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VIDEO: French headteacher’s emotion at surprise retirement show

‘I don’t think many teachers get a retirement send-off like this’: Singer Julien Clerc surprised the long-time educator with a song dedicated to school teachers

Anger after ‘mistakes’ over new French bac roll-out

The first set of contrôle continu [ongoing testing] exams for the reformed baccaulauréat were set to take place across France from January 20 to the end of February. The new system has sparked parents’ associations’ and teachers’ anger due to what they say was a lack of preparation.

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.

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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.

Starting early is a good idea

Compulsory schooling from age 3

School week

VIDEO: French headteacher’s emotion at surprise retirement show

Anger after ‘mistakes’ over new French bac roll-out

France may experiment with later lycée start times

Rentrée 2018: Health checks and educational changes

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