year in modern languages helps students prepare for studies that require a basic level of proficiency in certain languages.

Are there other options for preparation outside of the preparatory years?

Yes, some social promotion schools offer preparatory years in specific subjects or to help improve students' study methods. Additionally, certain higher education institutions offer short summer courses for reviewing material before the academic year begins.

Where can you find more information about preparatory years and entrance exams?

You can visit the website 'ijbxl.be' or visit one of the information points for more details about preparatory years and entrance exams.