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Test your knowledge on the French education system, from compulsory education to school holidays
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How many hours a week do students attend school?
24-28 hours
15-20 hours
20-25 hours
30-35 hours
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What does 'secular' mean in school context?
State-funded
Private
Non-religious
Religious
3
How are school holidays zoned in France?
Three zones
Four zones
Two zones
No zoning
4
What are the two main exams at age 15?
DEA, DESS
le brevet, baccalauréat professionnel
le brevet, baccalauréat
DEUG, licence
5
How many subjects are in the French National Curriculum?
12 subjects
10 subjects
8 subjects
15 subjects
6
What age does compulsory education start in France?
5 years
7 years
3 years
6 years
7
Which reform involved interdisciplinary classes?
Higher education reform
Primary education reform
Collége system reform
Baccalauréat reform
8
List two characteristics of private schools in France.
Independent, Fee-paying
State-funded, Uniform
Mixed sex, Free
Compulsory, Secular
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What changes were made to collége system?
Interdisciplinary classes
Longer school days
More exams
Uniforms introduced
10
Name two characteristics of private schools
Public, Mixed-sex
Free, Government-funded
Independent, Fee-paying
Religious, Free
11
What do children do in Maternelle?
Science experiments
Advanced math
Arts, crafts, games
History lessons
12
What is the typical school week duration in France?
30-34 hours
24-28 hours
35-40 hours
20-24 hours
13
After school care is free in France
False
True
14
Main activities in école maternelle include:
Math, Science
History, Geography
Arts, Crafts, Games
Sports, Reading
15
True or false: French schools have long holidays
True
False
16
True or false: School uniforms are compulsory in France.
True
False
17
True or false: Schools in France are religious
False
True
18
What is the main aim of école maternelle?
Prepare for exams
Learn history
Develop social skills
Teach reading
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What is the purpose of Maternelle?
Develop social skills
Practice sports
Study history
Learn calculus
20
True or false: After school care is free in France.
False
True
21
What is the service de puériculture?
Music lessons
Sports club
Math tutoring
Childcare system
22
Which subjects are studied in school?
Driving, Swimming, Flying
French, Math, Science
Cooking, Dancing, Singing
Gardening, Knitting, Sewing
23
What are the two state exams called?
SAT, ACT
Midterms, Finals
GCSE, A-levels
Le brevet, Baccalauréat
24
What is the typical start time for schools in France?
8:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
8:30 AM
25
School uniforms are compulsory in France
True
False
26
When does the school year start in France?
September
March
January
June
27
What is the baccalauréat?
Primary school exam
University entrance exam
Upper secondary exam
Driving test
28
What is the school lunch like in France?
Soup, bread, fruit
Pizza, salad, ice cream
Starter, main, dessert, cheese
Sandwich, chips, soda
29
What is the DEUG level?
First cycle
Fourth cycle
Third cycle
Second cycle
30
What is required before children can start maternelle?
Can count to 10
Basic reading skills
Toilet trained
Knowing alphabets
31
What is the school week like in France?
20-25 hours, 3 days
24-28 hours, 4-5 days
30-35 hours, 5 days
15-20 hours, 2 days
32
What is the highest level of education in France called?
Maîtrise
Licence
Baccalauréat
DEA/DESS
33
When does the French school year typically start?
Mid-August
Beginning of September
Early August
End of September
34
What does secular mean?
Non-religious
Private
Public
Religious
35
How long is the summer holiday in French schools?
One month
Two months
Three months
Four weeks
36
At what age do children start school?
6
3
5
4
37
What do students typically eat for school lunch in France?
Starter, Main, Dessert, Cheese
Salad, Fruit
Sandwich, Juice
Pizza, Soda
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What are the five levels of French education?
Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High, College
Infant, Junior, Secondary, Tertiary, Graduate
Nursery, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, Higher
Preschool, Junior, Senior, College, University
