A welcoming country with many advantages
Every year, thousands of international students choose France for its high-quality education, world-class degrees, and prestigious institutions.
This choice also means embracing a language, a unique geographic location, a rich cultural heritage, and a distinctive French art of living rooted in freedom and democratic values.
In France, school is compulsory until the age of 16 and training is mandatory until 18.
To enroll a child in nursery school (ages 3 to 6) or primary school (ages 6 to 10), contact the local town hall (mairie) of your place of residence.
To enroll in middle school (college), contact the Services départementaux de l’Éducation nationale.
For university or higher education applications, Campus France provides all the information needed for international students.
Understanding the French school system
A video series by Onisep (Office National d’Information sur les Enseignements et les Professions), designed to explain clearly and concisely how the French education system works its role, responsibilities, and the different stages from nursery school to higher education.
An overview of apprenticeship training in France and its legal framework.
