Guide to French School Education

Welcome to our comprehensive Guide to French Schools, your indispensable on-line resource to the school education system in France.

Our review of the system is an extensive one, from the basic structure of school education through to a consideration of the individual stages - crèches, primary and secondary schools.

There is also a review of private and international schools in France and of school education grants.

We hope our guide prepares you better for the tricky decision you need to make about the education of your children in France, and on the French school you wish them to attend.

1. Overview
2. Who is Responsible for What?
3. Basic Structure
4. General Operation of Schools
5. Crèches in France
6. Nursery School
7. French Primary School
8. Lower Secondary School
9. Upper Secondary School
10. Parents and Schools
11. Special Educational Needs
12. Private French Schools
13. International Schools
14. School Education Grants