French education minister did not lie - 鈥榬eality proved her wrong鈥� Statement over her son鈥檚 schooling echoes the 鈥榓lternative facts鈥� phrase from the US Trump administration
French schools falling further behind, shows major new study Maths, literacy and science skills have declined since 2019
How do bilingual classes differ from others at French school? We look at both language-learning classes, as well as special schools which teach all their curriculum in multiple languages
practical 鈥楽chool bullies in France must get more help as well as victims鈥� A recent law change, which can force bullies to change school, has been welcomed but more support still needed, says anti-bullying charity
Ban on abaya dress in French schools divides opinion Religious experts share arguments for or against the long robes recently banned in secular state schools
Irish teacher cannot teach in French schools as failed English test Despite having over almost 20 years of teaching experience the man cannot work in state schools except as a temporary replacement teacher
How would planned power cuts affect schools in France? Schools are not on the priority list of services which would maintain power
How to get involved in your child鈥檚 education in France You do not need an in-depth knowledge of the French system to play an active role. We speak to foreign parents who put themselves forward
Green news France: 5% return on solar, recycled Route du Rhum boat Locals invest in solar park with guaranteed returns, sailor used eco-boat to complete Route du Rhum, Toulouse tower on hold
School uniforms in France? MPs set to propose new law The 鈥榮ensitive鈥� issue is expected to be debated in the coming weeks, with the text carefully avoiding the word 鈥榰niform鈥� in favour of 鈥榗ommon outfit鈥�
Trains, schools: Is the multi-sector French strike continuing today? Around 107,000 people took part in protest action yesterday, according to the government, affecting train travel, schools, some care services and other sectors
鈥楨xcellent鈥�, 鈥榓 nightmare鈥�: Your thoughts on France鈥檚 school system While for some Connexion readers the system can be 鈥榠nspiring鈥� to pupils, others criticised its 鈥榓uthoritarian鈥� structure
French MP: why I fast-tracked law to combat bullying in schools An estimated one in 10 children in France are the victim of bullying. Brittany MP Erwan Balanant tells us his hopes for the new law
French education recap: Bac exams, school swap deadline, careers help Bac speciality exams are looming after Covid delay, end of April deadline to move a child to an 鈥榠nternat d鈥檈xcellence鈥� boarding school and new support for unemployed young people
Pupils at Jewish school in France in care after alleged mistreatment The 42 children, mainly of American and Israeli nationality, are now being cared for by social services after a police investigation into alleged 鈥榓busive鈥� conditions at the school
Seven changes and updates for residents in France in December 2021 From expiring health passes for the over 65s to Christmas bonus cheques, a freeze on rising energy costs, and dates for your 2022 diary, we explore what is new this month
France fifth Covid wave: What changes today for workplaces and schools New rules designed to limit the spread of Covid are now in force, including physical distancing and test changes
Masks obligatory again in schools: What is Covid situation in France? The reproduction level of the virus is 1.2, which means the number of new cases is doubling every 15-20 days but hospitalisations are not rising so quickly
Mandatory masks to return in all French primary schools on November 15 It comes after the restrictions were reintroduced for schools in 40 departments this week and Moderna seeks EU approval for vaccination of six to 11-year-olds
French education: Alternative schools still lag in France France is one of the worst countries in Europe for offering alternative forms of education, an expert claims, although that is changing slightly as demand from parents grows
More French primary schools to end mask rule (but it is back for some) The change will bring the number of departments where masks are not needed for pupils up to 79 with mask requirement returning for schools in Loz猫re in the south
Where in France will masks no longer be required in primary schools? The new rule will apply to areas with low Covid case rates from October 4 but some doctors say it is wrong to base such a decision on statistics from adults
Changes for schools but not health pass in lower Covid areas in France The government has announced changes for concerts and nightclubs in these areas and the end of obligatory masks in primary schools
New Pass鈥橲port grant in France helps children get fit for free Around 3.3million families are eligible for the one-off 鈧�50 payment, to be put towards signing up for a sports club before October 31
What happens if there is a Covid outbreak at my child's French school? Approximately 3,000 classes have been closed due to positive cases of the virus since the start of the school year
Free schools tests, boosters and vaccine targets: Covid France updates The government has confirmed that coronavirus tests will be free in schools. It has also said that care home residents will be offered a booster jab from September 13
Back to school: Guide to Covid rules for parents and pupils in France We explain the Covid-19 protocol in place for schools this coming academic year, including when classes will close if a pupil tests positive, when masks must be worn and when social distancing rules will be in effect
Back to school financial grant is on the way to 3 million French homes The amount depends on household income, number of children at school, and their age; and is intended to help with the rising cost of 鈥榣a rentr茅e鈥�
France's young must improve sport ready for 2024 Paris Olympics French education minister concerned about effects of screen time on health in country ranked 119th by the WHO for physical activity among young people
Vaccinated pupils in France to stay in school if class has Covid case Unvaccinated students will have to study from home in the same scenario under new health rules to be introduced in schools from September
France drops facemask requirement for children in school playgrounds Education Minister cautiously hopeful that masks may not be required inside schools at all from the start of the new school year in September
Dordogne school's canteen food is first in France to win organic award Ingredients are sourced from producers within a 20km radius of the premises
Covid France: Government updates on travel, reopening and schools Senior ministers spoke last night (April 22) on upcoming changes to Covid rules in France. We summarise the key points.
Interview: Death of French schoolgirl Alisha shows bullying kills Efforts to crack down on bullying in schools in France have intensified after a teenager was attacked and drowned in the Seine. MP Erwan Balanant discusses his bid to end the problem
Classes to close if one pupil has Covid in worst-hit areas of France Some 21,000 children were off school having contracted the virus on Friday and cases are rising
Covid saliva testing in French schools: Parents鈥� FAQs A massive Covid-19 screening programme is being rolled out as pupils head back to school after the winter holidays. We explain how it will work for parents in France
French schools' meat-free menu for Covid rules 'insulting' The meals have been introduced to help school staff in Lyon respect health measures local authorities say, but ministers and farmers are unhappy
Criticism as France eases school Covid rules The rules were reinforced at the beginning of February, but have been relaxed just a fortnight later, with thousands of children on holiday
Covid-19 saliva tests approved for use in France The details of deployment are still being worked out but the government plans for mass testing campaigns in schools and universities
French education workers and students to strike today Protests will take place in major French cities over salaries for teachers and the government's handling of the health pandemic in schools
Covid France: Extended curfew expected but schools stay open The government met earlier today to discuss measures to slow the spread of the UK variant. Any new rules are expected to be announced by the prime minister tomorrow
Covid-19 in France: Should schools close to stop the spread? Most health experts appear reluctant to close schools completely in France, in contrast to other European countries. We explore the science and possible options
French parents鈥� appeal for no masks in school rejected French courts say asking young children to wear masks in school does not violate their human rights, and will help stop the spread of new UK Covid variant
France tackles flagging maths and sport education in schools Edouard Geffray, director of the government department responsible for developing education policies, explains how increasing sport and improving maths are priorities in schools
One million rapid Covid tests to be given to French schools The tests are to be distributed next week, as school staff continue strikes over Covid-19 health protocols today
French teachers strike over Covid health protocols Strikes by teachers and students are taking place throughout schools in France
France lockdown: Are adult schools still open? We attend a small French language school for adults. Are classes starting as normal, and what forms do we need to go if so?
12 million French students remember teacher Samuel Paty As students return to school today, a one-minute silence was held for the teacher murdered for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class
How will France鈥檚 new lockdown be different from spring? Exemption forms for leaving the house are back, but there are other significant changes
President Macron vows: 鈥榃e will continue鈥� for Samuel Paty The President gave an emotional speech during a national ceremony for the murdered teacher last night, which we have translated for readers here.
French President: 鈥業mmediate action鈥� on Islamic terrorism The President spoke at the defence council on Sunday night, two days after a deadly attack on a school teacher in France
Parents in France vow to fight planned home-schooling ban An estimated 50,000 children in France are currently home-schooled
French school first in Dordogne to introduce student uniform A middle school in Dordogne has introduced a uniform in a bid to make students more equal, and reduce competition around 鈥渄esigner clothes鈥� and worries over appearance.
Covid-19 update: Majority of France now 鈥榬ed鈥� zones More than half of departments in France are now considered to be 鈥渞ed鈥� zones where Covid-19 is 鈥渁ctively鈥� spreading, the latest figures show (but schools are still relaxing their health protocol rules).
France Covid-19 update: Macron urges people to 'hold on' Latest figures (from Wednesday September 16) show almost 10,000 new daily cases but a stable positivity rate, as the President encourages people to "hold on" for "better days".
Covid-19 in France: 鈥楳uch bigger impact鈥� than thought The coronavirus Covid-19 is expected to have a 鈥渕uch bigger impact鈥� on France than thought, including on the economy, schools, high-profile events, tourist destinations, and cultural spaces.
300,000 clear masks to be distributed in French schools The masks have a clear-plastic window covering the mouth, so facial expressions are still visible. Designed to be 鈥渋nclusive鈥�, the masks will not be available to everyone.
A quarter of people in France against Covid vaccine A poll shows 25% of people in France don鈥檛 plan on getting vaccinated against Covid-19, as daily cases continue to reach over 7,000 and 22 schools close over health fears.
French schools re-start in September with Covid-19 rules All children are expected to be back at school for the start of the new academic year, on Tuesday September 1, unless the spread of the virus worsens and warrants new protective measures.
Masks mandatory in French schools for la rentr茅e French school will open with obligatory attendance as usual on September 1, despite safety fears as Covid-19 cases continue to rise. Mandatory masks will be provided for teachers but not for students.
Brexit: will Erasmus study scheme for Britons continue? Every other day, we share a reader question from our Brexit and Britons in France Help Guide. Get your copy of the guide via the link at the end of this article.
Record number of French students pass final exams This year, around 91.5% of 740,000 students in France have passed their final year school exams, known as l e bac (short for baccalaur茅at ), without having to do resits.
Making sense of post-baccalaur茅at options in France July 7 is the date when final-year lyc茅e students will know whether they have passed their baccalaur茅at 鈥� and for many this will finalise a place for further study.
French Covid study: Kids less contagious than adults Children are less likely to be contaminated or to contaminate others with Covid-19, a French study of 605 children under the age of 15 has shown.
Making sense of Childcare options in France There are several options for childcare in France and financial help is on hand.
Deconfinement in France: What is reopening when? The French government has announced more details on the planned schedule for deconfinement, which is set to start on May 11 and continue to September - including when parks, beaches and caf茅s will reopen.
Two thirds of parents against French schools reopening More than two thirds of parents are opposed to the reopening of schools on May 11, a survey shows.
French government announce return to school plans The French government has released details of how it plans to reopen the country鈥檚 schools when confinement ends on May 11.
Covid-19 in France: Questions on school closures As President Emmanuel Macron announces that all schooling establishments will close in France from Monday to stop Covid-19, we answer the big questions so far.
France unlikely 鈥榯o escape鈥� coronavirus epidemic stage France may find it 鈥渄ifficult to escape鈥� the epidemic stage of coronavirus Covid-19, which would see it freely circulating across the country, the government's spokesperson has warned.
Covid-19: France in 鈥榥ew epidemic stage鈥� says minister France is in 鈥渁 new stage of the epidemic鈥� of coronavirus Covid-19, the health minister has said, as a total of 100 cases have been confirmed since the end of January.
France doubles free school breakfasts and 鈧�1 meals Free school breakfasts and canteen lunches costing just 鈧�1 are to be rolled out to 200,000 pupils across France this year, almost double the number who received them last year, the government has said.
Help British families with French education choices Good careers advice can be hard to come by and students often do not know where their future lies. The Connexion discovers one option
