7. Primary School in France - Ecole Primaire/Elementaire

1. 7.1. Structure
2. 7.2. Enrolment
3. 7.3. School Choice
4. 7.4. Timetable
5. 7.5. Curriculum
6. 7.6. Assessment

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7.1. Structure

Children attend primary school from the year in which they reach the age of 6 years old. It is possible to enrol a younger child if the school considers the child is ready to benefit from the experience, and a place is available.

The basic class structure is as follows:


Table: Class Structure

Age	Class
6-7	Cours Préparatoire (CP)
7-8	Cours Elémentaire (CE1)
8-9	Cours Elémentaire (CE2)
9-10	Cours Moyen (CM1)
10-11	Cours Moyen (CM2)

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