Secondary education in Madagascar lasts for seven years and is divided into two stages namely, junior secondary for four years for students aged twelve to fifteen, and senior secondary for three years for students aged sixteen to eighteen.
At the end of junior school, students get a certificate. The junior secondary curriculum consists of subjects such as mathematics, natural science, Malagasy language, civics and religion, French language, English, history, geography arts, and physical education, to mention but a few. senior secondary graduates are awarded the baccalauréat which is a high school diploma.
- Grades: 7-13
- Duration: 7 years
- Terms : 2 semesters
- Admission Term: throughout the year
Secondary students can take any one of the two streams namely the general stream or the vocational stream. senior-level graduates receive the baccalauréat which is a high school diploma. Junior secondary students who go for vocational training are awarded a professional certificate called college Professionelle, while senior secondary students who are admitted to the technical college (college technique) are awarded a technical diploma called baccalauréat technique.
The senior secondary curriculum includes subjects such as advanced mathematics, natural science, introduction to the technology, French, Malagasy, history, geography, civics, religion, and physical education, to mention but a few.
Let’s take a brief look at some international schools offering some of the best education for locals and expatriates that you can find in Madagascar.
The British School of Madagascar
This is a private, non-profit, and culturally diverse school in Madagascar offering high-quality, contemporary education that follows the British curriculum. The school offers a safe, and nurturing environment where children can realize their full potential.
The school has a student population from across four continents. The school aims to shape the academic, emotional, moral, cultural, and physical development of students in a rich, diverse learning environment.
Secondary school Section
- address: Lotissement Bonnet N69 Rue Annabelle Antananarivo, 101, Madagascar
- ages: 3-5
- Duration of study: 3 years
- Primary Languages: English
- Terms : 2 terms
Secondary education here consists of 4 years and is divided into 2 parts as follows:
Secondary- Year 7 to 11 for students aged 11 to 16
6th Form- Years 12 to 13 for students aged 17 to 18
co-curricular activities- In addition to academics, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities including Music, sport, drama, and educational trips
Tuition and Fees -Tuition and fees for the academic year are as shown below, which are quoted in Great British Pounds.
Registration Fee: 609.73 GBP
School Fee: 609.73 GBP per month
Vision Valley School Antananarivo
This is an English international school in Antananarivo. Each student here is encouraged to maintain a positive commitment to learning and to work towards their full potential. The school maintains a close teacher-student relationship where the student's self-esteem is constantly boosted for them to achieve better results. The school aims to provide quality education in a stimulating, creative and secure environment, where students are encouraged to develop a vision and purpose for their lives, with relevant life skills and academic excellence.
High school section
- Address: Lot 177H bis, Amboropotsy Talatamaty, Tananarive 105, Madagascar
- established: 2000
- Grades : 7-12
- Duration of study: 6 years
- Student population: 230+ (all grades)
- Primary Languages: English
- Terms : 3 terms
- Admission Term: throughout the year
The high school section is divided into Junior high school and senior high school. The Junior High phase is a multicultural group that encompasses Grades 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9. Each child’s value and worth is considered, to build on their strengths and weaknesses. The Junior High phase aims to challenge and guide the students to reach their full potential for academic, physical social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Senior high school here encompasses grades 10 to 12. It is a multicultural environment that offers students a unique education and prepares students for higher education, and the workplace. The high school curriculum includes subjects such as English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Information Technology, French, Malagasy, Life Skills, and Physical Education. Students are also prepared for international proficiency tests including TOEFL and SAT which are required for international University application.
Extra-curricular activities- the school provides a nurturing environment for its students to thrive in a variety of activities namely sports, handcrafts, music, sewing, lawn tennis, swimming, painting, and volleyball, to mention but a few.
Lycee francais de Tananarive
This is a French international school in Antananarivo, Madagascar which serves primary school through to senior high school. The college and high school are located at the Ambatobe site. French is the language of instruction and communication at the school. The school follows the French model of teaching.
Secondary school section
- Address: BP 4019 Ambatobe 101 Antananarivo Madagascar
- Duration of study: 6 years
- Primary Languages: french
- Terms : 2 semsters
- Admission Term: throughout the year
Prospective students- to apply for admission here, parents of prospective students must provide the following
- certificate of residence of the fokontany
- housing certificate from the employer if it is official or paid accommodation, signed lease contract
- residence certificate
- Last two Term Reports or Transcripts
- A Testimonial from the last school.
- passport size photographs
- Photocopy of birth certificate or passport
The American School of Antananarivo (ASA)
It is an independent, non-sectarian, multi-cultural, and co-educational day school, located in Antananarivo. It uses an American education Curriculum, from elementary school through to secondary school. The school is committed to excellence in education and the personal growth of every student and has an inclusive community that embraces diversity, nurtures inquiry, integrity and innovation to prepare students for future challenges and lifelong learning.
- Founded: 1969
- Address: Lotissement Le Park Alarobia, Antananarivo- 101, Madagascar
- Student population: 260+
- International student representation: 30+ nationalities
- Academic staff: 35+
- Language of instruction: English
- Type: co-educational, non-profit
Accreditation: Council of International Schools (CIS), Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), WIDA, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Curriculum- the secondary curriculum is based on the American Curriculum to students in Grades 6 to 12. which culminates in a High School Diploma or the IB Diploma Programme, depending on the level. The curriculum offers subjects such as English Language and Literature, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, French, Design Technology, Malagasy, Physical and Health Education, Exploratory Arts. In grade 8, students will select one subject from the list of Fine and Performing Arts options including Band, General Music, and Visual Arts.
IB Diploma- In Grade 11 students will make course choices within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Students will choose three subjects to study in detail at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL). Students will also select six subjects by choosing one from each of the following groups:
Group 1- Language and Literature (Language A)
Group 2- Language Acquisition (or a second Language A - French or self-taught)
Group 3- Individuals and Societies (Geography, History)
Group 4- Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Group 5- Mathematics (Mathematics: Applications and interpretation)
Group 6- The Arts (Visual Art)
Students will also be expected to take Three compulsory core requirements in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), an Extended Essay, and the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course
Extra-Curricular Activities- Co-Curricular Activities offered here include soccer, baking, lawn tennis, swimming, Malagasy cooking, volleyball, Malagasy, cultural game, environment group, origami, basketball, chess, and cooking, to mention but a few.
Tuition and fees
The following are the fees for 2021-2022
Fees
Pre-Registration Fee (one-off) $150
Capital Fee (one-off: for new students) $6 000
Registration Fee (annual) $250
Tuition and Fees Annual Semester 1 Semester 2
Grades 6-10 $23 239 $11 619 $11 968
Grades 11-12 $23 239 $11 619 $11 968
Prospective students- prospective students should note the following requirements to submit with their application.
- An application form
- an application fee (non-refundable).
- Child’s birth certificate
- school reports (in English)
- the applicant’s passport copy
- contacts for teacher recommendations
- a complete medical form
