France Educational System

FRANCE EDUCATIONAL
SYSTEM
GROUP 7 (TEAM FRANCE)

EDUCATION IN FRANCE
The French educational system is highly centralized
and organized, with many subdivisions. All
educational programme in France are regulated by the
Ministry of National Education. The head of the
ministry is the Minister of National Education.
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION
officially called Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, de la

Jeunesse et de la Vie associative
Regulates all educational programs in France
Headed by the Minister of National Education
STRUCTURE OF THE NATIONAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
STAGES OF EDUCATION
French Education is divided into three stages:
1.Primary education (enseignement primaire);

2.Secondary education (enseignement secondaire);
3.Higher education (enseignement supérieur)
PRIMARY (ENSEIGNEMENT PRIMAIRE)
Formal schooling in France starts as early as age three, when

many children attend kindergarten (maternelle). Day care
(pré-maternelle) is available from age two.
While pré-maternelle and maternelle are not mandatory, all
children must be enrolled in school by age six.
Primary school consists of five years of study, from
approximately age six to age eleven (similar to a
US elementary school).
SECONDARY (ENSEIGNEMENT SECONDAIRE )
French secondary education is divided into two schools: the

collège for the first four years directly following primary
school; the lycée for the next three years. The completion of
secondary studies leads to the baccalauréat.
BREVET DES COLLÈGES ( SECONDARY )
The Brevet des collèges is the first official diploma a pupil

has to sit. It is not required in order to enter lycée. The mark
consisted of the final exam, the Brevet. Pupils were only
tested on French, Mathematics, History/ Geography
/Citizenship for the exam. Since 2011, pupils are tested on
History of the Arts, an oral test.
BACCALAURÉAT ( SECONDARY )
The baccalauréat is the end-of- lycée diploma students sit in order to
enter university. It is generally taken at end of the final year(terminale)
of schooling. Students sit for the theory-oriented baccalauréat which is
divided into three streams of study, called séries.
1).The série scientifique (S) is concerned with the natural sciences, physical
sciences and mathematics,
2). the série économique et sociale (ES) with economics, social sciences and
mathematics,
3) . and the série littéraire (L) focuses on French, foreign languages, philosophy
history-geography and the arts (as an option).
HIGHER (ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR)
Vocational diplomas:
The DUT (diplôme universitaire de technologie) and BTS (brevet de
technicien supérieur) are two-year technology-oriented degrees. BTS
courses are offered by high schools, whereas DUT are awarded by
universities. A DUT or BTS may be followed by one additional
qualifying year of study, leading to licence professionnelle.
Academic Diplomas:
There are three types of higher education institutions in
France: universities, Grandes écoles, and specialized schools.
Universities are public institutions that offer academic,
technical, and professional degrees to any student who
has obtained a baccalauréat or its foreign
equivalent. University study leads to degrees in many
fields. Degrees are awarded at three different levels of
achievement, called cycles, within a framework
referred to as licence, master, doctorat (LMD).
The Grandes écoles are selective public and private institutions.
They are similar to universities, but typically offer a more
specialized three-year course of study, in subjects such as
business, public administration, or engineering. Students are
admitted to the Grandes écoles based on their scores on a
competitive exam. Before taking this exam, students must have
obtained a baccalauréat, and they often have taken a two-year
preparatory course (cours préparatoires or prépas).
Specialized schools are public or private

institutions that train students for professional
careers in specific fields, such as art,
architecture, social work, or tourism. They
offer licence and master degrees
LMD FRAMEWORK
Higher education in France is organized in three levels

or grades which correspond to those of other European
countries, facilitating international mobility:
1). Licence and Licence Professionnelle (Bachelor)
2). Master (Master)
3) . Doctorat (Doctorate)
LICENCE (BACHELOR)
The “Licence” degree (Bac + 3 years):
◦ This diploma is open to secondary school graduates and is

equivalent to 180 European credits.
◦ This education programme, which is organized over 6 semesters,
allows STUDENTS to access a master’s programme or to prepare
your integration in the professional world by choosing a
professional Licence in your 3rd year of study.
MASTER (MASTER)
The “Master” degree (Bac + 5 years)
• This diploma is open to Licence graduates and is equivalent to

120 European credits on top of a Licence.
• This education programme, which is organized over 4 semesters,
offers two courses: professionally-oriented and research-
oriented.
DOCTORAT (DOCTORATE)
The “Doctorat” degree (Bac + 8 years)
◦ The Doctorat degree is open to research Master graduates

and is equivalent to 180 European credits on top of Master.
REFERENCES
•Ministère de l’éducation nationale, 2012)
Structure | Case Study: France. (n.d.). Retrieved April 27, 2022, from https://sites.miis.edu/compiefrance/structure/
Le Bulletin officiel de l’éducation nationale, de la jeunesse et des sports. (n.d.). Ministère de l’Education Nationale de La
Jeunesse et Des Sports. Retrieved April 27, 2022, from
https://www.education.gouv.fr/le-bulletin-officiel-de-l-education-nationale-de-la-jeunesse-et-des-sports-89558
France’s Educational System - ppt video online download. (n.d.). Slideplayer.com. Retrieved April 27, 2022, from
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FRANCE and GERMANY. 1.WHAT is EDUCATION ? 2. French System Of Education Education in France Stages of
Education 3. German System Of Education Education. - ppt download. (n.d.). Slideplayer.com. Retrieved April 27, 2022,
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Addis Getahun. (2015, September 8). Education in France - WENR. WENR. https://wenr.wes.org/2015/09/education-france
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FRANCE EDUCATIONAL

GROUP 7 (TEAM FRANCE)

officially called Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, de la

1.Primary education (enseignement primaire);

Formal schooling in France starts as early as age three, when

French secondary education is divided into two schools: the

The Brevet des collèges is the first official diploma a pupil

Specialized schools are public or private

Higher education in France is organized in three levels

◦ This diploma is open to secondary school graduates and is

• This diploma is open to Licence graduates and is equivalent to

The “Doctorat” degree (Bac + 8 years)

◦ The Doctorat degree is open to research Master graduates

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