Morning
8:00 - 12:00
School or School/Tennis
Depending on the day, students may have a full morning of classes or a combination of classes and fitness.
School
American section
Académie Mouratoglou, Biot (France)
An international education of excellence
The American section of the Tennis-Études programme at the Mouratoglou Academy offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to receive an internationally recognised education while pursuing their passion for tennis. The programme is designed to meet the needs of young athletes who aspire to an international career, whether academic or professional. By joining this section, students benefit from rigorous, comprehensive teaching in line with American academic standards, while training with world-renowned coaches.
The American section schooling programme is a unique opportunity to combine a demanding educational environment with an elite sporting setting. Students are supervised by qualified and experienced teachers, whose mission is to prepare students to succeed in the best American or European universities.
Why choose the American section?
- A complete academic programme: students follow a curriculum that includes key subjects such as mathematics, science, English and American history, in line with the High School Diploma.
- Small class size: 15 students maximum
- Preparation for American universities: We offer full support for standardised exams such as the ACT, which are essential for admission to the most prestigious American universities.
- A bilingual environment: All classes are taught in English, enabling students to perfect their skills in a language that is essential for their academic and professional future.
- Flexibility and adaptability: The programme is designed to fit around the schedules of student athletes, making it possible to combine studies with intensive tennis training.
Subjects taught
at Middle School
- Department of English :
Language Arts I, Language Arts II, Language Arts III - Mathematics Department :
Mathematics Grade 6, 7, Pre-algebra - Science Department :
Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences - Department of Social Studies :
Ancient Civilisations, Medieval and Ancient Civilisations, American History - Department of Foreign Languages :
French I, French II, French III, French IV, Francophone French. - Electives:
Art, Theatre, Spanish.
Subjects taught
at High School
- Department of English :
English I, English I (Honors), English II, English II (Honors), English III, English III (Honors), English VI, English VI (Honors), AP® English Composition Literature. - Department of Science :
Environmental Science, AP Pre-Biology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physical Science, AP Human Anatomy and Physiology (Honors), AP Physics®. - Department of Foreign Languages :
French I, French II, French III (Honours), French IV (Honours), AP® French Language and Culture, Spanish II, Spanish III (Honours), Spanish IV (Honours), AP® Spanish Language and Culture, AP® Spanish Literature and Composition. - Department of Mathematics :
Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra I (Honours), AP® Pre-Calculus, AP® Calculus AB, Probability and Statistics, Financial Algebra - Humanities Department
World History, World History (Honors), European History AP®, United States History, United States History (Honors), United States Government, United States Government (Honors), Economics, Economics (Honors), Macroeconomics AP®. - Electives:
Health, Art Appreciation, Yearbook, Model United Nations
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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Students must have a good level of English, as well as a solid academic record. A placement test may be requested to ensure that the student will be able to follow classes with ease.
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Lessons are adapted to the sports schedule, with time slots set aside to ensure the best possible balance between studies and sport.
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Each day is balanced between sport and study:
– 4h30 of sports training (tennis and fitness), divided between the morning and afternoon.
– 4h30 of school lessons, adapted to the chosen programme (French or American).
