Transitional options

Sometimes young people need a 12th year in compulsory school to successfully complete the grade 11 curriculum and improve their academic results. Parents must submit a written request to the school before the end of February. The decision is taken by the Teaching Service.

12th year in German

Young people can also do this 12th year in German, in a grade 11 class at a school in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft. This allows them to improve their German language skills. Young people must register with their school (in the Jura) before the end of March.

The Raccordement (Connection) stream is intended for pupils who need to improve their academic knowledge before starting school or vocational training.

The programme involves five days of full-time school for one year.

To register, you must go through the MON APP’ app

Sometimes it is better to do a pre-apprenticeship before starting an apprenticeship. This can help to improve academic skills or become familiar with the world of work. Dual pre-apprenticeship is every week: 2-3 days in school and 2-3 days working in the company.

For young migrants, there is the préapprentissage d’intégration (Integration Pre-Apprenticeship [PAI]) (93811). This programme helps young people improve their French, maths and other academic skills.

To register for the pre-apprenticeship, you must go through the MON APP’ app.

Sometimes young people have not yet found a company for their training. Or they have not yet chosen their future profession. They can follow an orientation year. During this year, they continue to go to school and do internships.

To register for an orientation year, you must go through the MON APP’ app.