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Which institution can parents contact to enrol their child in public school?

An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.

Resident card no. 179

Auprès de quelle institution les parents peuvent-ils inscrire leur enfant à l'école publique ?

Which institution can parents contact to enrol their child in public school?

Answer. The mairie (or the school close to their home).

Auprès de la mairie (ou de l’école proche du domicile).

For public school, parents contact the mairie of their commune or the school in their neighbourhood.

The official text that proves it

« Pour inscrire son enfant à l’école publique, il suffit de contacter la mairie, ou l’école située à proximité de son domicile. »

To enrol your child in public school, you simply contact the mairie, or the school located near your home.

In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet

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