Gymnase · Maturity project (TM) help
Maturity project support, all the way to the defence.
A lead mentor takes your maturity project in hand with you: they structure the project, set the course at every session, make sure you stay on topic and get you ready for the day of the defence.
The price depends on the step: see our rates →
- One lead mentor
- Vaud and online
- 2 mock defences
After every session
Your next objective, in black and white.
What is at stake
A long piece of work, graded, and named on your certificate
Maturité grade
The TM gives a maturité grade in the 3rd year, and its title appears on the certificate.
≈ 20 pages
The usual size of an individual project at the Gymnase de Renens: 6,000 to 7,000 words.
20 to 30 min
The length of the oral presentation in front of the jury, at the Gymnase de Renens.
End of October
The hand-in in the 3rd year, then the defence in December: 2025 calendars of Burier and Renens.
Sources: DGEP, Ecole de maturité, 2024 edition · Gymnase de Burier, TM brochure 2025 · Gymnase de Renens, student guide 2025. Each gymnase sets its own rules and dates: your gymnase’s TM brochure is the reference.
The path
Eight steps, from the blank page to the defence
You only follow the ones you still need. Your path always begins with a full starting point.
- 01
Starting point
A full diagnosis of your work and a clear plan up to the hand-in.
- 02
Framing
A well-defined topic, a precise research question and a workable schedule.
- 03
Method
The right approach for your topic: sources, survey, experiment or creative work.
- 04
Structure
A solid outline, chapter by chapter, before writing a single line.
- 05
Follow-up
At every session, your mentor checks that everything stays on topic, strengthens what needs it and sets the next objective.
- 06
Finalisation
A full review before hand-in: consistency, sources, layout.
- 07
Oral
A clear, convincing presentation, and answers ready for the jury.
- 08
2 mock defences
Two rehearsals in real conditions, in front of two people.
The paths
Start where you are
Choose according to how far along your work is: each path only includes the sessions you still need.
- The most complete
Where is the work at?
« Not started yet, or topic chosen »
Full path
20 mentoring sessions
of one hour, at the centre or online
Picks up at Framing
Starting point and mock defences included · Valid for 12 months
Where is the work at?
« In the middle of the research »
Research path
15 mentoring sessions
of one hour, at the centre or online
Picks up at Method
Starting point and mock defences included · Valid for 12 months
Where is the work at?
« Writing »
Writing path
12 mentoring sessions
of one hour, at the centre or online
Picks up at Structure
Starting point and mock defences included · Valid for 12 months
Where is the work at?
« Almost finished »
Finalisation path
8 mentoring sessions
of one hour, at the centre or online
Picks up at Finalisation
Starting point and mock defences included · Valid for 12 months
Where is the work at?
« Handed in, only the oral left »
Defence module
3 mentoring sessions
of one hour, at the centre or online
Picks up at Oral
Starting point and mock defences included · Valid for 3 months
The first session takes stock of the whole project: if the actual stage is different, SOS suggests an adjustment, applied only with your agreement. Your lead mentor stays with you all the way to the defence.
What your mentor does
A mentor who keeps you on course, from the research question to the defence
- 1Structures the projectResearch question, outline, schedule: from the first session, you know where you are going and in what order.
- 2Keeps you on topicAt every session, they check that each part answers your question: no off-topic drift, no useless chapter, no wasted time.
- 3Raises the levelThey read what you have produced, point out what needs strengthening and show you how to go further.
- 4Prepares you for the oralA clear presentation, answers ready for the jury and two mock defences in real conditions.
A solid maturity project that stays yours: you write, your mentor makes every page count.
Where are you this year?
The right moment depends on your year
In the 2nd year
Topics are chosen in the autumn and the work starts early in the year (at Burier, work started on 20 January 2025). This is the time for the Full path: framing early means no summer rush.
Full pathIn the 3rd year
The hand-in falls at the end of October and the defence in December (at Renens in 2025: hand-in on 31 October, oral from 1 to 5 December). Finalisation path if the text is not finished, Defence module if it has been handed in.
Finalisation or DefenceExact dates vary from one gymnase and canton to another. In Geneva, for example, the TM spans the 3rd and 4th years of the collège (Guide du Travail de maturité, DIP Geneva).
Your questions
Frequently asked questions: maturity project
Is it allowed to get support for a maturity project?
Yes. Your mentor structures the project, keeps you on topic, reads your work and prepares you for the oral; you do the writing, which keeps your TM in your name. The exact rules (outside help, sources, artificial intelligence) vary by gymnase: your supervising teacher and your gymnase’s TM brochure are the reference, and your mentor applies them with you.
I have already started: do I have to pay for the full path?
No. You choose the path that matches how far along your work is: it only includes the sessions you still need. The first session takes stock of everything: if the actual stage is different, SOS suggests an adjustment, applied only with your agreement.
How do the sessions work?
Every one-hour session, at the centre or online, moves the work forward: your mentor reviews what you have produced, checks that everything stays on topic, strengthens what needs it, and you leave with a precise objective for the next one.
What is the difference with my supervising teacher?
Your supervising teacher remains the official academic reference: they validate and, with the jury, assess. Your SOS mentor helps you prepare each step, keep to your deadlines and make the most of their feedback.
How long is the support valid?
12 months from purchase for the paths, 3 months for the Defence module. Sessions not used by then are lost.
How do I pay?
The price is fixed and paid in one go, by invoice, before the first session. You can order from your Mon SOS account, or we do it for you. This support does not include a free assessment: the first session with the mentor takes stock. Once paid, it is not refundable; details are in our terms and conditions.
How many pages is a maturity project?
It depends on the gymnase. As an example, the Gymnase de Renens asks for about 20 pages (6,000 to 7,000 words) for individual work, and about 25 pages (7,000 to 8,000 words) for two or three students, with a 20 to 30-minute oral. Your gymnase’s TM brochure is the reference.
Can I use ChatGPT for my maturity project?
Rules vary by gymnase, but they are strict. At the Gymnase de Renens, using artificial intelligence without citing it counts as plagiarism: the written part becomes inadmissible and the grade is 1. Your mentor helps you follow your gymnase’s rules, sources and citations included.
Do you offer maturity project help outside the canton of Vaud?
Yes. Sessions take place at the centre (Vevey, Lausanne, Montreux) or online, so we can support students across French-speaking Switzerland. Your mentor follows your gymnase’s or collège’s calendar and rules.
Do you guarantee a grade?
No. Assessment is solely the gymnase’s responsibility. What we guarantee is a lead mentor, a framework and serious preparation all the way to the defence.
Your maturity project deserves a real plan.
Choose your path: the first session takes stock of your whole project, and your mentor supports you all the way to the defence.
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