Background
Each year, the Ministry of National Education updates the guidelines for school organization for families. These changes include adjustments to curricula, support schemes and school living rules throughout France.
Why it's important
For residents, especially immigrants, it is crucial to understand these developments in order to navigate the French educational system. The new measures directly impact the daily lives of students and the administrative management of their education.
What Changes
Financial education courses are introduced in the 4th class, and a new diploma for crafts is created. The professional baccalaureate evolves and a student may be forced to change school due to the behaviour of his or her parents.
Useful details
- Financial education courses are set up for all 4th grade students from the start of the school year.
- Creation of a new diploma dedicated to crafts in vocational training.
- The prepa-second class is maintained from the beginning of the 2026 school year.
- Changes are planned for the professional baccalaureate beginning in 2026-2027.
- A student may be forced to change schools due to the behaviour of his or her parents.
- Simulators are available to calculate the back-to-school allowance and scholarships.
Terms to know
- Allocation de rentrée scolaire (ARS)
- Financial assistance to families to help cover the costs associated with the school year.
- Classe de 4ème
- The third year of college, usually corresponding to students aged 13 to 14.
- Bac professionnel
- A vocational diploma which prepares for vocational integration or further education.
