The French school system – a beginners guide
I’ve been living in France for more than 10 years now. And yet, I always frown when my friends start to talk about school. This happens above all when it’s time for “la rentrée”. “My daughter is going to CM2” – “And my kid just started CP” – “My boy is big now, he is in 3ème”. I mean, what?! If you are as lost as I used to be, I’ll try to explain the French school system to you the most simple way, by age. La crèche Basically, the “crèche” is not included in the school system. It is…
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