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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
What does the Charter of Laïcité at School forbid?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Qu'est ce qui est interdit par la Charte de la laïcité à l'école ?
What does the Charter of Laïcité at School forbid?
Answer. Pupils wearing symbols or clothing that conspicuously display a religious affiliation.
Le port par les élèves de signes ou tenues qui montrent de façon ostensible une appartenance religieuse.
The Charter of Laïcité at School also forbids refusing a school rule because of one's religion. Staff must not display their beliefs.
The official text that proves it
« Le port des signes ou tenues par lesquels les élèves manifestement ostensiblement une appartenance religieuse est interdit . »
The wearing of symbols or clothing by which pupils conspicuously display a religious affiliation is forbidden.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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