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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
Why must the principle of laïcité (secularism) be respected at school?
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. 34, Resident card no. 27
Pourquoi le principe de laïcité doit-il être respecté à l'école ?
Why must the principle of laïcité (secularism) be respected at school?
Answer. So that every pupil can think freely and be treated equally, without religious pressure.
Pour que chaque élève puisse penser librement et soit traité de façon égale, sans pression religieuse.
Public schools are neutral. They protect pupils from pressure and proselytizing, and treat every pupil the same way.
The official text that proves it
« Les écoles publiques sont neutres vis-à-vis des religions. Cette neutralité permet à chaque élève de penser librement et de construire lui-même ses opinions . »
Public schools are neutral toward religions. This neutrality allows every pupil to think freely and to build their own opinions.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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