Education in France

The French education minister believes there should be a greater focus on spelling, however the memo he sent out stating this was riddled with errors. Dozens of grammatical and spelling mistakes were found throughout a press pack given to journalists ahead of the new school year beginning. The mistakes were so bad that commentators have labeled the minister, Luc Chatel, a “dunce” and claimed that even a non native French speaker would spot the countless errors.

The age of your foreign child when getting an education in France is a crucial factor in how they will adapt to the change. Younger children will adapt to the change much easier than a older child. For teenagers who are just starting out their education in France it can be very difficult. Your child will need plenty of support during this difficult time. Not understanding the language can be frustrating and lead to feeling inferior.

The French education system includes elite universities such as the Institut d’Etudes Politiques. There are nine of these schools in France. Courses take five years with the third year taking place in a foreign country. Education in France at a IEP requires passing exams, and only a small portion of applicants are excepted. Education in France is considered very difficult, and students work hard. To offset the difficult work they also party very hard on weekends.