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Until what age is school compulsory?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 184
Jusqu'à quel âge l'école est-elle obligatoire ?
Until what age is school compulsory?
Answer. Until age 16.
Jusqu’à 16 ans.
Education is compulsory from age 3 to 16. After 16, school is no longer compulsory, but young people aged 16 to 18 are in principle required to continue in training, an apprenticeship, or a job.
The official text that proves it
« Après 16 ans, l’école n’est plus obligatoire mais tous les enfants peuvent poursuivre leurs études. »
After age 16, school is no longer compulsory, but every child may continue their studies.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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