1. Tartu Descartes Lyceum

2. History founded in 1982 under the name of the 15th Secondary School of Tartu In 1996 the name of the school was changed to Descartes Lyceum It was chosen after René Descartes because he symbolises our school’s aim to teach students to find connections between different subjects refer to the language and culture of France

3. Nowadays Pupils: 719 Boys: 284 Girls: 435 Classes: 29 Teachers and employees: 84 Headmaster: Jaan Reinson

4. Education governmental curriculum a lot of foreign languages: –E–English, French, Russian, German, Spanish, Finnish, Italian and Latin 3 directions: –s–spanish, technology and social direction a scientific research

5. Optional subjects Languages: –R–Russian, German, Spanish, Finnish, Italian and Latin Art: –p–photography, making jewels, making film, pottery, glass painting, drawing, mosaic

6. Sport: –y–yoga, self-defence, swimming, folk dance, volleyball, shaping, dancing Other: –p–philosophy, ethic, logic, protection of animals, religion, drama, journalism, choir

7. Traditions Teachers day Cabaret-style party Christmas market Language week Independence day concert Valentine day Slippers day School's birthday etc.

8. School in Internet in 2005 the best website among the schools in Tartu more than 80 computers wireless electronic mail and intranet

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10. Thank You!