3. Structure of French School Education

In the following pages we summarise the basic structure of school education and familiarise you with some key terms.

1. 3.1. School Structure
2. 3.2. Class Structure
3. 3.3. Key Stages of Education

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3.1. French School Structure

The basic structure of school education in France is shown on the following table:


Table: School Structure

Age	Type of School
2-6	Nursery School (Ecole Maternelle)
6-11	Primary School (Ecole Primaire)
11-15	Lower Secondary School (Collège)
15-18	Upper Secondary School (Lycée)

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