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157 months ago

Kate (a guest user) asked this question:

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157 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

Could it be "redoublement" repeat a class?

My comment:

It could be "taux de redoublement" repeat rate. French kids repeat a class sometimes, but not in English speaking countries, so I am not sure how you explain it.

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157 months ago

   wrote:

Most probably. I heard "held back", it does (rarely) happen.

157 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

"Held back" is good, but I am not sure how it would appear on a form.

157 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

Yes, it is the right meaning. Redt is a short word for "redoublant" (repeater) It is often written on a transcript, especially at the end of secondary school curriculum

157 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

Yes, it is the right meaning. Redt is a short word for "redoublant" (repeater) It is often written on a transcript, especially at the end of secondary school curriculum (I mean in France, I am an ex-Spanish and English teacher in the French Educational System)

157 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

repeat a class at university, one course. repeat a school year in high school or in a lycée. A school year is not called a class in English.

157 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

Most probably. I heard "held back", it does (rarely) happen.

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