What are schools like in France?

School is compulsory in France between the ages of six to sixteen, but many children start earlier in nursery. Schools are divided between primary and secondary, as in the UK and there are also private and state schools. Faith schools are always private.

How long is school day in France?

School routine Generally speaking, the school day in France is from 8:30 until 4:30, but it varies depending on which area you live in. This is longer than the typical school day in the UK or America, but there is a longer lunch break and two other breaks during the day. There are 24 hours of lessons a week.

Did you know facts about France for kids?

Fun Facts About France for Kids

• The capital city of France is Paris.
• France has 212,394 square miles of land.
• Over 65 million people live in France.
• Most people in France are Christian.
• France has a multiparty democracy.
• The currency France uses is Euro.
• People in France can expect to live for 78 years.

What is the history of Education in France?

The education system in France can be traced back to the Roman Empire. Schools may have operated continuously from the later empire to the early Middle Ages in some towns in southern France. The school system was modernized during the French Revolution , but roughly in the 18th and early 19th century debates ranged on the role of religion.

What are the secondary schools in France?

This statistic represents the evolution of the number of public and private schools in secondary education in France between 1980 and 2018. In 2018, France had nearly 11,370 secondary schools.

What is French school?

The University of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine, is arguably the most famous school in the world. Outsiders often refer to it as the Sorbonne , but that is only the school of arts and sciences. Everyone in France is entitled to a free education, including that of a university.