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French parents to boycott homework

A group of French parents and teachers have called for a two-week boycott of homework in schools, saying it is useless, tiring and reinforces inequalities between children.

They say homework pushes the responsibility for learning on parents and causes rows between themselves and their children. And they conclude children would be better off reading a book.

"If the child hasn't succeeded in doing the exercise at school, I don't see how they're going to succeed at home," said Jean-Jacques Hazan, the president of the FCPE, the main French parents' association, which represents parents and pupils in most of France's educational establishments.

"In fact, we're asking parents to do the work that should be done in lessons."

Homework is officially banned in French primary schools, and has been since 1956. But many teachers ignore this and send children home with exercises to do. Older children often spend up to an hour each evening doing homework, and longer at the weekend or on Wednesdays when most schools close.

Catherine Chabrun, president of the teachers' organisation Co-operative Institute of Modern Schools (ICEM), says homework also reinforces inequalities.

"Not all families have the time or the necessary knowledge to help their offspring," she said.

The protesters calling for the ban say no one is contesting the idea of children being given "devoirs" – or exercises – just that they should be done during the school day and not at home. "Teachers don't realise the unbelievable pressure they are putting children under," said Hazan.

The question of whether young children should do homework has been a matter of fierce debate and disagreement in France since 1912. The anti-homework campaigners stand little chance of banning it, even for two weeks, but their blog , which has already had 22,000 visits in the past fortnight, hopes to put the perennial controversy back on the political agenda.

On the blog, Mado, the mother of a young pupil in her first primary school class (aged 6-7), writes: "My daughter is completely stressed … often she doesn't have time to finish her homework and she is afraid of being told off." She signs off: "Thanks for your blog. I feel less alone!"

A statement from the FCPE said: "Either a pupil has understood the lesson and succeeded in doing the exercises in class, in which case homework is a waste of time and stops them reading, for example, or they haven't understood and it's not at home in the absence of a teacher that they're going to do better."

Not all parents agree. Myriam Menez, general secretary of PEEP, another school parents' association, told Le Parisien giving primary school children homework prepared them for secondary school."Of course it has to be reasonable, but going back over a lesson is the best way of learning things," she said.

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Learn about one of europe’s most amazing countries.

Ooh la la ! Ready for the lowdown on one of Europe’s most amazing countries? Then check out our fascinating facts about France …

Facts about France

Official Name : French Republic Form of government : Republic Capital : Paris Population : 67, 092, 056 Official languages : French Monetary unit : Euro Area : 543,965 square kilometres Major mountain ranges : Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central Major rivers : Seine, Rhine and Rhône

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Map of france, france: geography and landscape.

The largest country in Western Europe, France has long been a gateway between the continent’s northern and southern regions. Its lengthy borders touch Germany and Belgium in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Pyrenees mountains and Spain in the south. It also borders the Mediterranean sea in the southeast, and the Alps , Switzerland and Italy in the east.

France has a very diverse landscape. There are beautiful beaches on the southeast coast, home to the French Riviera , and towering mountains in the south and east, where the snow-capped French Alps rise to the sky. Europe’s tallest peak, Monte Blanc , is found in the French Alps, standing at a massive 4,810m tall!

Wide, fertile plains dominate most of the north and west, making France the agricultural epicentre of Europe. The sprawling, forested plateau of the Massif Central – a range of ancient mountains and extinct volcanoes – occupies France”s southern interior.

France’s nature and wildlife

France has lots of land area to provide habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. More than 25 percent of its territory is covered with forest, and another 50 percent is countryside or farmland.

Lowland forests are home to deer and wild boar, while the woodlands of the Alps and Pyrenees provide refuge for rare chamois antelope, ibex, brown bears and alpine hares, among many other species. The Mediterranean coastline is a stopover for millions of migrating African birds, too, including flamingos, vultures, egrets and bee-eaters.

The French government has made a broad commitment to preserving open spaces and the wildlife they contain. In fact, about ten percent of the country has been set aside as national or regional parklands and nature reserves.

The history of France

There is evidence that early relatives of humans first settled in France nearly two million years ago. By 300,000 B.C., Neanderthals arose there, and by 40,000 B.C., Cro-Magnons had arrived.

Over time, Celtic tribes from central Europe moved into the region, and when the Romans occupied the territory in the second century B.C., they named it Gaul . Julius Caesar established full Roman control over Gaul in 51 B.C., but by 400 A.D. Rome was in decline. Gaul was attacked by neighbouring tribes, including Visigoths, Vandals and the Germanic Franks, from which France would eventually get its name. In 843 a treaty created the territory of West Francia , which would later become France.

Over the next thousand years, West Francia was ruled by a series of powerful kings. Several wars were fought over who would rule France, including the Hundred Years War , from 1337 to 1453. In 1789, a violent period of change called the French Revolution began, eventually ending in the overthrow of the monarchy.

Napoleon Bonaparte , a general during the French Revolution , declared himself leader of France in 1799. He began a campaign of wars with neighbouring countries, and built a large French empire that ruled over much of continental Europe. But France’s domination in Europe came to an end in 1815, when Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo .

France later suffered great losses in both World War I and World War II . It has since emerged, though, as an important and prosperous world power.

France: people and culture

France is one of the oldest nations on Earth and the most ethnically diverse country in Europe. These deep and broad influences have made France a world leader throughout history in different aspects of culture, including cuisine, philosophy, music, art, film, fashion, literature and sport.

France: government and economy

Over the years, France has been through many political crises. Its current government is a combination of presidential and parliamentary systems. The president is elected by the people and is head of state. A prime minister, chosen by the president, works with the elected parliament to pass laws.

France is among the world’s largest economies. The country produces many items that other countries buy, including its most famous products – wine and cheese. Other exports include automobiles, electronics and clothing. Tourism is also a huge industry in France. More than 80 million people visit the country every year, more than any other country on Earth!

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Pencils Down? French Plan Would End Homework

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As part of an effort to overhaul education in France, President Francois Hollande is proposing the elimination of homework. Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

As part of an effort to overhaul education in France, President Francois Hollande is proposing the elimination of homework.

In the name of equality, the French government has proposed doing away with homework in elementary and junior high school. French President Francois Hollande argues that homework penalizes children with difficult home situations, but even the people whom the proposal is supposed to help disagree.

It's 5:30 p.m. and getting dark outside, as kids pour out of Gutenberg Elementary School in Paris 15th arrondissement. Parents and other caregivers wait outside to collect their children. Aissata Toure, 20, is here with her younger sister in tow. She's come to pick up her 7-year-old son. Toure says she's against Hollande's proposal to do away with homework.

"It's not a good idea at all because even at a young age, having individual work at home helps build maturity and responsibility," she says, "and if it's something they didn't quite get in school, the parents can help them. Homework is important for a kid's future."

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Toure lives with her son, her little sister and her mother in public housing near the school. On the surface, it seems just the sort of family environment that might put a child at a disadvantage. Yet Toure says she sits down with her son every night, even though she's in law school and has her own studies.

"Poor people want homework because they know that school is very important, and the only chance — the only possibility — they have to give their children a better life is if their children succeed at school," says Emmanuel Davidenkoff, editor-in-chief of L'Etudiant , a magazine and website devoted to French school and education.

An Educational Divide

Davidenkoff says the Socialist government doesn't seem to understand the concerns of the working and middle class and in the name of equality, got it all wrong.

President Francois Hollande argues that homework puts poor children at a disadvantage, but others argue the extra work is needed to help those students succeed. Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

President Francois Hollande argues that homework puts poor children at a disadvantage, but others argue the extra work is needed to help those students succeed.

"Mostly, wealthy people don't want homework because when the kids are at home, they make sports or dance or music. They go to the museums, to the theater. So they have this access to culture, which is very important," he says. "In poor families, they don't have that, so the only link they have with culture and school is homework."

Elisabeth Zeboulon sits in her office over the playground. Today, she's the principal at a private, bilingual school in Paris, but she spent most of her career in French public schools. Zeboulon says the centralized French education system doesn't leave much room for trying different teaching methods.

"The kids are very different from one place to another, from one school to another, and we don't have much way of adapting," she says. "And whenever they start saying, 'Well in this place we could do this, in that place we could do that,' then you have a lot of people coming up and saying, 'Look, it's not equal.' "

Infusing Happiness

Cutting homework is just part of an effort aimed at making primary and secondary school a happier, more relaxed place for children. The school week will be lengthened — currently, French children have Wednesdays off — but the school day will be shortened. Kids get out so late here there's no time for extracurricular activities. Basically, French school is a grind, says Peter Gumbel, author of a scathing book on the education system in France.

"There's an enormous amount of pressure, and it's no fun whatsoever. There's no sport or very little sport, very little art, very little music. Kids don't have a good time at all," he says. "And it's not about building self-confidence and encouraging them to go out and discover the world. It's much more about, sit down and we'll fill your empty heads with our rather dull and old-fashioned knowledge."

There's another big reason the French government is making changing school policy a top priority, Gumbel says.

"The French are discovering — to their horror — that their performance internationally has been declining over the last 10 years. The French actually are performing [worse] than the Americans in reading and science," he says.

This is a huge shock, Gumbel says, to a country that long considered itself an education pioneer.

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France considers ban on homework. Should the U.S.?

Many kids (and parents) in the U.S. would love to see homework become a relic of the past, much like walking to school in the snow uphill – both ways.  While a homework-free society remains a mere dream here, students in France may soon bid adieu to homework if French President, Francois Hollande, has his way.

France 24 reports that while discussing education reforms, Hollande said, “Work should be done at school, rather than at home.” His goal is to help equalize the playing field for students who don’t have family support at home to help with homework.

In order to compensate for the lack of homework, he proposed requiring kids to spend more time at school during the week. While students in France only attend school four days a week, they typically don’t get out of school until 5 or 6 p.m. Hollande’s proposing adding another half-day of school to that schedule.

Although Hollande is looking to level the playing field for kids who don’t have family willing and able to help out with homework, that may not be necessary, as many think the value of homework is over-rated. Over the years, numerous studies have come out, questioning the effectiveness of homework.

In this year’s back-to-school series, TODAY.com looked at several of those studies. One of the more recent ones showed that kids who did more homework actually performed worse on standardized tests. Additionally, Stanford University professor Denise Pope told TODAY.com that high-achieving students with lots of homework could actually suffer mentally and physically as a result. Parents sometimes worry that burdensome homework loads make it harder for kids to participate in extra-curricular activities and after-school jobs, which help them become more well-rounded.

While some schools have scaled back on the amount of homework, most are still regularly passing out assignments, to the dismay of students (and some parents and educators).

Would you support an all-out ban on homework or do you think it’s a valuable tool for kids?

Dana Macario is a Seattle-area mom who would have loved a ban on homework when she was in high school.

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Free Geography of France Worksheets

Last Updated:  22 February 2021

On this page, you will find a number of worksheets to help with learning all about the Geography of France.

Each of these “Geography of France worksheets” is free to download and print off in PDF format for use in homes and in schools.

We have made them colourful and easy to use and they make an excellent tool to help learn about the Geography of France.

To find out more about the Geography of France, check out our comprehensive fact article designed for children. This is where you’ll find the answers to the worksheet activities.

We regularly update and add more France worksheets and resources on the blog so check back often 🙂

Download the Geography of France worksheets today and start discovering France!

Geography of France free worksheets!

From rivers to cities and regions to mountains, start your exploration of France!

France Fact File

These activities ask you to complete a fact file about France. Headings are all set out to guide and help you.

Find all the information you need on our web page on the Geography of France for Kids .

The location of France

Find the names of the neighbouring countries, oceans or seas, and the location of Paris and three major cities in France.

The PDF includes a second worksheet with French names of the geographic landmarks.

Landscapes and mountains of France

Here’s a number of worksheets to help you locate the different landscapes and mountains of France.

This blank map of France only reveals the relief (plains, plateaus and mountains):

Rivers of France

These worksheets help you identify the correct location of the river systems in France.

This blank map only reveals the river system of France:

Find all the information you need about the rivers of France on our web page on the Geography of France for Kids .

Cities of France

This activity helps you locate the major cities of France as measured by population.

Find all the information you need about the cities of France on our web page on the Geography of France for Kids .

Regions of France

These worksheets help you locate the 13 administrative regions of France on a map and their capital cities.

This activity is about researching the names of each region of France, the capital city, the population and landmarks:

This worksheet includes 5 pages and looks at each region of France in more details (name, capital city, population, landmarks and traditional dish/food/local produce):

Use this blank map to locate the different regions of France:

A little activity about the French départements :

Find all the information you need about the regions of France on our web page on the Geography of France for Kids .

Blank and outline maps of France

This map of France can be used to locate different geographic features like mountain ranges, rivers or landscapes.

You can also use them to show human features, for example, cities, ports or major roads.

Download more blank maps of France below!

The relief of France:

The river system of France:

The regions of France:

Download the Geography of France Workbook!

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Pierre is a French/Australian who is passionate about France and its culture. He grew up in France and Germany and has also lived in Australia and England. He has a background teaching French, Economics and Current Affairs, and holds a Master of Translating and Interpreting English-French with the degree of Master of International Relations, and a degree of Economics and Management. Pierre is the author of Discovery Courses and books about France.

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Great resources! I went ahead and bought the booklet! You did an amazing job putting this together. I am going to use it with my high school French I and II students. Thank you

Thank you very much, Gerline for taking the time to write this comment. Really glad this resource will help your students. I’m planning to work on publishing a similar booklet about the history and culture of France so stay tuned!

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France is a large country in Europe. It is bordered by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

France generally has cool winters and mild summers. However, along the Mediterranean they have hot summers.

The north has cool weather. In the south it gets very hot in summer. Fruits such as oranges and lemons grow in the south.

There are mountains in parts of France. Some mountains are snow-capped all year round. France's highest mountains are the French Alps and Jura Mountains , bordering Italy and Switzerland, and the Pyrénées , along the frontier with Spain.

The highest mountain is Mont Blanc in the French Alps. It rises to 4,807m (15,771 ft). Mount Blanc is also the highest peak in the whole of Europe.

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What is France Famous for?

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Famous Landmarks of Paris

Symbols such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, and the Georges Pompidou Center make Paris one of the most visited places in the world.

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French Homework Help: 10 Essential Resources to Help Finish Your Assignment

Au secours! (Help!)

Do you ever find yourself mentally screaming this while struggling to complete your French homework?

Ever get overwhelmed with your assignments and wish that someone—anyone!—would just step in and make the French murkiness a little clearer?

To help you out with this, we’ve compiled the 10 best online resources to get French homework help quickly. So read on, and then try out a couple next time you’re confused or stuck.

1. Bescherelle

2. larousse, 3. bonpatron, 4. alloprof, 5. verbling, 6. 24houranswers, 7. wordreference, 8. french language stack exchange, 9. tex’s french grammar, 10. le conjugueur, and one more thing....

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Summary: Well known grammar and conjugation help source

If you’ve ever attended an in-person French class, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen or heard of this first resource. Bescherelle is better known for its written counterpart, a guide to hundreds of verbs in the French language, but you don’t have to run to the bookstore just yet. Bescherelle is also available online!

Bescherelle   conjugates almost every verb imaginable into any tense imaginable. That means that you can look up any verb and find it in all verb tenses and participles . Additionally, you can get the verb conjugations in both the active and passive voice: an excellent resource for when you’re completing upper-level French papers that require you to write impersonally.

Further, when you search for a verb, you can find out whether it’s regular or irregular and you’ll even see other verbs that are conjugated with the same verb ending pattern.

In addition to the conjugator, the Bescherelle website includes  dictées (dictations) for you to practice your listening and writing skills, quizzes about verbs and their tenses as well as other grammar points such as nouns and adjectives. If you’re feeling energized, Bescherelle also has a selection of French-learning games .

Summary: Accurate and nuanced word definitions

Larousse is a famous French dictionary that’s also available online. That means you can search any French word you’d like and get an in-depth look at its meaning, not just a one-word translation that may miss the meaning entirely (I’m looking at you, Google Translate!).

The dictionary itself offers many resources for French learners and for French homework help. First, Larousse has a monolingual French edition so you can look up words and see their definitions in French. Larousse also has bilingual editions for many other languages. Larousse can translate words into English, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese and Arabic from French and vice versa.

In addition to its dictionaries,  Larousse offers a verb conjugator similar to that of Bescherelle. While it’s not as in-depth as Bescherelle’s, it gets the job done for quick searches of common conjugations. Further,  Larousse has an awesome encyclopedia to be used for French essays or other projects .

Finally, Larousse offers forums for people to post questions, which can be helpful if you’ve got a specific question about your French homework (more on getting those answered below).

Summary: Accurate online grammar and spell checker

For those who need a complete revision of French written compositions and not just simple word look-ups and verb conjugations,  BonPatron  is the holy grail! BonPatron  is an online French grammar and spell checker extraordinaire!

Let’s say you’ve been tasked with writing a paragraph or essay for your French course. You’ve looked up all the words you didn’t know and verified all the conjugations, and to be honest, you’re feeling pretty good about it.

But wait! Before you hand your work in, you should make sure everything is correct. Simply paste your French written work into the BonPatron  checker, and the service will find all your spelling and grammar errors for free. It’ll even give you necessary corrections as well as a small explanation for any mistakes you’ve made.

But it gets better: if the grammatical explanations don’t clarify the error for you,  BonPatron  also offers short tutorials on different aspects of French grammar.

Summary: Text and telephone connection to French Canadian speakers

Our first resource for personalized homework help is called  Alloprof,  a website from Québec that offers students a wealth of resources.

On  Alloprof , there are two services where students can connect directly with French educators to get answers to their questions or access personalized French homework help.

The first is called t exto  (text message) , a service where students can text their questions and receive text message answers. The second service is called  téléphonique  (by telephone) , where students can call in their questions and receive one-on-one, over-the-phone support.

Both services are available Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. That’s great because those are prime homework hours, but it can also force you to plan ahead (no last-minute homework help right before your morning class!).

Alloprof has a handful of other fun, independent practice tools , too.

You can access interactive exercises to help you review and practice grammar and vocabulary skills. Topics range from French grammatical explanations to history, science and mathematics.  Alloprof  also has a virtual library where students can access texts as well as a forum for students to communicate with other French learners.

This is perfect for asking informal French questions and getting answers from peers who may be studying the same material.

Summary: Excellent place to find good tutors and teachers

Verbling is a service that connects French learners to French teachers and tutors all around the world . If you’re stumped on your homework and need an expert to identify the learning block, Verbling is a super handy resource. Simply log on and pick a tutor that you like best.

All the language teachers are native speakers. You’ll find a short summary of the tutor’s specialities and get a feel for who they are personally. You can also access ratings from previous students so you can find the best educator to meet your needs. Verbling displays tutors’ rates right upfront so you know how much you’d be paying.

Verbling even uses its own virtual “classroom” set-up , where you can upload files and notes alongside a video chat. That’s perfect for quickly showing your tutor the class materials you’re having trouble with, or sharing your work so they can give you feedback.

Summary: Emergency help any time of the day or night

Like Verbling, 24houranswers connects French learners with tutors and teachers all around the world. 24houranswers has homework help for many subjects, but for French homework help, it focuses on the language at the college level , and as their name suggests, they’re available 24 hours a day .

Many of the tutors and teachers from 24houranswers are actual college professors or other education professionals . Their services include online face-to-face tutoring as well as written solutions. For example, you can submit a written assignment and receive feedback on the assignment—just be careful to leave enough turnaround time for your tutor, so you don’t hand in an assignment late.

In addition to their in-person support, you can browse their online library of previously solved French homework questions to see if your question has already been asked and answered.

Summary: Excellent dictionary and active online forums

WordReference is like your friendly online language buddy that’s perfect for French homework help.

It’s not just your regular dictionary–it’s like a language wizard that gives you not only translations but also cool explanations , real-life examples and even a forum where you can chat with others about tricky words.

So, when you’re scratching your head over that French assignment, WordReference and the many who are active on its message boards could provide the help you need.

Summary: Online forum where you can ask other learners questions

French Language Stack Exchange is like a cozy virtual cafe where French enthusiasts gather.

Imagine you’re stuck on a tricky French homework question—instead of feeling lost, you can pop into this online spot and ask for help. It’s not just a Q&A— it’s like having a group of friends who love French as much as you do.

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French Government Seeks to Ban Home Schooling

The rise in Islamic extremism in France and the coronavirus pandemic have laid the groundwork for an increasing interference of the state in the nation’s educational system.

PARIS — The legitimacy of the practice of home schooling has been openly challenged by the French government through its recent draft bill “ Reinforcing Republican Principles ,” introduced in the Council of Ministers in December 2020. 

Designed to address, in particular, the rise in Islamic extremism and the associated phenomenon of “separatism” (especially in the aftermath of the beheading of school teacher Samuel Paty for showing his class a cartoon depicting Muhammad), the bill also introduced significant restrictions with regard to freedom of education. 

Indeed, the educational component of the bill notably establishes the principle of compulsory schooling for children from the age of 3 to 16, as well as the ban on home schooling, that would be permitted from 2022, “only for medical or material reasons or in case of a special situation of the child.” Until now, a simple declaration by parents to local authorities, accompanied with regular inspections, has been sufficient. 

With approximately 62,000 home-schooled children (according to the figures compiled by the Ministry of Education in September 2020), of which 30,000 are children with special needs, France is currently a leading country with regard to home education in Europe, together with the United Kingdom. If the law were to be definitively adopted, more than half of these 62,000 children would have to leave the home-school path within two years.

No Relation Between Communitarianism and Homeschooling 

For the supporters of the home-schooling system, the motivations for such legislation are not justified by the reality of the field. In fact, during a Jan. 15 hearing at the National Assembly, the head of the central intelligence within the territorial jurisdiction of the National Police Board, Lucile Rolland, said it was “extremely complicated” for her to make a “direct connection between the increase in communitarian attitude and the increase in home schooling.” 

In the French context, “communitarianism” is a pejorative term that currently is applied primarily to politicized Islamist leaders and groups who push, sometimes violently, for social autonomy from the values that prevail in France’s secularized contemporary society.

Earlier in January, in another hearing at the National Assembly, the current French Defender of Rights , Claire Hédon, claimed that there was “no incompatibility in principle between a republican school and the freedom left to parents to choose the practical arrangements for their child’s education.” 

While stressing that the bill would call into question several constitutional freedoms (such as the freedom of association, the freedom of conscience, worship and opinion) she noted that “the impact study provided no clear elements nor visibility on the profiles of the children and families concerned,” and that she had therefore “several reservations on the compatibility of the provisions introduced by the bill with the parents’ freedom to teach.”

Adopted on first reading by the Parliament on Feb.16, this section of the bill was rejected by the mostly conservative Commission for Education and Culture of the Senate, March 16. The full Senate is due to vote on it at first reading Thursday. In case of disagreement between the two Chambers, the Parliament will have the last word. 

Regardless of the outcome of this legislative debate, for the various representatives of associations of parents home schooling their children, the introduction of such a bill has been revealing an underlying hostility on the part of the government against freedom of education. 

In an interview with the Register, the secretary general of the Liberté éducation association, Jean-Baptiste Maillard, said that the bill was conceived amidst a backdrop of infringement to individual freedom in the country, and that rise in religious extremism and of social “separatism” served as a pretext for the government to seek to end to the growing home-schooling movement in the country.

Maillard supported his position by asserting that he never felt listened to during the Jan. 8 hearing he was granted at the National Assembly on behalf of his association, and said that there was no opportunity for dialogue. 

“The government has been unable to provide figures that could show a correlation between the growing practice of home schooling and the rise in extremism in our society, despite the deputies’ requests,” he said. “And as far as we know, no school inspector was auditioned at the National Assembly, although 97% of their annual reports about home-schooled children are positive.” 

The Return of ‘School War’?

But such divisions within the French society are not new, as the policy of the Social Democrat government led by President Emmanuel Macron has been consistently reflecting, in recent years, a will to grant the state greater influence over children’s education from the earliest stages of life.

In July 2019, the government already established the obligation of instruction from the age of 3. Shortly after, the French president created a special commission in charge of making of the first 1,000 days of the child’s life “a priority of the public action.” 

“The controversy surrounding this new bill ‘reinforcing republican principles’ has revived the old debate that has been dividing the French society since the 1789 Revolution, that is: Who is in the best position to ensure the children’s greater good, the state or the family?” Anne Coffinier, the president of the groups “ Créer Son Ècole ” (Create One’s School) and “ EducFrance ” and founder of Foundation Kairos for Educational Innovation , told the Register. 

She illustrated her point by mentioning a recent letter that Christophe Pacohil, the chief of staff to the minister of education, wrote in response to a parent who protested against compulsory education from the age of 3 and the new draft bill regarding home schooling. 

While admitting that the phenomena of sectarianism or radicalization were very rare in the practice of home schooling, Pacohil said that the “deliberate choice” of families to home-school their children was “increasingly reflecting a desire to be on the bangs of society, to not or no longer want their children to mix with children of other backgrounds or faiths.” 

Therefore, Coffinier commented, “it is the choice of home schooling that is fought in its very principle here, because it is seen as an anti-republican act of ‘social separatism’ in nature, and not because of its criminal misuse by radical Muslims.” 

According to her, this same reasoning induced the minister of education to penalize the 4,000 pupils of the so-called lycées privés hors-contrat (private non-grant-aided high schools) by denying permission for them to benefit from exended assessment for the upcoming 2021 Baccalauréat exams, the degree that students obtain at the completion of their secondary education, in the context of the present COVID-19 health crisis and the subsequent school closures. 

Her association “Créer Son Ècole” has initiated an emergency interim proceeding before the Council of State to have these pupils included in the continuous assessment plan, like all other high school pupils in France. The audience was supposed to be held on March 29 but was eventually postponed to April 8, while the Baccalauréat examinations are due to start on May 10. 

“In such circumstances, it is difficult not to speak about a renewal of ‘School War,’” Coffinier continued, referencing the political debates surrounding the place of religion in education that rocked the nation in the 19th and 20th centuries.

“It is less pronounced than in 1984 when the Socialist government introduced a bill to make private schools disappear,” she added, “but when I see both the bill ‘reinforcing republican principles’ and the decisions taken for the 2021 Baccalauréat , it seems obvious to me that the Ministry for Education is trying to attack free schools and home schooling in order to slow down their growth.”

“There is such a crisis of confidence within the national education system nowadays that there is a clampdown on any form of alternative,” Coffinier said. 

Popular Mobilization 

Alongside the activists who are pressing politicians for educational freedom, families themselves have been willing to take actions to defend what they consider to be their constitutional right to educate their children according to their conscience, and collectively called on their deputies and senators in order to have the government’s policy reversed. 

Across the Atlantic, families in the United States who are equally attached to freedom of education, have reached out to Jean-Baptiste Maillard’s Liberté Education group to express their strong support. 

“We’ve received messages from American people saying they were praying for France as they got a lot out of home schooling themselves, it was so encouraging!” he said, highlighting the fact that “the strong popular mobilization aroused by this bill is explained by the fact that these public policies affect the deepest and the most intimate dimension existing between parents and their children, which is extremely problematic from multiple viewpoints.” 

Maillard reckoned that there is a widespread awareness among the French population that what’s at stake goes far beyond the 62,000 children who are home-schooled today, and concerns all the children who might need home schooling at some point of their life in the future, even for short periods of time. 

“We’re fighting for the future generations, to make sure that parents remain the first educators of their children — as the only countries where it is no longer the case are totalitarian regimes.”

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• Population : 68 million people live in the country (2023)
• Capital : Paris, with 11 million inhabitants
• Name : R é publique Française (French Republic)
• Motto : ' Libert é , Egalit é , Fraternit é '  (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)
• Government : Democracy
• Language : French
• Religion : mainly Christians  65%, Muslims 8%
• Currency : 1 Euro = 100 cents, until 2002 French Franc
• History : In 700 - 500 BC the Celtic Gauls arrive in France. In 58 - 50 BC Roman Emperor Julius Caesar defeats the Gauls and France becomes part of the Roman Empire until 476 AD. French was ruled by kings for many centuries until the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution in 1789. Then Napoleon becomes Emperor of the French Republic until he is sent to exile.

• Flag : blue, white and red. The French refer to the flag as 'Tricolore' (French for 'three colours')
• Anthem : La Marseillaise

France Map | France Geography

France is the largest country in Western Europe. The capital city of France is Paris.

On the map you can see France and the French island Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea.

France shares land borders with eight countries. The bordering countries of France are Belgium ,  Germany ,  Luxembourg, Switzerland , Italy , Monaco, Andorra and Spain . The longest border is shared with Spain and the shortest with Monaco.

Continental France is slightly smaller than the state of Texas in the USA.

It takes a one-hour-flight from London/England to reach Paris via airplane and a flight from Paris to New York/USA takes about 5.5 hours.

France is known for its stunning landmarks and attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe , Sacre Coeur Cathedral or the Loire castles. France is a country also known for its ' haute couture ' designers and fashion houses such as Dior, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent, and the French car manufacturers Renault, Peugeot and Citroën.

France Geography | Superlatives of France

• The Loire is the longest river of France with about 1,006 km/ 625 miles. The river passes through the cities Orleans and Nantes.
• The Pyrenées are the longest mountain range in France. The mountain range is located in the South of France and forms a natural border between Spain and France. The Pyrenées are 430 km/ 270 miles long.

• The highest mountain in France is the Mont Blanc, that is 4,810 m/ 15,780 ft high and stands at the border between France and  Italy . This is the second highest mountain in Europe after Mount Elbrus.

France is generally a flat country with coastal plains and rolling hills in the north and west and high mountains in the south and south eastern parts.

Mainland France, also referred to as Metropolitan France, is divided into 27 regions and these into 101 departments. Of the 101 departments there are also 5 ROM (' régions d’outre mer ' meaning overseas regions) that belong to France.

The 5 overseas departments of France are:

• French Guyana in South America
• Guadeloupe, an island in the Caribbean
• Martinique, an island in the Caribbean,
• Mayotte, an island in the Indian Ocean in Africa
• La Réunion , another Indian Ocean island in Africa - click here to read more about Reunion

France Facts Tourist Attractions in France

• Paris : The capital city houses the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe, the river Seine, the Louvre Museum and many other great attractions. The Eiffel Tower in the centre of Paris is often referred to as the "Iron Lady" and is 324 m high/ 1,063 ft. Built in two years by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, the tower has become the symbol of the French capital.

• Versailles Palace : Located in the outskirts of Paris, this palace was embellished by several generations of designers. French monarchs from Louis XIV to Louis XVI have lived there. For more than a century, this palace was the model of what a royal residence should be. There is still a lot of gold inside this awe-inspiring "château"

• Mont Saint Michel : The gothic-style, Benedictine abbey is located in the Normandy. The cathedral has been built on a rocky islet surrounded by powerful tides. 

• Pont du Gard : This ancient 50 m high three-level bridge is a technical masterpiece in Occitanie. It was  built shortly before the Christian era to allow the Nîmes aqueduct, nearly 50 km long, to cross the Gardon river. This tall and magnificent bridge is almost a thousand years old!

• Château de Chambord : Built in 1519, Chambord is the largest of the Loire Valley castles and has 440 rooms! There are about 300 castles in the Loire Valley. The origin of most of the Loire Valley castles comes from the Hundred Year-War between France and England. 

Read more about castles in France here.

There are so many more exciting places and landmarks, gorgeous beaches, historic cities and villages, ancient ruins and majestic castles to visit. Among these are:

• C ô te d’Azur for turquoise blue sea and great beaches
• Corsica: island in the Mediterranean sea, known for being the birth place of Napoleon
• French Alps: great for hiking, skiing and snowboarding
• Provence: region with lavender fields and old historic towns like Avignon
• Lascaux Caves: for 17,000 years old rock paintings

And here are 10 Attractions in France everybody should know about:

France Facts | French Language

French is the official language in France and it is also the second major language in Europe.

French is one of the  Romance languages. The Romance languages, which include Italian and Spanish, have their origins in  the Latin language. Today, French is the second most studied language after English and spoken by more than 300 million people around the world as first or second language.

Try these five useful expressions in French:

• bonjour - good day
• salut - hello
• merci - thank you
• je m'appelle ... - my name is....
• bon appétit! - enjoy your meal!

And here is the French Alphabet. Enjoy!

France Facts | French People

Most of the French people in Metropolitan France (on the European continent) live in cities and urban areas. The three largest cities is France are:

• Paris: 11 million inhabitants
• Lyon: 1.7 million inhabitants
• Marseilles: 1.6 million inhabitants

Lille, Toulouse and Bordeaux each have about 1 million inhabitants.

About 10% of the French people are unemployed and roughly 15% of the population live below the poverty line.

France Facts Famous French People

French has made a lot of the world’s renowned inventions like the creation of the vaccinations and the pasteurization process by Louis Pasteur, the first hair dryer, the hot air balloon and many other useful things. Now, they are building the first prototype of nuclear fusion reactor in France, called ITER (International Thermo-nuclear Engine Reactor) with the collaboration of 35 other countries. 

France is famous for the ' beaux-arts ' (fine arts). The city was and is still home for many artists and great painters, artisans and sculptors.

Gustave Eiffel  (1832-1923), a French engineer who designed the famous Eiffel tower in Paris. The Eiffel tower is named after him. He also worked together with Auguste Bartholdi, designer of the Statue of Liberty in New York. 

Famous French painters are:

• Claude Monet
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir
• Edgar Degas
• Paul Cezanne

and  Auguste Rodin  is certainly one of the most famous French sculptors.

Among the most famous French composers are  Maurice Ravel  (composer of ' Bolero ') and  Georges Bizet  (composer of the opera ' Carmen '). Children all around the world love French literature, like the famous “The Three Musketeers” by  Alexandre Dumas  and “The Little Prince” by  Antoine de Saint-Exupery .

French political leader  Napoleon Bonaparte  (1769-1821) was born on Corsica. He reformed the French laws. He declared himself Emperor of the French in 1804. Napoleon’s army was defeated by the British in the Battle of Waterloo (now in Belgium) in 1815. Napoleon was exiled to the island St. Helena in the South Atlantic where he died in 1821.

The current president of France is  Emmanuel Macron who in 2017 became the youngest president in the history of France, with 39 years of age. Now President Macron is 45 years old.

France Facts | French Food

The French main dishes contain: fresh vegetables, meat and cheeses. French cuisine is well known for its freshness and high quality dishes. The French people enjoy their main meal in the evening and this meal often consists of three courses starting with a 'hors d’oeuvre', a starter dish which often is soup or a salad and bread, then the main course and afterwards some cheese or fruit.

The bread you will buy in France in a typical French boulangerie (bakery) is mostly white wheat bread or bread sticks, called baguette .

Make sure to read our separate article on  'Food in France' , but let's quickly tell you some typical French food:

• Baguette : long thin white bread stick
• Croque Monsieur : grilled sandwich with ham and cheese. Croque Madame is the more heavy version with ham, cheese and a fried egg on top
• Escargots : snails cooked in garlic butter are considered a delicacy in France
• Crêpes : very thin pancakes with sweet or savoury fillings

• Foie Gras : goose liver paté
• Ratatouille : vegetable stew
• Pain au chocolat : similar to a croissant filled with chocolate
• Cancoillotte : this is a liquid creamy French cheese typical for the East of France. It is eaten hot or cold and delicious when added to sausages and potatoes. 

Click here to read more about 10 Typical French Dishes

Try to visit a patisserie for the wonderful sweet like cakes like the petit fours or pain au chocolat. Not to forget to eat some pancakes in the many creperies. In Paris, you will find the oldest café or coffee shop in the world which was opened in 1694. It is called ' Le Procope'.

Here is a good picture of a typical boulangerie (bakery) in Paris. You can see the white church of Sacre Coeur in Montmartre in the background.

More France Facts: And here is another unique fact about the French cuisine: Every meal has an "order", thus we begin with the starter followed by a main course, then it's cheese with bread and only after all that, the dessert. 

France Facts | Did you know…?

…the  Tour de France , which is the world’s most famous cycle race, was first held in 1903. The participants of the next tour de France which takes place from 1 - 23 July 2023 will ride their bikes over 3,404 km/ 2,115 miles from Bilbao/ Spain to Paris.

The winning bike rider gets to wear a yellow shirt to show that he is the leader of the race. In 2020, the winner of the Tour de France  was 21-year old Tadej Pogačar from Slovenia. He is the second youngest champion of this prestigious cycle race!

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• Countries Who Spend the Most Time Doing Homework

Homework is an important aspect of the education system and is often dreaded by the majority of students all over the world. Although many teachers and educational scholars believe homework improves education performance, many critics and students disagree and believe there is no correlation between homework and improving test scores.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental organization. With headquarters in Paris, the organization was formed for the purpose of stimulating global trade and economic progress among member states. In 2009, the OECD conducted a detailed study to establish the number of hours allocated for doing homework by students around the world and conducted the research in 38 member countries. The test subjects for the study were 15 year old high school students in countries that used PISA exams in their education systems. The results showed that in Shanghai, China the students had the highest number of hours of homework with 13.8 hours per week. Russia followed, where students had an average of 9.7 hours of homework per week. Finland had the least amount of homework hours with 2.8 hours per week, followed closely by South Korea with 2.9 hours. Among all the countries tested, the average homework time was 4.9 hours per week.

Interpretation of the data

Although students from Finland spent the least amount of hours on their homework per week, they performed relatively well on tests which discredits the notion of correlation between the number of hours spent on homework with exam performance. Shanghai teenagers who spent the highest number of hours doing their homework also produced excellent performances in the school tests, while students from some regions such as Macao, Japan, and Singapore increased the score by 17 points per additional hour of homework. The data showed a close relation between the economic backgrounds of students and the number of hours they invested in their homework. Students from affluent backgrounds spent fewer hours doing homework when compared to their less privileged counterparts, most likely due to access to private tutors and homeschooling. In some countries such as Singapore, students from wealthy families invested more time doing their homework than less privileged students and received better results in exams.

Decline in number of hours

Subsequent studies conducted by the OECD in 2012 showed a decrease in the average number hours per week spent by students. Slovakia displayed a drop of four hours per week while Russia declined three hours per week. A few countries including the United States showed no change. The dramatic decline of hours spent doing homework has been attributed to teenager’s increased use of the internet and social media platforms.

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Whether you are planning to move to France with kids, or are just curious to know how life is like elsewhere, you may be interested in hearing about schools in France.

Beyond an overview of the French education system , I thought I would mention a few facts about French schools so you get a better flavor for how it works, beyond the reading, writing, and arithmetic. So let’s get to it, shall we? Allons-y!

1. The School year

The school year in France starts in September and ends the 1st week of July . The first day of class is known as the Rentrée , and it is such a big deal that many offices give their employees the day off to take their (small) children to school.

2. The French School week

School starts at around 8:30am every morning and continues until 4:30pm. There is a 2-hour break in the middle of the day for lunch and recreation.

Older middle school and high school children will have varying hours based on the classes they are taking.

3. No School on Wednesdays

Most preschool and primary school students don’t have school on Wednesdays. It is supposed to be the day for extra-curricular activities, to rest, etc. There was a move in 2018 by the government to insist on Wednesday morning classes, however, the teacher unions and parents protested.

This led to some towns having school on Wednesday mornings and reducing hours on other days, while other towns did not.

☞ READ MORE: Should everyone protest like the French?

In junior high (collège) and secondary school (lycée) , the schedule is much more variable depending on the school. Some schools have classes on Wednesday, for a 1/2 day or full day, while others even have classes and exams on Saturday mornings .

As you can imagine, these varying timetables can leave a lot of families in France scrambling, especially if both parents work.

4. Activity and leisure centers

For working parents who cannot keep their children home each Wednesday, or pick their kids up at 4:30pm, there are the leisure centers.

Each town offers a centre de loisirs (activity and leisure center), where parents can drop off their children on Wednesdays at a minimal cost that is based on income levels. In real terms, the cost is around €5-20/day including lunch.

These leisure centers are in the same school that the child attends, with animateurs watching the kids and proposing a variety of activities. These leisure centers are also open in the mornings for parents who need to head to work early in the morning.

These centre de loisirs hold a variety of craft activities, sports , dance, and other programs based on the age of the child. They also sometimes do field trips to nearby farms, the cinema, museums, etc.

5. Study Hall

In addition, starting in primary school, children are offered an accueil des études (study hall), where they can do their homework afterschool while waiting for their parents. It usually lasts an hour, after which they can join the regular centre de loisirs.

There are two types of study hall, étude surveillée and étude dirigée . Etude surveillée is supervised study hall, where the child works somewhat independently on their homework, rather than waiting to get home to do it.

Etude dirigée, on the other hand, is more of a directed study hall for students in difficulty, who would benefit from small class size and more personal attention. The type of study hall offered depends on the school.

6. School holidays throughout the year

French kids have a 2 week holiday every 6 weeks.  This means all kids in France are off of school for 2 full weeks during each of the following months:

• December ( Christmas holidays )
• February ( for ski holidays ),
• April   

This is part of the regular cycle of holidays in France, and many parents also take the time off to go somewhere with their kids, for at least one week out of the two weeks. (French adults usually have between 6-10 weeks holidays , and so can afford to do so.)

☞ READ MORE: French Holiday Calendar: All the Official and Quirky celebrations

To reduce the number of people going on holiday at any one time, the map of France is divided into 3 zones, A, B & C. The school holidays (other than Christmas) are staggered within a few days, so that the entire country is not on holiday at the same time.

Nevertheless, if you are holidaying in France around that time, expect higher prices, more drivers on the road , and longer lines at tourist attractions. School holidays are an “event” in France.

During all school holidays including each summer , the centre de loisirs is open to look after preschool and primary school kids whose parents are working. The centers are usually run by some of the same animators who run the Wednesday programs so children are usually already familiar with the process.

7. Cursive Handwriting

Handwriting still matters in France. Kids in maternelle are taught to draw in boucles (curls) in order to later learn to write in cursive. By the time they finish primary school , students are expected to master the cursive and write beautifully.

☞ READ MORE: 5 Written style differences between French and English

8. Dictation

Along with beautiful handwriting, la dictée (dictation) is also a big part of French learning. Unlike English, French is a language with a lot of accents and hidden sounds and accords.

As such, learning to write with the teacher dictating a paragraph of French literature is part of the culture.

9. Memorizing Poetry

Along with dictation, students study famous French poets and classic poetry in school, and at times are expected to be able to memorize it and recite it in class. The idea is to listen to understand “the diversity of language”.

It starts early in maternelle with nursery rhymes and french songs, before moving to poetry as they move into primary school. You can read some examples of French poetry for kids here.

☞ READ MORE: Top French Songs for Kids

10. Learning English

The joke among French people is that they don’t know how to speak that “universal language”, English. It may certainly be not as well as the Dutch or Scandinavians do, but French children actually do get exposure to English at a young age.

Even babies in crèche get some exposure to English, as do kids in maternelle and up.

11. Philosophy exams

Unlike the U.S. or U.K., one of the subjects that is mandatory in France is philosophy. It is obligatory in the final year of high school, to emphasize “the learning of freedom through the exercise of reflection”.

The first exam in the BAC series of exams is always philosophy. Here is a recent question from that exam:

Est-il possible d’échapper au temps ? – Is it possible to escape time? Essay Question on BAC exam

12. Home schooling is legal in France but discouraged

If this all sounds overwhelming to you, homeschooling is legal in France although not widely encouraged.

The Mairie in your town will require you to make an annual declaration, as will the  rectorat  (school inspector). Parents must cover roughly the same curriculum as a French school.

13. Public Schooling is free

If homeschooling is not for you, you will be pleased to know that the normal schooling system is free in France. Parents only pay for the lunchtime canteen, as well as if they use the early morning drop-off or late evening pick-up services.

These services are income-based and tax credits are available as well. The average cost is as cheap as €1-7/day.

14. No school uniforms

Unlike the U.K., students in France don’t wear school uniforms, at least not in public schools. There has been some debate about bringing back uniforms, but none seriously.

15. Boys and girls together

In addition, boys and girls are not separated in separate classes or schools as they are in the U.K. or other countries. Even private schools in France are usually integrated.

16. School canteens

Lunch time is considered part of schooling, and French schools take it quite seriously. No picky eaters allowed here. From a young age, children are introduced to a wide variety of healthy meals and taught to try everything.

Here is a maternelle and primary school sample menu:

☞ READ MORE: French food that all kids will love

And one thing you will not find in a French school canteen: Ketchup. The French government banned it from being allowed in school canteens in 2011, in an effort to combat obesity.

17. Outside the classroom

Beyond classroom learning, students are offered Class Verte or Classe Blanche , which are experiences outside the classroom.

In Classe Verte (green class) is exploring the countryside, with activities such as hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, etc.

Classe Blanche (white class) is usually for skiing and snow-related activities. Students who live the French Alps usually also have day trips to nearby ski resorts in winter as part of their schooling.

These classes are usually in primary school, but are also sometimes offered for Grand Section in maternelle or middle school students. These can be daytrips or overnight trips over 1-3 weeks, where the entire class is expected to participate.

The teacher accompanies the trip with regular lessons in the morning, and the afternoon used to concentrate on the physical activities.

High school students are also offered trips in France and around the world, depending on the town’s resources. Recent trips in high schools in Paris have been to China, India, New York, etc.

18. Education grants from the government

Parents receive aid to send their children to school for supplies, clothing, etc. Allocation de rentrée scolaire  (ARS) is an income-based allocation available for children aged 6 to 18 from modest families. It is approximately €400/year per child.

☞ READ MORE: The Surprising benefits large families get in France

19. Boarding schools

While boarding schools are common in the U.K., they are not common in France, especially in big cities. However, in the French countryside where the closest middle school or high school may not offer all the classes the student would like, boarding schools are available.

These schools are called internats , and offer a variety of options such as full days with meals, overnight stays, etc.

20. Grading

Starting in collège , the French grading system becomes quite hard. A 12 out of 20 is considered a pretty decent mark. Unlike North America, where a good portion of the class is expected to be in the 70%-90% range, this is not the case in France.

The official grading for the BAC shows at what point the student can earn a “mention”:

21. No grading on a curve

As you may have guessed with such a difficult grading system, there is no grading on a curve. If all the students in the class failed, there is no curve to bring them up, even if it shows that something has clearly gone.

22. French teachers cannot be fired

Teachers in France are government employees known as fonctionnaires and cannot be fired (unless there are really exceptional circumstances such as criminal offences, etc.)

Most teachers are hardworking and passionate about their jobs, but this strong job protection does leave a few bad apples in their posts.

23. Parental approval

Parents must give their approval for child to move up a grade. At the end of each year, parents receive two forms for the Poursuite de Scolarité . The first form is the Proposition du conseil des maîtres with the decision of teacher and school to either promote the student or keep him/her behind. Parents have a few days to approve or appeal the decision.

A few days after that, parents will get a 2nd form with la décision of Conseil des maîtres . This decision can then also be approved or appealed by the parents to the Appeals Commission and the School Board.

24. Doubling school years (Redoublement)

Redoublement , meaning to redoing the scholastic year, is not uncommon in France. In addition, there is no social stigma to doing so. This is especially the case for the scholastic years that are at the end of a learning cycle (in CE2, 6ème, 3ème).

A child will be held back if he cannot demonstrate the necessary competence in that cycle. The idea is to have the student catch up before he gets any further.

25. Teaching assistance

Foreign students who don’t speak French are provided a teaching assistant through Français Langue Etrangère (FLE) .

In addition, children who have learning or physical disabilities are provided special assistants to help them navigate the system ( Services d’éducation spéciale et de soins à domicile ).

☞ READ MORE: Raising bilingual children: A Brit in Paris

26. Elite schools: Henri IV and Louis le Grand

In the heart of the Latin Quarter and the 5th arrondissement sits two of the most famous schools in France , the Ecole Henri IV and Louis le Grand.

Ecole Louis le Grand was founded in the early 1560s by the Jesuits as the  Collège de Clermont , was renamed in 1682 for the Sun King Louis XIV during Louis’s reign.

Ecole Henri IV was founded in the early 1796 after the French revolution , and was named King Henri IV in 1815. It is located on Rue Clovis , a street named after the 1st King of the Franks .

After the revolution, names of royalty were not popular. Both schools changed names several times, before finally being restored. Today they remain two best high schools in the country, offering scholarships and taking the best students from all across France.

27. Lycée Français overseas

The French government tries to promote French language education around the world, including funding schools for expatriates who want their children to continue learning French.

The schools known as Lycée Français receive funding from the French government, for locations as far and wide as New York in the USA to Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam.

28. No Graduation Ceremonies

Congratulations you’ve gotten through school! There is no graduation ceremony however, no gown and gown or getting a diploma from the school principal. This can be a shock to North Americans where schools celebrate this event at every level, from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, etc.

French parents may hold a small party for their kids, but that is about it. You would be hard pressed to find graduation cards and ballons at your local French grocery store , but I suppose that is life!

So is the French school system similar to schooling where you are from? If you enjoyed that article, you may enjoy reading more about the French school system and about living in Paris . A bientôt!

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French President Proposes Banning Homework

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Talk about courting the youth vote. French President François Hollande has proposed banning homework as part of a series of policies designed to reform the French educational system.

"Education is priority," Hollande said in a speech at Paris's Sorbonne University. "An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home."

The justification for this proposed ban? Inequality. According to a statement from an official at the French Embassy, "When it comes to homework, the President said it should be done during school hours rather than at home, in order to establish equal opportunities." Homework favors the wealthy, Hollande argues, because they are more likely to have a good working environment at home, including parents with the time and energy to help them with their work.

Hollande's education proposal is not limited to a homework ban. According to the embassy, Hollande has also pledged to add 60,000 teaching jobs in the next five years. He has also expressed support for extending the school week by establishing a model in which children would attend school for nine half days a week. Schools would be able to decide if this is spread over four, five or even six days, in consultation with local authorities and parents.

French children typically go to school for 36 weeks out of the year. The school day is roughly as long as an American workday, lasting from 8:00 to 4:00 or later. However, in most schools the week is only four days, with Wednesdays off in addition to Saturday and Sunday.

Hollande's proposals are not official yet; they're part of an ongoing national debate about reforming the education system, which is, according to the 2009 Program for International Student Assessment, ranked 21st in reading, 22nd in math and 27th in science among countries in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Development and Co-operation). The United States ranks 17th, 31st, and 23rd in those respective categories.

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France’s Homework Ban and the “Dos and Don’ts” of Homework

Posted by Jason Przypek, Editor on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 · 42 Comments  

Those of you who follow such things as our reports on Alfie Kohn’s controversial condemnation of homework, you probably noticed that French president Francoise Hollande’s proposal to ban homework . Of course the two camps in the debate predictably unleashed their arguments. Hollande added a bit of a socialist twist with the argument that homework is unfair to underprivileged families since they don’t have as many resources at home to help their kids. There was a backlash from some working class families arguing that homework is a free, state-provided resource that the proposal would deprive them of.

Of all the predictable and surprising arguments fielded what is notable is a lack of moderation. But even the strongest opponents of routine homework as heretofore administered, admit that research shows a positive correlation between homework and academic attainment, albeit modest, in secondary schools, and even Alfie Kohn does not oppose carefully crafted, constructive tasks assigned to be done outside the classroom.  Common sense would seem to dictate neither an outright ban nor business as usual, but a more aware approach. At its worst homework is a stressful, discouraging burden of dubious value on students and families as well as on the teachers who have to correct and grade it, but it doesn’t have to be so.

The “Dos and Don’ts of Homework

1)      Homework should truly supplement educational objectives: no “busy work”

2)       It should not be overly burdensome to students and families. There should be support for homework completion for students who need it in the form of after-school tutoring or supervised study halls.

3)      No tasks should be assigned for completion outside of class without first having provided adequate instruction for its completion in class. Most parents are familiar with the feeling of helpless frustration of hearing from their kids that they have no idea how to even go about completing a homework assignment.

4)      There should be supports provided for students that help promote time-management and organization, i.e. assignments should be broken down into manageable steps, instructions should be explicit and goals clear, use of planners or other tools should be encouraged.

In general, if any assignment does not clearly and manageably promote the goal of deeper understanding and of encouraging life-long learning with the necessary support for the student to benefit then it should certainly be reconsidered.

But if a school makes it a matter of course to take learning beyond the classroom with thoughtfully crafted assignments within a supportive context that takes into consideration the academic and organizational needs of each student, that school has found a way to enhance learning beyond the limitations of class time and setting.

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Can You Homeschool in France?

Homeschooling has become increasingly popular over the past few decades, with more and more parents opting to educate their children outside of traditional school systems.

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But is homeschooling an option for those living in France?

In this article, we’ll explore the laws and regulations surrounding homeschooling in France, as well as look at which countries are best for homeschoolers.

We’ll also discuss how long a school day is in France, what age is best to begin homeschooling, and whether or not it’s legal to do online school in France.

So let’s dive right in and learn all about homeschooling in France!

Is homeschooling a thing in France?

Have you ever wondered if there’s an alternative to traditional schooling abroad? Homeschooling is a thing in France, although it’s not as common as in other countries.

Parents have the right to choose which teaching methods and curriculum choices they prefer for their children, but it can be difficult to find educational resources or decide upon appropriate learning styles.

To homeschool in France, parents must submit a request to the local education authority and provide an educational project that includes details on how they’ll teach their child. The plan must include information such as the type of activities and lessons; objectives; an assessment system; resources used; duration and frequency of courses; evaluation methods; and any supplementary activities such as sports or language classes.

French authorities also require parents to provide proof that they can adequately educate their child before approving the request.

Homeschooling in France does offer some flexibility for parents who want more control over their child’s education, but it requires careful planning and dedication from both parent and student. It’s important for families considering this option to research extensively beforehand so they’re aware of all requirements and able to make informed decisions about their child’s education.

What is the law on homeschooling in France?

French legislation can be a bit tricky when it comes to ‘schooling’ at home. Homeschooling in France is legal if the family submits to regulations and meets certain requirements.

These include:

• Having a curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education
• Registering with an official school or obtaining authorization from their local school board
• Obtaining permission from the local education authority, as well as providing proof that they are meeting educational standards set by the French government.

Homeschoolers in France must have qualified teachers and ensure that all materials used for instruction meet national standards. Additionally, homeschooled students must submit to regular assessment tests directed by their local authorities.

These tests are designed to ensure that homeschoolers are receiving an adequate education, and also provide evidence of progress being made in each subject area.

Homeschooling can provide families with many benefits, such as customized learning environments, more flexibility in scheduling, improved student engagement, and opportunities for individualized instruction. However, there may also be challenges associated with this type of schooling including financial costs associated with curriculum materials and resources needed for instruction; time management issues; lack of access to extracurricular activities; potential socialization problems; and difficulty finding appropriate resources or support networks for homeschoolers in France.

What countries are best for homeschooling?

If you’re looking for a great place to customize your child’s learning experience, homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular around the globe. Alternative education options such as flexible schooling and distance learning offer educational freedom that traditional schools cannot.

With more countries recognizing the value of homeschooling, it can be difficult to know which ones provide the best resources for those interested in this type of education. The United States is one of the most popular choices for homeschoolers due to its relaxed regulations on homeschooling and access to online classes, textbooks, and other resources.

Canada also offers an abundance of support for families wishing to pursue homeschooling, including online courses through publicly funded programs and parent-led activities. In Europe, countries like Finland and Norway have laws making it easier than ever before to pursue alternative forms of education such as homeschooling.

Australia has also become a top choice among international homeschoolers due to its high-quality curriculum materials and culturally diverse population. Furthermore, Australia provides students with access to leading universities from around the world which makes it an attractive option for those who are serious about pursuing higher education opportunities after completing their studies at home.

Additionally, many families in Australia choose to participate in co-ops where they can come together with others who are interested in providing their children with quality educational experiences outside of traditional school settings.

How long is a school day in France?

A typical school day in France is a whirlwind of learning, with hours passing by like a blink of an eye.

Every school day starts off with the French national anthem and a flag hoisting ceremony. Then students break up to classrooms that have an average teacher-student ratio of 1:13.

The school curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, music and more. During their long school days, students also get to enjoy two 15 minute breaks and a one hour lunch break for lunch or recreation time.

School holidays are plentiful in France with two weeks off for Christmas holidays and spring holidays lasting from mid-April through mid-May depending on region. Public education is free to all children in France however many families opt for private tuition due to its higher quality instruction.

Private tuition can be expensive but most families believe it’s worth the cost as their children will receive better educations than what public schools offer. In addition to these longer breaks from school, each week there is one full day off (Saturday) plus half days on Wednesdays afternoons and every other Friday afternoon.

This allows students enough time to pursue other activities they may be interested in such as sports or clubs outside of school hours. All this helps give French students balance between academic excellence and leisurely pursuits while still maintaining high standards in terms of education across the country!

Which country has the most homeschoolers?

With more and more people opting for alternative forms of education, it’s no surprise that some countries have higher rates of homeschoolers than others. Homeschooling culture, resources, benefits, challenges and costs vary greatly depending on the country in which you choose to homeschool. To answer the question of which country has the most homeschoolers, we need to look at a few different factors.

The United States is often seen as having one of the largest homeschooling cultures in the world. This is mainly due to the fact that many parents are able to access resources such as online courses, support groups, and specialized curricula easily and affordably. In addition to this availability of resources, there are also numerous benefits such as customized instruction tailored to their children’s learning styles and strengths as well as greater control over their children’s religious or philosophical beliefs. However, even with all these advantages some parents may find themselves facing challenges such as increased financial costs associated with providing materials or additional time demands for planning lessons or activities for their child.

In comparison, other countries like France have much smaller numbers when it comes to homeschooling families due largely in part to cultural differences about how education should be provided. Additionally they lack many of the same resources available in America making it difficult for French parents wanting an alternative educational option for their children. Despite these difficulties there are still those who pursue this path but they often face closer scrutiny from government officials due to differences in laws related to home schooling regulations within each nation’s jurisdiction.

It is clear then that while many nations may have a significant number of families choosing home schooling options there will always be a wide range of barriers between them when it comes down what works best for each family based on both its unique circumstances and location within its respective nation’s jurisdictions.

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Do kids in France have homework?

I had always wondered how homeschooling works in different countries. After asking the question, ‘Which country has the most homeschoolers?’, I wanted to know if kids in France have homework.

In France, students may receive traditional education from school or they can opt for alternative education through homeschooling. This is regulated by the French Ministry of Education and must be approved before a family can begin homeschooling their child.

Generally speaking, children who are homeschooled will follow an academic curriculum similar to what is taught in public schools but with more freedom and flexibility that allows parents to customize learning according to their child’s needs. Homeschoolers also have access to educational resources such as books, websites, and virtual tutors who can help them stay on track with their studies.

Homeschooling offers many benefits to children living in France including allowing them to learn at their own pace and explore different learning styles that suit them better than traditional schooling methods. It also allows families more control over what their child is exposed to while providing socialization opportunities outside of school walls which may not be available when attending a traditional institution.

Is Homework legal in France?

Homework is legal in France, with over half of all French students completing at least one to two hours of homework each day.

Homeschooling resources are widely available for parents looking to teach their children from home, however there are a number of socialization challenges that come with homeschooling and a lack of parental guidance may be an issue as well.

In addition, there are many online learning platforms available, but the legal requirements for homeschooling must be met in order to ensure the best education for the student.

When considering homeschooling in France it’s important to understand all the options available and determine which will work best for each family’s individual circumstances.

Parents should research different teaching methods and be aware of any laws or regulations that they must follow when it comes to providing an education for their children.

It’s also important to consider how much time and effort will need to go into homeschooling before committing to such a decision.

Homeschooling can provide a unique educational experience if done properly with ample support and guidance from parents, however it may not always be the best option depending on the needs and desires of both parent and child.

Therefore, it’s essential that families do their research beforehand so they can make an informed decision about what type of education will suit them best.

What age can you leave school in France?

In France, the legal school leaving age is 16, allowing students to pursue further education or a job at that age. This makes it possible for teens to explore university options, tap into different teacher resources, and choose from various curriculum choices before they reach adulthood. There are also international options available for those who want to study abroad.

In addition to these educational opportunities, parents should be aware of the legal requirements regarding homeschooling in France. The Ministry of Education requires all minors between 6 and 16 years old to attend school as established by law unless they’ve been granted an exemption due to family circumstances or health reasons.

With this in mind, parents must ensure that their children are enrolled in a recognized program until the age of 16. When choosing a homeschool program for their child, parents must also consider whether or not it meets the same standards and expectations as regular schools in order for the student’s credits and certificates earned through the program to be accepted by French universities.

Homeschooling can provide students with more flexibility than traditional schooling when it comes to learning style and subject matter; however, there are certain rules which must be followed in order for them to stay within the boundaries of French law. Parents should research any relevant regulations before enrolling their child in an educational program outside of school so as not to put their child at risk of being suspended or expelled from school due to non-attendance laws.

Can you do online school in France?

Exploring online learning opportunities in France can be like discovering a world of possibilities, opening up the door to new educational adventures. From virtual classrooms and tutoring services to home education and teacher support, there are many options available for those who want to take advantage of online schooling in France.

With the right resources, students can access an array of educational materials that will help them gain knowledge and skills from wherever they may be located. Online education in France has become increasingly popular over the years due to its convenience and flexibility. Students have the opportunity to control their own learning pace, allowing them to make progress at their own speed without having to worry about falling behind or rushing through material.

Through virtual classes offered by universities and other educational institutions, as well as individual tutorial sessions conducted via Skype or Zoom, learners can get personalized instruction from teachers that is tailored specifically towards their needs. In addition, homeschooling families looking for guidance on how best to provide children with a quality education at home can find plenty of helpful resources available online.

These include a variety of websites offering curriculum advice and teaching tips as well as forums where parents and guardians can connect with one another for support or advice on topics related to home education in France. With so many options available, it’s never been easier for families living in France to provide their children with an excellent education while still enjoying all the benefits of learning from home.

What is the best age to homeschool?

No matter where you are in the world, homeschooling can be an amazing way to learn and grow – but when is the best age to start?

France has some specific homeschooling regulations that families must follow before they can begin homeschooling. Some parents may opt for private tutors or virtual learning resources if they don’t feel comfortable with homeschooling their children.

There are many benefits to starting early on with homeschooling, such as having more control over your child’s curriculum and being able to tailor it specifically to their needs. Starting young also allows your child to develop better self-discipline and make sure they stay focused on their lessons without distractions from other students.

In France, kids of all ages can be legally homeschooled as long as parents adhere to certain guidelines set by the government. Before beginning a homeschool program, parents should research local laws regarding curriculum requirements and assessments.

It’s important for parents to understand the expectations set forth by the French government so they can ensure their child is meeting all necessary educational standards while still providing a stimulating learning environment that meets any special needs or interests your child may have.

Homeschooling can bring great rewards in terms of personal growth and education, but it does require dedication from both parent and student alike. Finding a balance between school-based learning and home-based instruction should always be taken into consideration while deciding what age is best for your family’s individual needs.

With proper preparation and guidance, anyone looking into homeschooling in France will find that it offers unique opportunities for students of any age!

Which country school life is best?

With a world of possibilities, it can be hard to pick which country’s school life is the cream of the crop – but one look around and you’ll see that educational excellence can be found everywhere!

From France offering flexible education options like homeschooling benefits and virtual learning to countries in Africa providing alternative education, each nation has something unique to offer.

When considering which country’s school life is best, there are several factors to consider. Firstly, availability of resources such as access to technology and quality instructors should be taken into account. Secondly, the structure and organization of curriculums should also come into play when making this assessment. Finally, the flexibility of educational opportunities such as homeschooling challenges or online classes should be looked at closely.

It’s impossible to say definitively which country has the best school life as what works for one person may not work for another. What’s clear, however, is that all countries have something valuable to offer when it comes to their educational systems – no matter where you go, you’re sure to find an excellent learning experience!

Is it legal to homeschool in Germany?

In Germany, have you considered the possibility of alternative education? Homeschooling is an increasingly popular educational option in countries around the world, but it’s important to consider the regulations and legal requirements for homeschooling that each country has in place.

In Germany specifically, there are laws that govern homeschooling and parental responsibilities when it comes to providing education for their child. When researching homeschooling regulations in Germany, parents should be aware of the socialization issues associated with this type of alternative education.

While online learning can provide a safe environment with plenty of resources for children and teens to explore, it’s important that they still receive adequate social interaction with peers and outside influences. Parents must ensure that their child will have access to opportunities outside of their home such as clubs, sports teams and other activities where they can make friends.

Homeschooling can provide many benefits for individuals who choose to pursue this route; however, understanding all the potential pros and cons is essential before making a decision about whether or not it’s right for your family. It’s important to research German homeschool laws thoroughly as well as additional resources available to help you make an informed choice about how best to educate your child.

I’ve learned that homeschooling in France isn’t as common as it is in other countries, but it’s possible.

The laws are strict and the school day can be long, but if you want to homeschool your child, France can provide a great opportunity.

An example of this potential comes from a family I know who moved to France and have made it work for them.

Their children are thriving with their new curriculum and they couldn’t be happier.

Homeschooling certainly isn’t for everyone, but if you’re willing to do the research and put in the effort, it can be an amazing experience for both parent and child.

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