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Which institution can parents contact to enrol their children 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.
Naturalisation no. 212
Auprès de quelle institution les parents peuvent inscrire leurs enfants à l'école publique ?
Which institution can parents contact to enrol their children in public school?
Answer. The mairie (or the school close to their home).
Auprès de la mairie (ou de l’école proche du domicile).
To enrol a child in public school, parents go to the mairie of their commune. They can also contact the school located near their home.
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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