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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
At school, what does the Charter of Laïcité do?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 33
À l'école, la charte de la laïcité permet de :
At school, what does the Charter of Laïcité do?
Answer. It recalls the rules of laïcité (secularism) at school and explains its meaning to pupils, teachers and parents.
Rappeler les règles de la laïcité à l'école et expliquer son sens aux élèves, aux professeurs et aux parents.
The charter lists the rules of laïcité in schools. It recalls, for example, that a class cannot be refused for a religious reason.
The official text that proves it
« L’ensemble des règles d’application de la laïcité dans les écoles est listé dans la charte de la laïcité à l’école. Ce document s’adresse aux professeurs, aux élèves ainsi qu’aux parents d’élèves. »
All the rules for applying laïcité in schools are listed in the Charter of Laïcité at School. This document is addressed to teachers, pupils and parents alike.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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