The health protocol and the novelties of the 2022 school year

For the 2022 school year, the foundation, that is to say the minimum level of the health protocol, will apply in schools. The new protocol provides a basis and three levels of measures that will be applied depending on the country's epidemic situation. Strengthening mathematics in the first general, 30 minutes of compulsory sport per day in primary schools, as of the 2022 school year are the novelties of the school year.

School supplies

For elementary, middle and high school students, the Ministry of National Education has published a model list of essential supplies for the 2022-2023 school year. A press release from ANSES reveals the presence of hazardous chemicals in supplies used in schools, offices and homes

Kindergarten to High School Programs

What are the programs? From kindergarten to elementary school through middle school, high school, technological or professional, find out everything you need to know thanks to the practical information sheets of Service-Public.fr.

Back-to-school allowance, scholarships and financial assistance

For the new school year 2022, an exceptional back-to-school bonus is introduced and the back-to-school allowance (ARS) receives an additional 4% increase under the Purchasing Power Act. Find all financial assistance for students' schooling: scholarship for elementary school, scholarship for colleges, high schools, residency bonus... as well as the opening dates of scholarship applications.

Rights and obligations of schoolchildren

Rules and regulations Getting a cigarette, bullying... Service-Public.fr details the rights and obligations of the secondary school student.

Mobile phone in elementary, middle and high school

The use of mobile phones by pupils is prohibited in schools during and outside classes (e.g. during breaks).

Bachelor's degree 2023

Since the 2022 baccalaureate session, the subjects of the core curriculum will be assessed on an ongoing basis. This includes students entering the first and final years in September 2022.

Information for parents about their child's education

Every parent of a pupil has the right to be informed of the schooling of his minor child, whether or not he exercises parental authority. This information is provided through the transmission of certain documents (possibly electronic or via the Internet) but also during meetings between parents and teachers. Throughout the year, the Ministry of National Education provides the national cell “Aide handicap École” and the local cells “École inclutif” to answer you with a unique number: 0 805 805 110. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call 0 800 730 123 from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Representatives of parents of pupils

Parent representatives in primary (nursery and elementary), middle and high schools are elected representatives who participate in the life of the school, in particular by facilitating relations between parents and teachers.

School insurance

School insurance covers both damage caused by the child (civil liability) and damage that the child may suffer (personal accident insurance). It is an optional insurance, but it can be compulsory in certain circumstances (optional activities organized by the school, canteen...).

Canteen

Variety of dishes served, adapted portions, specific rules for serving water, bread, salt and sauces... For primary schools, responsibility for restoration lies with the municipality or the public establishment for intercommunal cooperation (EPCI), while for colleges and high schools, responsibility lies with the department or the region respectively.

Student Health

A child must be vaccinated to attend school. During his schooling, he receives health checks and participates in prevention and health education activities. If the child is ill during school, the family should notify the institution, particularly if the child has a contagious or chronic illness that requires special care.

Sports at school, from kindergarten to high school

Physical activity and sport contribute fully to the education of children. It allows them to integrate common rules, to gain confidence in themselves, to discover themselves while learning to better know their body. Sports practice conveys the values of solidarity, respect, will and excellence. The aid of €50 for registration in a sports club is extended until 31 December 2022 and is open to new beneficiaries.

School holiday calendar

The dates of the school holidays depend on the area where the school is located. Metropolitan France is divided into 3 academic zones to which must be added the Academy of Corsica. All Saints holiday dates.