Homonym: Sixième (Sixth)
Sixième is the first year of secondary education in the French school system, typically for students aged 11 to 12. It follows CM2, the final year of primary school, and marks the transition to a more specialized curriculum. In Sixième, students study various subjects, including math, science, history, and languages.
The structure of Sixième is designed to help students adapt to a new learning environment. Classes are usually held in a larger school, known as a collège, where students have different teachers for each subject. This year is crucial for building foundational skills for future academic success.