Education minister

France’s Education Minister in favour of schools trying out uniforms

Several areas have welcomed support for the idea

What’s new for pupils as schools restart in France

Changes to primary and secondary education as well as to the Bac exam have been announced

Macron wants (some) pupils back at school a week earlier in France

The summer holidays are too long, said the president. Clarification on the criteria for this is expected shortly

French Assemblée votes to put flags in every classroom

The French Assemblée Nationale has voted in favour of the mandatory flying of French and European flags in every educational class, from maternelle (Reception) level up to lycée (high school).

Union blasts French plan for parents of violent kids

Proposals to financially penalise the parents of violent children have been criticised after an education union leader said the plans were “not appropriate”.

France may experiment with later lycée start times

Lycée (high school) classes in Ile-de-France may soon begin at 9h instead of 8h, after the minister for education said he was open to the idea of allowing older students more time to sleep.

Rentrée 2018: Health checks and educational changes

Today’s Rentrée - back to school in France - is a good opportunity to check your child’s health, and ensure you are aware of the educational changes set to take place this year, parents are reminded.

Rentrée 2018: School changes expected from CP to lycée

This year’s Rentrée is set to include several changes to the school day, from primary years up to lycée, including a ban on mobile phones and the learning of La Marseillaise for younger pupils.

Daily grammar and arithmetic lessons

School trips to Apple Stores banned by ministry

School trips to Apple Stores have been banned by the education ministry, after a furore over claims they were exploiting children for commercial gain.

University protests spread as professors add support

University students are continuing to protest against a new selection law across the country today, as over 400 professors and teachers join with them to publish an open letter against the “absurd reforms”.

Communes return to four-day school week

Up to 90% of towns, cities and villages expected to have reverted to old system when new school year begins in September

‘Catastrophic maths’ report advises ‘Singapore method’

A new report that found the level of mathematics among French students today to be “catastrophic” has recommended 21 possible solutions, including the so-called “Singapore method”.